Ticket Sales Skyrocket

WhiskyFest San Francisco 2010 will have more exhibitors, more speakers, and more whiskies than ever before. The word seems to have gotten out as ticket sales are way up from last year. As a WhiskyFest attendee, we wanted to urge you to purchase your ticket soon before we sell out.

Friday, October 8, 2010 | San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Regular admission: $110 | VIP admission: $150 (includes one hour early entry at 5:30 pm, limited ticketing, special VIP-hour only pours and more)

Advance ticket sales only at www.maltadvocate.com or by calling
800-514-3849.

Because of Labor Day the usual single malt 1st Sunday tasting moves to…

September 9th (Thursday)
Scotch Tasting 4:00 p.m.

and the regularlt scheduled;

September 12th (Sunday)
Scotch Tasting 7:00 p.m.

both feature;

Scotch 101: Back to School Single Malt Scotch Tasting. Our annual course for the beginner or just anyone who likes single malt and wants to learn more.

$50 per person. Reservations are accepted but not required. 402.553.9501 or monique@dundeedell.com

September 21st (Tuesday)
Single Malt Tasting 7:00 p.m.  Bruichladdich Tasting Vertical tasting featuring 8 new expressions of Bruichladdich. Simon will join us straight from the distillery, his first trip to the Dell! Please email or call Monique with reservations.

$50 per person. Reservations are accepted but not required. 402.553.9501 or monique@dundeedell.com

Visit The Dundee Dell at http://www.dundeedell.com/

A Scottish Celebration 5pm, Friday, October 22, 2010

PORT PERRY, ONT. – Oakridge Golf Club is looking forward to hosting “A Wee Bit o’ Scotland – A Scottish Celebration” during the evening of Friday, October 22, 2010. Our Clubhouse will be bursting with all things Scottish! The evening will begin with Oakridge’s “resident bagpiper” Mark Lethbridge. Next, enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner paired with a flight of five fine single malts presented by Bill Somerville of independent bottlers Gordon and MacPhail. Claidhmor will perform after the meal, filling the Clubhouse with their lush Celtic harmonies. It will be an evening full of sensory surprises and not to be missed!

The evening is sure to sellout quickly. Space is limited to just 72 guests.

There are four price options:

with 18 holes of golf (11am tee-off) $140;
with nine holes of golf (1:30-2:30pm tee-off) $125;
without golf $95;
for dinner and entertainment only (without the single malts) $55.

Welcome reception at 5pm. Tartans anticipated.

Contact: John Frechette
Marketing Director
905.985.0883 x144
http://www.golfoakridge.com

The Extravaganza takes place during the spring and fall seasons. Each event is held at the finest hotels and private clubs in the United States to ensure an elegant, comfortable and relaxed environment.

All Events 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm & Registration begins at 7:00 pm

2010 FALL TOUR SCHEDULE
     
CHICAGO THURSDAY OCTOBER 7, 2010
The Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
Jackets Required (No denim or athletic wear)
     
BOSTON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010
The Taj Boston
15 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
     
WASHINGTON, DC WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27, 2010
JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
     
PHILADELPHIA FRIDAY OCTOBER 29, 2010
The Union League Club of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Jackets Required (No denim or athletic wear)

SXXXXXE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2010
THE RXXXXXR CLUB
820 FXXXXH AXXXXE SXXXXXE, WX 9XXX4
Jackets Required (No Denim or Athletic Attire)

Please contact the Society for details ; due to local regulations they are not allowed to advertise this event! info@smwsa.com
     
SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Intercontinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
     
LOS ANGELES THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
     
FORT LAUDERDALE THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 2010
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

Full details can be viewed at http://www.singlemaltextravaganza.com/ 

The Society is offering a price of $120 for Society members and $135 for Non-Member guests. They have extended their member price to Whisky Intelligence readers which is $120 for the first two tickets and $135 for each ticket after. The promotional code to use is ‘WI10’

The Extravaganza is hosted by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and the Robb Report.

From View London www.viewlondon.co.uk

September is Mr Jack’s Birthday and this year the good folk at Jack Daniel’s are bringing Tennessee to Town with a month of fantastic giveaways and an exclusive gig featuring Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley, Ellie Goulding and Tennessee guitar legend Duane Eddy.

In addition to their original material all four will bring the spirit of Tennessee to life when they perform a Jack Daniel’s birthday exclusive of very special collaborations themed around great Americana classics.

They follow in the footsteps of Patti Smith, Frank Black and Flaming Lips who are just some of the names to have played at previous Birthday gigs.

Jack Daniel’s long standing association with music began in the late 1800’s when he created a band of musicians that performed to crowds of people around the state of Tennessee, the home place of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.

We have 8 pairs tickets to give away for this exclusive gig, which takes place at The Clapham Grand in London on 7th October! The prize includes accommodation and £100 travel allowance per person.

For more information on the ‘Tennessee Is Coming To Town’ Birthday gig go to www.jacksbirthday.co.uk

Entrants must be over 18. T&C’s apply. Competition deadline is Friday 24th September.

Enter The Competition  http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/prizes/tennessee-is-coming-to-town-details-644.html

Make Mr. Jack’s Birthday a memorable one. Please drink responsibly.

