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Springbank Society “Announcing Springbank 12yo Cask Strength August 2016” – Scotch Whisky News

Springbank Society

Dear Society Members,

Hope you are all well, has much changed since last week when we spoke last? Before we get to our exciting news, just a quick update on the most recent society bottle, the Springbank 8yo Sherry. If you told me you wanted to collect your bottles from the Cologne, Berlin, Odense or Salzburg shops then your bottles should be there by now (and you hopefully will already have received an email from me about that). However, please contact the appropriate shop to check if you have a long distance to travel just to be sure. If you have any problems or questions, send me an email and I will do my very, very best to get back to you: society@springbankwhisky.com.

Springbank 12yo Cask Strength 56.3%

We are delighted to announce the release of our new Springbank 12yo Cask Strength. This has been matured in 70% Sherry Casks and 30% Bourbon Casks and bottled at 56.3% abv.

Tasting notes.

Nose: A wonderful concoction of nuts, toffee and marzipan among softer notes of coconut, creme brûlée and honeycomb.

Palate: A beautiful balanced dram with further notes of honeycomb along with toffee cream, chocolate, dried fruits and raisins.

Finish: Long, big and gentle with traditional dunnage warehouse notes accompanied by sweet salted caramel and maple syrup.

It is available in the UK from today (Friday 12th August) and is available throughout over 20 countries. Releases in other countries/markets will vary throughout the weeks ahead. Please contact your local retailers and stockists for more information, details of whom can be found by visiting http://www.springbankwhisky.com/distributors/.

Important: This will not be available to order through me, nor can I pre-order or reserve you a bottle as this is not a Society bottle. 

Or if you would like to buy it directly from us you can contact our Campbeltown Cadenhead shop by calling +44 (0)1586 551710.

Springbank 12yo Cask Strength will be available in our shop for £47.00.

Lastly, I know we teased you all on social media, particularly Twitter and Instagram, about the above Cask Strength (that was cruel) but I wanted to quickly address a point that came up from that. Many of you thought the announcement would be the next Society bottle, which will actually be out in late Autumn/Fall as far as I’m aware. I wouldn’t do that to you. Hopefully, the outside world will not hear of a new Society bottle before you guys do, there will be no mention of it on social media beforehand. The Society is just for members.

But while we are on the subject of social media…

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/officialspringbankwhisky/

Twitter –  https://twitter.com/Springbank1828

Instagram –  Search Springbank Whisky (@springbankwhisky1828)

Slainte,

Nathan

Nathan Currie

For the Springbank Society

To join the Springbank Society please contact Natahn at society@springbankwhisky.com

Springbank 21 Year Old Single Cask at the Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

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Springbank 21 Year Old Single Cask

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

Springbank 21 Year Old Campbeltown single malt Scotch whiskey. Single Oloroso sherry cask bottled for the United Kingdom market released June 2016. 702 bottles. Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours.
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Glengyle Kilkerran 12 Year Old at the Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

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Glengyle Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Kilkerran 12 Year Old Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Glengyle distillery. The first core product has been released from Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery. Matured in 70% bourbon casks and 30% sherry casks.

Nose: oak notes are dominant, followed by toasted marshmallows and dried fruit pudding, as well as cherries, marzipan and a hint of peat.

Palate: initially fruity with citrus notes and orange peel, after this: vanilla, butterscotch, honeycomb and digestive biscuits can all be tasted and enjoyed.

Finish: velvet and smooth with lemon meringue, to conclude, there’s an oiliness and a saltiness that you’d expect from a Campbeltown dram.

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William Mitchell established Glengyle Distillery in 1872 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Kintyre Peninsular. Closed in 1925, malt whisky stock sold and all the equipment removed. The buildings were purchased by Hedley Wright in 2000 who re-furbished and re-opened Glengyle Distillery in 2004. Now equipped with two small stills and operating for one or two months per year to produce Glengyle single malt whisky which is called Kilkeran.

