Dear all,
We have a just a few tickets left for the
Glenfiddich Tasting on Tuesday 16th.
If you want tickets, please call now or
be forever disappointed.
Best of luck,
The Team
The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis | Tel: +44 (0) 207 403 8688
Dear Scotch Lover:
Another great tasting with Macallan: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with Brand Ambassador Graeme Russell.
RSVP with Graeme Russell: graeme@themacallan.bz
Space is limited.
Cheers!
We wanted to let you know that this month the Oak Barrel is hosting an exclusive whisky and cheese matching night with Sullivans Cove. The uniquely cured cheeses from Sullivans Cove compliment the whiskies that are regarded as one of Australia’s finest exports. Sullivans Cove whisky has been rated 90+ in Jim Murray’s annual World Whisky Bible and produce over 250 barrels of whisky a year.
Tasmanian Providore Single Malt Whisky Cheddar is a “new to the world” product innovation. Firstly the Cheddar is matured for a minimum of 9 months. It is a deep yellow colour with a firm closed texture. The cheese is handmade – quite uncommon in this day and age of mass produced cheddars. Once mature it is infused with 8 Yr old Tasmanian Sullivans Cove Single Malt Whisky. The Single Malt Whisky flavour that develops complexity with further ageing. As the cheese matures the result is a deep, full flavour that lingers.
“Among the colonizing population of Tasmania were the Irish and Scottish who, upon stepping ashore married their passion, know how and heritage of whisky distilling with the most pristine whisky making environment in the world. Soon after settlement the air was rife with the scent of illicit whisky, as distilleries were established in the Sullivans Cove area. Governor Franklin noted that he could reach port in the foggy gloom of winter by simply pointing his ship towards the smell of whisky.” www.tasmaniadistillery.com.au
If you have anymore question regarding this event or any others held at the Oak Barrel please feel free to email or call at any time. This event is taking place on Tuesday 16th February between 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Kind regards,
Isabella Manuell
Event Manager
Events Team
The Oak Barrel
Retail Store
152 Elizabeth St
Sydney, 2000
Tel: +61 (0)2 9264 3022
Fax: +61 (0)2 9383 2742
‘Taste the Future’ Evening
Tuesday 16th February 18:45 Start – £25.00pp
This month we’re looking forward to our first evening with one of the whisky industry’s most iconic figures. Ian Murray from Glenfiddich will taking us through their range, including the illustrious 30yo, some other bits and pieces you are sure never to have tried, and something very special to finish. All of these will be matched with various aromatic props over the course of 2 hours. Tickets are priced at £25.00 and as always, they are limited to 2 per booking (it gives you all equal chances on the phone!).
Visit the Whisky Exchange at http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/
The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis | Tel: +44 (0) 207 403 8688
Dear Single Malt Scotch Lover:
Peter Currie from Springbank will present the Springbank Single Malt Scotch for tasting on Thursday, February 11th, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. This is an informal tasting, no RSVP is needed, but since the space is limited, please refrain from coming in large groups.
REMINDER:
• 1: Glenlivet Whisky Tasting Tomorrow!
15 EXTRA tickets have just been made released!
• 2: Bring £10 for The Grill Tasting Next Week!
4 special drams and a pie!
• 3: Bring £40 deposit for the Whisky Weekend Trip!
An incredible Whisky orientated tour of Scotland!
and don’t forget to…
join our Facebook group!
follow us on twitter!
check in at our events on FourSquare!
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Don’t Forget:
Glenlivet Tasting Tomorrow!
EXTRA TICKETS SELLING FAST!
Location: Chalpaincy, High Street, Old Aberdeen
Time and Date: 7pm (SHARP!) – Wednesday 10th February 2010
If you arrive after 7.15pm you may not have a seat.
What to Bring: Ticket + Membership Card + money for raffle
See you there!
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The Chaplaincy office is ONLY for Tasting Tickets!
Do not bother Gillian about the deposit etc etc…
Please be nice to her as she is doing this to help us!
