Ralfy’s newest submission is about Annanalde, one the many distilleries in the making. A great read… (please click on the link below to read the article)…

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Whisky Ramblings Via Video #18

Mark Dermul, Belgian Whiskyblogger, tries the duty free Auchentoshan 14 Year Old Cooper’s Reserve from his swimming pool in Spain. A brilliant holiday dram.

http://youtu.be/X6WygaewIRU

TWE Whisky Show – Update

A lot has been going on in Whisky Exchange Whisky Show-land over the last few months since we last mentioned it on here, so I thought I’d drop in a quick update. Firstly, there’s loads more information on the website. … Continue reading >>

www.ralfy.com presents Whisky Review 295 – Kilchoman Sherry Cask 2012 young, sherried and peaty, … for you followers of fashion!

WHISKEY, Booker’s Bourbon 7 Years American Whiskey, Bottle Capacity 0.70 litre, Alcohol Content 64.55%, Bottle Price 41.48 Euro.

WHISKY, Penderyn 41 Single Malt Madeira Cask Finish, Bottle Capacity 0.70 litre, Alcohol Content 41.0%, Bottle Price 31.45 Euro.

WHISKY, Arran Port Cask Finish Scotch Malt, Bottle Capacity 0.70 litre, Alcohol Content 50.0%, Bottle Price 33.55 Euro.

WHISKY, Islay Edition No 2, C&S Dram Regional 2 Casks 6 years, Scotch Malt, Bottle Capacity 0.50 litre, Alcohol Content 46.0%, Bottle Price 28.25 Euro.

WHISKY, Jura 16 Years Diurach’s Own, , Bottle Capacity 1 litre, Alcohol Content 40.0%, Bottle Price 40.43 Euro.

WHISKY, Glenfarclas 105, 10 Years, Bottle Capacity 1 litre, Alcohol Content 60.0%, Bottle Price 32.50Euro.

WHISKY, Old Pulteney 12 Years, Bottle Capacity 1 litre, Alcohol Content 40.0%, Bottle Price 29.35 Euro.

WHISKY, Talisker 18 years Scotch Malt, Bottle Capacity 0.70 litre, Alcohol Content 45.80.0%, Bottle Price 55.39 Euro.

WHISKY, Tomatin 18 Years, Oloroso Sherry Cask finished, Scotch Malt, Bottle Capacity 0.7 litre, Alcohol Content 46.0%, Bottle Price 51.98 Euro.

Stock is available on all of these items, they are all warehoused in Europe

Trentino Distribution

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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR. RYE RECIPE WHISKEY

100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey is Fifth in the Collection

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Aug, 2012) – Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape, yet Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. was making this style over 100 years ago. The latest offering from Buffalo Trace Distillery pays tribute to the former Distillery owner with a small batch, Bottled-In-Bond, 100 proof, straight rye whiskey from days long past.

An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and touch of fresh dill. A small sip brings an array of flavors both sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough.

The Straight Rye Whiskey is the fifth in the line of the E. H. Taylor, Jr. collection of whiskeys. It joins the Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon and Barrel Proof Bourbon that have all been released since early 2011. Like the previous four releases, this whiskey will have very limited availability and will be packaged in a vintage label and canister reminiscent of Taylor’s bottles over one hundred years ago.

Taylor is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased the distillery that is known today as the Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today by Buffalo Trace, such as climate controlled aging warehouses. In addition to his bourbon interests, Taylor had political ties. He was the great-nephew of President Zachary Taylor and elected the mayor of Frankfort, state representative to the Kentucky General Assembly and a member of the State Senate.

The Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey will be available in late August and will be released annually each year. The suggested retail price is $69.99 for a 750ml bottle.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky “Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

www.ralfy.com rolls the info-cask further up the malt-mountain with Whisky Review #294 – Caol Ila Moch young, a bit rough, decent but beware of paying too much.

Grant’s True Tales At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Hi everyone,

After three weeks’ paternity leave, I’m finally back at work. And, with Saturday marking the opening of our Edinburgh Fringe events, what a great week it is to get back into the full swing of things.

From August 4th to 16th, the Grant’s team will be at Riddle’s Court where festival goers can expect daily…(please click on the link below to read the remainder of the article)…

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Kind regards,
Ludo

Hi folks. It looks like we’ll be going live with the 17th auction on Friday, August 24. It will end on Sunday, September 02, after 6pm UK time. If you have bottles you want into this auction, please get therm to us as quickly as you can.

Regards from scorching Glasgow!

Bill, Tam & Mick

Visit Scotch Whisky Auctions at www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com

Some Experiments from Buffalo Trace

Hi all, Nic here. I’ve been on the (blogging) shelf for a while, but we’ve had some new Bourbons trickling in at the The Whisky Exchange and I thought I would share a few of my thoughts on them. I … Continue reading >>