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“Back in Stock” at K&L California – Scotch Whisky News

BACK IN STOCK…
(items we’ve carried in the past that have just arrived again)

Scotland – Irish and Blended Scotch

  • Johnnie Walker Black Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml – 7 available ($29.99)

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

  • Glenlivet “Nadurra” 16 year old, Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($54.99)
  • Isle of Jura 16 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 7 available ($45.99)

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

 

Today is the 5th International Whisky Day

From our friend Serge at Whisky Fun…

Like we do every year since 2008 at WF and elsewhere, let’s simply raise our glasses to pay tribute to the great Michael-Jackson-in-the-Sky since it’s his birthday today. Please, please, let’s also keep this wee yearly celebration free of mercantilism and of any lousy stunts by self-promoters. I’m sorry but I don’t think Michael did deserve any kind of parasitical (okay, discourteous) ventures, especially not by the loud ones who are everywhere all the time anyway. Santé, angel Michael!…

Read Serge’s review of “One Single Dram For Michael Jackson” a Macallan 15 yo 1946 (80°proof UK, OB, R Kemp, Campbell Hope & King, +/-1961).

Ralfy Publishes Whisky Review #260 – Scotch Whisky News

A word to the wise malt-mates, some of the most characterful of all Scotch malts come from the East coast Highland region, including Whisky Review 260 – Clynelish 14yo @ www.ralfy.com

World Whisky Day at Single Malts Direct – Scotch Whisky News

WORLD WHISKY DAY – 27th March 2012

Today sees the first ever World Whisky Day, a new event celebrating the global admiration for Scotland’s national drink. And to help celebrate we are giving away a FREE Whiskies of Scotland Map with every order for today only. 

Map - WOS

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It maybe a bit late for our international customers to travel all the way to us in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for World Whisky Day but if you are in Huntly today and would like to help us celebrate, you will be welcomed in our shop with a nice dram. Slainte!

Grant’s Scotch Whisky “Whisky fact of the day” – Scotch Whisky News

Whisky fact of the day

Hi all,

Part of my role as a Global Ambassador for Grant’s is to share the many interesting facts and stories that surround our whisky.  I do a lot of it in person – meeting fans wherever I go. But the world is a big place and there’s only one of me.

Thankfully, social media sites have…(please click on the link below to read the remainder of the article)…

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Kind regards,
Ludo

The Whisky Exchange Blog “Glenfiddich New Releases” – Scotch Whisky News

Glenfiddich’s ‘New’ Releases

The folks at Glenfiddich have been busy recently. Since Christmas we’ve had a couple of new and interesting bottles pop through our warehouse doors, and just this week another new whisky has appeared on our shelves. To celebrate this fact, … Continue reading >>

Jubilee Whisky Is Nearly Ready at The English Whisky Company – English Whisky News

Royal Wedding Whisky

We only have 31 bottles left of our whisky which was bottled to commemorate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. This is literally our last ever stock so if you wish to add this to your collection then you must hurry.

Price: £54.95

Diamond Jubilee Whisky

You’ll be excited to know that our Diamond Jubilee Whisky is almost ready and we have given you the chance to pre-order a bottle or two. This is limited edition with the distillery only having 1140 bottles to sell.

Price: £59.99

Royal Wedding & Diamond Jubilee Gift Pack

Why not celebrate all things Royal with this Wedding & Jubilee gift pack. Very limited stock (only 25 available) and is presented in a hessian jute bag. Perfect for a present.

Price: £117.34 £110.00

Come and visit us…

The sun is shining, spring is here. If you find yourself in the East of the country why not come and visit us and see how whisky’s made and also our extraordinary range of English whisky and whisky from around the world. 

The English Whisky Company
St.George’s Distillery Harling Road Norwich Norfolk NR16 2QW

How to survive Whisky Live London (Sound Advice From The Master Blender) – Whisky News

 How to survive Whisky Live London

I go to many many whisky shows all over the world and now, as Whisky Live London kicks off, I would like to share with you my trips on how to survive the weekend and make the most out of your time during any Whisky Festival…

Plan Your Day

  • Do some research beforehand on which brands are goingand whether they will be exhibiting anything new, rare or exciting so you can plan who you want to visit.  
  • Identify if there are any brands/products on show that you haven’t tried before or really want to sample again.  Make these your first port of call as its best to try them when you have a clear, fresh palate.
  • If the event is working on a token system for expensive/rare drams then make sure you ‘cash’ your token early in the day.  Again this to ensure your palate and nose are fresh to really savour the taste and also, in some instances these drams maybe limited so go early to avoid disappointment.
  • Check out for any Master Classes or Special Sessions as soon as you book.  All the best ones get snapped up quickly so make sure you manoeuvre with all the stealth of an SAS man or Navy Seal to secure that ticket!
  • Make sure you come to say hello to the folks at the Whyte & Mackay stand.  Not only do we have some cracking whiskies but we have a very knowledgeable and passionate staff who will be happy to chat and answer any whisky questions you may have. 

