Greetings from the Hotel Frederick
 
Finally, the weather is going our way!!  We’re starting to see more people out on the Katy Trail (and just walking around town for that matter), and it’s just beautiful around here.  A couple of quick things….
 
Single Malt Scotch Tasting & Seminar
 
Experience some of Scotland’s finest single malt Scotch whiskies at  our upcoming tasting and seminar!  Lohr-Gateway Wines & Spirits out of  St. Louis will be at the hotel April 8, pouring samples of eight  amazing Scotches and lecturing on the finer points of history and  production.  Drop by just for the session, or make a full-on event of it and  stay the night.  In addition to staying in luxury at the Fred,  overnight guests receive a $15 discount on the cost of the tasting.
 
We will be sampling, in the following order:
 
1.  Chieftain’s 2000 Strathisla, Speyside 10 yr
2.  Chieftain’s 1999 Glendullan, Speyside 11 yr
3.  Chieftain’s 1992 Ardmore, Speyside 18 yr
4.  Isle of Skye, Island 8 yr
5.  Kilchoman, Islay
6.  Smokehead, Islay
7.  Chieftain’s 1995 Mortlach, Speyside 15 yr
8.  Chieftain’s 1982 Teaninich, N. Highland 28 yr
* Subject to change
 
Date & Time: Friday, April 8, 6:45PM registration for 7:00 start.

Cost (tasting and lecture): $25.00 per person, or $10.00 per person with hotel reservation.  Admission includes $10 off the purchase of one bottle (minimum $50).

Max Attendance: 30
 
Call the Hotel Frederick at (660) 882-2828 or book with room online at  www.hotelfrederick.com today!

Only prepaid tickets are accepted, and attendance is limited to 30 people.
* Must be 21 with years of age with current ID.

Glenlivet Masterclass
(10 places remain available)
 
Glenlivet Brand ambassadour Mr Phil Huckle will tutor a masterclass of Glenlivet Malt Whiskies on Friday 25th March at famous Independent Wine Merchants Nickolls and Perks (est 1797) of Stourbridge, West Midlands. Contact Margaret on 01384 394518 to grab last few tickets!

On taste : 12yo/15yo/Nadurra/18yo/21yo + mystery bottle! Tickets are £25.

The Midlands Whisky Festival 2011
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The Midlands Whisky Festival

David Gardener and the team at Stourbridge are hosting a range of whisky tastings this year to elucidate the charms of the spirit and promote the benefits of Malt Scotch to audiences in readiness for their inaugural whisky event of the year : The Midlands Whisky Festival taking place on Saturday 24th September. The Festival, expected to attract up to 500 visitors from near and far; will showcase the whiskies of  smaller brands as well as those of the major established players…..to view the growing list of distillery exhibitors already booked check out  www.whiskyfest.co.uk

GLENLIVET SEMINAR

Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:30pm

Glenlivet Brand Ambassador Winston Evans will lead this seminar and sample some of the finest Glenlivet whiskies available. This seminar will include 12 year, 15 year French Oak, 18 year, 21 year Archive and more. $10 W/Binny’s Card / $15 non-members. Seating is extremely limited and paid reservations are required.

Call 847-831-5400 or email highlandpark@binnys.com for reservations.

Highland Park Store

153 Skokie Valley Highway | Highland Park | 847-831-5400

Single Malts Scotch Tasting Seminar at Redwood City

Special Price: $35.00, 2 for $65.00, 4 for $120.00
Regular Price: $40.00

WINEGLOBE invites you to a Single Malt Scotch Tasting & Seminar on Wednesday, March, 23rd 2011 at 6:30PM in the SURAJ Indian Cuisine (Banquets Hall) in Redwood City.

