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Win Tickets for The Whisky Show in London!! CONTEST CLOSES TODAY – Scotch Whisky News

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Win Tickets for The Whisky Show!!

By Tim Forbes at the Whisky Exhange

It’s that time of year again…The Whisky Show, the world’s finest festival of the distiller’s art,  is almost upon us – next week in fact!  Tickets are still selling fast, but the good news is that I’ve been able to scrounge up ten pairs of tickets for each day of the Show, and I’ll be giving them away on Monday!!

“I’d be a fool not to enter that”

If you fancy a free session with some of the planet’s finest spirits next Friday or Saturday, now’s the time to get in touch – follow the rules below and you’re in with a chance:

1.  You must be over 18 (*stating-the-bleedin’-obvious-sigh*)

2.   One entry per person.  Anyone sending more than one entry will be disqualified.  This does not mean one entry per email address, it means one entry per person.  Don’t try it on with me, Sonny Jim.

3.  The Whisky Show is in London next weekend, October 29th-30th. Don’t enter if you’re not going to be able to attend.  Otherwise you’re wasting a ticket someone else could use.

4.  Your entries must be sent to me at tim[at]thewhiskyexchange.com. With your name and telephone number.  We won’t sell any personal info or use it for anything other than this competition.

5.  Your message subject/title must be either TWS Prize Draw Friday or TWS Prize Draw Saturday.  I will be creating a rule for my email that will automatically direct your entries to two special folders.  This rule is for my convenience and to make sure that you’re not a total spanner. Only entries that arrive in these folders will be considered.  Entries that arrive in my inbox will be deleted.

6. The closing date for entries is Monday 25th October at 2pm.  Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries received by 1.59pm on Monday 25th October and will be notified by 6pm that evening.

7.  Each prize is two tickets to The Whisky Show on either Friday (4pm-9.30pm) or Saturday (12pm-6.30pm).  Winners will not receive physical tickets, their names will be on the door with a ‘plus one’ at the event.

8.  No, you can’t give them to your mate.  No, you can’t have the money instead. No, we’re not paying for your transport.  No, it doesn’t include Masterclasses.

9.  My decision is final. No correspondence, disputes or whining will be entered into or tolerated after the draw.

10.  If you get thoroughly trashed at the Show you will be removed by the bouncers friendly show stewards.  You won’t be allowed back in.  Behave yourselves, drink responsibly and don’t go showing me up.

Good luck, everyone!  Remember, I must have your entries by 2pm on Monday.

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The Nth, the Ultimate Whisky Experience at The Wynn Resort and Casino, March 18th & 19th, 2011 – Scotch Whisky News

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The worlds first premier luxury whisky show is planned for Las Vegas at the Wynn Resort and Casino March 18th & 19th, 2011. The Nth, the Ultimate Whisky Experience is presented by Universal Whisky Expirence and full details can be viewed at at http://universalwhiskyexperience.com/ 

Tickets are on sale as of Tuesday October 26th, masterclass tickets and hotel room details will be added soon.

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The Park Avenue Liquor Shop Hosts Renowned Spirits Journalist Dave Broom – Scotch Whisky News

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The Park Avenue Liquor Shop hosts renowned spirits journalist Dave Broom.

The Park Avenue Liquor Shop is very excited to invite you to a book signing with spirits author Dave Broom. Widely recognized in the  industry as one of the country’s top tasters, Mr. Broom will be signing copies of his recently released reference  book, ‘The World Atlas of Whisky’.

Meet the award-winning author and whisky expert:

Tuesday, October 26th, from 12pm-2pm at the
Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Ave, New York, NY.

See below for some information about the book and its author. We hope to see you  at the store for what is sure to be a great day. Also included in this email are the newest addition to our exclusive bottling collection. They’d each make a great holiday gift but act soon because these exciting spirits are already selling fast.

Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
Park Ave Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com

www.parkaveliquor.com

The World Atlas of Whisky – by Dave Broom

Big, beautiful, and richly illustrated, The World Atlas of Whisky offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of whisky’s many expressions: delicate and bold, blends and single malts, bourbons and rye. Featuring distillery profiles, extensive discussion of production methods, the impact of terroir, and an examination of tastes and aromas, the book also includes:

– 24 detailed maps of the key whisky-producing regions
– Tasting notes on 350 selections
– 150 label reproductions
– 200 full color-photographs
– “Flavor Camps” – a five part matrix grouping whiskies by palate preference, flavor, and aroma.

Our Price: $29.99

Dave Broom has written eight books, two of which – Drink! and Rum – won the  Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Book of the Year. He has also won the  Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Writer of the Year twice.

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New Exclusive at Park Avenue.

Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Series

Aged 7 Years in Chateau D’Yquem Cask

Bruchladdich D’Yquem We’re thrilled to have another exclusive Bruichladdich in our store. We purchased this cask seven years ago as a ‘future’. After tasting it over two years ago with Master Distiller Jim McEwan, we thought it was ready to be bottled. It took some  time to get the bottling, packaging and other particulars together but the extra aging only enhanced its character. At 131.6 proof, this beauty has some bite to it. The influence of Bordeaux’s premier sauternes is immediately noticeable on the nose and color. On the palate it is light on the peat and very well-balanced. Despite being cask-strength we’ve been told  it is very ‘easy-drinking’. (To be fair, some prefer it with a drop of water.) The finish brings with it a slight sweetness compliments of classic D’Yquem. This Park Avenue Liquor Shop exclusive is limited to just 270 bottles.

Our Price: $80
Exclusively at The Park Avenue Liquor Shop.

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101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die & Ian Buxton at The Whisky Exchange November 6th – Scotch Whisky News

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On Saturday 6th November, the renowned whisky author, historian and all-round great chap Ian Buxton will be in-store doing a book-signing for his new ‘101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die’. This is a great little tome which has really kicked up a bit of discussion and controversy regarding the relative merits of whiskies that should and shouldn’t have been included (and it’d make an incredibly thrifty little present at £12.99!). He’ll also be dishing out samples of one of the whiskies from the book, and will of course be around to have a chat about his greatest passion.

This is free, and we highly recommend popping down for a short while if you can spare the time in your busy Saturday schedules!

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Anthony Wills from Kilchoman Distillery Visits the U.S.A. – Scotch Whisky News

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Anthony Wills from Kilchoman Distillery Visits the U.S.A.

Nov 6: The Whisky Shop 360 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA  415-989-1030
Bottle Signing

Nov 7:  Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, 170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, CA 
Sponsored by:  Traverso’s  707-542-2530
5:00 to 7:00 Bottle Signing and Tasting

Nov 8: Binny’s  1720 N. Marcey Street, Chicago, IL 60614  312-664-4394
6:30 to 8:00 Bottle Signing
 
Nov 10:  Gary’s Beer & Liquor 9555 S. Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI  414-762-3010
10:45 to 11:00 Bottle Signing

Nov 10:  County Clare Irish Inn & Pub  1234 N. Astor, Milwaukee, WI  414-272-5220
12:30 to 2:00 Bottle Signing and Tasting

Nov 10:  Waterford Wine C0mpany  1327 E. Brady Street, Milwaukee, WI  414-289-9463
3:00 to 5:00 Bottle Signing and Tasting

Nov 10:  Union House S42 W31320 Hwy 83, Genesse Depot, WI  262-968-4281
6:30 to 8:00 Bottle Signing and Tasting

http://www.kilchomandistillery.com/

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THE WORLD ATLAS OF WHISKY Book Signing With Dave Broom In New York City- World Whisky News

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Tuesday, October 26 New York City

