You, Bourbon Lover:

Bourbon Week is coming up: from Monday, July 12th through Sunday, July 18th, and here is what we have to offer…

All week long, there are three new “bourbon” tasting flights available in our menu, plus a bourbon-flavored cheesecake and a bourbon-vanilla panna cotta; four Bourbon producers giving a taste and sharing their passion for the whiskey they make (Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark, Prichard’s, and Tuthilltown); a Bourbon Brunch ($50 all inclusive) with lots of food, lots of Elijah Craig 12 years, and a few cocktails for you to sip!
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If you just can’t wait to get your Bourbon fix, sign up for a Rare & Precious Bourbon Seminar this Saturday from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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From Richard Paterson the master blender;

Down at Silverstone for the F1 for a couple of days to carry out a few things, including a few tastings and catching up with some friends, but also to let the Force India drivers that we sponsor – Scotland’s very own Paul Di Resta (the only F1 Scot at the moment), Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi – receive a few bottles of their own whiskies, which I blended for them as part of the build-up to the weekend race.

Having done celebrity whiskies in the past, it was nice to get the chance to do these bottles for the drivers (Whyte & Mackay are sponsors of Force India) but I made sure they all got something a little bit different:

Paul Di Resta
I met Paul Di Resta at the press conference to announce his involvement with the team and I was lucky to spend some time with him afterwards in my sample room.

Having got to know him I have created a whisky that is a little shy at first on the nose but behind the shyness there is a full bodied explosion brought about by the highland malts I have used in this blend, giving it great strength and backbone.

This whisky has plenty of raw Scottish talent but also displays a sureness and maturity beyond its years. Strong and determined to make its mark on its own, this blend is a born winner.

Adrian Sutil
Adrian is clearly a strong willed and meticulous character who carefully plans his races to the last detail. However his skills as a concert pianist demonstrate another less well known side. That of the artist; creative, dramatic, passionate.

Instantly I was drawn to his bold character and for this blend I have selected whiskies as old as 25 years from the four distilling regions of Scotland.

Although this blend has a great complexity to it, a great harmony prevails with beautiful mellow flavours coming through to reward the palate.

Vitantonio Liuzzi
For Vitantonio I have created something which reflects his lively Italian personality and celebrates his first full season in the race seat. This blend is not one for sipping and savouring but is one for pure enjoyment and pleasure with the rest of the team.

Needing single malts with a little extra vibrancy, I called upon a great selection from Islay and Jura which were intricately woven together to allow the peat smoke to harmonise.

Patience and dedication was needed to bind and unite these malts together but the long awaited results are outstanding, proving that good things come to those who wait.

The team will be posting a few F1 items over the weekend here. If you’re into F1 this might get you going: it’s a look at the new-look Silverstone from the driving point of view.

Force India will also be quite active on Twitter.

And as this video from earlier in the year shows, there may be a secret ingredient in the fuel…

Click here to view the embedded video. http://tinyurl.com/2dl44oo

Good luck to the lads!

(WI apologizes for not being able to publish this prior to the race)

All about Japanese Whisky

Learn the Blending Secrets of Suntory and Superb Food Pairings at an Exclusive Tasting and Cooking Demo

Presented by the Gohan Society and Suntory Whisky at the French Culinary Institute (FCI), Manhattan

Lecture and tastings led by Suntory’s Seiichi Koshimizu, Japan’s most famous blender of whisky:

The History, Characteristics and Blending of Japanese Whisky; tastings of Hibiki Whisky and Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky

Lecture by Flavien Desoblin, owner of New York’s Brandy Library: the Influence and Enjoyment of Japanese Whisky in America

Cooking and food pairing demonstration by Chef Suvir Saran, owner/chef of New York’s Devi Restaurant.

The event is part of the Gohan Society Lecture Series at FCI.

WHERE:     The French Culinary Institute, 462 Broadway at Grand Street
                    New York, New York
WHEN:       Monday, July 19, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Admission Fee: $30 

Limited seats are available: for the ticket please visit www.gohansociety.org

Seiichi Koshimizu, the chief blender for Suntory and Japan’s most famous blender. He is responsible for the development of Suntory’s blended whisky products and adding his own innovative methods to the traditional whisky processes. His original developments in whisky processing include the Bamboo Charcoal Filtration and Japanese Oak Cask Maturation. Koshimizu’s dedication and ingenious secured his spot as Chief Blender for Suntory Limited in 1999.

Koshimizu evaluates over 300 whisky samples everyday and to ensure that his palate remains constant, he has enjoyed a lunch of Tempura Udon everyday for the last 20 years. He has paved the way for Japanese whisky blenders and was the first Japanese judge for the prestigious International Spirits Challenge in London.