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Andos Epic Whisky Tour 2016

Anders filling his bottle at Glengarioch distillery Scotland

Anders filling his bottle at Glengarioch distillery Scotland

Andos Epic Whisky Tour 2016

Day 1 – mostly traveling

As usual, when flying to Scotland I need to get up at an ungodly hour to get to the airport for the customary fondle session at the security checkpoint. I was positively surprised at Helsinki airport as the check-in and security control took less than 15 min, so I had time to relax a bit and have some breakfast at the always cheap airport café. Then it was liftoff and off to Schipol for what I was expecting to be a horrible panicking run thru the airport for the connecting flight. Once again I was positively surprised because although I had to switch terminals it took less than 15 min to get to the departure gate. 2 flights and in-flight snacks later I finally landed at Aberdeen airport. There Paul was waiting for me and off we went…with a dram in hand right away On the drive down to Dundee where I would be staying for two nights.  We stopped for a quick photoshoot at Dunnottar Castle and then also Broughty Castle. I learned to recognise castles from quite a far way away. The day ended with a proper pub crawl at Broughty Ferry, and then after about 22 hrs of travel it was time to sleep.

Day 2 – Kingsbarns and Eden Mill

The second day was to be an excursion out towards St Andrews, and to Eden Mill and Kingsbarns istilleries. First up a bit of sightseeing at St Andrews golf course and the beach, then onwards to Kingsbarns for a quick visit and some tasters. Next up was Eden Mill, and Liz´s daughter Shona had promised to show us around the brewery/distillery. It is a quaint small place where all the action happens in two big rooms, one where the wash backs etc. are and then the stillroom where the magic happens. The tour of the brewery/distillery ended with a mighty fine tasting including both beers and spirits which were excellent. The beers matured in used whisky casks were superb. As a nice bonus I got to taste some of their gins also. Thanks Shona for the tour!Eden Mill makes very good craft beer and their spirits show much promise. This is one to keep an eye on. After the visit it was back to Dundee and time to celebrate Pauls birthday with good food and drink in good company.

Day 3 – Strathearn, Edradour/Signatory and Speyside distillery

After another superb breakfast at The Fort, it was time to head out towards Strathearn. There was  a thought that I would get to see my own cask but that was on its own holiday trip down to Glasgow, so I did not see it. But I got a taster of a cask that is the same age and has the same spirit in it. I also got to taste their peated new make, and also spirit that had been matured in a chestnut barrel. Then Tony was so kind to also let me taste their “cider brandy”…which was very nice.Strathearn is really experimenting with interesting things, and all are tasting very good.

After Strathearn we headed for Pitlochry and Edradour distillery. No distillery tour, just some tasting and shopping in their visitors centre. Also had a quick chat with Andrew Symington when we were leaving Edradour. From Edradour the front of the car pointed finally towards Speyside. And I mean both the area called Speyside, and the distillery Speyside, or more familiar, Spey. I was in for a treat at the distillery as the person who was supposed to show us around was on vacation, so one of the actual distillery workers showed us around and telling us about the distillery from his point of view. Also, the distillery is very beautiful in general, with a small stream flowing past the distillery and with a working water wheel. Just beautiful. There was also a very nice tasting at the distillery, including some quite rare whiskies. Spey is not usually sold in Europe, with most of it exported to the far east. So I was very happy to have had the chance to visit this beautiful place. Then after a nice visit it was time to get over to Grantown-on-Spey where we would spend the evening. Paul and Liz had once again come up with new whiskies to taste as we had a private room reserved for dining and taking it easy in the evening. We were also treated to some bagpipe music by Spud the Piper.

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Day 4 – Into Speyside

Finally the proper Speyside adventure was beginning. After yet another proper Scottish breakfast we set out into Speyside proper…and the first distillery we encountered on the way was Tormore. After a few photos we continued our journey up towards The Glenlivet, and took some photographs of Cragganmore and Ballindaloch on the way. At The Glenlivet I had the chance to taste the Guardians Chapter single cask, which was excellent. From The Glenlivet we had to follow a Chivas tanker truck, and I did not even have a hose and bucket with me. The next stop was Glenfarclas, where I had a quick tour of the still room, wash backs, mash tun and the warehouses. After the quick tour there was whisky to taste. I got the Glenfarclas £511.19s which was a very nice dram. But the other one, 1976 family cask blew the hair from my head. Never ever have I tasted a whisky that is so full of flavour, depth and incredible general awesomeness. Although, I am not inclined to pay £3500 for the bottle. But this was one of the highlights of the tour. Onwards and upwards, a quick photoshoot at Dailuaine, and then off to one of my all time favourite distilleries – Imperial. The old Imperial distillery buildings have been knocked down and on that spot is now built the new fully automated distillery – Dalmunach. But the old Imperial administrative buildings and some of the warehouses are still standing around the site. I also got to see the inside of Dalmunach, albeit only the atrium. The whole site is very beautiful, and it is a bit sad that they demolished the old Imperial distillery. Final stop was a quick drive to Cardhu where Liz wanted to feed the hairy coos that live by the distillery. We also did a quick drive by Speyside Cooperage, where the stacks of barrels are quite impressive.

