HI all,

Hope you are looking forward to the Whisky Festival on Saturday – we certainly are!

I have some very exciting news regarding the last masterclass session of the day…

Rather than give this over to one distillery or brand, I have decided to give 25 lucky people the opportunity to taste some of the finest whiskies they will ever taste! These whiskies will be presented by the people responsible for their production or sales and will NOT be available to taste in the main hall. The whiskies on tasting will include a 40 Year Old Glenfarclas, presented by George Grant and a 1972 Glenlivet, from Berry Brothers and Rudd, presented by Edward Bates among others!

This very exciting session is now booking and at only £15 represents amazing value and the opportunity of a lifetime! In order to book you need to email me by return with your name, how many places you require plus a contact number for you.

I have also had to move the other masterclasses for the day forward slightly, to ensure none of them clash with this momentous event.
So as a reminder…

12.15-1.30pm

Diageo – Distillers Editions, £7.50

Colin Dunn – UK Malt Whisky Ambassador, Diageo

2.00-3.15pm

English Whisky – A Momentous Occasion, £7.50

David Fitt, Head Distiller, St. George’s Distillery

2.00-3.15pm

Suntory – Japanese Whiskies, £7.50

Dr. Inatomi, Senior Global Brand Ambassador, Suntory

3.45-5.00pm

Best of The Fest! – The Whisky Lounge, £15

Eddie Ludlow plus a panel of special guests

I am also running an introductory session at the Whisky Lounge stand at around 12.30pm for those who are new to the event and would like to arm themselves for the day to come with some fundamental knowledge. The cost of this is only £5.

For all of these sessions please email with your name, places required and a contact number.

I really look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Slainte!
Eddie

Eddie Ludlow
Whisky Evangelist

thewhiskylounge
www.thewhiskylounge.com
eddie@thewhiskylounge.com

Arran – An Island Story
The Red Lion, Crown Passage, London SW1 
Tuesday June 22nd 2010, 7.30pm 

£20.00 / ticket     
 

 
When the opening of the Arran distillery at Lochranza was announced in 1996 there was much excitement among whisky-lovers at the prospect of a new whisky on the market. The only frustrating thing was that there was a long wait to endure before being able to taste mature stock. Thankfully the guys (and gals) at Arran are not without vision and decided to release whisky at a younger age in order to keep everyone happy. They are also not averse to experimenting with different casks…

We are delighted to announce this series of tastings in order that we can taste a whole sluice of their whiskies at different ages and cask types. We will also be exclusively sampling a new bottling that is being released around the same time as this series. At most of the tastings we will be welcoming the very passionate and knowledgeable UK Brand Ambassador, Celine Tetu – definitely an added bonus!

As always each tasting is designed to be fun and enjoyable for all levels of whisky drinker, and is not a lecture. You will almost certainly learn something new every time, but if you don’t walk out with a smile on your face then there we have done something wrong! 
 
You will not be sent a ticket through the post. Your details will be added to the event register and all you need to do is print the payment confirmation page and bring it with you to the event.

http://www.thewhiskylounge.com/

Michael Jackson Whisky Companion Book Launch with Dominic Roskow

Monday 14th June 7pm

With the release of the new Whisky Companion, the very knowledgeable and conversant writer, whisky expert, and main contributor to the book, Dominic Roskow will be hosting a press launch at The Whisky Exchange, Vinopolis, on Monday 14th June. Dominic will be discussing the book, while taking us through 6 different Whyte and Mackay whiskies (Dalmore, Jura, Whyte & Mackay Blends). Dominic will no doubt be happy to sign a few copies of the book, which you’ll be able to purchase on the evening, and will of course be available to answer any questions you may have.

This event is absolutely FREE of charge, though places are quite limited. It will take the form of an informal event in the shop (as opposed to our more common seated affairs), and should last no more than around 90min. As stated, the places for this are very limited, so please do not ring and take a place unless you are sure you are coming. We will know who you are….

In order to reserve a place at this event, please call us on +44 (0)207 403 8788 to provide your details.