SCOTCH TASTING

Friday, September 3, 6:00-8:00pm

Taste over 40 of the worlds finest scotches, with examples from Lowland to Islay. It is recommended to eat prior to tasting, bring a designated driver or make arrangements to be picked up after the tasting. $25 W/Binny’s Card / $35 non-members.

Call 630-717-0100 or email naperville@binnys.com for reservations.

Naperville location

790 Royal St. George | Naperville | 630-717-0100

Visit Binny’s at www.binnys.com

From View London www.viewlondon.co.uk

Whisky in the Sky

Closing: 31/08/2010 Grant’s Whisky would like to take you to new heights.

Discover Grant’s from a different angle and enjoy the views of the breathtaking London skyline as you’re elevated in the air alongside the London Eye, whilst enjoying an exclusive whisky tasting hosted by a Grant’s ambassador.

We have eight tickets* to giveaway to View London readers. Lift off is Thursday 9th September on the South Bank, so if you would like chance to win this ‘money can’t buy’ experience be sure to enter this once in a lifetime competition. Winners will also receive a bottle of Grant’s award-winning Ale Cask Whisky.

Visit the Grant’s After Hours Club, www.grantswhisky.com/afterhours which hosts the perfect blend of interests – music, gardening and whisky. Visit regularly for news, events and promotions, plus the chance to win other ‘money can’t buy’ richer, deeper experiences throughout the year.

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Terms and Conditions:
1.Only open to UK residents aged 18yrs or over, excluding employees of First Drinks, their families, agents and anyone else professionally associated with this promotion. 2. Closing date for entries is 31-08-2010. 3. Prize includes 1* ticket per winner to attend Whisky in the Sky, 9 September 2010 on the South Bank in London at 2.15pm. Exact location details to be provided to winner. Winner may bring one guest to observe only on ground level if they wish. 4. The prize does not include travel or accommodation and there is no cash alternative. Winners not permitted to sell-on prize tickets. 5. Winner may be required to take part in promotional activities 6. The draw will be held on 31-08-2010 under the supervision of an independent person whose decision will be final. Winners will be notified via phone or email within one week of the draw date. 7. The name and county of residence of the major prize winner can be obtained from First Drinks by writing to us enclosing a stamped addressed envelope to- Imperial House, Imperial way, Southampton, SO15 0RB. 8. The promoter reserves the right to terminate, amend or extend this promotion due to wholly exceptional circumstances outside its control. 9. Promoter: First Drinks Brands Ltd, Imperial House, Imperial Way, Southampton, SO15 ORB. www.drinkaware.co.uk

Enter The Competition http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/prizes/whisky-in-the-sky-details-641.html

The sensible people at the Wigtown Book Festival have included a few whisky related events in the line up;

Ian Buxton:
101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die
Saturday 25 September 2010
18:00 pm
McNeillie Tent
£8.00 

Ian Buxton’s book is a whisky guide with a difference: it’s not an awards list. It does not detail the 101 “best” whiskies in the world. In this talk and tasting, expert Buxton avoids the deliberately obscure, ridiculously limited and absurdly expensive to recommend an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply demand to be drunk. To accompany them, we will serve a selection of nibbles from Galloway’s best food producers.

Venue Information
McNeillie Tent
Wigtown
DG8 9JH

Music: The Bladnoch Distillery Session
Wednesday 29 September 2010
19:30 pm
Bladnoch Distillery Main Hall
£3.00 

Bladnoch Distillery has been home to many memorable musical evenings over the years. Come and hear the best talent of 2010 – from folk and jazz to blues and more – a meeting of musical minds in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Licensed bar (Bladnoch whisky!) available. If you are interested in taking part in the Bladnoch Distillery session, get in touch. Contact the festival office on 01988 402036.

Venue Information
Bladnoch Distillery Main Hall
Bladnoch
DG8 9AB

http://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/index.asp

All whisky tastings take place on Thursday nights from 7:30pm until approximately 10pm at the Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotchland. You’ll find this location on Google Maps at the bottom of the page.

Thursday September 2nd Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £23/20*

Caperdonich 40yo 02.69-05.09 2nd fill remade hogsheads 46% closed distillery Gordon & MacPhail

Caol Ila Feis Ile 2010 61.9% filled 19/8/99 European oak sherry cask

Aultmore 1991 – 07/08 11yo Bourbon hogshead 287 bottles 57.5% Cadenheads

J. & A. Mitchell’s 2010 Edinburgh International Festival blend 40%

Caledonian 1965 45yo 46.1% single grain closed distillery Clan Denny/Douglas Laing

http://www.jollytopertastings.co.uk/

Fancy a taste of the 40 year old Whyte & Mackay? Fancing winning a £550 bottle?

Rumour reaches me that there’s some fun being planned for me at WhiskyLive in Glasgow in September with free drams being handed out to anyone who comes along looking like me – and the best Richard-a-like getting a £550 bottle of the Whyte & Mackay 40 year old.

Even if you can’t make it along, you can join in the fun. Post a picture online of trying your best to look like me and I’ll pick one and send them a signed bottle of the 40 year old. Feel free to even post a link to your pic in the comments section below…( at http://tinyurl.com/2evoqv6 )

Of course, now that I know about this, it would serve you all right if I shaved my ‘tache off on the morning of Whisky Live!