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2024 Scottish Distillers Conference
Wednesday 30th October
The Scottish Distillers Conference brings together distilling professionals from across Scotland.
Our 2nd annual conference brings together an inspiring line-up of speakers in a one day event of learning and networking when we will tackle the most pressing issues in the sector. To ensure the most relevant delegates are present, a short ticket application is required. Tickets are £50 +VAT per person and include welcome coffee and lunch.
Our fall WhiskyFest™ events in Hollywood, FL, Chicago, and New York are shaping up to be spectacular evenings with world-class whiskies and non-whisky spirits, too! We want you to have the time of your life, and your safety is our top priority. Planning ahead will really pay off. Be safe and take advantage of the special room block that we offer for WhiskyFest attendees at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hyatt Regency, and Marriott Marquis. Room block availability is limited, so make your reservations today. Visit our website for more information.
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, we can’t help but turn our attention to all things fall—pumpkin spice, leaves changing, bonfires, and WhiskyFest! Join us in Hollywood, FL on October 26th, Chicago on November 15th, or New York on November 20th for a fabulous evening of world-class whiskies. Some of the brands that are new to WhiskyFest this year include Blue Note Bourbon (FL), Soldier City Spirits (FL), Uncharted (CH), Whispering Waters (CH), and Little Rest (NY). We’ll also be joined by old favorites such as Amador Whisky (NY), The Busker (FL & NY), Dewar’s (all cities), Glen Moray (CH & NY), Heaven Hill (all cities), and Nikka (NY) just to name a few. Not all brands will be in all cities, so visit our website often for the most up to date whisky lists and other event information.
Don’t delay—purchase your tickets today!
September’s Outturn is HERE and the Gathering has BEGUN!
For those who tuned into our Dram-along, we hope you had a fantastic time. But the good times are far from over. We’ve got a packed line-up of tastings and events this month on the road and in Members’ Rooms. It’s the perfect time to make the most of your membership.
Join us for the latest episode, where Richard Goslan and Calum Lawson are joined by special guest Julie Roberts for a lively chat about this month’s Outturn, all in preparation for the Gathering! Expect plenty of insights, stories, and laughs as they dive into what’s ahead.
MEET YOUR DRAM-CIERGE
To help make the most of your SMWS membership, we’ve introduced a whole new level of tailor-made member services and personal guidance. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our DRAM-cierge is here for friendly advice, whether it’s a question about us, your membership or if you’d like us to share some whisky wisdom and recommendations. And if we don’t know the answer – we’ll track it down like a whisky ninja!
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information
This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!
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If you’re attending WhiskyFest™ Hollywood, FL on October 26th, consider reserving a room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where we have reserved a block of rooms. Book now to ensure that you have a comfortable and safe stay before and after our event. Unwind and take advantage of all that the Hard Rock has to offer. Don’t delay—our special rate is only good through September 24th or until the block sells out. Click here to book your stay or for more information.
For more details on our fall WhiskyFest events and to order your tickets, visit our website.
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“I’ll give it a good go, but I don’t think you’ll ever get to the bottom of knowing every single thing there is to know about whisky!” Ever wondered why whisky is such a rich and worthwhile topic for study? We brought together a group of whisky experts and asked them why they love to learn more and more.🎬 Watch the Video | 📖 Read the Post
We hope you’ve been enjoying the Autumn issue of Whiskeria magazine, with our distillery visit to Ardnahoe, cocktails from Noble Rebel and our cover story with Danni Menzies, where we explored her favourite Edinburgh whisky hot spots. If you’ve not got your copy yet, pop into your local The Whisky Shop store to pick one up.
This issue, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Quercus and Country Hotel Breaks to bring you an incredible prize!
Loch Lomond 2013, a 2-night Country Hotel Breaks retreat & a signed novel
An enthralling combination of prizes, to celebrate the launch of Peter May’s latest gripping thriller, set on the Isle of Lewis, The Black Loch: an exclusive vintage bottle of Loch Lomond 2013 10 Year Old 23/372-6, a Scottish Retreat in a sensational hotel of your choice, plus a signed copy of The Black Loch.
About the Author
Peter May was born and raised in Scotland. He was an award-winning journalist at the age of twenty-one and a published novelist at twenty-six. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the BBC, he quit journalism and during the high-octane fifteen years that followed, became one of Scotland’s most successful television dramatists.
In 2021, he was awarded the CWA Dagger in the Library Award. He has also won several literature awards in France, received the USA’s Barry Award for The Blackhouse, the first in his internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy; and in 2014 was awarded the ITV Specsavers Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read of the Year award for Entry Island.