***LAST ORDERS FOR FATHER’S DAY DELIVERY – WEDNESDAY 16th JUNE***

Think about it. If you had to bring up you, don’t you think you’d need a drink as well?! Father’s Day, Sunday 20th June. Save the socks/novelty ties until Christmas (if you really must…) and show that you really love and appreciate him by buying him something he’ll love and appreciate.

Royal Mile Whiskies
Whisky Magazine’s ‘Retailer of the Year 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010’

Office: 0131 5249380 (all mail order enquiries here please!)

379 Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH1 1PW
Tel: 0131 225 3383

3 Bloomsbury Street
London WC1B 3QE
Tel: 0207 436 4763

info@royalmilewhiskies.com

Buy a bottle of AnCnoc 12 before June 30th and you will be entered into a prize draw to win over £200-worth of An Cnoc!  One name will be drawn out of a hat on 1st July to win one 70cl bottle of An Cnoc 12, An Cnoc 16, An Cnoc 1994 and An Cnoc 1975.

(Competition not open to friends and family of Royal Mile Whiskies staff.)

WHISKY TASTING  By: Signatory Vintage
SCOTCH TASTING / SEMINAR

TO BE HELD AT:

Presidio Golf Club
8 Presidio Terrace
San Francisco, CA, 94118

Thursday, June 17, 2010
6:30 – 9:00 pm

Sponsored By:  The Whisky Shop

To Reserve a space please calls 415-989-1030 (Space is Limited)

Admission is $ $ 45.00 Must Purchase in Advance 
                                                           
Special Guest: ED KOHL

Come taste the following whiskies:

Auchentoshan 1999
Dalmore 1990  ~  Clynelish 1997
Longmorn 1992  ~ Ledaig 16 Year
Dailuaine ~ Glen Grant 12 Year
Ben Nevis Cask Strength

Bunnahabhain 1997, Heavily Peated                                               
A “Surprise” Malt – Port Ellen  1982  25 Year (The Isle of Skye Blend is not available for this tasting).
  
                      *Space is limited so please inquire about availability
         *All Sales are Final – Tickets Cannot Be Returned

Newcastle Whisky Lounge Festival
Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne 
Saturday June 12th 2010, 12.00pm 
 
£18.00 / ticket    
 
Hanging onto the not insignificant coat-tails of our first festival in Newcastle last year, comes the difficult second album. Sequels are almost always a disappointment (with some notable exceptions) but prepare yourself to be delighted by this one. Even more exhibitors, an equally impressive venue and no stairs!

Your paltry entry ticket price includes…

– A free Glencairn Tasting Glass (worth £4)
– A Festival Guide
– 500ml bottle of spring water
– no voucher system. That’s right, you are not charged a further amount to taste drams on the day
– No additional booking fee

Exhibitors
Confirmed so far for this year…

Amrut
Arran Distillers
The Balvenie
Berry Brother & Rudd
Bladnoch
Coquet Valley Whisky
The Creative Whisky Co.
Diageo (Classic Malts, Rare Malts, etc.)
Four Roses Bourbon
Glenfiddich
Glengoyne, Smokehead, Tomatin
Glenmorangie
Gordon & MacPhail (Benromach)
Inverhouse Distillers (An Cnoc, Balblair, Old Pulteney)
Morrison Bowmore (Bowmore, Auchentoshen, Suntory)
St. George’s Distillery
Springbank (Longrow, Hazelburn, Kilkerran)
The Square Barrel Whisky Co.
Tullibardine
Whyte & Mackay (Dalmore, Jura)

Masterclasses

There will be four masterclasses during this festival. In order to book onto the classes you will need to first book a general entry ticket and then email masterclasses@thewhiskylounge.com with your requirements and contact details.

 The Whisky Lounge has announced the masterclasses for the much anticipated 2nd Newcastle Whisky Lounge Festival on Saturday June 12th.

