Quatrefoil Restaurant in Dundas, Ontario, presents Imbibe: The Whisky Tasting Dinner on April 3rd, 2012. Six course menu by Chef Fraser MacFarlane and whisky pairing by Danny Krupp.
Visit http://quatrefoilrestaurant.com/ for further details.
Plans and ‘drams’ revealed for top whisky event
8th March 2012: Preparation for 2012’s most unique whisky event is hotting up as the inaugural Edinburgh Whisky Stramash, which takes place at Surgeons’ Hall on 26th & 27th May, reveals some of the mystery behind the exciting plans and ‘drams’.
Confirmed so far, is:
• Glenfiddich Warehouse 47
• The Cocktail Pod
• Molecular Experiments
• Dewar’s Barber Surgeon
• The Jura Murder Mystery
• The Balvenie Brand Ambassadors
• Glen Moray, Surgeons’ Hall’s own whisky, Dancing Stag Single Bottlings, along with the already announced; Bunnahabhain, Finnieston, Isle of Mull, Arran Single Malt, Dalmore, Fettercairn, Whyte & Mackay, Aberfeldy, plus many more will be in attendance
Glenfiddich Warehouse 47 will tease all five senses by immersing small groups in an atmospheric room where guests will be taken on a pioneering virtual tour of the Glenfiddich Distillery stillhouse, cooperage and warehouses.
Hosted by Glenfiddich Ambassador, Jamie Milne, the experience will also feature whisky barrels, aroma samples, photographs and advertising images from Glenfiddich’s past and present, as well as a chance to try your hand at making a whisky barrel. The whole experience will really bring a tasting of Glenfiddich 12, 15 and 18 year old whiskies to life.
Multi-award winning mixologist Jon O’Connor will be on-hand to create bespoke whisky cocktails at The Cocktail Pod. Visitors will help the bartender choose from an amazing array of ingredients to create their perfect cocktail and they will receive a copy of their recipe so they can recreate it at home.
The Molecular Experiments will focus on whisky in different and unusual ways including: whisky caviar, a range of gourmet infused whisky and smoking unpeated whisky by Stramash’s very own Heston Blumenthal-esque chemist.
A Sweeney Todd-style bladed barber surgeon, in partnership with Dewar’s Blended Whisky, will offer those brave enough to volunteer procedures of the follicle kind.
Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky is sponsoring the Murder Mystery, which will entice and entertain. The classic whodunit will give one lucky visitor the chance to win a once in a lifetime trip to Jura, including a special distillery tour, if the cunning culprit is guessed correctly.
The Balvenie’s crack team of top brand ambassadors will enlighten dram enthusiasts about the craftsmanship behind the nation’s top tipple. This captivating tour around the show will ensure an exciting and engaging learning experience, guiding visitors through an exploration of all things whisky.
Scotland’s largest independent brewery, BrewDog, is serving its extraordinary creation of Jura whisky beer; beer matured in casks to infuse the ale with the wonderful flavours of the finest dram. Robert Graham will be sampling a range of its special premium single cask bottlings including Linkwood, Ben Nevis and Deanston.
Darroch Ramsay, founding partner of the Whisky Stramash, said: “As the event draws closer, we are increasingly excited about the number of whisky brands who have signed up. It’s great to be able to offer the industry something unique and a far cry from the usual whisky associated events. Plans are falling into place and we can’t wait to see it all in action!”
The Stramash will be held on three sessions over the 26th and 27th of May 2012: Saturday 26th of May 2012: 12pm – 4pm and 5pm – 9pm and Sunday 27th of May 2012: 1pm – 5pm.
For further information, visit the website http://thewhiskystramash.com or follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Whisky-Stramash/222766267748849 and Twitter http://twitter.com/WhiskyStramash
A message from Michael Traverso and Fred Thumhart of the Sonoma County Single Malt Society
“We are pleased to announce our first public tasting will occur April 1st. (Kind of fitting from the two of us, don’t you think?)”
Here are the details:
Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, Russian River Room
What: We will be tasting whiskies from Amrut, Blackadder and Glenglassaugh.
Please email us if you are interested in attending this event. Include your phone number so we can contact you for payment. info@sonomasinglemalt.com
Here is the link to the catalogue fortheir first major whisky auction taking place in Glasgow on March 28th, 2012.
On April 19th 2012 Whyte and MacKay’s master blender and Dalmore’s master distiller Richard Paterson will be hosting a very special whisky tasting here at the Whiski Rooms. Covering a range of whiskies from the Whyte and MacKay stable Richard will take you through a number of whiskies from the distilleries of the Isle of Jura and The Dalmore. He will also be discussing his achievement in recreating the Mackinlay’s whisky that was recovered from an abandoned expedition to the South Pole by Ernest Shakelton over 100 years ago. The event is at 6.15pm with the tasting to start at 6.30pm sharp.
Tickets are £20.00pp with £5 redeemable on any 70cl malt whisky purchased from our shop.
Tickets can be booked online or by either calling 0131-225-1532 or by purchasing in store.