Chef Suvir Saran will showcase original dishes to pair with the high quality Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Suntory. Chef Saran, author of American Masala, and Indian Home Cooking, is the founder, owner and chef of Devi in Manhattan, and, Chairman, Asian Culinary Studies for the World Cuisines Council of the Culinary Institute of America.

For more information, please contact Taeko Takigami at 212-385-3550

Upcoming Whisky Dinner

For those of you who can’t wait for the next WOW Expo, we are hosting a four-course whiskey dinner on August 12 at the San Francisco City Club, with whiskies specially paired by City Club Chef Michael Munoz and our guest speaker, whisky expert Ed Kohl. While the menu is still in the works, we do know that we will be tasting Isle of Skye in addition to six of the Chieftain’s Range Single Malts by Ian Macleod Distillers. The whiskies alone are worth coming out for a taste, but when paired with food, either traditional Scottish fare or something only a San Francisco chef might conjure up (or a combination of the two), it truly is a new tasting experience.

Ed will lead us through each course with his knowledgeable overview of the featured whiskies. Ed has been in the whisky promotion and distribution business for over 15 years and knows how to teach even the most novice tasters how to describe and appreciate a good Scotch. Ed represents Signatory/Edradour as their North American Marketing Manager and owns his own business, ImpEx Beverages.

“Since 1936, Ian Macleod Distillers, through its dedication to tradition and quality, has amassed an unrivaled cask stock from Scotland’s many distilleries. This enviable collection includes extremely rare malts, some from closed or mothballed distilleries.”

This tasting promises to be a real treat and is sure to sell out. The SF City Club is a business professional’s member only club. I have been able to reserve seats for WoW customers. Space is limited with priority seating for Best Dram Club members. Reserve your seat Now. $70 all inclusive! http://www.whiskiesoftheworld.com/store/index.php?cPath=20

Cheers,
Douglas Smith
(President)

The Dalmore Masterclass with Richard Paterson, Master Blender
Release of Clan MacKenzie, Limited Bottling
Tuesday, July 20th. 7:30 P. M.
Omni Parker House
60 School St. (corner of Tremont)
Boston, MA 02108

Reservations Required, Limited to 50,
617 367 8605 or joe@federalwine.com

Joe writes;

The Dalmore Masterclass will be a very special evening, not only because it will be led by Master Blender Richard Paterson, the man that makes The Dalmore so great. We will be the first in this state to taste the limited edition ( only 3,000 bottles made, 600 for the US) of The Clan MacKenzie bottling, a 17 Y.O. with, unusually for Dalmore, 11 years in bourbon casks and 6 years in Port. It is dedicated to the MacKenzie clan and a portion of its proceeds goes the upkeep of their Castle Leod in Strathpeffer, near Inverness.

We’ll also taste the rare and long sold-out 1973 Gonzales Byass 30 Y.O. I think Federal sold every bottle the state got.  The lineup will also include The Dalmore 12 Y.O.,15 Y.O., 18 Y.O., Grand Reserva, and the new King Alexander, a Master Blender’s masterpiece from oloroso, madeira, bourbon, Cabernet, port and marsala casks.

You will receive a bottle of The Dalmore 15 Y.O. signed by Richard Paterson ($89.99 Value). I have always had great respect for this man, one of the best in the whisky world. At Jura Day (Feis Ile 2005) Richard was was simply brilliant. I’m sure Richard will be in rare form, that you do not have to be an expert to apprciate.

Even if you are, you may learn a thing or three; This is a night for those new to single malts as well as the fanatic. There’ll be a story to tell . You’ll also have first option on the purchase of The limited Clan MacKenzie bottle.
Limited Seating, Do not miss out!!! If you have plans for this date CANCEL them!!

We will have some tasty nibbles at the end. Great event to bring a client, corporate bonding, or just a friend or co worker and come yourself, but Don’t Miss It.

$124.99 plus tax. (including The Dalmore 15 Y.O. signed by Richard Paterson)
Bottles must be picked up at Federal (Deliveries can be arranged)

Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits

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

Richard Paterson

Omaha’s World Famous Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood Ave
Omaha, Nebraska 68132
Hey Dellrods!
 
We hope that you are surviving the muggy weather alright. We love air-conditioning, stop in and enjoy it with us. Could someone invent an AC Bubble? Convenient for walks.
 
If you’ve not found the reason to join us for a Single Malt Scotch Tasting, this one’s a doozy. It’s the “Annual Bill and BJ’s Scotch Extravaganza,” where the boys really get to put the screws to us and pick the great stuff. Don’t think that Scotch and Summer mix? It’s the only good thing that you can mix with a great Single Malt!
 
