THEY’RE BACK!!!
Already lined up for this year…whisky before study
BALVENIE
SPRINGBANK
ARDMORE
TOMATIN
and many many more…!
University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Chaplaincy
High Street
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3TT
THREE UNIQUE VENUES
‘Delectable food and drink served in three unique settings…’
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society offers the perfect venues to entertain and delight this festive season. With three impressive properties, each provides a unique backdrop for a memorable Christmas.
With acknowledgments from The Michelin Guide and The Scotsman, the Society executive chefs create delicious food on par with the quality of our world-famous single cask whisky.
Whether it’s period luxury or authentically Scottish, our experienced team will create a one-of-a-kind event for your festive celebration.
So make your own choice this Christmas.
28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Luxuriate in our beautifully restored Georgian townhouse with its high ceilings, classical details and stunning views over the exclusive Queen Street Gardens.
Christmas at 28 Queen Street
The Vaults, Leith
If you’re dreaming of an authentic Scottish White Christmas look no further than the spiritual home of the Society – The Vaults. Our Members’ Room lounge can now also be exclusively hired from Mon to Wed.
Christmas at The Vaults
19 Greville Street, London
For a secluded Christmas feast indulge in the perfect private whisky tasting and dinner, in partnership with the award-winning Bleeding Heart Restaurant.
Christmas at 19 Greville Street
Early Elf gets the …
Book your memorable Christmas event for ten or more persons before 31 Oct and receive a complimentary Society gift for each guest.
Call the team now on 0131 555 2266 or email events@smws.com
Join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Macdonald House, 18 Westerton Road, Broxburn EH52 5AQ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).
Do you want to hear a story?
Join us on 8 October for an evening of storytelling in Manchester’s historic Town Hall. True Tales brings together an eclectic bunch of raconteurs, including special guest storyteller, comedian Alistair McGowan. They’ll be telling stories on the theme of ‘Family’, a subject close to our hearts at Grant’s.
Family stories combine your personal experience with that of the generations before you, to make you who you are today – just as Grant’s award-winning whiskies blend five generations of expertise. So as each storyteller shares their experience, you can enjoy special Grant’s cocktails. Memories are made of this…
Don’t miss your chance to hear special guest storyteller Alistair McGowan at our memorable True Tales evening on October 8 at Manchester Town Hall. Places are limited, so book now. Tickets cost just £5 per person, including entry and complimentary Grant’s cocktails on arrival.
http://tinyurl.com/Grants-True-Tales
Grant’s True Tales
Grant’s is a brand with a rich story to tell. Spanning five generations of charismatic personalities, our story makes us who we are today.
We believe everyone has a story to tell, born of their own rich life experience. We also know that everyone loves a good story. Stories enrich our lives: they take us on a journey and connect us with others. That’s why Grants has created True Tales, a series of events that allow us to share special stories.
True Tales events bring together simple yet potent ingredients: great storytellers, enthralling true stories and, of course, Grant’s whisky.
http://tinyurl.com/Grants-True-Tales-Tickets
Share your tale for a chance to win
Grant’s is a brand with a rich story to tell. Spanning five generations of charismatic personalities, our story makes us who we are today.
We’d love to hear your own true tales, especially those formative family experiences. And if you’re willing to share a little story with us, you could win a wonderful whisky-tasting tour of Dufftown, the Highlands home of Grant’s. Enter our True Tales Competition now for your chance to win a tasting tour of Dufftown.
http://tinyurl.com/Grants-True-Tales-Scotland
Dear Malt Messenger Subscribers,
Don’t let this early fall get you down, drop by the Kensington Wine Market this coming Tuesday, September 21st for our Peaty Verticals Tasting. The weather may be cold wet and dreary—what’s up with that—but our tasting will be sure to warm your heart and your cockles! We will be sampling two bottling each of three very peaty whisky single malts: Kilchoman, Port Charlotte and Port Ellen. All three of these whiskies have a cult following and Tuesday’s tasting will be an opportunity to sample vertical samples from each to examine why that is. More on that can be found attached below.
I have another reason for you to rejoice and keep your spirits up. The next full issue of the Malt Messenger will be out on Monday! I have some final polishing to do on Monday but it is otherwise complete. I’ve a lot to write about including new and returned whiskies, events and much, much more. As a little teaser I thought I’d give you a taste of what’s to come, the table of contents for Malt Messenger No. 41.
Until Monday, I hope you enjoy this Malt Messenger Bulletin!
Slainté!
Andrew Ferguson
PEATY VERTICALS TASTING – Kilchoman, Port Ellen & Port Charlotte – Tuesday Sept 21st – $55
Comparing vertical expressions of the same whisky can help identify what is at the core of a single malt style. And what better time to examine the core essence of three heavily peated whiskies than in a late summer that feels more like a Vancouver winter… brr! We will compare two expressions each of Kilchoman (Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010), Port Charlotter (PC6 and PC7) and Port Ellen (29 Year 8th Release and 30 Year 9th Release). Kilchoman is the newest distiller on Islay and a cult sensation, all three of its first releases have sold out. Port Charlotte is a heavily peated style of whisky made by Bruichladdich. Port Ellen is a closed Islay distillery of epic reputation, and one of my favourite distilleries. This is an incredible range of whiskies and a tasting not to be missed, hope to see you there.
