From Yvonne Murray at the Inverness Whisky Festival;

I thought you might be interested in a sneak preview of the auction we are holding at the Inverness Whisky Festival on 9 April at Bogbain Farm.
 
We will have 100 lots for sale and below I have listed 37 of them in no particular order.  A full, comprehensive list will be posted on our website next week but I am sending this as an exclusive to interested parties. 
 
Please spread the word – this Festival is going to be a cracker, and the addition of these lots into the auction makes things even more exciting. As I said, there are around 70 more to be added and will be on the website next week.  Entry to the auction is only available to Festival ticket holders so please buy your ticket now if you want to buy anything at the auction – there are only 200 tickets available now and the event hasn’t gone to press yet, so limited availability.
 
Please contact me if you need any more info.
 
Slainte mhor,
 
Yvonne
 
Yvonne Murray
Festival Manager
 
www.invernesswhiskyfestival.co.uk
(m) 07523 843752
 
INVERNESS WHISKY FESTIVAL

9 APRIL 2011

WHISKY AUCTION

1. Glen Moray 1962 wooden case

2. Port Ellen 1981

3. Macallan 75cl ten year old. Old bottling

4. Highland Park 1984 vintage cask 45

5. Glenlivet cellar collection French oak 1983

6. Milton Duff Glenlivet 100% 75cl old in box

7. Millburn 1971

8. MacDuff 1972 speyside malt

9. Dalwhinnie 15 year old 75cl old boxed

10. Benriach 1969 12 year old c’ choice 75cl

11. House of Commons 8 year old malt signed by Peter Mandleson

12. As above other bottle signed by Malcolm Rifkind

13. As above third bottle signed by speaker Michael Martin

14. 2006 Bowmore Feis Ile

15. 2007. Bowmore Feis Ile

16. 2008. Bowmore Feis Ile

17. 2009. Bowmore Feis Ile

18. 2007 Laphroaig Feis Ile

19. 2008. Laphroaig Feis Ile

20. Dailuaine Flora and Fauna 16 year old

21. Flora and Fauna Teannich

22. Bowmore 1971

23. Port Ellen 2008 Feis Ile

24. Bunnahabhain 1984

25. Glen Albyn 1968

26. Alloway Legend 12 year old (Robert Burns)

27. Bunnahabhain 1986 vintage

28. Stillmans dram Tamnavuilin 1970

29. Ardbeg still young

30. Glenmorangie single cask rare cask no 3170

31. Cardhu 12 year old 75cl old.

32. Tullibardine 1973

33. Talisker 25 year old first release

34. Singleton 12 year old presentation with tumblers

35.  50 year old Dalmore

36.  Mortlach 1938

37.  Glenury Royal

  
 
Glenfarclas Whisky Dinner with George Grant

Monday, March 14th 7:30 PM at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on School St.

Glenfarclas Distillery

Joe writes, This year Glenfarclas is celebrating its 175th anniversary. For the occasion we’ve invited George Grant, director of sales for this Icon of Whisky, to host a whisky dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Monday, March 14th. Glenfarclas is one of the last family-owned distilleries in Scotland, going strong for six generations, and we’re honored to have a member of the family celebrate this momentous achievment with us. We’ll honor this occasion by tasting some 235 years worth of whisky; what a country! Those lucky enough to attend will be treated to a three-course dinner, end up with a bottle of the Glenfarclas 17 Y.O. signed by Mr. Grant, and will likely hear some great stories. Seating is very limited! Those interested should contact us ASAP to reserve a spot. This opportunity is not to be missed; if you’ve any interest in attending don’t hesitate to reserve your place with us that evening or you’ll surely regret it.

We’ll taste the following whiskies:

Glenfarclas 1953 45.8% This 54 Y.O. has elegance and finesse. Just Precious !!!

Glenfarclas 40 Y.O. 46% Single Malt Scotch Whisky of The Year 2010 from Malt Advocate!!!!

Glenfarclas 1968 35 Y.O. 43% This was Import Whisky of The Year Malt Advocate a few years back!! Long Sold Out!!

Glenfarclas 1974 31 Y.O. Cask Strength 57.4% George Grant said this was bottled because I was hounding him for an older cask strength of some 30 + years. You can add as much water as you like to this one, it swims well!!! This one is also long sold out!