Chef Mary is working on some Scottish culinaria as well. Sticky Toffee Pudding (that means awesome cake), Prawn Marie Rose, fresh Lemon Bars. The pairings are out of this world. Well, at least out of this country…
 
The tastings are tonight, Thursday, July  8 at 7:00 PM and we’ll bring it back on Sunday, July 11 at 4:00 PM. We’re tasting the following: Glenrothes 1994, Linkwood 1984, Tullibardine 15 Sauternes, Old Fettercairn 10, Macallan Cask Strength, Glenfarclas 105,Glenturret 16 and my exclusive Caol Ila Cask Strength distillery bottling. Can’t leave Islay out! You have no excuse. Don’t even try it.
 
We’ve got a small amount of New Belgium Brewing Company’s Lips of Faith “Eric’s Ale” on tap, and all of the Abita beers now available in bottles.
 
Come visit us soon. We miss your sparkly (read sweaty) faces! Stop thinking about cleaning up after yourself, or cooking and let us take care of YOU!
 
Pat, Monique and the whole Dell crew

Announcing World of Whiskies 2011
12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The San Francisco Belle, Hornblower Yacht.

Dear Friends in Spirits,

It’s hard to believe we’re coming to the half way mark in the year. While it has only been a few months since the last WOW Expo at the Hotel Nikko, we have been hard at work getting ready for the 12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2011 and keep an eye on our website for updates and information on ticket sales.

The 2010 WOW Expo saw the return of some of your favorite features including a terrific line-up of speaker seminars. Our Dram Club Friday night pre-party at Bourbon & Branch and Swig was a smashing success. And while the crowds were great and there were more whiskies presented in 2010 than in 2009 we must admit that the room was a tad small for all the enthusiasts who came out to taste the impressive collection of fine spirits. In 2011 we will be back on the San Francisco Belle, bigger and better than ever. The San Francisco Belle has been the setting for several WOW Expos and while we do try to mix it up every few years we seem drawn back to this timeless venue. The location has everything we want in a space: A lot of room and the ability to venture outside, especially for those of you who like a cigar with your whisky.

In addition to our return to the Belle, we’ll feature an impressive selection of your tried and true favorites as well as a number of whiskies that will be making their WOW debut in 2011. You’ll want to continue to keep an eye out for this newsletter to find out more about some of those new comers in the months ahead.

Maybe it’s the fresh air, or being on a boat, that lifts everyone’s spirits. It could just be the great whiskies we get to taste. Whatever the inspiration, the WOW Expo is something we all look forward each and every year.

Cheers,
Douglas Smith
(President)

www.whiskiesoftheworld.com

The Brewery

The Ultimate Tasting Experience

The Whisky Show is the UK’s most important whisky tasting event, showcasing the very finest examples of the distiller’s art. The inaugural event, held in 2009 at London’s Guildhall, was attended by an international audience of visitors from as far afield as Hong Kong, the USA, India and Japan, as well as passionate aficionados from all over Europe.

This year’s event will be taking place at a bigger venue – The Brewery in London’s Barbican at the heart of the City – to accommodate the increased demand generated by the rave reviews the inaugural Show received, which created a global buzz within the whisky industry. A dedicated Whisky & Food Matching area has been added – and once more all tasting samples, food pairings and a hearty two course meal will be included in the ticket price.

• The Whisky Show is a luxury whisky event that showcases the finest examples of the distiller’s art to city professionals and fine whisky consumers alike.
• After the roaring success of 2009’s inaugural event, this year’s expanded Show is taking place at The Brewery in London on 29th-30th October 2010.
• Focusing on premium whiskies above each brand’s standard expression (longer-aged whisky, new releases and special bottlings).
• Generous portions of luxury whisky-themed food in the Whisky Diner.
• Two bars serving delicious whisky cocktails.
• A range of delicious food-pairing suggestions, with the new addition this year of a dedicated Whisky and Food-Matching room at the event.
• Sensational Masterclass tastings, hosted by some of the most famous names in the industry and featuring some truly spectacular whiskies well above the standard fare offered at other whisky shows. Confirmed exhibitors at The Whisky Show 2010 include Glenlivet, Macallan, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Springbank, Glenfiddich, Laphroaig and Johnnie Walker.

Full details of all exhibitors are available on the regularly-updated Show website www.thewhiskyshow.com.

Standard tickets for The Whisky Show are priced at £95 and include:

• Entry to the event and a free tasting glass.
• Free samples of any exhibited whisky – there is no voucher system at The Whisky Show.
• A hearty two-course meal at The Whisky Diner.
• Access to the Whisky and Food-Matching room and free samples of the featured pairings.
For more details on all aspects of The Whisky Show, please visit our website: www.thewhiskyshow.com.

Visitor testimonials

“Your event was fabulous. Very enjoyable, educational and the most civilised of shows.”

