Entertaining and humorous conversation with Master Distiller Mike Nicolson and Barry Dunner as Mike recalls informative and comical tales and anecdotes from his past postings at some of finest Scotland’s Scotch Whisky distilleries.
An informative and humorous conversation between Master Distillery Mike Nicolson and Whisky enthusiast Barry Dunner discussing the origins of blended Scotch Whiskies. Johnnie Walker Double Black etc.
Master Distiller Mike Nicolson and Barry Dunner have an entertaining and humorous conversation discussing scotch malt whisky – “drinking and occasion”
Master Distiller Mike Nicolson addresses the Malt Whisky/Salt issue, in a user friendly and humorous style.
Our Time Capsule
Hi everyone,
A lovely event took place in Dufftown last week as Peter Gordon, great-great-grandson of our founder, hosted a small group of employees and friends to witness a Time Capsule being sealed in our new Family Home in Dufftown.
The Time Capsule was filled with a ‘Moment in Time’ photo album of pictures taken by our…(to read the remainder of the article please click on the link below)…
Kind regards,
Ludo
TOP PICKS
Macallan 25 Year Old Distillery Bottling Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 12 available ($899.99) Extremely Limited! Macallan’s 25 year old sherry casks are a modern classic.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($84.99)
This most recent batch of Springbank’s fan favorite 12 year old cask strength is right in line with what the distillery does best: hints of amontillado sherry on the nose with savory almond notes and accents of caramelized fruit. The richness and the viscosity of the malt make this a standout on the shelf. While Springbank’s whisky always demands a premium price, it’s easy to see why people are willing to pay it. That faint whisper of smoke on the finish with the phenolic, oily finale is absolutely delicious.
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Japan – Single Malt Scotch
Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey 750ml – 5 available ($139.99)
Scotland – Single Malt Scotch
Bruichladdich Octomore 5.1 Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 10 available ($179.99)
United States – Bourbon and Rye
Balcones Baby Blue Texas Corn Whisky 750ml – 2 available ($44.99)
Old Crow Reserve Bourbon 1L ($13.99)
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon 750ml – 9 available ($53.99)
K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA
Hi folks. The builders have told us the work may take slightly longer than first thought, so the office will be closed for new bottles or collections from tomorrow, Friday, 21 June until Tuesday 25th.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
The SWA Team
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Mike Nicolson introduces an engaging Lowland Malt. Humorous insights on Malt and Blended Scotch Whisky from the distillers perspective, “As informative as Charlie Maclean and Richard Patterson, as user friendly as Ralphy.”
Semi retired, thirty six year Scotch Malt Whisky making veteran who now resident on Vancouver Island, Mike writes, presents and educates on Scotch Whisky and produces related video. His style is authoritative and experienced but personally engaging with humour and a degree of irreverence. Mike also advises on new plant construction, commissioning and quality control issues plus related Distillery visitor activity. Mike Nicolson’s Experience as a Master Distiller for Diageo from February 1967 – June 2003 (36 years 5 months) in multiple locations; former manager of five prestigious Malt Distilleries including the mighty Lagavulin. Experienced in Visitor Centre Management and first host/contributor to Diageo’s innovative and ground breaking ‘Malt Advocate Course’. Mike received the Whisky Academy Award from Whisky Magazine in 2003 for “Special Services to the Industry”
Ardbeg Ardbog – Now on Sale at TheWhiskyExchange.com!
Posted: 17 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT
Just a quick post to let you all know that Ardbeg Ardbog, as previously mentioned on the blog, is now on sale on our website. It’s one bottle per customer and costs £79.95. Just click on the picture of the … Continue reading >>