Glenfarclas 25 Y.O 43%

Glenfarclas 21 Y.O. 43%

Glenfarclas 17 Y.O. 43%

Glenfarclas 12 Y.O. 43%

We’ll also be treated to the following meal:

APPETIZER ~
Veal Osso Buco Ravioli

ENTREE ~
Steak Two Ways ~ Bleu Cheese Crust & Au Poivre Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENT ~
Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT ~
Chocolate Sin Cake

The cost for this unforgettable evening is $194.99 per person, all inclusive.

Please pass this on to any friends who are Scotch enthusiasts!

Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits

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Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: (617) 367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/

12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo & Artisanal Spirits Fest

March 26th in San Francisco

The Whiskies of the World Expo gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample, learn and experience a night of delicious spirited fun.

By popular demand, the 12th Expo will take place again on the San Francisco Belle Yacht (docked) with its three ballroom-size tasting decks, and an open roof Whisky & Cigar Pairing deck. Come on March, 26th to enjoy a full buffet dinner; meeting and learning from the world’s spirits producers; creators and experts; a live Pipe and Drum Concert; mixology demonstrations, Celtic craft  and whisky gear booths, artisanal food pairings with exclusive whiskies;  live music and more. Learn, celebrate, experience!

And of course, ForScotchLovers will be there too!

For details and to buy your tickets visit the Whiskies Of The World website.  http://www.whiskiesoftheworld.com/wow/index.php?/wow_event/

Enter discount code: WOW2011FSL on the checkout page for an 8% discount on tickets and Dram Club membership.

Tasting whisky for the grand cause

Fundraiser in support of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC

Team HOPE has made the bold decision to register for The Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting BC Cancer Foundation. Team HOPE will be holding a fundraiser for the event to reach a fundraising goal of $40,000.

WHAT: “Tip a Wee Dram” at Team Hope’s and Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits and Ales’ 2nd annual fundraiser in support of the BC Cancer Foundation – Vancouver’s only Whisky Festival held in the spring. There will be six tasting bars where you can sample over 18 different single malts. The evening includes both live and silent auctions with lots of great items to bid on. They’ll be a raffle and door prizes too.

WHEN:  March 10, 2011 from 6:45 to 9:45pm

WHERE: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver – just blocks south of Commercial Skytrain Station.

COST: $50 per ticket. All proceeds go to the Ride to Conquer Cancer, benefiting BC Cancer Foundation.  Purchase tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1110013079 or visit www.teamhoperides.comor at Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales – 3020 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver

CONTACT:  Shauna Jones – 604-785-2716; Al Jones – 778-229-0279;  Jan Jones – 778-340-1885; or Crystal Coverdale – 604-984-9463.

Should you be unable to attend this fundraiser, you can donate Team HOPE’s campaign online. Just visit http://wwwconquercancer.ca and click “donate.” Enter Team HOPE and his/her (participant ID #) http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Vancouver2011?team_id=38560&pg=team&fr_id=1371  to make a donation.

For information about the Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting BC Cancer Foundation, please contact:
Borjana Slipicevic
Western PR Coordinator
778-233-9255
bslipicevic@conquercancer.ca

About BC Cancer Foundation
The BC Cancer Foundation (www.bccancerfoundation.com) is the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in B.C. We raise funds exclusively for the BC Cancer Agency, enabling donors to contribute to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to care for British Columbia patients. We fund with the goal of finding solutions.

Some catch up here but still worth the veiwing time, Ralfy at the podium in “Positive Action Group Whisky Talk (Isle of Man) 23/2/11”

Visit Ralfy at www.ralfy.com

Win an Irish Whiskey Getaway for Two

Master of Malt have teamed up with Cooley distillery to offer the ultimate whiskey prize this St Patrick’s Day. The prize includes flights out to Dublin, stay at the Bridge House Hotel and Spa, a personal distillery tour & tasting and more. To win, entrants simply have to buy any bottle of Connemara, Greenore, Locke’s or Tyrconnell Irish whiskey from Master of Malt (http://www.masterofmalt.com/) before the 18th March (the day after St Patrick’s day). The bottles have all been discounted by £5 and there are 250 chances to enter.

The prize:

One lucky winner and a friend will be flown out to Ireland. Upon arrival they will be chauffeured to Tullamore for a 2 night stay at the Bridge House Hotel and Spa. They will be treated to a personal tour and tasting at the whiskey distillery in Kilbeggan, where they will enjoy a meal at the distillery’s own award-winning restaurant. The prize also includes a signed bottle of very special whiskey to take away, as well as an evening at the Tullamore races. The prize includes flights to and from a UK airport.