University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Chaplaincy
High Street
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3TT
We’re going on a ROAD TRIP!!
Friday 5th March 2010 – Sunday 7th March 2010
Itinerary
Visit loads of Distilleries (AnCnoc, Glenlivet, Tomintoul, Macallan, Aberlour, Benromach TBC – and whoever is open on a Sunday!)
Stay 2 nights in the Historic Town of Inverness (plus 2 meals)
Party the night away until the sma’ ‘oors!
Loch Ness and Urquart Castle
Visit the world famous Baxters (Soup) and Walkers (Shortbread) Factories
Many surprises still to be confirmed…
This incredible weekend is going cost you a maximum of ONLY £90!
(incl. accomodation, 2 meals, fuel, visits to most of the distilleries – we’ll try and get them all for FREE!)
You’ll only need to pay for:
Drinks, Souvenirs, Luncheons, Afternoon tea (optional), Bottles o’ Whisky
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If yes, we’ll need a deposit of £40 from you by Wednesday 17th February!
but the sooner the better as places are limited.
we need this before we can book anything!
also this deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total cost.
TOTALLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
We will be collecting money for two weeks but if you bring it next week you’d definitely on the list!
Plus, we dont know if we can definitely get two minibuses but we’ll do our best!
(note: dont forget the £10 aswell for The Grill – ‘4 drams and a pie’ tasting the week after next!)
The numbers are very limited.
M.I.M.O.
NB. MIMO means ‘Miss It Miss Out’ and is from a 90s BBC childrens TV show.
Contact them via aberdeenwhisky@googlemail.com
Glenlivet Tasting – 10th February
tickets went on sale today! (Feb 4th)
(available from Chaplaincy office)
Location: Chaplaincy, High Street, Old Aberdeen
Time & Date: 7pm Wednesday 10th February 2010
What to bring: Membership card + Ticket + Money for raffle + £10 for next week’s special tasting (see below)
Please make sure you arrive by 7.15pm or you risk the chance of forfeiting your seat to someone without a
ticket.
Are you attending?
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Next Wednesday – 17th February
Exclusive Tasting at The Grill (Union Street)
4 exclusive drams + pie for ONLY £10!!
(must be paid in advance)
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University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Chaplaincy
High Street
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3TT
aberdeenwhisky@googlemail.com
MILROY’S OF SOHO FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
February’s newsletter focuses on the 2010 calendar of whisky tastings in the Milroy’s of Soho cellar. We also report on a few collectible jewels that may be of interest to mailing list members, particularly lovers of Springbank, Bunnahabhain and Rosebank. Please read on for more details.
WHISKY TASTINGS IN THE MILROY’S OF SOHO CELLAR – 2010 CALENDAR
The cellar at Milroy’s of Soho plays host to our annual program of whisky tastings. Tastings are typically led by one of our knowledgeable members of staff, and are accompanied by generous platters of charcuterie and cheeses sourced from the Jeroboams Affineur. Please note that tastings are limited to 28 people. Booking in advance is essential.
WHISKY & CHOCOLATE, Tuesday 23rd March
Following on from the great success of last year’s Whisky & Cheese tasting, we turn the attention to whisky and chocolate. As with the whisky and cheese evening, we will experiment, which will mean trying a few combinations that might surprise. It promises to be an evening of indulgence and hedonism.
£40 per ticket
CLOSED & SILENT DISTILLERIES, Wednesday 28th April
Over the decades, as the whisky business has gone through various peaks and troughs, many distilleries (too many to list here) have passed into history. This tasting is a great opportunity to try several malts from distilleries that one reads about, but rarely sees.
£40 per ticket
WHISKY AROUND THE WORLD, Friday 28th May 2010
Whisk(e)y is very much a global beverage these days, not just in terms of consumption, but also for production. Recent years have seen Japanese whiskies take the world by storm. India’s Amrut distillery has surprised many with its elegant and refined malts. And we shouldn’t forget England’s own St George distillery. These are but a few of the whiskies that make the world of whisky increasingly diverse and exciting.