Dress Code

It’s likely there won’t be a dress code in operation at the event but it’s worth considering the following:

  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes – there is a lot of walking to be done around the stands and a lot of standing about during the day.
  • You may have quite a lot of items to carry so consider bringing a rucksack or one of those fashionable man bags with you to help you carry your glasses, promotional leaflets and also any purchases you make on the day.     

Water, Water Everywhere

When sampling the fine whiskies on offer, have a quick nose and sip to assess the initial quality and then add just a splash of water and watch the whisky open up fully.    Once you have the water in then it’s time to say ‘Hello, how are you?’…

And it’s best to remember the 3 R’s.  Use the water available to clean out your glass between each whisky.  There are a lot of different and competing flavours between each whisky you sample so make sure you Rinse and Repeat before you Re-fill with whisky.

It’s Not a Race

Make sure you enjoy yourself at the event but remember there is no prize for the person who samples the most whiskies – it’s better to sip and savour what you are drinking, rather than knocking it back like a cowboy.   Stay safe, make sure you keep hydrated with the free water throughout the day and as most tickets now include food, make sure you visit the restaurant during the day to refresh and recharge.    For more info visit www.drinkaware.co.uk 

Tasting Whisky

You can check out one of the many whisky tastings video’s I’ve done but here is a quick summary for you

  • Add a dash of water to the whisky to open up the wonderful tastes and aromas
  • Get stuck in there!  Make sure you get your nose right into the glass and then say ‘hello’ , ‘how are you’, ‘quite well’ and ‘thank you very much’.  Roughly translated – make sure you smell the whisky four times as only then will you start to get a true sense of the aromas inherent in this wondrous spirit.
  • Take a sip of whisky and hold it long in the mouth, rolling it across, on top and underneath the tongue.  If the whisky is a 12 year old then make sure you hold it in your mouth for at least 12 seconds, if it’s an 18 year old then its 18 seconds and if it’s a non-aged then give it 30 seconds for luck!
  • Once you swallow, take a big breath and allow the flavours to hit you. 

But what about you Whisky Live veterans? Any other tips you would share? 

The A-Z of the World’s Best Bars: K and L

So, another week and two more letters showcasing some of the best bars in the globe. As always, let us know what you think of these and if there’s any others you would add… 

K  

Kon Tiki, Arizona, USA

 This Polynesian restaurant has been a fixture in unique dinning in Tucson since 1963.  Known for their extensive cocktail list and vibrant atmosphere, it’s a great place to try a dram of Dalmore when you are next in town.  

Killarney Restaurant and Irish Pub, California, USA

This pub was designed and built in Ireland before being shipped to California for assembly, so it really does have Irish roots!  We recommend you visit  Riverside California to enjoy a dram of Dalmore 12 year old in this traditional Irish pub.  

Kelvin Arms, Houston, Texas, USA  

Decked out in traditional Scottish tartan and proudly waving the Scottish flag, this bar has a great selection of the amber nectar. With Scottish tunes blasting on the jukebox and a shrine to the legend that is Sean Connery, Houston’s Scottish pub is really a home away from home for us Scots.  

L  

Brasseri Lipp, Gothenburg, Sweden

One of the oldest running restaurants in Gothenburg. Great whisky selection and has been awarded membership status to The Dalmore King Alexander III Society. 

Liquid, ISTA Hotel, Bangalore, India  

An alfresco Lounge Bar experience with a delectable selection of signature drinks and snacks. The ambience of a rooftop garden, views of the city heights, and a live band set the mood.  

Latter, Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway

Great entertainment venue with on-site restaurant, bar, club and theatre area which has live bands and artists throughout the year.   

Lismore, Glasgow, Scotland

One of Our hometown’s best whisky bars. A traditional friendly pub that serves up a great selection of whiskies. 

New Products at Single Malts Direct – Scotch Whisky News

NEW – DALMORE CIGAR MALT RESERVE

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve benefits from a judicious selection of aged stocks drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques. Bottled at 44% alcohol by volume, the body, structure and character of this extraordinary expression is the perfect complement to a fine cigar.

EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP

* A selection of aged stocks from 10 – 15 years, matured in both American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from Gonazlez Byass before a final finesse in premier cru
Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques.

* Bottled at 44% alcohol by volume to ensure that the taste profile of the liquid cuts through and
harmonises with cigar smoke.

TASTE NOTES

* Aroma: Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruits
* Palate: Tropical fruits, banana toffee and vanilla ice cream
* Finish: Orange zest, bergamot and crushed spice

£68.99
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BACK IN STOCK

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

Valhalla Collection

Nose: Concentrated and forceful, with an explosion of aromatic smoke, pungent fresh ginger, antique copper, stewed plums, and golden syrup. With water, earthy notes emerge, like a garden after a heavy rain shower.

Palate: Thor’s high strength grabs the palate and refuses to let go. Initially dry, with fiery gingerbread then vanilla, blackberries, fresh mango, peach and hints of cinnamon. As its big flavours swirl around the mouth, some softer, sweeter notes develop, giving Thor and unexpected layer of complexity and depth.