 Anders enjoying the Balvenie tasting

Day 5 – Speyside adventure continues

The next day was mostly relaxed sightseeing and driving around Speyside. First up was a quick photoshoot of Craigellachie distillery and then passing by the thousands of casks resting at Speyside Cooperage. The sight never ceases to amaze. Then there was a short stop at an old graveyard where there were some very beautiful statues and tombstones. After that a quick photoshoot of Aberlour, and some tasting and shopping in the visitors centre. The next distillery was again a silent one, Parkmore. The site has been left undisturbed and the warehouses are in use. Very lovely place in Dufftown. After that there was a quick drive by all the distilleries in Dufftown. Then a quick visit to Balvenie Castle. Again, a very beautiful old ruin to visit. We then we had time to see the Rothes Castle, which is basically only one wall left that has not keeled over. Then quick peeks at Glen Spey and Glenrothes distilleries. At this stage Liz had to leave us to catch a train back home, and I continued with Paul up to Kinloss Abbey. As we got there we got our first proper rain shower, so instead we drove up to Findhorn where there is an eco village. When the rain stopped we went back to Kinloss to have a closer look at the ruins. Once again, a very beautiful place. After that we met up with Vic Cameron who has been involved in the whisky industry for a long time. We had a nice and interesting discussion about all things related to whisky. Thanks Vic for an interesting afternoon!! On the way back to Craigellachie we had time to look at Rose Isle which is a very big industrial distillery.

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Day 6 – Balvenie day

This day had lots of good things to come. The primary visit was Balvenie with a three hour tour starting at 14:00. And before that there was Coleburn. On the way to Coleburn we had a quick stop at Glen Grant, and then to Coleburn. There we got a fabulous tour of their warehouse ending with some nice tasters. Then a quick detour via Glen Grant again, for some quick tasting, and then over to Glenfiddich for some lunch. Yes, only lunch. Had a quick browse thru the shop but did not buy anything. Before going over to Balvenie, we had some time to roll around the countryside and just enjoy the green fields of summery Speyside. Lovely scenery. We drove past Alt-a-Bhainne for a quick photo or two. Then it was time for the main event, a three hour tour at Balvenie with a tasting afterwards. Balvenie has always been a distillery with whiskies that I have enjoyed but never though much more about it. So I did not really have any expectations about the tour as such. I knew that it was supposed to be good as they take only 8 people per your and only two tours a day. So, off we went into the house of magic. First, Fergus took us to the malting floors, but as they were in their maintenance period so there were no malting ongoing. We also got to climb up into the kiln and the floors where they dry the malt. Felt a bit weird to walk on the grid floor where you could look down and see the floor far below. Then over to the mash tun room, where there are actually two mash tuns, one for Balvenie and one for Kininvie. The same with the wash backs, one room with wash backs for Balvenie and one room with wash backs for Kininvie. Only the still room only had the stills for Balvenie. The Kininvie stills are in a separate building where the wash is routed via pipes. After having gone thru the whole process we got a jeep ride over to the cooperage at the site. Balvenie repairs and maintains their casks at their own cooperage. We were able to see how the coopers work, and the speed for replacing a stave in a cask was incredible. The next stop on the tour was the warehouse where you can bottle your own whisky straight from a cask. So of course I had to fill up two small 20cl bottles, one a 13yr first fill sherry one, and the other a 14yr first fill bourbon. The final part of the tour was then the tasting. We got a superb set of whiskies to taste, the 12 yr double barrel, 12yr single bourbon barrel, 17yr double barrel, 14yr rum cask, 21yr port wood and as a final one a 34yr first fill sherry from the legendary warehouse 24. Incredible good whiskies. The tour at Balvenie was incredible and I really recommend going there if you have the chance. There was still some driving around, having a look at Glentauchers, Strathmill, Auchroisk,  and Glen Keith distilleries and then back to the Highlander Inn for the final night in Craigellachie.

