Plenty of highlights at this year’s Victoria Whisky Festival, and we’ll have all of the details in this episode recorded on location in Victoria, British Columbia. In the news, Scotch whisky exports are on the rise, Glenfarclas marks an anniversary, Arran goes peaty, Compass Box goes Orangerie again…and we mourn the loss of longtime Buffalo Trace legend Jimmy Johnson.
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This is the first live webcast of WhiskyCast, on location at the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. Our tasting panel and nosers from the audience went through five blind samples selected by Malt Maniac and Victoria Whisky Festival president Lawrence Graham, and you’ll hear just how hard it is to guess just what a whisky could be without any clues. In the news, Shackleton’s whisky gets first-class treatment, new expressions from The Dalmore and Old Pulteney, and whisky in a can?
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Specialist Whisky has the brand new Dalmore Rivers Collection available to purchase online today!
To advance order, visit us today and safeguard your whisky and Scotland’s Fish!
Order the Dalmore Rivers Collection at Specialist Whisky today http://www.specialistwhisky.com/the-dalmore-rivers-collection-of-whisky/cat_272.html
Four exclusive whiskies created by Richard Paterson, Reflect the character, charm and differences of each river. Each whisky is bespoke and unique in character, much like the great rivers they support. Excellent liquid. Highly collectable.
The Atlantic Salmon is one of Scotland’s most iconic species. Scotland has four truly world famous salmon rivers; The Spey, Dee, Tweed & Tay. Each river is protected and preserved by a charitable body. They need our support to safeguard some of our most beautiful countryside Over £4 from every single bottle sold will be gifted directly to the Dee trust, Spey foundation etc. Gift donations mean there are no ties and the money can be spent however the foundation/ trust want.
The concluding Vlog to the mini-series Tour of Springbank, arguably Scotland’s most intact craft Distillery. Found at www.ralfy.com whisky review 177 7/7 – Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 7).
Burns Online Savings: £10 off selected bottlings
Join us this January as we celebrate the one and only Rabbie Burns. Enjoy a £10* online saving on our selection of single casks to toast The Bard. Order NOW in time for Tue 25th Jan
Offer ends: Mon 24 Jan (subject to availability)
29.91 Bovril and neeps
£50.70 NOW £40.70 inc free p&p
19.47 Dried roses in a shoe -box
£61.50 NOW £51.50 inc. free p&p
9.53 A peppery explosion
£60.40 NOW £50.40 inc free p&p
39.78 Welcome wake-up call
£78.20 NOW £68.20 inc. free p&p
125.33 Tutti-frutti beauty
£86.90 NOW £76.90 inc. free p&p
* Discount added at checkout
Society 2011 Burns Whisky Tasting & Events
Traditional Burns Supper – The Vaults, Tue 25 Jan
Bristol HDV Burns Dinner – The Sugar House, Tue 25 Jan
Dunfermline Burns Tasting – Garvock House Hotel, Thu 27 Jan
Newcastle Burns Tasting – Northern Counties Club, Fri 28 Jan
Glasgow Burns Tasting – Malmaison, Fri 28 Jan
Edinburgh HDV Burns Dinner – Bristo Place, Fri 28 Jan
Harrogate HDV Burns Dinner – Prospect Place, Fri 28 Jan
YOUR OWN Private Burns Celebrations
Did you know you could arrange your own private Burns dinners and suppers at the Society? Including theatrical entertainment and music, delicious food and of course, the finest whisky.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).
Visit http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join the Society
The 2011 Single Malt Whisky Sale at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop.
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop has decided start 2011 off right by having a Single Malt Sale.
The first thing you need to know about this sale is:This an in-store sale only! The second thing you need to know is: Although this an in-store sale, we will honor these sale prices on phone and email orders that mention this email blast. We’re sure you’ll find a great gift for a friend, relative, loved-one (Valentine’s Day is coming up!) or possibly a gift for yourself. This sale is the perfect excuse to try something you wouldn’t ordinarily go for. Please be aware that this sale is not indefinite – we can only offer these prices while supplies last.
