Win a dining experience for two at Tattu Edinburgh or London!

To celebrate Johnnie Walker’s launch of their limited edition Blue Label Chinese New Year release for 2023, they have partnered up with Tattu who offer world-class contemporary Chinese cuisine.

Purchase the Year of the Rabbit expression up until 16th February 2023 to enter into this special giveaway and have the chance at winning a dining experience for two at either their Edinburgh or London restaurants, including travel and accommodation. We have 4 experiences up for grabs, each consisting of a bespoke sharing menu with three paired Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails.

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Speyside Whisky Festival to make a spirited return in 2023

Internationally renowned Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has announced its return in spring 2023 – with the highly coveted tickets going on sale this Friday (27 JAN).

Taking place from 26^th April to 1^st May, this annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has become one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world, bringing thousands of visitors to Speyside each year since its creation in 1999.

With ticket previews available from Wednesday 25^th January, this year’s event will offer a bumper programme of whisky-inspired events designed to entice and inform the most experienced of connoisseurs, to the whisky novice.

From distilleries to village halls, to local whisky bars, historic castles and the great outdoors, a range of events will take place throughout the scenic region of Speyside – the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland – located in the Moray area in the north-east of the country.

Supported by Speyside businesses, communities, members and locals, it is this master blend of talent from the iconic whisky making region that makes the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year. Platinum partners include Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Festival Ambassadors of the Year 2022, Steph & Lauren Murray at the Dowans Hotel, as well as some of whisky’s most distinguished brands like The Glenlivet, Diageo, Craigellachie, Benromach, and newcomer to the festival, Speyburn.

To mark the distillery’s 125^th Anniversary, Speyburn is joining the Spirit of Speyside Festival and opening its doors to the public for the first time. During the festival, Speyburn will be running two tours, three times a day, led by its Distillery Manager and Senior Brand Ambassador. Guests will discover the history and heritage of Speyburn, and of course, enjoy a dram or two of Speyburn’s award-winning single malt.

With over 500 events planned for this year’s Festival, other highlights include:

• Raise A Barrel: Join Balvenie Distillery’s expert cooper Ian McDonald for a morning learning to raise your own barrel. Afterwards share a dram with Ian and hear a story or two.
• Tamnavulin Discovery Tour and Tasting Experience: Join Distillery Manager Leon for a guided tour and explore where they craft their exceptional single malt whisky, usually closed to the public. Then enjoy a guided tasting of 4 Tamnavulin expressions and their perfect pairing, complete with a signature Speyside cocktail.
• Keith & Dufftown railway “Dram Tram” evening journey: Take a two-hour evening return train journey from Dufftown station and sample five specially curated whiskies associated with the railway’s original route stations Dufftown, Drummuir, Auchindachy, Earlsmill, and Keith.
• 19 Holes of Golf and Whisky with Glenfarclas: An exclusive opportunity to play 18 holes of golf at the Elgin Golf Club Championship Course with Glenfarclas manager Callum Fraser, enjoy a tasting in the clubhouse before a two course meal provided by Hardhillock Bar and Bistro.

George McNeil, Chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said: “Whether you’re a dram expert or just entering the world of whisky for the first time, we will be delighted to welcome you to Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival in spring.

“Taking place across Elgin, to Kingussie, to Forres, our comprehensive programme of events brings the journey of Scottish whisky to life for visitors, creating truly world-class and unforgettable experiences set among spectacular scenery.

“Our visitors travel from as many as 35 different countries, bringing everyone together over a shared passion and interest for whisky.  I can think of no better antidote to the various challenges of the past few years.”

Tickets for the festival’s top events will be available at the time of launch on 27^th January, with previews beginning the 25^th.  Visitors are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment and ensure their spot in popular and exclusive activities.

