Ian Millar of Glenfiddich will be leading a tasting featuring the single malts of the Glenfiddich distillery for the Victoria Chapter of the Companions of the Quaich at the Union Club of British Columbia on Tuesday October 27th, 2009.
Ian Millar
For more details please visit http://www.thequaich.com/viewchapter.php?chapterID=25
By Neil Sowerby Greater Manchester City Life http://www.citylife.co.uk/
ONLY a month to go the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, which this year seems to be toasting itself with all manner of booze. As well as festivals celebrating local wine merchants (Urbis, October 2-3) and our region’s beers (Albert Square, October 10-11) there is also the first Manchester Whisky Festival.
This ultimate dramfest takes place on Saturday, October 10, at the Museum of Science and Industry from noon to 6pm.
And it is not just Scotland and Ireland represented under the tutelage of ‘usquebaugh guru’ Eddie Ludlow of The Whisky Lounge.
A host of industry experts, from distillery managers to brand ambassadors, will be on hand in the Air and Space Hall to guide punters through the huge range of whiskies on show from as far afield as Japan, America and even India.
Free tasting glass
Fear not, Scotch won’t be neglected. Among the exhibitors confirmed so far are: Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore, Caol Ila, Talisker, Lagavulin, Ardmore, Macallan, Laphroaig, Highland Park, Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Bowmore, Auchentoshan, Suntory, Amrut, Gordon & Macphail, Cooley, Four Roses, Jameson, Glenlivet, Aberlour, Berry Brothers, Benromach.
Tickets cost £16, which includes entrance to the main event, all your drams for the day and a free whisky tasting glass (worth around £4).
The masterclasses cost an additional £5 each. Children are not permitted.
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Companions of The Quaich Malt Whisky Society
September 2009 Ontario Tastings
Monday September 14: Hamilton Chapter
Tuesday September 15: Oakville Chapter
Monday September 21: Collingwood Chapter
Thursday September 24: Cambridge/Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter
Sunday September 27: Orillia Chapter
Monday September 28: Creemore Chapter
Tuesday September 29: Niagara on the Lake Chapter
Wednesday September 30: Toronto Chapter
Visit the Companions of The Quaich at http://www.thequaich.com for details of the tastings, information on the Society and how to join.
UPDATE!
Liquor World of Bardstown will be hosting a number of bourbon tastings and bottle signings during the 2009 Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept 15th through Sept. 20th 2009). They are all absolutely free to attend, sample the great bourbons, and meet many of the industry’s master distillers. Hanging out and mingling with other bourbon and whisky enthusiasts is strictly encouraged.
Craig Beam (Master Distiller Heaven Hill) will be tasting the new Evan Williams Honey Reserve, Henry McKenna Single Barrel, and Evan Williams 1783 on Wednesday, Sept. 16th from 3 to 5P.M., as well as signing bottles.
Thursday Sept. 17th is a full schedule of tastings and signings:
Levick Distillery (KY Walker, Boone County, Prestige Bourbon) will be hosting a bourbon tasting from 2 to 3P.M.
Jim Rutledge (Master Distiller Four Roses) will be hosting a tasting and bottle signing from 3:30 to 5 P.M. Jim will be celebrating the release of this year’s Four Roses Marriage, as well as Liquor World Of Bardstown’s Private Bottling of Four Roses Uncut.
Greg Davis (Master Distiller Barton) will be tasting Ridgemont Reserve 1792 and signing bottles from 4 to 5 P.M.
Julian Van Winkle (Pappy Van Winkle) will be signing bottles from 5 to 6P.M.
Parker Beam (Master Distiller Heaven Hill) will be signing bottles and tasting Evan Williams Single Barrel and Elijah Craig from 6 to 7 P.M. Parker will also be celebrating his birthday.
Friday, Sept. 18th
Chris Morris (Woodford Reserve Master Distiller) will be on hand to sign bottles and host a sampling of Woodford Reserve from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M.
Don Outterson (Owner / Distiller Woodstone Creek) will immediately follow Chris Morris in hosting a tasting of his unique bourbon as well as signing bottles from 5 to 7 P.M. Don will be helping Liquor World celebrate the release of Woodstone Creek Barrel #1, which was previously only sold at the distillery, and will now be sold exclusively at Liquor World of Bardstown.
Drew Kulsveen (Owner Kentucky Bourbon Distillers) whose small distillery produces many great bourbons (Old Bardstown, Rowan’s Creek, Noah’s Mill, Willett, Johnny Drum, and the Vintage Bourbon line) will be hosting a bourbon tasting and bottle signing on Sunday, Sept. 20th. from 1 to 2 P.M. Drew will be helping Liquor World celebrate the release of their new exclusive Willett Single Barrel which will be Uncut and Unfiltered.