“Well I went to the show on the Friday with a friend and all I can say is WOW. I have been to many whisky events and that was far the best. It was in another league.”

Confirmed Exhibitors include:

A full list of sponsors and exhibitors at the Show is available at www.thewhiskyshow.com
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NOTES

The Whisky Show is about helping whisky fans to develop an understanding and appreciation of this complex spirit – particularly useful for the enthusiastic amateur. Exhibitors fully understand that many visitors to the show are not aficionados and present their brands accordingly. The Whisky Show truly lives up to its tag as The Ultimate Tasting Event. In 2009, dozens of extraspecial ultra-premium whiskies – some with price tags in the thousands of pounds – were available for visitors to taste free of charge, with all samples included in the price of admission. The range
and quality of the whiskies at the Show was unprecedented, and was far superior to any previous whisky festival in the UK. The Whisky Show offers a fantastic opportunity to the knowledgeable connoisseur and potential investor, as well as the passionate whisky fan wanting to learn more. The aim of the Show is to create a superb atmosphere – a world away from the stressed, workaday nature of many other whisky festivals. The Whisky Show unequivocally promotes and encourages responsible drinking by all visitors to the Show. Perhaps uniquely for a whisky tasting event, the organisers have gone to great lengths to stress quality over quantity and consumption in moderation. The Whisky Show is all about appreciation of the world’s finest spirit. More details and a full list of sponsors and exhibitors at the Show are available at www.thewhiskyshow.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of The Whisky Show, please contact Graeme Wallace at Graeme@thewhiskyshow.com.

The Whisky Show is organised by whisky book publishers GW Publishing (www.gwpublishing.com) and The Whisky Exchange (www.thewhiskyexchange.com), the world’s leading whisky specialist. For further information please contact Graeme Wallace at Graeme@thewhiskyshow.com Visit The Whisky Show 2009 picture Gallery
www.thewhiskyshow.com/2009/picture-gallery

TheWhiskyShow.com – Tel: +44 (0)208 838 9388

Whisky Tasting Dates

All of the Jolly Toper’s whisky tastings take place on Thursday nights from 7:30pm until approximately 10pm at the Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, meals available up to the time of the tastings.

Future dates:-

8.7.10 Theme : bottled at the distillery- taken directly from a cask for distillery visitors. £26/23*

Longrow Shiraz hogshead 08.01 – 20.05.10 8yo 58.5% 414 bottles

Aberlour first fill Bourbon cask 27.06.95 – 12.03.10 14yo 63.3%

Benromach Bourbon cask 01.05.10 – 03.05.10 10yo 60.1% first fill Boubon barrel

Bruichladdich Feis Ile fresh sherry butt Islay barley 2004 – 2010 57.5%

Old Pulteney 1990 2010 19yo 57.4% Bourbon cas

22.7.10 Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c. including:-

Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 1975 45.2% Signatory

Laphroaig Cairdeas (11yo to 19yo) 2010 Feis Ile 57.3%

Bladnoch 03.03.2001 – 20.01.2010 8yo single sherry butt 55.0% (possibly)

something unusual

something else

+ a mystery dram (probably)

Thursday September 2nd Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c

Thursday September 16th old Caol Ila £t.b.c.

25yo 43% Diageo,

25yo 55.2% Cadenheads

25yo 54.1% Bladnoch Forum

30yo 54.2% Bladnoch Forum

another 25yo+

Thursday September 30th Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c.

Thursday October 14th Longmorn £t.b.c.

official 15yo 45%

Duthies 19yo 46%

12yo 53.4% Bladnoch Forum

1971 43% Gordon and MacPhail

another

Thursday October 28th Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c.

Thursday November 11th World whiskies No. 3 £t.b.c.

Millstone 8yo 43% (Holland)

Kilbeggan 15yo (Ireland)

Weidenauer (Austria)

Eddu Silver (France)

2 others

Thursday November 25th Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c.

Thursday December 9th non-Islay peaty drams £t.b.c.

Caperdonich 10yo 58.5% The Whisky Exchange

Talisker 53.9% from distillery only

Longrow

two others

Thursday December 23rd Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual £t.b.c.

Future tastings:-

Peaty blends 40% : date and price tbc

Islay Mist
Islay Hallmark 8yo
Black Bottle 10yo
Black Grouse
Black Bottle
plus a special guest (Brora or Port Ellen)

Visit the Jolly Toper at http://www.jollytopertastings.co.uk/

July Events:

July 4th-Closed
July 8th 7:00 PM – Scotch Tasting $50
July 11th 4:00 PM – Scotch Tasting $50
July 29th 7:00 PM – Bourbon Tasting $30

Dundee Dell 5007 Underwood Ave. Omaha NE 402.553.9501

Email Pat (patg@dundeedell.com) or Monique (monique@dundeedell.com) anytime.