2 Great Men
3 Great Whiskies
8 Whisky Shops
24 hours and 683 miles
Read about one of the tastings here
Whisky Intelligence was present at the very, very early Edinburgh tasting!
There’s a special place in all our hearts for Dad’s and that day is fast approaching to give Dad a treat and say thanks for all the love and support. Whiski Rooms has over 300 whiskies behind the bar for Dad to enjoy as well as our delicious all day menu!
Whiski Bar on the Royal Mile have live music every night so take your pick on what Dad will enjoy the most? If you can’t be there, we have gift vouchers that can be emailed to arrive whenever you want – valid in all our venues and for our whisky tastings, they can also be used in our Whiski Shop so something for everyone.
Treat Dad to our delectable all-day menu, featuring our popular Haggis, Scottish Salmon and Rib-eye steak! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore the world of whisky with our whisky shop tastings.
Bookings highly recommended.
In the heart of the Royal Mile, our normal menu is available at all times with fresh delicious Scottish food on offer and our live Scottish music will be playing every night so book now or just turn up for a vibe and celebrate Fathers Day, Scottish style.
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A WHISKI Gift Voucher is a thoughtful gift and can be used to book a whisky tasting or redeemed in any of our three Edinburgh venues.
See our range of Gift Vouchers here
Struggling for a Fathers Day gift? Visit us in our shop beside Whiski Rooms or browse our online web shop for a fantastic range of over 500 whiskies, gift hampers and Scottish gifts, all can be delivered.
Give your dad an unforgettable experience by gifting him a place on the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky at the Port of Leith Distillery (11 & 12 July 2024). And here’s the best part: when you gift a place, you get a place for free!
Double up on this immersive journey into the world of whisky with whoever you choose (hint: it doesn’t have to be your dad) and learn from our industry experts, savouring the rich heritage of Scotland’s finest single malts. It’s a fun way to spend time together and create lasting memories. Secure your places with the promo code GIFTONEGETONE before midnight on Sunday 16 June 2024.
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Ardbeg is one of the most celebrated Scotch distilleries in the world. Their selections include some of the peatiest single malts that highlight the signature flavors of Islay. Join us as we celebrate Ardbeg Day here at The Party Source. We will feature the rambunctious Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year and the classic Ardbeg 10 year. Also, be sure to check out our newest selections of Ardbeg Single Malt Scotches.
Part of Glen Grant’s relaunched range in 2016, the Speyside distillery’s 18 Year Old is rich and complex with notes of caramel, raisins and vanilla. It’s a great whisky for fans of rich Speyside whiskies with layers and layers of sweet flavours.
Get ready to raise a glass because Father’s Day is sneaking up on us – Sunday June 16th! At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we’ve got the ultimate recipe for celebrating Dad in style.
Delight your dad with our exclusive Father’s Day Tasting Pack. Presenting our exclusive “A DRAM GOOD DAD” Whisky Trio – a curated selection of single malt whiskies that promises a delightful journey through diverse styles and flavours. Each bottle in this trio is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and rich flavours, making it an ideal gift for exploring and savouring.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information
This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!
Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video
THE JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO. ANNOUNCES
NEW VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
Expanded Programming Offers Visitors an Inside Look into the World of Whiskey Making, Beam Family History, and Eight Generations of Craftsmanship.
Clermont, Kentucky (June 06, 2024) – The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of the World’s #1 bourbon Jim Beam®, is excited to announce several new visitor experiences and an expanded events calendar this year. New offerings include brand-specific consumer experiences for Knob Creek® and Jim Beam® and for the first time ever, consumers will have access to the state-of-the-art Fred B. Noe Distillery with a limited series of “Behind The Beam” events where guests can enjoy a personalized tour and tasting led by one of our Master Distillers, Fred or Freddie Noe.
These newly designed experiences have been thoughtfully curated to make guests feel part of the First Family of Bourbon and immerse them into their 229 years of whiskey-making expertise. In 2022, The James B. Beam Distilling Co. underwent a multi-million-dollar campus renovation including a revamp of the American Outpost, opening of The Fred B. Noe Distillery, and adding The Kitchen Table restaurant, further establishing the distillery as a must-visit tourism destination. Since then, daily visits have increased by 60%, and last year alone, The James B. Beam Distilling Co. welcomed over 126,000 visitors. This is part of a larger post-pandemic tourism trend and travel boom, and according to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail surpassed a record-breaking two million visitors in 2022.
For the first time in 229 years, father and son Master Distillers are working alongside one another to continue inventing and reinventing the American Whiskey category. Fred Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller, oversees some of the most well-known whiskeys in the world including Jim Beam®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek®; while his son Freddie, 8th Generation Master Distiller is at the helm of innovation in American Whiskey and oversees The Fred B. Noe Distillery which opened its doors in 2021 for small batch production of Booker’s®, Baker’s®, Little Book®, Legent®, and more.
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Visitor Experiences
In addition to the new tours outlined below, guests can still book the classics like the Basil Hayden Culinary Tasting Experience, Family Reserve Tasting, Beam Made Bourbon Distillery Tour & Tasting, and Meet the Family Tasting. A list of tours can be found here.
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Bourbon lovers can join Fred and Freddie Noe on an experience through the historic warehouses of James B. Beam Distilling Co. where guests will learn the secrets of how time, temperature and wood impact the World’s #1 Bourbon.
When Freddie Noe set out to make his own mark on the bourbon industry, he wanted to honor his grandfather Booker by creating a product with one attribute in mind: flavor. Join Freddie Noe as he takes you through the process of blending a new batch of Little Book and enjoy a tasting against other traditional bourbons to showcase the contrast and what blending can do to elevate flavors. After, you’ll join Freddie to see how his innovative flair extends to a famous family heirloom: Freddie’s country ham. Whether it is in bourbon or cooking, the Beam family has always pushed the boundaries of flavor.