Thanks for taking a look and as always, if you have any questions please contact us at the store.
Post-Holiday Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com www.parkaveliquor.com
Lagavulin 12 Year Old, Limited Edition
“Lagavulin 12 year old combines the classic smoke and intensity with complex aromas and delicious sweetness. It’s dry and vibrant on the tongue with masses of smoke, yet also very fragrant and so sweet. Adding water is recommended.”
Price: $100
In-Store Sale Price: $70
Glenmorangie: The Lasanta
“This elegant non-chill filtered single malt in initially matured in bourbon casks, then extra matured or ‘finished’ in Oloroso Sherry casks, to create the rich, nutty flavour which defines The Lasanta. A 12 year old single malt, The Lasanta is true to its Gaelic meaning of ‘warmth’ and ‘passion’, with a tantalizing marriage of warm, creamy flavours.”
Price: $72
In-Store Sale Price: $52
Glenmorangie: The Quinta Ruban
“Like sipping velvet, this voluptuously smooth twelve year old single malt imparts a complex balance of dark chocolate and mint flavours, with a luxurious hint of port in the long, lingering finish. Importantly, Quinta Ruban in non-chill filtered which imparts added body, taste and texture to the spirit”.
Price: $72
In-Store Sale Price: $52
Glenmorangie: Nectar D’Or
“Nectar D’Or is first matured in bourbon barrels and then ‘finished’ in exquisite Sauternes wine barriques from some of the most respected vineyards of France. Toasted oak and vanilla are intricately woven with honey, lemon and spices to create a mix of sumtuous flavours, a silky texture and a long, lingering finish. The Nectar D’Or is non-chill filtered and bottled at a strength of 46%.”.
Price: $77
In-Store Sale Price:$58
Glenmorangie: The Original
“The original (multiple)award-winning expression from Glenmorangie is an elegant, floral spirit and the real backbone of the distillery’s range. A ten-year-old single malt, Glenmorangie Original is produced by marrying the delicate spirit that emerges from Scotland’s tallest stills, with first and second fill American white oak casks. The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla.That same vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness.
About a minute after tasting, you are left with a clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.”
Price: $45
In-Store Sale Price: $40
Octomore V2_140
The “iron fist in a velvet glove” just got more intense and more elegant. This is the limited edition second release of the world’s peatiest whisky. Already a legend, this remarkable spirit has been dialed up to a whole new level of peatiness. 140 PPM to be exact.Octomore V2 has been made using Bruichladdich’s intrinsic “trickle” distillation and aged 5 years in a bourbon cask. Once again, it is nonchill-filtered and color free.
Price: $198
In-Store Sale Price: $150
Springbank 10 Year Old
The 10 year old from the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, a mixture of both bourbon and sherry matured whisky. The nose is big-bodied with oaked aridity. The peat is present and quite pungent with an earthen rootiness. Notes of exotic fruits and a hint of salinity. The palate is full-bodied with a good helping of cereal sweetness. There is a richness to the peat, with a dark nuttiness and whirling smoke. The finish is long and crisp with a coastal tang and a trailing peat with oaked dryness.
Price: $62
In-Store Sale Price: $54
Springbank 15 Year Old
A 15 year old from the Springbank distillery with plenty of sherry notes and spice, dried fruits and nuts. The nose is quite fragrant with a certain richness. Notes of fruit salad and a hint of caramel, pineapple, guava and passion fruit lurk. There are notes of dried leather and old ropes. A hint of toffee sweetness and some granary toast. The palate is quite full and rich. There are notes of creamy fruit salad and more exotic fruit notes. There is palpable mastication from the oaked tannins with a hint of spice. The finish is quite long with a gentle warmth.