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We’re delighted to add another Level 1 (free) introductory course into the mix, allowing you to discover the rising star of the whiskey world that is American single malt. One of our Approved Course Providers, Daniel Whittington, explains in easy-to-follow video lessons how a little insight can go a long way when it comes to boosting your appreciation and enjoyment of American single malt whiskey.
American single malt whiskey is a rapidly growing category, combining the craftsmanship of traditional single malt producing countries (like Scotland) with innovation and boldness that is unique to America. If you haven’t yet dipped a toe into this exciting category, now is the time. Here are six American single malts you absolutely need to try today.💻 Read the Post
We are delighted to share the first review of our new Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey from a candidate in Arizona: “I completed the course last night and I thought it was fantastic. The team did a great job capturing the diversity of American Single Malt Whiskey and the innovation that is occurring in this space. The interviews with the various distillers were fantastic as they highlighted not just what is being done, but what the future might hold. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about ASM.” Slàinte, Steven!
Evan Williams Bourbon Announces Partnership to Become Game Day’s #1 Pour with Learfield
‘Evan Williams Bourbon Nation’ platform aims to enhance the game day experience for collegiate sports fans around the country in a multi-year deal beginning this fall
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Evan Williams Bourbon today announced a new partnership with Learfield, the media and technology company with ties to more than 1,200 of the nation’s top collegiate properties across its enterprise, for a multiple-year deal beginning this August. As part of this sponsorship, Evan Williams will be one of the first Bourbons to partner with some of our nation’s top college athletic programs, including University of Florida, Syracuse University, TCU, Ohio State University and University of Alabama. Fans cheering from the stands, kicking back at a tailgate, or coaching from their couch can join ‘Evan Williams Bourbon Nation’ to celebrate their team now that Kentucky’s 1st Distiller is becoming Game Day’s #1 Pour.
“From pre-game rituals to post-win celebrations, Evan Williams is the bourbon that scores with college sports fans and alumni,” said Molly Vincent, Senior Manager of the Evan Williams Brand. “We’re thrilled to bring Evan Williams together with this very loyal and enthusiastic audience who appreciates the excitement of a great play as much as a great pour and knows how to celebrate responsibly.”
This unique and exciting partnership gives Evan Williams the opportunity to show up everywhere fans are and help the most avid supporters show their school spirit. The partnership will be activated through in-stadium signage, branded bar spaces, and tailgate activations at the five select schools, while also being promoted through local and regional media, in store and on-premise beginning with the 2024 NCAA football season.
The time and passion needed for crafting a great bourbon like Evan Williams is equal to the enthusiasm and dedication of die-hard fans supporting their teams. Touting some of the most wide-reaching, loyal fan and alumni bases in college sports, Evan Williams will cultivate new and exciting ways to give fans of these universities across the country the connection to the game day experience.
“By integrating Evan Williams into the game day experience, we aim to enhance how fans connect with their favorite teams,” said Shawn Hegan, Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships at Learfield. “We’re not just bringing a great bourbon to the fans – we’re creating new ways for people to enjoy and celebrate their passion for college sports. We’re looking forward to building and expanding this partnership for years to come.”
The partnership also marks the debut of Evan Williams’ national college sports platform – ‘Evan Williams Bourbon Nation’. Rolling out nationally this spring, the ‘Evan Williams Bourbon Nation’ platform will target all collegiate sports fans and the broad array of college sporting events across the country with a particular focus on football and basketball. The platform will be supported with prominent media placements in premium college sports programming along with high-reach digital advertising and social media efforts, on-premise activations, custom cocktails, consumer promotions and in-store displays to round out the 360-degree campaign. Evan Williams and Learfield are thrilled to bring Game Day’s #1 Pour to college sports enthusiasts across the country seeking to responsibly celebrate their favorite sports and teams.
ABOUT EVAN WILLIAMS: The flagship Bourbon of Heaven Hill Distillery, Evan Williams is among the leaders in the rapidly growing American Whiskey segment as the world’s second largest-selling Bourbon. In 1783, the brand’s namesake opened Kentucky’s First Distillery on the banks of the Ohio River. Many years and barrels later, Evan Williams Bourbon is still produced the right way, using the same time-honored methods. As an American-made and American-owned brand, Evan Williams has recognized true American heroes through their exceptional stories of honor and bravery on special edition American-Made Hero labels for the past nine years, now supported by the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience (www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com) celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams through an immersive visitor’s center experience which brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit as an official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Learn more at www.EvanWilliams.com. Heaven Hill reminds everyone to think wisely, drink wisely®.
ABOUT LEARFIELD: Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