Fred and Freddie love nothing more than using Beam bourbons to make cocktails. Yet with so much mixology experience, what are the favorite cocktails of the Master Distillers of the First Family of Bourbon? An immersive mixology experience in which you’ll explore which cocktails pair best with Beam Distilling brands.
The Kitchen Table Restaurant and The Clermont Supper Club Dinner Series
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has released 2024 dates for the Clermont Supper Club dinner series at The Kitchen Table, the full-service restaurant inspired by the original Beam family kitchen table, a place of storytelling, whiskey sharing and recipes. Guests can purchase dinner tickets and join Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe for an evening of Beam family-inspired fare, unique cocktails, tasting of new whiskeys and behind-the-scenes barrel stories directly from the First Family of Bourbon themselves. Dinner details and tickets can be found here.
Upcoming Clermont Supper Club Dates
Please visit beamdistilling.com for more information about The James B. Beam Distilling Co. and to purchase tickets to any of these experiences. While tours are limited to guests age 21+, guests of any age can visit the grounds and The Kitchen Table restaurant.
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is an ideal location and venue for weddings, corporate travel and meetings, family gatherings, bachelor(ette) parties, birthdays and more. Inquiries can be made here.
About The James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Founded by America’s first family of bourbon, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. has crafted genuine American Whiskey since 1795. Its portfolio includes globally coveted and award-winning whiskey brands including Jim Beam®, Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, Booker’s®, Baker’s®, Little Book®, Legent®, Old Tub®, Old Overholt®, Old Crow®, and Old Grand-Dad®. Maintaining the whiskey traditions of eight generations of family distillers while advancing the category through innovation, the Beam family has defined what American Whiskey could be and should be for more than 225 years. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. crafts American Whiskey with genuine, quality ingredients that are distilled and aged without compromise at its family distilleries in Clermont, Kentucky.
About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.
EDEN MILL TEES UP WHISKY EXPERIENCE AT THE OLD COURSE HOTEL IN ST ANDREWS
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Independent distiller Eden Mill is bringing its range of single malts to the world-famous Old Course Hotel in St Andrews through an immersive experience.
Located just seven minutes from the site of their soon-to-be completed distillery, ‘Eden Mill at the Old Course Hotel’ is now open to the public offering a distinct experience – the Eden Mill Single Malt Flight.
Situated on the fourth floor of the iconic hotel, the whisky experience is hosted in a private tasting room opposite the Road Hole Bar that looks across the 17th green on the Old Course. Each session includes a welcome drink, an educational showcase of each spirit and a chance to sample the range. Expert brand experience ambassadors will also provide spirits fans with an overview of the Eden Mill story and plans for the new distillery opening just along the road.
EDEN MILL SINGLE MALT FLIGHT | (£40)
Built for whisky lovers, the Single Malt Flight introduces Eden Mill’s premium whiskies, journeying through four drams from bourbon maturation and sherry finishes to an elusive ‘mystery dram’! The experience explores Eden Mill’s core range of whiskies, showcasing the brand’s signature Lowland spirit style and masterful use of cask maturation.
The journey begins with a whisky highball using The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch and ginger ale – a classic serve to whet the palate and introduce guests to the Eden Mill house style. The tasting includes the Bourbon and Sherry flagship Single Malts, an unreleased mystery dram from the distiller’s blending room, and finally the 2023 Art of St Andrews hero expression – matured in ex-Cognac casks. Throughout the experience, guests learn about each whiskies’ maturation style, cask influence and flavour profile – with the chance to compare and contrast their thoughts with other whisky aficionados in the room.
Commenting on the partnership, Hannah Ingram, Head of Marketing at Eden Mill, said: “St Andrews is our home – and we’re immensely proud of where we’re from – so it made absolute sense to collaborate with the iconic Old Course Hotel, a world-renowned destination for luxury experiences.
“We want to provide an unforgettable showcase for locals and visitors alike, educating gin lovers on locally-sourced botanicals and how to serve their favourite gin, as well as presenting our wonderful range of single malts to whisky fans. The experience will tell the Eden Mill story so far, and announce our very exciting plans for the future!”
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, is a prestigious AA five star resort that overlooks the famous Old Course and West Sands Beach in St Andrews. ‘Eden Mill at the Old Course Hotel’ is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday, 12 – 5pm.
Tickets for the whisky experiences are available on the Eden Mill website: www.edenmill.com
Eden Mill
Eden Mill distillery, established in 2012 on the banks of the Eden Estuary in St Andrews, was the first distillery to make spirits in the region in over 150 years. Today, Eden Mill has a unique selection of limited release Single Malts, and an extensive gin portfolio crafted from the finest botanicals, many sourced from in and around Fife..
Eden Mill has an ambition to create the finest gins and Scotch Whiskies with minimal environmental impact combining traditional distilling techniques with innovation. Eden Mill is building a stunning new distillery at the mouth of the river Eden, overlooking the iconic, historic town of St Andrews. The new distillery sits at the heart of the University of St Andrews Eden Campus, a unique site dedicated to sustainable businesses and research.
St Andrews
St Andrews is the renowned home of golf, and the arts of brewing and distilling were once integral to the town. Based on the site of a historic distillery on the banks of the River Eden, Eden Mill was the first to make spirits in the region for 150 years. Eden Mill sources botanicals from the local grasslands, forests, and coastline to represent the best of Scotland.
Social media:
Facebook – @edenmillstandrews
Twitter – @edenmill
Instagram – @edenmill
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