Price: $105
In-Store Sale Price: $97
Tomintoul 27 Year Old
Excellent value for a 27 year old single malt, a gentle Speyside whisky from Tomintoul. The nose is quite full and well-balanced. There are notes of freshly cut fruit salad; notes of crème anglaise with muscavado sugar; hints of burnt sugar and winter spice with buttery aged Haitian rum and a touch of chewy oak with a soft grape note. The palate is of medium-body and quite viscous. There are notes of pineapple, guava and apple with a touch of lemon juice. There are notes of vanilla spice and fudge with a touch of Demerara sugar and thick cream. The finish is quite full and long with a good sweetness.
Price: $227
In-Store Sale Price: $160
Sale prices are only available while supplies last. Due to ever-changing inventory, we cannot guarantee bottle availability. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Please contact the store with any questions regarding shipping.
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop | 292 Madison Avenue | Between 40th and 41st streets | New York | NY | 10017
Ralfy publishes whisky review #177 part 6 of 7 of his Springbank Odyssey, with respect to all maltsters! visit Ralfy at www.ralfy.com
WhiskyCast LIVE This Weekend from Victoria!
Join us this Saturday for the first LIVE webcast of WhiskyCast on location at the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia!
We’ll have all of the usual WhiskyCast features, along with a special live blind tasting of whiskies selected by fellow Malt Maniac and VWF Chairman Lawrence Graham. The panel will include whisky pros and amateur whisky lovers, and only one person knows what we’ll be tasting until the secrets are revealed.
The fun starts at 2:00pm Pacific Time live from the Hotel Grand Pacific on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. That’s 5:00pm on the East Coast, and 2200 GMT, and you’ll find the link for the live webcast at the Victoria Whisky Festival’s web site www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com
If you can’t join us for the live feed from Victoria, the entire show will be available as a podcast later that night, and we’ll have a special second episode featuring highlights from Victoria on Sunday!
Slainte!
Mark Gillespie
The link on the Victoria Whisky Festival website is at the top of the home page and looks like this;
Very Limited Special Edition
Lagavulin 12 Y.O. Cask Strength 56.5%
We’ve been hounding the importer for this one; still we got only a very small amount. Last year’s release sold through almost instantly; we begged for more and: it was sold out! Not even a bottle for me — and so many of you. This year I put one (maybe two) to the side.
From start to finish it’s Big Peat that takes no prisoners. But don’t get nervous! For all its exemplary Islay qualities this whisky is smooth and seductive with a mouthfeel that’s just… my God, precious. This 12 Y.O. was touted by one so-called “Malt Maniac” as “one of the Best 12 Y.O. single malts.” This is one bottle you do not want to miss out on.
STRENGTH: 56.5% ABV
NOSE: A typical full-on Lagavulin nose of great finesse, with less ripe fruit than earlier bottlings. Bergamot scented wood-smoke surrounds a sophisticated complex of sweeter aromas; smooth and creamy toffee sauce on biscuits with shavings of milk chocolate. Later, appetising lemon and white pepper notes. With water, the aromas embrace toasted cereal and take on a roasted, nutty quality but the fragrant smoke always returns.
BODY: Medium
PALATE: Dusty, very sweet, then positively smoky – roasted chestnuts from a street vendor on a winter’s morning; Or a real-wood fired pizza with fresh pesto and pine kernels. Leaves the tongue tingling. Water brings a smooth mouth feel and sophisticated smoke.
FINISH: Long with much exquisite smoke and a fragrant smoky aftertaste. Toasted sesame seeds and basil. Water brings out a roasted cumin note.
Reg. $84.99 Sale $79.99
Sale price good until 1/25/11 if supplies last!!!
Mark Your Calendars:
We’ll be hosting a scotch tasting in the store on Thursday, January 27th. We’ll be offering several bottlings from Balblair, Old Pulteney, and anCnoc. Details to follow shortly.
Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits
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Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/