 a nice day to visit Duffus castle near Elgin on Speyside

Day 7 – Sightseeing

Time to say goodbye to Craigellachie and our host at the Highlander Inn, Mr Tatsuya Minagawa. If you ever need a place to enjoy a few good whiskies The Highlander Inn is the place to visit. The people are very friendly and the food is good, and the whiskies are even better. As we left Craigellachie we headed north towards Elgin again. On the agenda today was the Elgin Cathedral and what else could be seen around the city. As we had to stop for fuel I made a very nice discovery in the petrol station. They sell whisky! And somehow it feels wrong that they have Port Ellen and Brora for sale at a normal gas station, and many other nice bottles for decent prices. In the end I settled for a 1979 Glenlivet single cask bottled by Macillops Choice for 115 pounds. Could have been worse. It was then castle time again, as we headed up towards Lossiemouth and Duffus Castle. The castle had been built in 1150 and then rebuilt somewhere in the 1300s but it had been build on such a site that the ground had failed and one of the walls had slide down the hill a bit. So a nice place to visit, but was not build to stand the test of time. Lossiemouth was a very nice little seaside town as we drove thru it on our way back to Elgin. There we had some pictures of the Elgin Cathedral which is quite a sight. Impressive old cathedral ruins. It felt a bit sad as we then started driving slowly down towards Aberdeen and towards the end of the tour. Good thing that there were still some things on the road to see. Next was a quick shopping stop at GlenDronach. I just had to get the hand filled bottling at the visitor centre. After that we drove onwards towards Knockdhu distillery to see if we could have a quick look around.  We were treated to a nice tour and tasting at the distillery. Had never had an Ancnoc whisky in my life previously so this was a nice surprise. And their whisky is very good and well made. Positive surprise of the day. After this we had a slow drive down towards Aberdeen just enjoying the scenery. At the hotel we met up with Liz again as Paul and Liz would switch places for the final day of the tour.

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Day 8 – the final day of the tour

So, slowly the tour had come towards the end and now was the final day. The first stop this final day was Glen Garioch distillery. This is also a relatively unknown distillery for me so I was very happy to get a private tour of the distillery. Lots of very interesting things on the tour and a very nice tasting afterwards again. Then I just had to bottle the hand filled first fill sherry cask that they had available. It was a marvellous whisky and overall the visit left me very happy. Then it was time for some general sightseeing and castle photographing. First up was Fyvie castle, and after that we went to Delgatie castle for a quick lunch. The castle was a quaint old castle where the interior was decorated like an old mansion. The dining area was in a part of the old castle kitchen. Had to buy a small plush sheep for my nephew from the gift shop too. Then a quick stop at Ellon Castle for some photos, and finally a stop at Castle Fraser for some tea and cake. There had been some small showers of rain during the day but now it just poured down. So the tour ended with proper scottish weather. So, after 8 incredible days in Scotland it was over. I had seen 42 distilleries during the tour, and many castles and other interested sights. A big thank you to Paul and Liz who made this unforgettable tour possible. It was grand! I got to meet incredible people and see incredible places, and got to spend time with two fantastic friends!

This was a journey I will never forget.

Written and enjoyed by Anders Malmsten, Finland.

Submitted by Paul Mclean http://www.whiskytours.scot/

“FROM DREAM TO DRAM” ~ KINGSBARNS DISTILLERY VISITOR CENTRE WELCOMES TWO NEW EXCLUSIVE WHISKIES – Scotch Whisky News

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” FROM DREAM TO DRAM “

KINGSBARNS DISTILLERY VISITOR CENTRE WELCOMES TWO NEW EXCLUSIVE WHISKIES 

Kingsbarns Distillery is delighted to announce that two new exclusive single cask bottlings from Wemyss Malts are now available in its Visitor Centre and online shop.

The Visitor Centre was opened on St Andrews Day 2014 by the Wemyss family owners and the founder, local man Douglas Clement.   Distilling started in January 2015, with the first cask filled in March that year.  Scotch whisky has to mature for at least 3 years before it can be bottled, so meanwhile the Kingsbarns Distillery shop is stocked with the range from the family owner’s other whisky interest,  the award-winning independent bottler, Wemyss Malts.

Wemyss Malts’ approach to their malt whisky range is to name the whiskies after each whisky’s natural flavour and aromas to allow whisky drinkers to better imagine each whisky’s taste.