PREVIEW OF MALT MESSENGER NO. 41
1. PEATY VERTICALS TASTING – Kilchoman, Port Ellen and Port Charlotte!
2. CALGARY OPERA SCOTCH WHISKY FEST – Friday October 1st 2010
3. FALL TASTING SCHEDULE – The Rest of It!
4. BENRIACH 15 YEAR OLD CASK FINISHES ARE BACK!
5. COLLECTOR’S PICK FOR JULY – Amrut Double Cask
6. COLLECTOR’S PICK FOR AUGUST – Dalmore MacKenzie
7. COLLECTOR’S PICK FOR SEPTEMBER – G&M Longpond 1941 58 Year Jamaican Rum
8. GLENGOYNE 40 YEAR
9. FERGUSONS’S WHISKY TOURS – May 2010
10. INTRO TO JAPANESE WHISKY
11. AN AFTERNOON WITH SOME OLD FRIENDS ON THE BEARSPAW GOLF COURSE
12. VOYTEK’S THOUGHTS ON: The Octomore Orpheus
13. PRICE REDUCED SINGLE MALTS
14. RETURNED PRODUCTS
15. COMING SOON
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If you have any whisky questions or comments concerning The Malt Messenger please contact me by e-mail, phone, or drop by the store. Feel free to forward me any whisky news you feel should be included in a future issue of The Malt Messenger; it might just get included.
All of the products mentioned in THE MALT MESSENGER can be purchased in store, over the phone or from our website at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com. All prices quoted in the Malt Messenger are subject to change!
You can follow me online on Twitter at www.twitter.com/scotch_guy..
Thanks for reading the Malt Messenger!
Slainte!
Andrew Ferguson
KWM Scotchguy
403-283-8000
888-283-9004
1257 Kensington Rd. NW
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2N 3P8
Thurs. October 7th. 2010
5:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Compass Box Tasting with Whisky Maker John Glasier
Joe writes
John Glasier, the founder and whisky maker for Compass Box will be here to taste us through his line including two new bottlings . The tasting will also celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this boutique Whisky House.
In that time John has come a long way, and has shown us some spectacular bottlings and will continue to do so for many years to come.
We have secured the last of two very very limited bottlings. For the tasting The Peat Monster Reserve is a 1.75 liter bottling, more than two regular size bottles, so it will last longer. You can order them in advance and request that John sign them for you.
The Hedonism Maximus: Single Grain, very limited, comprised of 42 year old Invergordon and 26 year old Cameronbridge. Reg $299.99 Sale: $269.99
The Peat Monster Reserve: 1.75 L bottle, 48.9% ABV comprised of some Caol Ila, and Ardmore, and rounded out with 2% Clynelish aged in French oak. Reg $154.99 Sale: $134.99
These are great for gifts and the last in the state. – Don’t Miss Out !!!!!!
Len Rothenberg
Federal Wine & Spirits
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Email: info@federalwine.com
Phone: (617) 367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/
The time is now to purchase your tickets for the 2011 Whiskies of the World® Expo. The sale ends on September 18, 2010. Ticket sales are going great and we have a steady stream of Brands signing up. And since you’ll be saving on the regular price of admission, why not become a VIP member and enjoy the advantages of early admission including the opportunity to enjoy the rare, extraordinary spirits that will only be offered during the first hour of the show? VIP tickets are limited in quantity so be sure to purchase your tickets today!
Regular Price Summer Sale price
General Adm $110 $95
6:00 pm – 10:pm
VIP : $135 $120
5:15 pm – 10:pm
Dram Club $120 $105
5:00 pm – 10:pm
Dram Club Membership $60 $40
(Early Bird Tickets are refundable until Dec 31)
We have a new ticketing system for WoW 2011 to ensure an expedited check in process. VIP ticket holders at the doc by 5:00 pm will be guaranteed entrance by 5:25. VIP only spirits will be poured until 6:15.
Visit http://www.whiskiesoftheworld.com/store/index.php?cPath=17 to purchase your tickets
The Single Malts – Wow – from $70.00 a bottle to $325.00 a bottle – this will be a rare treat
· Laphroaig 10yr (46% vol)
· Finlaggan Old Reserve
· Tantallan 10yr old
· Finlaggan Cask
· Caol Ila 29 year old scotch – $325 a bottle!
More Info:
The evening is relaxed, with an introduction to Scotch from Marcus VonAlbrecht, Vancouver Branch, The Companions of the Quaich. And a great introduction to Chocolate Pairing from XOXOLAT Chocolates.
The pairings are brilliant – matching Scotch and Chocolate is an amazing treat. Listening to Steve Quinn, CBC Radio, when he tasted theses scotches, it made you want to tune in and have a beverage with him. One could hear Steve enjoying the flavours as Marcus poured some rare treats.