Richard Paterson
Richard Paterson descends from a long line of whisky blenders. After starting his career in whisky in a brokerage in Glasgow he rose to the position of Master Blender at the age of only 26. As well as being the master blender of Whyte and MacKay he is also the Master Distiller at The Dalmore distillery and has held this post since 1970. An engaging and enthusiastic presenter on the subject this rare treat is not to be missed.ot to be
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Join Team Hope and Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales for the 3rd Annual Tip A Wee Dram for Cancer Research whisky tasting fundraiser March 15, 2012 in support of the British Columbia Cancer Foundation’s Ride to Conquer Cancer.
This year, taste from over 35 whiskies at 7 different tasting tables with a number of the whiskies being brand new to BC. The evening also includes both a live and silent auction with lots of great items to bid on and a special treat from the Delta Police Pipe Band. We are also expecting a couple special guests to join us to pour at the event, Mike Nicolson: 36 year veteran of Scotch Whisky distillation and Dan Volway: Brand Ambassador for the Erdington Group (Macallan, Highland Park & Famous Grouse) Check out Team Hope’s website(www.teamhoperides.com) for more information on the event.
Held at the Croatian Cultural Center, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver – just blocks south of Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station the event starts at 6:45 pm and will finish by 9:45 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. There is ample free parking and remember to plan a safe ride home.
Tickets are $50.00 per person and must be purchased before the event. You can purchase your ticket by going to http://teamhopewhiskytasting-esearch.eventbrite.co.uk/ or in-store at Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales: 3020 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver, BC. Click here for map.
Important News:
Due to overwhelming demand and the current economic climate we have had to bring a change to our pricing system.
After a lot of thought the Council of the Keepers of the Uisge Beatha (aka The Committee) have agreed on the following:
In-House tastings will now be £3 per person
Distillery tastings will now be £5 per person
Membership will remain at £2 for the time being
The high quality of the tastings will remain unchanged and will improve and as a result of this we will be able to raise more money for charity!
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Tastings coming up…
Wednesday 7th March: In-House
featuring: Laphroaig Cask Strength, Kilchoman Autumn 2011, Glenlivet 18
Due to popularity we have to limit it to 60 people!
So come along early to make sure you get in!!!
Wednesday 21st March: Balvenie Tasting
Tickets on sale week before at AUSA reception in Butchart.
Friday 23rd March: Trip to Tomintoul Distillery
£12 per person – tickets available at tastings (limited to 14 people)
Wednesday 18th April: Glenfiddich Tasting
Tickets on sale at Balvenie Tasting
Friday 20th April: ABERDEEN WHISKY FESTIVAL
www.aberdeenwhiskyfestival.com
Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th April: ISLAY TRIP
Details on request
Wednesday 2nd May: Jura Tasting
Tickets on sale week before at AUSA reception in Butchart.
All of the above tastings start at 7pm sharp in the Butchart Centre – details below…
Location: BookEnds (top floor), Butchart Centre, University Road, Old Aberdeen
(click here for map)
Time: 7pm sharp
What to Bring: £3/£5 for entry + Membership Card + money for raffle
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ABERDEEN WHISKY FESTIVAL
20TH APRIL 2012
More details coming soon…
You don’t want to miss this amazing day!
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Aberdeen University Malt Whisky Society encourages a responsible attitude to drinking alcohol. We are proud of our society and our nation’s national drink which, when responsibly consumed, contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. For the facts about alcohol visit www.drinkaware.co.uk
Our mailing address is:
University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Butchart Centre
University Road
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3UT
Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six
2nd Saturday each month 6 – 9 p.m. no reservation required
Enjoy 5 half-ounce samples of single malt Scotch whisky: $20
♦ We feature 3 single malts, including a Malt of the Month *
♦ You roll a die then pick a whisky from one of the six Scotch regions
♦ You pick your Connoisseur’s Choice from our menu of single malt menu
Peruse our whisky library. Learn about our single malts in our menu book: distillery info, tasting notes, & more. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Non-whisky drinkers welcome.
March 10
Ardmore Traditional *
Glenlivet 16 yo Nadurra
Auchentoshan Valinch
April 14
Highland Park 12 yo *
Bruichladdich Laddie Ten
Tullibardine Aged Oak
May 12
Balblair 1997 *
Edradour 10 yo
Glenkinchie 12 yo
June 9
Kilkerran Work in Prgress 3 (2011) *
Isle of Jura 16 yo
Deanston Virgin Oak
Price goes to $25 July 14
Balvenie Signature 12 yo Batch 4 *
Glenrothes Alba Reserve
Tullibardine 1993
10% off bottles of the Malt of the Month *
Bob at work….
Visit the Miner’s Delight Inn at http://www.minersdelightinn.com/
Established in 1948, Amrut Distilleries Ltd. has grown out of its locale in Karnataka to an all-India presence. Painstaking selection of malt and grapes, rigid quality control, and one of the finest maturation facilities in India are all factors that have turned Amrut into a respected producer of quality liquors. With limited distribution in the US, the Dandelion is honored to carry these products.
Please join us for an amazing dinner pairing Amrut’s incredible line of single malt whisky with the delicious cuisine of chef Robert Aikens. Brand Ambassador Ashok Chokalingham will be on hand to share his passion and insight on each of the offerings.
$70 PER PERSON includes tax & tip. For reservations call 215.558.3500. Limited seating available.
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We have a SCOTCH TASTING this Sunday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. It is going to be a great tasting with some really amazing scotch! I saw the list yesterday and if you don’t make it, you might be sad you missed out. The tasting is $50 a person, plus tax and gratuity. Hope to see you there!
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