Kingsbarns single cask exclusives

The two new single casks single malts which have been bottled exclusively for the Kingsbarns Distillery shop are:

“East Neuk Dunes” – a name inspired by the local shoreline, even though the cask is from Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay. Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2016, aged 25 years.   Bottled at 46% abv and retailing at £139.95.  Only 267 bottles available.
“Lime Tea Infusion” – from Glenrothes Distillery in Speyside.  Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2016, aged 19 years.  Bottled at 46% abv and retailing at £84.95. Only 337 bottles available.

William Wemyss, Managing Director at Kingsbarns Distillery and Wemyss Malts explains further: “Wemyss Malts has a tradition of finding exceptional single casks from Scotland’s single malt distilleries and we have chosen these two whiskies to be sold only at Kingsbarns Distillery.   The aptly named “East Neuk Dunes” reflects the whisky’s soft salty aroma, with only gentle smoke coming from this 25 year old single cask; while “Lime Tea Infusion” is a lively addition to the drams on our “Dream to Dram” distillery tour.”

The whiskies are available now at the Kingsbarns Distillery Visitor Centre as well as in the online shop  www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/shop  

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Kingsbarns Distillery was officially opened on St Andrews Day 2014 and  has been subsequently been awarded a  4 star visitor attraction award by Visit Scotland.
While the Kingsbarns spirit is maturing, Kingsbarns has also launched the Founders’ Club. Membership benefits include a Welcome Pack and the first ever bottling of Kingsbarns Single Malt expected in mid 2018.  A further 4 exclusive bottlings will follow.
The founder of the distillery is Douglas Clement.  Formerly a golf caddie, Douglas was inspired  to open a distillery near to the famous golf courses in the St Andrews and Kingsbarns area.
Distillery Manager, Peter Holroyd, is a graduate of Heriot Watt University Brewing and Distilling, and was formerly head brewer at a craft brewery near Glasgow.
The Wemyss family owners are from Scotland and their historic family seat is Wemyss Castle in Fife where they’ve lived since the 1300s.
The  Wemyss family also own Wemyss Malts which is an independent bottler with a whisky range including the blended malt whiskies comprising: The Spice King, The Peat Chimney and The Hive; single malt single cask bottlings and the blended Scotch named Lord Elcho after one of the Wemyss family’s ancestors; all of which are avilable for tasting and sale at The Kingsbarns Distillery.
The Wemyss family premium wines and spirits brands also include boutique gin Darnley’s View together with the premium wine estate of Rimauresq Cru Classé in Cotes de Provence.

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EDINBURGH Psychologist CREATES TEST TO PREDICT the PERFECT WHISKY FOR YOUR PERSONALITY

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EDINBURGH Psychologist CREATES TEST TO PREDICT the PERFECT WHISKY FOR YOUR PERSONALITY 

Dr Adam Moore and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society launch ‘Flavour Behaviour’ test after six-month international scientific study

How does your personality determine what flavours you prefer? And is there a way to predict the perfect whisky flavour for someone? Those are the questions Dr Adam Moore and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) are seeking to answer with the launch of their ‘Flavour Behaviour Test’.

The psychometric test (http://www.flavourbehaviour.com/), which matches personality types to flavours of whisky, is the result of a six-month international scientific study carried out by Dr Moore, a psychologist and research scientist based at the University of Edinburgh*, and the SMWS.

To create the predictive test, Dr Moore and the SMWS conducted quantative research with more than 300 volunteers at tasting events in Edinburgh, London, Islay, Washington D.C., Vancouver and Melbourne.

Each volunteer answered a personality test measuring the ‘Big 5’ personality dimensions (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism). They then rated the 12 core flavours found in whisky by the experts at the SMWS such as sweet, fruity & mellow; light & delicate; juicy, oak & vanilla; oily & coastal; and heavily peated.

Dr Moore analysed the data from the test events and discovered some fascinating correlations between personality and flavour preferences. He used these findings to create an algorithm that analyses answers to the Flavour Behaviour questionnaire to predict which whisky flavours are suited to different personality types.

Dr Adam Moore said: “This has been a particularly exciting research study to be involved in as taste is the least understood of our senses, and this is the first project I’m aware of that has investigated the links between personality traits and preferences for whisky flavours.

“Together with the Society, we’ve used decision-making science and psychometric techniques to gather data from research events around the world to create this test, which we hope will help people to find the perfect whisky for them. These are early stages for this kind of research, but it’s fascinating to think where this type of study could lead for both how food and drink producers make goods and how consumers choose them.”