Finish: The finish thunders on, leaving behind lingering notes of sweet vanilla and an intense spiciness.

£124.99

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Octomore 4.2 Comus

THE MOST HEAVILY PEATED WHISKY IN THE WORLD

“UNIQUE SHOUTING BRUICHLADDICH” (W.I.) TASTING NOTES –

BODY– MEDIUM WEIGHT AND WELL DEFINED FOR A YOUNG ISLANDER. THE TEXTURE IS RICH, SWEET AND MELLOW AND THE VISCOSITY OF THE SAUTERNE BRINGS BALANCE TO THE POWER OF THE PEAT. THIS IS A MOST SOPHISTICATED OCTOMORE AND IT’S KIND OF UNBELIEVABLE TO SEE “THE BEAST” TAMED A LITTLE!

NOSE– THE OPENING IS A BEAUTIFUL COMBINATION OF PEAT SMOKE, BRACKEN, LEATHER, TOBACCO POUCHES, BOG-MYRTLE & BRINY WAVES. THEN LITTLE TWISTS OF HOME-MADE MINT TOFFEE ENTER THE SYSTEM AS DO THE NUTTY NOTES FROM THE OAKS – BOTH FRENCH AND AMERICAN. AND SO THE DANCE GOES ON BUT WHERE IS THE FRENCH BEAUTY? SHE WAITS PATIENTLY ON THE FRINGES THEN AT EXACTLY THE RIGHT MOMENT SHE MAKES HER ENTRANCE FROM THE EPICENTRE OF THE SPIRIT BRINGING AROMATICS AND FLAVOUR THE YOUNG ILEACH COULD ONLY DREAM ABOUT. IT’S A BRILLIANT ENGAGEMENT TO EXPERIENCE. FROM DEEP IN HER SOUL SHE COMMITS TO THIS AMAZING RELATIONSHIP, THE AROMATICS RELAY THE MESSAGE TO THE WAITING TASTE BUDS TO EXPECT A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE. THE GRAND CRU SAUTERNE FLAVOURS OF PEAR SYRUP, PLUMP BURSTING GRAPES, GUAVA, PASSION FRUITS AND CANTALOUPE WITH A DUSTING OF ICING SUGAR; YOU HAVE TO WONDER JUST HOW SURREAL THIS IS, A SUPER HEAVY PEATED SPIRIT BEING SEDUCED BY THE DELECTABLE CLASSIC FRENCH BEAUTY – PASSION CHANGES EVERYTHING!

PALATE-IT’S ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS, THE COMING TOGETHER OF FLAVOURS SO FAR REMOVED FROM EACH OTHER YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE A DISASTER BUT ONCE AGAIN WE STAND IN AWE OF IMAGINATION AND THE COURAGE TO TAKE THE CONSUMER ON THIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEYOF DISCOVERY. THE KALEIDOSCOPE OF AROMATICS TRANSCENDS BEAUTIFULLY ONTO THE PALATE WHICH IS GOING CRAZY WITH EXCITEMENT. THE SMOKE IS THE PERFECT FOIL FOR THE SAUTERNE; THIS IS BRUICHLADDICH AT ITS BEST, WALKING ON THE WILD SIDE, BRINGING PLEASURE AND EXCITEMENT TO THOSE WHO HAVE THAT SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND PASSION THAT COMES ONLY FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE TOTALLY COMMITTED TO TRADITION, YET FEARLESS IN THEIR SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE DRAM.

FINISH-THIS LOVE AFFAIR SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED BUT IT HAS AND WE ARE WITNESS TO ITS ENCHANTMENT, PASSION AND JOYFULNESS AS THE FLAVOURS LINGER LONG INTO THE NIGHT, ENDING ON A DRIFT OF PEAT SMOKE AND THE MARINE MAGIC THAT IS TRULY ISLAY.

£99.99

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SPECIAL OFFER

Highland Queen Majesty 30 Year Old Single Malt

WAS £110.00 – NOW £80.00 SAVE £30.00 & FREE Whiskies of Scotland Map

Highland Queen has been produced in Scotland for over 100 years. It takes the name from Mary Queen of Scots, who reigned from 1545 to1567 and was executed in 1587 on the order of Elisabeth 1st, Queen of England.

Majesty 30 years old is the oldest and rarest expression of Highland Queen, with only 2000 bottles produced. It has exceptional elegance and softness on the nose, with the sweetness golden syrup, butterscotch and creamy toffee. Long and elegant to the end the finish has amazing finese with gentle nut notes, hints of dates, citrus notes and the softness of vanilla creams.

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Whiskies of Scotland distillery map displays all past and present distilleries including new distilleries under construction.

Great for a connoisseur of Whisky.

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The Whisky Shop Update – Scotch Whisky News

New Releases For The W Club – Late March 2012 The Glenury Royal 40 year old, The Macallan 25 yea… (please click on the link to read the full article)…

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