12.15-1.30pm Whisk(e)y – What’s it all about? £5

Eddie Ludlow, The Whisky Lounge

Eddie, founder of The Whisky Lounge and Whisky Evangelist, takes you through an introductory tasting of the main styles of whiskies available in the UK today and talks you through what makes them ‘tick’. Perfect for those who would like to know the basics and want to then enjoy the rest of the day feeling a little more ‘prepared’.

1.00-2.15pm Diageo – Distillers Editions £7.50

Colin Dunn – UK Malt Whisky Ambassador, Diageo

Friend and supporter of The Whisky Lounge, Colin Dunn, makes his Newcastle Festival masterclass debut! He is great fun and has a fantastic reputation for getting people excited about whisky. Not to mention a lovely selection of whiskies of all styles to show you!

2.00-3.15pm English Whisky – Who would have thought! £7.50

David Fitt, Head Distiller, St. George’s Distillery

A very exciting time is upon us – the first English malt whisky distillery for around 120 years commenced production in 2006. Jim Murray loves it and so do we. Come and hear (and taste) from the horse’s mouth the story of how it all happened and what they are up to.

3.00-4.15pm Suntory – Japanese Whiskies (7.50)

Personnel to be confirmed

Japanese whiskies are firmly on the radar now with many of their whiskies now multiple-award winners. Join an expert from Morrison Bowmore on a fascinating journey into the heart of the industry whilst tasting some amazing whiskies of course.

3.45-5.00pm Best of the Fest(ival) – The Whisky Lounge (TBC) (£15)

Eddie Ludlow, Founder, The Whisky Lounge, plus special guests

You, Eddie and a panel of experts decide on the best whiskies from a selection of premium bottlings representing some of the assembled exhibitors in a blind taste-off. Who will come top and win this prestigious prize?  A very appropriate way to end the day!

As a reminder, the festival takes place…

The Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Saturday 12th June 2010 12-5pm

Tickets are only £18 for the full session and include a Glencairn tasting glass, all of your drams, water and a festival guide.

Eddie

Book your tickets today http://www.thewhiskylounge.com/

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Miner’s Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast | Atlantic City, WY

Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six

June 12, 2010

 Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres to cleanse your palate between 5 half-ounce samples of single malt Scotch whisky: $20. (Cash bar for non-whisky drinkers)

 ►  Enjoy 3 featured single malts, including a Malt of the Month *

 ►  Roll a die and choose a single malt from one of the six Scotch regions

 ►  Pick your connoisseur’s choice from our single malt Scotch whisky menu

Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve *

Ardbeg 10 yo

Edradour 10 yo

Call Bob at 307.332.0248 or
http://www.minersdelightinn.com 

Future Dates;

July 9, 2010

Ardmore Traditional Cask *

Tamdhu 10 yo

Glenmorangie Astar

August 14, 2010

Glenkinchie 12 yo *

Highland Park 12 yo

Glenrothes Alba Reserve

September 11, 2010

Glenrothes Select Reserve *

Glen Grant 10 yo

Isle of Jura Prophecy

October 9, 2010

Benromach 10 yo *

Speyburn 10 yo

Edradour Caledonia 12 yo

November 9, 2010

Old Pulteney 12 yo *

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

GlenDronach 12 yo

10.6.10 Anonymous Islay/peaty malts 43% + Port Ellen £18/15*

The Ileach 12yo single malt

The Pibroch 12yo single malt

Smokehead single malt

Six Isles (Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Orkney and Arran)

The Peat Chimney Wemyss Vintage Malts blended malt

Special guest Port Ellen Gordon & MacPhail September 1982 – September 2009 refill sherry casks 43%

16.6.10 Wednesday £20/17* Port Charlotte

The peaty expression from Bruichladdich distillery which has been annually released for the last four years has proven popular with fans of the Islay style, for example it has more than once been awarded best dram at Royal Mile Whiskies’ ‘Whisky on the Fringe’. At this tasting there is the opportunity to try back-to-back all official examples of the malt as well as two independant examples. The tasting will be held at The Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh at 7.30pm on Wednesdaqy 16th June at 7.30pm tickets are £18 which, if you do the maths is less than the cost of all these drams at the current bottle price.