Helen Stewart, Senior Brand Manager at the SMWS, said: “At the Society, we explore the kaleidoscope of flavours in the whisky spectrum, rather than follow the traditional notions of whisky regions or distillery brands.

“We believe there is a perfect whisky flavour out there for everyone. The Flavour Behaviour Test is a fun and scientifically researched way to help with that search for the perfect dram – from novices struggling to find a whisky flavour they like among all the different varieties, or aficionados looking for inspiration for new whisky flavours to try.” 

Take the Flavour Behaviour test at www.Flavourbehaviour.com

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*Project not in official association with the University of Edinburgh

Tickets to Flavour Behaviour events during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at 28 Queen Street available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/project-flavour-behaviour-personality-test

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Relaxed Maltstock News – Whisky News

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Why wait longer to get relaxed? Come to Maltstock 2016 and experience the Relaxed whisky weekend. * Share and enjoy whisky. * Meet industry people from Japan, Scotland and the Netherlands. * Attend masterclasses from: Cadenheads, Chichibu, Macallan, Ian Macleod distillers, the Creative Whisky Company, Zuidam, Douglas Laing, Old Pulteney, Speciality Drinks, Tony and of course  the Loch lomond campfire tasting done by Donald MacLellan. * Sit around the campfire for even more masterclass relaxedness on Saturday night. * Attend the famous Maltstock quiz. * Listen to live music. * Or party hard in the relaxed midnight cafe. More of the program can be found at www.maltstock.com, and if you want to get relaxed: Get your ticket(s) here: SHOP

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Meet the stillman and mashman of Chichibu distillery.

Both will be visiting Maltstock this year. What an absolute honour to have them as our guests. Whisky lovers just like you but from Japan. Where will you ever get the change to have a casual chat with a stillman and mashman from a Japanese distillery?  And of course the always lovely Yumi Yoshikawa, the Chichibu brand ambassador will be at Maltstock as well.

Maltstock preference link.

Like some of our guests already have seen, we have sent all our guests the maltstock preference link. This is de link you need to let us know your masterclass preferences.  If you think “I didn’t got this mail”, or “I can’t find it anymore” and you have bought a Maltstock 2016 ticket. Please search your inbox and spam folder for this topic: “Maltstock2016-Masterclass_preference“. If you really can’t find it, please send us an email: info@maltstock.com and we will send you the link.  You have till the 25th of August to let us know your preferences, if we didn’t receive your preferences by then, we will give you a minimum of two random Masterclasses. So it’s better we think to let us know your preferences. Thank you!

Jura Tastival 2016: Tell Us What You Think – Scotch Whisky News

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While the weather may have gone from tropical sunshine, to wet and stormy, we were thrilled to have so many of you join us at our island home – for what is always a highlight on our distillery calendar. Whether you came along or not, we’d love to hear what you think.

Jura Tastival 2016 saw our Cooperage become home to our dramming bar for 2 days, the filling station transform into a pop up restaurant and a boat trip provide the perfect setting to sip a Jura, with fantastic views of the distillery.

A large live art installation brought the sweet and smoky flavours in our whisky to life, we picked poached pears from mini trees to pair with our drams and we toasted Willie Cochrane’s retirement at his last ever Tastival – but not before welcoming Graham Logan in his new role as distillery manager.

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Thanks to everyone who made the trip to see us. And, whether you attended or not, your opinion on Tastival matters to us. We know our island is a long way from home, so what would make a journey to Jura worth it for you?

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For the chance to win a bottle of the limited edition Jura Tastival 2016, tell us what you think about our whisky festival in this short survey.

It’s your festival as much as ours, and by sparing a few moments out of your day, you can help shape Jura Tastival 2017.

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The Team at the Jura Distillery

Whisky Wednesday Reviews Glengoyne 18yo – Scotch Whisky News

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This week Joe Ellis reviews Glengoyne 18 Year Old Single Malt.

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SMWS Queen Street Refurbishment Finishing Touches – Scotch Whisky News

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Tim Harfield and Sarah Bartholomew, lighting designer, apply the finishing touches to new features at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Queen Street venue after a £300,000 refurbishment. The venue opens in time for hosting Fringe shows Project Flavour Behaviour (Tickets here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/project-flavour-behaviour-personality-test) & At the Illusionist’s Table (Tickets here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/at-the-illusionist-s-table). (Full venue images to follow later this week). 

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