For more information, visit https://www.spiritofspeyside.com

Spirit of Speyside

Spirit of Speyside organises some of the world’s premier whisky events, welcoming visitors to the beauty of Speyside from across the globe each year.. The organisation is responsible for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year with hundreds of events incorporating the Whisky School and Whisky Awards. The same team also hosts Spirit of Speyside: Distilled exclusively for whisky distillers.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world. With a programme of over 700 whisky-inspired events over 6 days, the Festival is a mecca for the curious beginner and the whisky connoisseur alike. Festival events take place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the North-East of the county between Aberdeen and Inverness. Over the years, the Festival has developed close links with many Speyside businesses and communities who help to fund the festival. It is a true team effort to deliver an ever-improving range of events and services to make the six days of the Festival a truly unforgettable experience.

Spirit of Speyside: Distilled

The team behind the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival brings another fantastic event to the sampling table – Spirit of Speyside: Distilled. Where the world’s best whisky distillers unite under one roof on their own doorstep. At the festival, Speyside’s whisky distillers are accompanied by award-winning brewers, gin crafters and there will be lots of local food on offer.

Lochlea ‘Our Barley’

Celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns (1759 -1796), the annual Burns Night supper is not complete without a dram of Scotch whisky.

And there is no better choice than a single malt distilled at the farm that Robert Burns once called home. Lochlea distillery located on Lochlea Farm produces once of the most exciting young new whiskies making it perfect for a toast to The Baird.

Matured in first fill Bourbon barrels, STR barriques and Oloroso Sherry butts with notes of marmalade, pears, pepper and orange beeswax this will suit all whisky palates and pairs perfeclty with a haggis!

“Freedom ‘an whisky gang thegither!”

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Raise a dram for Rabbie!

Wednesday the 25th of January is Burns Night, and a feast on this day would not be complete without a glass of something special to toast post-haggis, neeps and tatties. Have a look at some bottles that we have picked out to celebrate Scotland’s Bard, and read our latest TWS Journal post to learn about how they all connect! Slàinte Mhath.

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Universal Whisky Experience | 1621 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Greetings spirited friends!

Our 11th Annual Whiskey Fest is on February 3, 2023!
And we only have a few tickets left!

We have a fantastic line up of exhibitors, with some lovely new and returning ambassadors and we’re thrilled about our new centrally located venue, at Native Sons Hall! And we’ll have music and appetizers as well!

Master Classes will be held at 7PM, with the Grand Tasting starting at 8PM. Updates will be added to the Whisky Fest page on our website and on our Facebook Page.

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SUPPERS & SIPPERS

Celebrations and tastings happening this January…get involved and buy your tickets now.

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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!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

After a Covid hiatus, the Rotary Club of Comox is delighted to be hosting the 11th annual Whisky Fest in Courtenay, in support of the WeCanShelter Society. SMWS Canada founders Rob and Kelly Carpenter will be there with a table of tantalizing whiskies. Come along to the Native Sons Hall on Friday, Feb. 3rd to sample your way through some great SMWS drams and support a great cause at the same time!

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This year, invest in yourself

A candidate tagged us in a post recently on LinkedIn. Proudly sharing their completion certificate from our entry-level online Scotch whisky course, the caption read: “Never think twice about investments in yourself”. We loved that (Slàinte, Gavin!) because, seriously, when do you ever regret learning something new about whisky?

Whether you’re new here or have been with us a while, we invite you to take the next step with confidence and sign up for that course you’ve been considering. Save 15% when you enter the code NEWYEAR23 at checkout – but hurry, you only have until Sunday 21 January.

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Whisky Show 2023 tickets are on sale now!

Early-bird tickets to Whisky Show are on sale now, for a limited time only. Be sure to grab a ticket before the discount ends, or why not chance your luck at our famous Burn Night Quiz and win tickets to the Sunday session of Whisky Show 2023?

Early-Bird tickets

Our special Early Bird tickets are on sale now but for a limited time only. Whisky Show 2023 tickets start at only £69 and give you the opportunity to try more than 1000 whiskies and other spirits from an amazing selection of distilleries, as well as food-pairings, cocktails, demonstrations, talks and much more. Be sure to get your hands on these great deals before they’re gone!

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Exhibitors

We are excited to welcome back some of the biggest names in whisky! Meet and taste the best of the best, from Scotch to bourbon and everything in between. Keep an eye on our extensive list of exhibitors attending this year’s show which is being updated regularly.

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