12-2 PM

Park Avenue Liquor Shop

292 Madison Avenue @ 41 Sts.

 book signing

www.parkaveliquor.com

(212) 685-2442

Tuesday, October 26 New York City

5-7PM

Brandy Library

29 North Moore Street

Book signing 

www.brandylibrary.com

(212) 226-5545

Tuesday, October 26 Brooklyn, New York

9:30  PM

Char No. 4
196 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Book signing and tasting

www.charno4.com
(t) 718.643.2106

Wednesday October 27  New York City

12: 30-3 PM

Keens Steakhouse

72 West 36th Street

Book signing

www.keens.com
(212) 947-3636

Amrut Blind Tasting At The Whisky Exchange London – Indian Whisky News

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Amrut Blind Tasting

Monday 1st November, 7:00pm

We have the pleasure of Ashok Chokalingam from Amrut Distilleries coming to regale us with some fabulous Indian Whisky.

In the last few years, Amrut has really taken the whisky world by storm with some amazing bottlings. Here at TWE Towers we have always championed this, the finest of Indian spirits, but now it seems the world has caught up with us (always the leaders – it’s a responsibility we’re prepared to accept). Last year our tasting with Ashok took the form of a 10 whisky blind tasting with a couple of scotch malts thrown in for comparison and this seems to be his favourite way of doing things (and, to be honest, we like it too).
 
With the success of the fabulous Fusion, voted 3rd best whisky in the world by Jim Murray this year, Amrut are going from strength to strength, and on this evening we will be trying a couple of new bottlings just on the market, as well as some of the old favourites (but of course we will not know which is which, as they will be unmarked – and Ashok has a fantastic poker face).

Tickets for this exciting evening will be a bargainous £30 each (a great price for 10 whiskies), and are available from 3pm on Monday 25th October by calling +44 (0)207 403 8688 with your payment details, or coming into the shop.

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They are, as always, limited to 2 places per booking, and are sold on a “first come, least disappointed” system, so be quick, and be patient with the redial button!

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The Clocks Ticks Down Until The Whisky Show in London – 29th -30th October 2010 – Scotch Whisky News

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WhiskyFest New York Update – Scotch Whisky News

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WhiskyFest Updates (from John Hansell)

WhiskyFest™ New York is a sell-out!
It will be a great evening!  Why not make it a great week?  Plan to attend WhiskyWeek™ New York.  The schedule of events is listed below.  Please visit our website for further details, pricing, etc.
 
Thursday, November 4
Famous Grouse Tasting  | Park Avenue Liquor Store | 292 Madison | NY

Bruichladdich Tasting with Jim McEwan
Keens Steakhouse | 72 West 36 Street | New York

Friday, November 5
Glen Garioch, Bowmore, The Glenrothes Tasting
Park Avenue Liquor Store | 292 Madison | New York

Meet the Distiller: Jim McEwan of Bruichladdich
Astor Center | 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street) | New York

Monday, November 8
Compass Box Tasting
Park Avenue Liquor Store | 292 Madison | New York

Town Wine & Spirits Tasting
Featuring Alistair Walker of BenRiach and GlenDronach, Andrew Shand of Duncan Taylor & Co., and Ranald Watson of Springbank.
Wannamoisett Country Club | 96 Hoyte Avenue | Rumford, RI 02916

Tuesday, November 9
13th Annual WhiskyFest™ New York
6:30 – 9:30pm
New York Marriott Marquis | Times Square | New York
www.whiskyfest.com

Wednesday, November 10
Classic Malts tasting with Spike McClure
Park Avenue Liquor Store | 292 Madison | New York

University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society Gordon & MacPhail Tasting October 27th, 2010 – Scotch Whisky News

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G&M: Connoisseurs Choice “The First Distillery Tasting of the Semester!”

 Gordon & Macphail Tasting: “Connoisseurs Choice”

TICKETED EVENT – 50 PEOPLE MAX!

Tickets (£3 each) go on SALE Wednesday 20th Oct (afternoon) Available from Butchart Centre Reception

Location: Butchart Centre, University Road, Old Aberdeen, Time and Date: 7pm – Wednesday 27th October 2010
What to Bring: Ticket + Membership Card + money for raffle!

University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Butchart Centre
University Road
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3UT

aberdeenwhisky@googlemail.com


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