To vote, or not to vote, that is the question.
A couple of times I got to hear something like: “I don’t want to spend money on bottles, for me it is only about the whisky”. Or, “will an initiative like WW Whisky Design Awards not result in even more … Continue reading →
Hello Fellow WhiskeyLovers –
Greetings from the Green Mountains of Vermont, where I am on holiday with my family, sliding down the mountains over what little snow they have managed to manufacture, and trying to keep myself from breaking anything as I chase my kids down the slopes.
This weeks email is about a second and final chance on exceptional blended whisky, Dewar’s Signature Blended Scotch Whisky.
Dewar’s Signature is the result of over 160 years of blending experience. The whisky’s secret lies in combining an Aberfeldy Single Malt of great age, with other distinct and mature whiskies, each carefully selected for its exceptional character and balance. The final marrying process brings the whiskies together to create a mellow, silky blend with notes of rich fruit and dark honey.
The whisky is a limited edition blend, with each individually numbered bottle marked with the signature of founder John Dewar. World renown whisky critic Jim Murray called Dewars Signature “an outstanding addition to the highest echelons of blended Scotch whisky”.
We usually sell a bottle of Dewars Signature for around $230, but thanks to some great “negotiating” by our man Nicky The Neck, the price for a bottle of Dewars Signature is just $189.95.
That’s a savings of over $40 on a bottle!
I hope you will take advantage of this exceptional opportunity, and do it it fast….because as always, once our limited supply is gone, its gone.
Until next Week….
Doug Stone
Founder
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DEWAR’S SIGNATURE BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY
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TASTING NOTES – Courtesy of our friend Dr. Whisky
Fresh and fruity off the start, soft and sweet with lots of honey and berries. Chocolate and cream.
Some aged grain whisky, corn and some sweet smoke. Earl Grey tea. Satsuma tangerine Body Shop soap.
Like with the Dewars 18, one can sense the growth of the malt flavours in the glass.
Gentle, but active. Christmas-y spices and apricots. A bit of baby powder. French toast/eggy bread. Burst of dry sherry that comes and then goes, firesmoke, and then some pine or sappy oak. Flavours linger through the finish, but in a subdued manner, with the more aged malts making their presence known.
“Artist” Signatory Vintage range by La Maison du Whisky (LMDW)
Nominated in Category 4 – Label series
“Artist” Signatory Vintage range by La Maison du Whisky (LMDW). Named “Artist” Signatory Vintage, this new range by La Maison du Whisky (LMDW) appears cosmopolitan and contemporary. It draws on various elements that have almost made Italian 60-70′s whisky bottlings … Continue reading →
A-Z of World’s Best Bars
So, are there many decent bars in the world serving whisky that start with D? We’ve already found a few good pubs with A, B and C so there probably are – but is your favourite amongst them?
Dalmore Inn, Rosemount, Scotland
We needed to give this Inn a mention as after all it shares the same name as the very special Dalmore Whisky! The owners and staff always give you a warm welcome and it serves up a tantalising menu featuring local produce and delicacies. It’s also hardly surprising to learn it stocks a large range of Dalmore, including the limited edition Rivers Collection.
Dickens Malt Bar, Perth, Scotland
This is a traditional city pub which proudly displays whisky memorabilia all over its decor. Added to this it has over 120 malt whiskies available to try, making it a must visit for any whisky fan.
Denver Chop House and Pub, Denver
Located downtown adjacent to the Coors Baseball field, this pub is famous for classic American loggers and a wide array of single malt scotches. Next time you are finished watching the game, drop in and enjoy a Dalmore expression matched with one of their delicious steaks.
Del Monico’s Steak House, Venetian Resort, Las Vegas:
What can we say? We like to enjoy our Dalmore with a good bit of steak and much like the Denver Chop House, Del Monico’s does not disappoint. If you’re in Vegas, then we insist that you take a break from the ‘slots’ and dine at Emeril Lagasse’s steak house to sample his amazing New Orleans’s style cuisine.
Low-key, hip and casual are the testaments to The Davenport lounge in Houston. With bottles behind the Davenport bar extending almost to the ceiling, this bar knows how to treat imbibers. Their single malt scotch collection is unrivalled in Houston.