You want to match a chocolate that goes with the whiskey. When you’re drinking a blended Scotch it may not make that much of a difference. But single malts have very particular flavour profiles. They can be herbal, grassy, fruity or smoky. Single origin chocolates can be the same way. As with wine (and coffee), they take their character from the terroir and microclimate. Just as you pair your wine to the weight, sauces and seasonings of your dish, for the most pleasurable experience, you should do the same with your chocolate.
Laphroaig 10 year old – If you want a real Islay scotch this is the one. Embodies all the true characteristics of superior island malt with a smoothness and quality that is unrivalled amongst its neighbours. Chocolate Pairing will pick up the sea salt and thick peat. The finish for both scotch and chocolate will be very long, with waves of smoke and smoothness like no other.
Finlaggan Old Reserve – this is a natural to pair with chocolate – full and pungent with an earthy smokiness and fresh hints of ozone. A Taste that is dry, smoky and fresh, clean and big bodied, with wisps of chocolate. The scotch has a surprisingly soft and tempered, slightly smoky and sweet finish – complimented with all types of chocolate and chocolate infused foods.
Tantallan 10yr old – hints of fresh figs, clove and moist barley. A perfect partner for an amazing chocolate, dessert, or finish to a meal. This scotch pairs perfectly with all things chocolate and more. The sheer brilliance of this whisky is its simplicity.
Finlaggan Cask – Dry, smokiness is replaced with a heated leathery earthiness and a saltiness of the sea that fills your entire mouth. The Chocolate Pairing with this scotch will surpise and amuse. Expect to try the chocolate first, then the whiskey, then reverse – unique flavours abound
Caol Ila 29 year old scotch – $325 a bottle! Yes, this scotch is absolutely stunning. Worth every penny. The complexities and taste profile in this bottle is one that will not be easily forgotten or reproduced anytime soon. The chocolate pairing is equal to this fabulous bottle of scotch
The evening finishes with tea, coffee and dessert… and maybe a wee dram or two more?
See you October 16, 2010 at the new
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
1180 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia v6e4r5
Canada
Purchase your tickets at http://tinyurl.com/34m97nq
Scotch 101 – A Primer (or a Refresher…)
Thursday, September 16 at 7:00 PM and Sunday September 19 at 4:00 PM $50 per person. We’re literally all over the map on this one. Tasting scotch from Glenkinchie, Glen Scotia, Dalmore, Highland Park, Cragganmore, Glenfarclas, Laphroaig and the new Ardbeg SN2010!
Bruichladdich Tasting with owner Simon Coughlin
Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM $50 per person, reservation required
The history of the distillery, it’s close and re-opening in 2003; accompanied with 8 new selections from their vast warehouses. Enjoy wine finishes and dynamic palates,this one’s for you!
October Quick List
Sunday 10/3 at 4:00 PM and Thursday 10/7 at 7:00 PM “Night of the Living Scotch: Distilleries Returned from the Dead” $50
Monday 10/4 at 7:00 PM Tullibardine Vertical Tasting with James Robertson. Reservation required $50 per person.
Wednesday 10/13 at 7:00 PM Chocolate Pairing Tasting $30
monique@dundeedell.com for reservations and further information.
Telephone 402.553.9501
5007 Underwood Ave
Omaha, Nebraska 68132
4th ANNUAL WHISKYFEST™ SAN FRANCISCO WILL RAISE THE BAR THIS OCTOBER
Whisky enthusiasts rejoice! Malt Advocate magazine will host the 4th annual WhiskyFest San Francisco this October with more than 260 of the rarest, most exclusive whiskies. Well-established distillers from Scotland, Ireland, America, Japan, and Canada will pour alongside emerging U.S. craft distillers.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
Attend an abundance of seminars
Hobnob with distinguished members of the whisky community
Enjoy a gourmet buffet served all evening, and more.
Aficionados will be challenged and novices educated, all in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis hotel.
Compare and contrast flavors and distilling practices with your Glencaim crystal whisky glass which every guest receives upon arrival, among other goodies in the gift bag. Regular admission provides all of the above. For the true enthusiast, doors open one hour earlier for VIP guests, when many distillers will be pouring something extra special.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:
http://www.maltadvocate.com
Visit D&M at www.dandm.com
Did you know….
…The Irishman 70 Irish Whiskey has just won Gold at the coveted Whiskey Masters award (sponsored by The Spirits Business) as the overall winner in the “Irish Whiskey Category” beating Bushmills, Jameson, Cooley, Irish Distillers and Tullamore Dew?
…The Irishman Rare Cask 2010 won the Gold Medal in the Premium Irish Whiskey Category beating other great whiskeys from the Bushmills and Midleton stables?
You can taste this award winning whiskey at Whisky Live Paris. Bernard Walsh will be there himself so why not stop by and say hello (Oh oh, does he have a tache? – WI).
Sláinte!
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