Whiskey River and Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey will be following Drew with a joint whiskey tasting from 2 to 3 P.M.
Also expected to stop by throughout the week to sign bottles are Fred Noe (master Distiller at Jim Beam), Tom Bulleit (Bulleit Bourbon), and potentially Bill Samuels (Master Distiller Maker’s Mark).
Also, a tasting of Jim Beam’s new Red Stag is yet to be scheduled.
Liquor World of Bardstown is located at 93 N. Salem Dr., Bardstown, KY 40004. Please call (502) 349-7560 for more information. Must be 21 or older.
Liquor World of Bardstown has just added a few more things to their schedule of tastings during the 2009 KY Bourbon Festival.
Preston Van Winkle will be joining his father, Julian, on Thursday, Sept. 17th from 5 to 6 P.M. for a joint bottle signing. This will present a unique chance to meet both generations of distillers at one time.
Also, Rick Wasmund (Wasmund’s) has just committed to do a bottle signing and whisky tasting on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 1 to 3 P.M. Rick’s product is a unique Virginia Single Malt Whisky. Wasmund’s also produces whisky making kits which come with either rye or malt spirits, a charred oak mini barrel, and instructions so that you can age you own whisky. We will be tasting from one of the kits that Rick has been aging himself so that everyone can see how it progresses.
It is completely free to attend these signings and to sample the bourbons. Mingling and talking with other bourbon enthusiasts is encouraged. Please call (502) 349-7560 for more information.
Distillery Live 2009 – live from Maker’s Mark, Loretto, Kentucky!
Enjoy a unique tasting session in one of the world’s top distilleries
Chat date: 26/09/09 (25/9/09 EST, USA)
Chat time: 01.00 BST (20:00 Eastern Standard Time, USA)
The world of whisky is varied and fascinating – with the top distilleries employing centuries of exacting standards to ensure each bottle tastes like a dream. For those who know their Bourbon from their Malts, the history and provenance of their favourite dram adds a flavour of authenticity to the rich aromas and complex, smoky notes that assault the senses in such a seductive way.
This painstaking pursuit of perfection can reveal itself in unexpected and wonderful ways, like the link between Maker’s Mark Bourbon and Laphroaig. From the Ozark mountains from which Makers Mark source their oak to the special “air drying” techniques used in preparation of their barrels (after maturing Makers Mark to perfection) they are shipped nearly 4,000 miles from Loretto, Kentucky to the Laphroaig distillery on the south shore of the Isle of Islay to enjoy a second life creating the unique taste and world-class reputation that Laphroaig expressions are so famous for.
In 2007 Laphroaig held the world’s first ever live online whisky tasting in London garnering one of the highest online broadcast audiences ever, this was followed up by last year’s live broadcast direct from Laphroaig’s home on the Scottish island of Islay gaining an even larger audience.
This year we’ve gathered together some of the world’s top whisky experts and Master Distillers for Distillery Live 2009 direct from the Maker’s Mark distillery in Kentucky. We’ll be tasting Maker’s Mark and a few of the different Laphroaig expressions, exploring how they can be enjoyed in cocktails and even add their subtle flavours to food in cooking. However, there will of course be time to appreciate the glory of both Laphroaig and Maker’s Mark straight.
Joining us for this not-to-be-missed opportunity is President of Maker’s Mark Bill Samuels Jr and their Master Distiller Kevin Smith, as well as John Campbell, Distillery Manager for Laphroaig and famous whisky writer John Hansell.
John Campbell, Kevin Smith and John Hansell join us live online at www.distillerylive.us.com on Saturday 26th September at 01.00 BST (20:00 EST) to take part in this fascinating story of Laphroaig and Maker’s Mark.
For more information visit www.laphroaig.com/live or http://www.distillerylive.us.com
Liquor World of Bardstown will be hosting a Woodford Reserve bourbon tasting and bottle signing with Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris on Friday Sept 18th, 2009 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM during the 2009 KY Bourbon Festival. The Woodford Reserve Tasting will be immediately followed by a Tasting of Woodstone Creek Bourbon from 5 PM to 7 PM with distiller / Woodstone Creek owner Don Outterson. Don will also be signing bottles. Woodstone Creek recently awarded Liquor World of Bardstown with sole distributorship of Woodstone Creek Barrel #1 (which was previously only sold at the distillery.) Both signings are free to attend and sample the unique bourbons. Mingling with other bourbon enthusiasts is encouraged. Must be 21 or older. The store is located at 93 N. Salem Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004. For more information, please call (502) 349 7560. Hope to see you there!
You can see the logo’s of all participants (ro date) for 2009 at http://www.maltmaniacs.org/2009-whisky-awards.html.