Located in the historic Cannery Building it is one of North Beach’s live music hotspots. A great place to chill out after work, preferably with a glass of Dalmore in hand.
Del Frisco’s of Denver, Denver
Located in the Denver Tech center, this restaurant and bar chain started in Dallas Texas 20 years ago.
You would expect an Irish pub to have a good showing of Ireland’s best whiskies, however Dublin’s Square goes one better and has a vast range of Scotches on offer too.
As one of the best Irish pubs in Dallas, the Dubliner offers 32 Scotch and Irish whiskeys, ale and cider on tap and numerous beers by the bottle from around the world. They also offer authentic Irish pub fare like the Welsh rarebit and typical American pub grub like the club sandwich.
Downing Street, Houston, Texas
Sip and savour a whisky from their well-stocked bar and if the mood takes you match it to one of the cigars available in their walk in humidor.
Dundee Dell, Oklahoma
Houses one of the most comprehensive list of single scotches anywhere in the United States. You can enjoy up to 12 different expression of Dalmore scotch while you sit in amazement.
Dirty Dicks, Edinburgh
A traditional looking pub at the West end of Rose Street, Edinburgh with over 200 malts to choose from.
‘Diggers’ (Athletic Arms), Edinburgh
Technically this bar should come under ‘A’ but this pub is known to most locals by its nickname ‘Diggers’. Named because it sits between two graveyards, this bar has a friendly atmosphere and a vast selection of whiskies.
No doubt there’s a few bars we’ve missed out, so feel free to tell us below or on our Facebook page about any other great bars or pubs that start with a D – and remember to tell us what it is that makes them so special…
Ralfy @ www.ralfy.com suggests all you whisky collectors check out Whisky Review 251 – Essentials on Collecting Whisky.
… you will be enlightened.
Masterson’s 10 year old Rye Whiskey (nominated in Category 1 – Bottle, less than € 250)
Masterson’s Straight Rye Whiskey 10 year old, 45% in a 750ml bottle from Canada. Designed by Studio 32 North, United States of America. Drawing inspiration from its namesake, the packaging is imbued with Bat Masterson’s life and lore. The bottle … Continue reading →
Check out the third of Belgian whisky blogger Mark Dermul’s Whisky Ramblings on video: Tamdhu 18 Year Old. Please click on the link below to view the video.
The Whisky Exchange Blog Awards!
It’s Oscar time again, and even in the whisky world the awards season is in full swing. Basking in the warm glow of our award for Best Online / Direct Mail Retailer of the Year at the recent Drinks Retailing Awards, we thought … Continue reading >>
Student serves up World Whisky Day
A student has founded what is said to be the first World Whisky Day to celebrate the spirit. More than 7,000 people around the globe have signed up to register events as part of the celebration on March 27. University of Aberdeen student Blair Bowman, 21, decided to found the special day after discovering there was no dedicated international celebration in honour of the drink. Through his website worldwhiskyday.com, people from as far afield as India, the United States, South Africa and even Kyrgyzstan have signed up to take part. The student, who is in the third year of an MA in Hispanic Studies, said: “I’ve already had messages from people saying they’re planning to open 40-year-old bottles to mark the occasion and a whisky bar in Kuala Lumpur is holding its grand opening on the day.
“World Whisky Day is about sharing and appreciating the drink with friends – not binge drinking – and will be a great way for those new to the spirit to get involved. I’m hoping the day can grow year-on-year and I’m already looking to 2014 as it is such a significant year for Scotland, with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and more Homecoming celebrations planned.”
The student, who works part-time as a barman at St Machar Bar in Aberdeen, has also created his own blend through the Master of Malt website to mark the occasion. Mr Bowman’s interest in whisky came from his parents and grew when he joined the university’s malt whisky society. He was the third member to join the newly-formed society which now has 250 members, around 50% of whom are women. The student came up with the idea for World Whisky Day when he travelled to Spain for the year abroad which was part of his degree.
The Balvenie Forty
Nominated in Category-2 (Single bottle whisky including packaging with an advised price of € 250,- or more).
The “Forty” is a 40 year old single malt designed by Here Design, United Kingdom. “Here Design has collaborated with cabinetmakers, engravers and calligraphers in creating packaging to reflect the unequalled craftsmanship of The Balvenie Forty. This exceptional single malt … Continue reading →