How to enter:

Entry is simple. All you have to do is buy any 70cl bottle of Connemara, Greenore, Locke’s or Tyrconnell from Master of Malt (http://www.masterofmalt.com/) before the 18th March 2011. The bottles have each been discounted by £5, and there are 250 chances to enter. Entry will close either on the 18th March, or when the 250 chances have run out (whichever is sooner).

–          View the competition details and eligible whiskeys here: http://www.masterofmalt.com/st-patricks-day-special-offer/

–          Terms and Conditions: http://www.masterofmalt.com/st-patricks-day-competition-terms-and-conditions/

About Master of Malt

–          Established in 1985         

–          Master of Malt – http://www.masterofmalt.com/

–          One of the UK’s leading Online Spirits Merchants

–          A highly rated independent bottler, all of whose single cask whiskies scored over 90 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009

Follow Master of Malt

–          On their blog  – http://www.masterofmalt.com/blog

–          On Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/masterofmalt

–          On Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/masterofmalt

Miner’s Delight Inn Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six – Scotch Whisky News

Single Malt Scotch Whisky:

appreciation, elucidation, information

Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six

2nd Saturday    every 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 your choice from one of the six Scotch regions

    ♦  You pick your Connoisseur’s choice from our menu of 72 single malts

Peruse our whisky library. Learn about each of our single malts in Bob’s menu book: distillery info, tasting notes, prices, and more.  Light hors d’oeuvres included, and the saloon’s open to non-whisky drinkers.

March 12, 2011

Singleton of Glendullan    12 yo *

Glenlivet Nadurra 16 yo

Ledaig 10 yo

April 9, 2011

Tullibardine 1993 *

Isle of Jura 10 yo

Bunnahabhain 12 yo

May 14, 2011

Tamdhu 10 yo *

BenRiach 12 yo

Benromach Organic

June 11 , 2011

Aberlour 12 yo *

Caol Ila 12 yo

Edradour 10 yo

http://www.minersdelightinn.com/

Glenfarclas Dinner with George Grant

Monday March 14

Ruth’s Cris Steak House School St., Boston

Contact Joe at 6187 367 8605 or joe@federalwine.com

Joe writes,

George Grant, director of sales for the Glenfarclas distillery will host this truly memorable evening. We’ll join George in celebrating the 175th anniversary of his venerable distillery by tasting 235 years worth of whisky.

We’ll sample the 1953 vintage 54 year old, the 1968 vintage, on release the winner of Malt Advocate’s import whisky of the year, and the 1974 vintage. All are extremely rare and long-since sold out.  Furthermore we’ll have their standard line-up, all the way up to and including this year’s Malt Advocate’s Single-Malt Scotch Whisky of the year, the Glenfarclas 40 Year Old.  Each attendee will be treated to a three-course dinner and end up with a bottle of the Glenfarclas 17 Year Old signed by Mr. Grant.

Further details will follow shortly, but seating is very limited. Those interested should contact us ASAP to reserve a spot. This opportunity is not to be missed, if you’ve any interest in attending don’t hesitate to reserve your place with us that evening as you’ll surely regret it otherwise.

Fancy some free tickets to Whisky Live London?

Just a quick note as I’m packing my bags for London, but our talented Global PR Manager Jill Inglis has managed to secure some free passes for the Whisky Live London Friday evening show from 5-10pm. Now I know for sure I have four but some more may turn up.

What do you need to do to win? Well, that’s quite simple…

Just put your name below (via the link) and some contact details – an email address or a Twitter ID – and we’ll be in touch. Also, let us know if you want one or two tickets. Now remember, we may get more than four pases, so leave your details even if you aren’t amongst the first few.

http://www.whyteandmackay.co.uk/blog/2011-03-02-fancy-some-free-tickets-to-whisky-live-london.aspx

Chicago – Lincoln Park Store

WORLD OF WHISKIES

Thursday, April 14, 5:00-8:00pm

Sample over 150 whiskies in every conceivable style from all over the world! In many cases meet and speak with the people who actually make them. $50 Binny’s Card members, $60 non-members. 
Call (312)664-4394 for more information.

Visit Binny’s at www.binnys.com