Special guest Ed Kohl ImpEx National Sales Manager/Partner

Space is limited. Please make your reservations 650-298-8548   vijay@wineglobe.com

Following Representative Single Malts Scotch will be presented:

1. Ian MacLeod’s Isle of Skye 8 yrs old “The Blend that thinks it’s a Single Malt”. 94 points by Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2011.
2. Smokehead Islay Single Malt (a mystery distillery) 92 points by Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2011. Gold Medal winner in both BTI 2010 and San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2010.
3. Kilchoman Newest Islay Distillery. Malt Advocate Award for Best Artisan Whisky of the Year
4. Chieftain’s Ardmore Speyside 1992 18yrs 46.00%
5. Chieftain’s Glendullan Speyside 1999 11yrs 46.00% l
6. Chieftain’s Mortlach (Sherry) Cask Strength Speyside 1995 15yrs 55.20%
7. Chieftain’s Strathisla Speyside 2000 10yrs 46.00%
8. Chieftain’s Teaninich Cask Strength Highland 1982 28yrs 46.80%
9. Amrut Single Malt Whisky 46.00 %

Get Answers To The Questions:

 Why is Scotch whisky made only in Scotland?
 Why does Scotch whisky taste smoky?
 Why are single malts more expensive?
 Why do single malts differ in taste?
 Is older whisky always better?
 Does water really intensify the whisky flavor?
 Why are single malts so popular now?
 How long can single malts be stored?
 Why do single malts vary in color?
 What does “cask-strength” mean?

Hello Spirits Lovers:

Only 2 weeks to go until we’re all together toasting the night and the lights out over the Bay! Join in to explore a world of whiskies and fascinating artisanal spirits on-board the San Francisco Belle for the 12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo, Saturday evening, March 26th 2011 in San Francisco.

The show gates open to Dram Club members at 5pm.  Next boarding is at 5:15 for VIP ticket holders and General Admission begins at 6pm.

The entrance to the venue is on the Embarcadero at Washington Street on Pier 3 through the passage signposted   ‘Hornblower Cruise Lines’. The huge 4 deck yacht alongside the rear of the dock is your destination!! Stroll down the gangplank and walk into a world of whisky wonder to begin the best night of the year….

In keeping with the elegance of the venue, we remind you that we have a dress code …not a demanding one, but it is important. So…anything from business casual to formal wear is great, but nothing that includes shorts, t-shirts or anything that would look like you were on the beach rather than attending a luxurious evening on a yacht honoring the world’s finest spirits is allowable! We truly appreciate you honoring this request-

Although all our incredible MASTERCLASSES may fill their reserved seating before showtime (go to www.whiskiesoftheworld.com to review the options and grab a free seat!) if there are any open seats, you may be able to capture one for yourself if you are at the door of the appropriate classroom at least 5 minutes before the class begins. Again, keep your eye on the website for all details on seating and availability. This is a lineup of Master Distillers, Blenders and Indie Bottlers not to be missed!

As if it isn’t enough to explore 2 full decks of tasting/sampling booths, we are also hosting 4 MIXOLOGY booths this year! Join Beam Global, Diageo, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey and the Boothby Center for an eye opening and mouthwatering sampling of cocktails.

To whet your palate in advance of the Expo, tune in to KGO for interviews on the following dates with these geniuses of the spirits world! On March 19, 12noon, join Davorin of Old World Spirits as he is interviewed on Dining Around. Then on Expo morning, March 26th, Stuart Nickerson will be the Whisky Rock-star on the airwaves.

And two more ways to get wound up for the Saturday night Expo: Thursday March 24th join Stuart Nickerson for an amazing Whisky Dinner evening (all details on our site but space is limited and you need to book it NOW) and then Friday night, our yearly Dram Club Members Gathering at Swig!!

What else can we say? This is going to be such a great evening. Check out the pour list on our website. There are so many new and exciting spirits to sample along with many old favorites and classics. The lineup of experts is extreme. Throw in great food, wonderful music and a boatload of very happy people and there is no way anyone wouldn’t want to come along to the 12th Annual WoW Expo.

We’ll see you there!!!!