The results will be published on December 1st, 2009
Sat 5 September 2009 Greville Street, 19 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SQ 6.30 – 8.30 Saturday afternoon sampling any five whiskies from the new list just published. Our expert Society staff will be at hand to offer advice.
Sun 6 September 2009 The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ 12.30-2.30 Simply wonderful. Just pop in on Sunday around 12, choose five drams from the new Outturn and enjoy a delectably lazy Sunday of Society whisky, our famous carvery lunch, good company and the Sunday papers.
Tue 8 September 2009 Greville Street, 19 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SQ 6.30 – 8.30 If you missed out on our Saturday tasting join us to sample any five whiskies from the new list just published. Our expert Society staff will be at hand to offer advice.
Tue 8 September 2009 Queen Street, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JX 6.30 – 10.00pm Cooking with luxury. In our series of Cookery Schools, this time we delve into the world of expensive ingredients. We show you first hand what to do with truffle, caviar and lobster and a few more ingredients you would not normally use in the kitchen. As
Wed 2 September 2009 Queen Street, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JX 6.30-9.30pm With a new list available every First Friday of the month, this tasting gives you the added benefit of tasting them before anyone else. Try five drams before the list hits the shelves in the bar. Tasting includes a scrumpteous supper.
Fri 11 September 2009 The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ 7 – 9.30pm This is one for the ‘lads’ – and lassies, of course! Let us serve you Aberdeen Angus steak with hand-cut Maris Piper chips, while you enjoy five selected drams from the latest Outturn. There will be a Society expert on hand to take you through your drams.
Mon 14 September 2009 Greville Street, 19 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SQ 6.30 – 8.30 but we caught them and brought them back! These bottles escaped to the members around the globe, but we’ve managed to gather 5 together and in usual society fashion they are amazing!
Fri 18 September 2009 Queen Street, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JX 6.30-9.30pm This night we give you a match made in heaven, Curry and Whisky. We serve selection of three different Indian dishes and match them with Society single cask drams. To ensure that you don’t overheat we will add a few beers and plenty of water.
Tue 22 September 2009 Greville Street, 19 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SQ 6.30 – 9pm Allow us to help you start your membership adventure and indulge you in all things Society! Try five specially selected drams from a variety of regions, casks and ages.
Fri 25 September 2009 The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ 7 – 9.30pm Unusual presentations and unusual styles – ‘Whisky flavoured condoms & skunk road kill’, ‘Striptease whisky’, ‘Grips the cheeks’, ‘Black Magic in a ladies drawer'(s)! Plus one other unmentionable dram. This could be a shocking evening… for those who want.
Fri 25 Sept 2009 Glasgow Preview Tastings Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens G12 0UX Get not one but five ahead of fellow members with an exclusive first taste of highlighted malts from the upcoming Outturn, only due for release the following Friday (‘First Friday’). And as far as food goes the superb new tastings supper, served in relaxed surroundings.
Fri 25 Sept 2009 Melrose Preview Tastings The Town House Hotel, Market Square TD6 9PQ Get not one but five ahead of fellow members with an exclusive first taste of highlighted malts from the upcoming Outturn, only due for release the following Friday (‘First Friday’). And as far as food goes the superb new tastings supper, served in relaxed surroundings.
Visit the Scotch Malt Whisky Society at http://www.smws.com/ or http://www.smws.co.uk/ for full details on the Society and how to join.
Craig Beam, master distiller at Heaven Hill, will be conducting a bourbon tasting and bottle signing on Wednesday, Sept. 16th 2009 from 3 to 5 P.M. at Liquor World of Bardstown during the 2009 KY Bourbon Festival. The store is located at 93 N. Salem Dr., Bardstown, KY 40004. It is completely free to attend and sample his fine KY bourbons. Please call (502) 349-7560 for more information.
Liquor World of Bardstown will be offering readers of Whisky Intelligence a special discount of 10% on any bourbon, liquor or wine purchases totaling over $100 (excluding case prices which are already discounted.)
They have a great selection of bourbons (over 175 kinds) and scotch whiskies as well as private bottlings of Wild Turkey, Four Roses, and Willett.
Ask for JT at Liquor World
Liquor World
93 N Salem Dr # C
Bardstown, KY 40004-1795
(502) 349-7560
SCOTCH TASTING
Friday, September 4, 6:00-8:30pm
Taste over 40 of the worlds finest Single Malt and Blended Scotch Whiskeys! It is recommended you eat prior to the tasting, bring a designated driver or be picked up after this event. Our Gourmet Grocery will provide crackers, bread and cheese. $25 W/Binny’s Card / $30 non-members.
Call 630-717-0100 or email naperville@binnys.com for reservations.
790 Royal St. George | Naperville | 630-717-0100