£40 per ticket
HOW TO TASTE – WHISKY, Tuesday 21st September
New to whisky or have friends that are? Then this tasting is for you. We will look at the factors affecting the taste of whisky including wood maturation and peating among others. The tasting will feature a wide range of whiskies, from commercial blends to rare mature single malts.
£40 per ticket
DISTILLERY RELEASES vs. INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS, Tuesday 12th October
This is the one we’ve been waiting for – forget Amir Khan’s next fight. This is the head to head match of distillery releases against independent bottlings. Independently bottled whiskies tend to be sought out as they represent good value for money, are often bottled at cask strength and may well be the only expression of a particular whisky available on the market. In this highly anticipated tasting, we will see whether they can stand toe to toe with the very best official distillery releases.
£40 per ticket
THE BEST PEATED WHISKY, Tuesday 9th November 2010
Peat, smoke and brine – these are some of the most distinctive flavours to be found in any beverage. Although there will be a leaning toward Islay, we will look at some of the other great peated island malts, as well as some of the interested smoky whiskies from the Scottish mainland. We may even venture to Ireland to check out Connemara.
£40 per ticket
ATTENTION COLLECTORS (AND DRINKERS) – SOME RARE GEMS
We are clearing our warehouse of a few unearthed treasures from our stock reserves. There are some superb whiskies here, and it would be great to see them go to loving homes.
SPRINGBANK 1972 Cask #141, 46% ABV
(Selected and bottled by Springbank distillery for La Reserve)
Older bottlings of Springbank are few and far between. The much loved Springbank 21 year old (now long gone) sells for in excess of £350 per bottle on the secondary market, and that’s if you can find any. Distilled in 1972 and bottled at a minimum of 26 years of age, this is an exceptionally rare mature Springbank for connoisseurs and collectors alike. As interest in this whisky is likely to be very high, please act quickly to avoid disappointment.
£165 per bottle
Exclusive newsletter offer – £150 per bottle (only 12 bottles available)
ROSEBANK 1990, 57.7% ABV
(Selected and bottled by Murray McDavid)
This is a Bourbon cask matured Rosebank, drawn from a single cask bottled at cask strength. Bottled in 1999, it is an good example of this highly prized and increasingly collectible Lowland malt.
£65 per bottle
Exclusive newsletter offer – £60 per bottle (only 5 bottles available)
BUNNAHABHAIN 1979, Aged 17 Years, Bottled 1999 46% ABV, Refill Sherry Cask
(Selected and bottled by Murray McDavid)
Although there are many exceptional examples to be found (both official distillery releases and independent bottlings) Bunnahabhain is often the forgotten Islay distillery. This richly Sherried Bunnahabhain possesses a wonderful deep amber colour; with typical Sherry derived characters of toffee and spice.
£70 per bottle
Exclusive newsletter offer – £65 per bottle (only 12 bottles available)
Until next month,
Best regards
Philip
Philip Shorten
Milroy’s of Soho
3 Greek Street
London, W1D 4NX
T: 020 7437 2385
F: 020 7437 1345
Just a wee reminder about our first tasting this year!
Glencadam Tasting – 3rd February
Tickets (£3) on sale from Chaplaincy Office
Location: Chalpaincy, High Street, Old Aberdeen
Time and Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2010
What to Bring: Ticket + Membership Card + money for raffle
(there may be a few tickets available on the door)
Also if you read this before 2pm come and see us at the Re-Freshers Fayre in Elphinstone Hall!
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NEXT WEEK
Glenlivet Tasting – 10th February
Tickets on (£3) sale tomorrow!
Location: Chalpaincy, High Street, Old Aberdeen
Time and Date: Wednesday 10th February 2010
What to Bring: Membership Card + money for raffle
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Coming soon….
Benromach
Ardbeg
Glenmorangie
Laphroaig
It is defintely going to be a very good year….!
Contact the Aberdeen University Malt Whisky Society at aberdeenwhisky@googlemail.com