You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of fine whiskies with host J. Wheelock, the Macallan Ambassador at the Quamichan Inn on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. J Wheelock is an amazing speaker that is sure to entertain us all. Tickets for the evening are $40.00 each and can be reserved by emailing jodi@bcmpliquorstore.com or by calling 250-715-2025. There are only 50 tickets available and will be open to our ‘whisky group’ until April 4th which it will then go to the public.

Thank you

Jodi McLean
Manager
Beverly Corner Liquor Store
http://www.bcmpliquorstore.com/

Visit the  Quamichan Inn at http://www.thequamichaninn.com/

Highland Park Store

GLENLIVET SEMINAR

Friday, April 29, 6:00-8:30pm

Glenlivet Brand Ambassador Winston Evans will lead this seminar and sample some of the finest Glenlivet whiskies available. This seminar will include 12 year, 15 year French Oak, 18 year, 21 year Archive and more. $10 W/Binny’s Card / $15 non-members. Seating is extremely limited and paid reservations are required.

Call (847)831-5400 or email highlandpark@binnys.com for more information. 

M C L E A N S C O T L A N D
W H I S K Y    T O U R S    T O    R E M E M B E R

Partners Liz and Paul are away for St Patrick’s Day to Islay to research the whisky and scenery for forthcoming tour groups. Aye, a trip was deemed necessary to meet friends old and new on the isle, in preparation for many whisky tours they will be sending to Islay this year. With groups coming from Canada, Norway, Sweden and more, they are doing what comes natural to them; every year Liz and Paul double check all accommodation, visit locations, distilleries and ensure all is 100% for the coming tour season.  No doubt they will also be checking the local drams are good enough for their clients too!  Liz and Paul  www.mcleanscotland.com Why Islay for St Pat’s? Well; its close to where he is buried – so why not? Said Paul.

Just 69 chances left to win an Irish whiskey getaway for two!

This fantastic prize includes:

2 Nights at the Bridge House Hotel
A personal tour and tasting at the Cooley distillery
A signed bottle of a very special whiskey to take away
An evening at the races
Followed by dinner at the distillery’s own restaurant
Flights to and from the UK
To enter, simply buy any full-sized (70cl) bottle of Greenore, Tyrconnell, Connemara or Locke’s from our site…

We’ve even knocked £5 off each bottle! Visit the link below browse the eligible Cooley whiskies;

http://tinyurl.com/6cgn2qn

Kentucky Festivals & Events Association Spring Conference is March 25th in Lebanon, Ky.

Event directors will have a unique opportunity to learn skills to sustain their projects

LEBANON, Ky. (March 11, 2011) – Learn how to improve your event’s chance for success, or maybe even survival, in this economy during the Kentucky Festival & Events Association Spring Conference Friday, March 25, in the Convention Complex at Centre Square in historic downtown Lebanon, Ky.

With a tough economy, travelers are more selective about which events they attend and marketing strategies are changing every day. This conference will feature topics such as social media and other promotional opportunities and fund-raising.

There will also be a field trip to tour Kentucky Cooperage, a bourbon barrel-making factory, and a tour of the Fine Arts Building at Centre Square. Registration is $25 in advance and $35 on-site, which includes lunch from one of Lebanon’s wonderful restaurants, Ragetti’s Italian Food. The field trip begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp and the conference ends at 4:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away at the conclusion. For more information or to get a registration form, contact the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission at 270.692.0021 or e-mail VisitLebanonKy@windstream.net. For more information about Lebanon, the true Heart of Kentucky, go to www.VisitLebanonKy.com. The purpose of the KFEA is to promote and market the members of the organization, to provide a network for the exchange of ideas and leadership management and to act as a liaison to encourage and assist cooperative efforts among all festivals, state government and other tourism-related organizations.

Notes

The mission of the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission is to develop, increase and promote tourism in Lebanon and surrounding areas by featuring its history, culture, products and recreation/convention facilities. Our goal is to become a choice destination for group travel, conventions and individual leisure/recreation travel. Through these efforts, the commission seeks to increase visitor spending, local revenue and job development, thereby enhancing the area’s quality of life.