PC5 6038 bottles 2001 – 2006 5yo 63.5% mix of bourbon and sherry casks
PC6 18000 bottles 2001 – 2007 6yo 61.6% “Madeira cask influence”
PC7 24000 bottles 2001 – 2008 7yo 61%
PC8 25650 bottles 2001 – 2009 8yo 60.5%
“Baffo” Forever Edition no. 5 256 bottles 12.6.01 – 27.3.09 7yo cask no. 48/2001 46% specially selected by Thomas Kruger.
Port Sgioba (Gaelic for Port Charlotte) 286 bottles 6.12.01 – 2.3.10 8yo cask no. 826/2001 66.0% refill sherry hogshead specially selected by FOAH

24.6.10 Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual t.b.c.

Diageo’s ‘Manager’s Choice’ Inchgower 16yo 61.9% ex-bodega sherry cask 564 bottles about £200 retail

Speyburn 09/77 – 12/07 43% refill sherry butt Gordon & MacPhail

8.7.10 Theme tbc

Bladnoch/Tomintoul/Bruichladdich/Arran/non-Scottish peaty whiskies/bottled at the distillery

22.7.10 Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual t.b.c.

‘Rare Ayrshire’ (Ladyburn) 21.02.1975  – 02.03.09 45.2% Bourbon barrel 166 bottles Signatory

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)

All whisky tastings take place on Thursday nights from 7:30pm until approximately 10pm at the Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotchland. Tickets : £17*/20 or when a tasting’s theme requires buying more expensive bottles the increase will be reflected proportionally in the ticket price.

At least 5 drams, cask strength being the preferred option when a choice is available and affordable.

Refunds only possible if tasting not sold out or if ticket can be resold.

The tastings aim to inform and entertain. The relaxed approach is still structured and props are used so the tastes and smells of the various influences on production can be experienced first hand, for example there will be the opportunity to smell and/or taste both malted and un-malted barley, yeast and new make spirit.

The tasting usually ends with a raffle where every entrant wins a miniature’s worth of whisky left over from previous tastings, entry to the raffle is an additional £2 and any further donations being collected for World Vision’s ‘Sponsor a Child’ scheme (we’ve collected more than £1500 to date).

All tastings include oatcakes, shortbread and chocolates.

The Tollbooth offers meals up to the time of tasting.

ENTRY BY PREPAID TICKET ONLY – prices from £17*
*first timers & members discount, 13 month membership = £10
2nd year’s membership £5 then all subsequent years free.

Want to taste the whiskies but can’t attend? We can bottle them for you to take away. Empty minis always appreciated.

www.jollytopertastings.co.uk

LA WineFest 2010
Raleigh Studios
5300 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038

Saturday June 5 & Sunday, June 6
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
 
www.lawinefest.com
 
1. Auchentoshan 1999 10yr un-chillfiltered Signatory- lowland $64.99
2. Isle Of Skye 8yr blend- skye $29.99
3. Benrinnes  11yr Unchillfiltered Tokai Finish Single Cask Chieftains – Speyside $67.99
4. Edradour 10 yr Southern Highlands $65.99
5. Highland Park 8yr Orkney $39.99
6. Smokehead Single Malt- Islay $55.99
7. Caol Ila 1990 17yr Unchillfiltered Single Cask Chieftains- Islay $89.99
8. Glencadam 1985 22yr Unchillfiltered Single Cask Chieftains- Highlands $119.99
 
45-minute seminar on Scotch Whisky

Learn about the single malt making process including what separates single malts from blends as well as a scotch from other whiskies. This class will be hosted by Chris Uhde, Scotch Master for the USS Highland Games Costa Mesa and Brand Ambassador for Impex Beverages and Chieftain Single Cask Whiskies.

Dundee Dell June Scotch Tastings

June 6th (Sunday) Scotch Tasting 4:00 p.m.

June 10th  (Thursday) Scotch Tasting 7:00 p.m.

Single Malt Tasting

Single Malt Tasting featuring Senior Master of Whisky for Diageo
and the Classic Malts Marty Duffy.

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