Happy New Year for 2011

We wish you a Happy New Year for 2011.

A new look for the The Guardians is coming! Now with over 13,000 members from dozens of different countries it continues to grow around the world.

2011 promises to be a very exciting year for The Glenlivet. There will be many different and exciting projects taking place throughout the year so keep checking back with us to stay up-to-date.

Best wishes,

Ian Logan
International Brand Ambassador and Guardian of the Malt

Visit http://www.theglenlivet.com/guardians/ to join the Guardians of the Glenlivet

www.ralfy.com continues with Springbanky-stuff in the shape of whisky review 177 Part 5  of  7 – Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 5)

Yes, the Shackleton whisky is coming to Scotland

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 (WI apologizes for the delay in publication)

The reports are true, the whisky buried beneath the ice for more than 100 years near the South Pole is coming back to Scotland. As we speak I’m in New Zealand looking at the whisky and next week I’ll be bringing it home in a very special way.

There’s not too much to say at this point – this article has the main details (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hp4sgI2g14l3LFi43kjQO65rOKXg?docId=CNG.9650afa9caad1d48954137324971ea04.821) – but I’ll be back next week to begin a lengthy period of examining the whisky.

So come back then and I’ll reveal a lot, lot more.

(and yes, for those who follow me on Twitter, this is what the handcuffs were for.)

And thank you everyone who has been interested in this since we mentioned it on the first podcast back in 2009.

The Famous Grouse has been a supporter of Scottish rugby for over 20 years, and this year we want to invite you to take part in our campaign to get behind the Scottish team.

We are creating a giant Saltire which will be displayed by The Famous Grouse at Haymarket, Edinburgh, from 14th March and we need your help!

We are inviting all our fans, and fans of Scotland’s rugby team, to send us a picture of themselves which will be used in a montage forming the famous Saltire flag. If you want your face to appear on the flag all you need to do is send a picture of yourself to famousfans@framecreates.co.uk by Friday 21st January. Any images submitted need to be a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. We will try to use as many images as possible, but please note that we may not be able to use all images supplied if the image resolution does not meet our requirements or if the content is deemed unsuitable.

If you aren’t going to be around Haymarket during the 6 nations don’t worry, we’ll post a picture of the Saltire on our The Famous Grouse Official Facebook page for you to see.

 
Yours famously,
The Famous Grouse Team

Yes, indeed Rafly jumped the gun and published this episode a little early, see for yourself at www.ralfy.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010 was an extraordinary year for the Virginia Distillery Co. as we completed Phase One of construction, launched the Second Edition of Eades Double Malt Whisky and met so many of you. Thanks for your support at festivals, in restaurants and sharing your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter. And of course by buying a bottle for yourself and to share with friends.

Best wishes to you for a happy and prosperous 2011.

The Virginia Distillery Takes Shape as the steel tanks are in place peeking over the mezzanine level where visitors will view the operation. The second picture shows the ground floor perspective. When in final position, the tanks will be jacked up about two feet to allow for easier access for distillery crew.

The third image shows the stills moving into place with forklifts on steroids. They are now awaiting the installation of their swan necks.

Virginia Distillery Company
299 Eades Lane P.O. Box 509 Lovingston, VA 22949 
www.vadistillery.com

As you know, last summer Maker’s Mark released Maker’s 46, the historic distillery’s first new bourbon in 52 years. With rich, creamy caramel and vanilla flavors that linger on the front of the palate, a touch of spice and a nutty nose, Maker’s 46 is an alluring drink to toast with over a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. I would like to share with you an outstanding Maker’s 46 cocktail created just for Valentine’s Day by Ryan Goodspeed, head bartender at the acclaimed Miami restaurant Michael’s Genuine Food & Wine. The Maker’s Heart is a tantalizing mix of our new bourbon with pomegranate juice, blackberries, lemon juice and an aromatic orange zest sugared rim.  Light some candles, turn on a Marvin Gaye album and enjoy with the one you love! Here’s the recipe with a photo to share with your readers.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

AC

The Maker’s Heart

Recipe by Ryan Goodspeed, Head Bartender

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (Miami, FL)

Shake and strain up or over ice. Garnish with an orange peel. Dash of Fee Bros. Orange Bitters. Rim with navel orange-zested sugar.

In a mixing glass combine:

3 Blackberries

1 oz POM 100% Pomegranate Juice

¼ oz Lemon Juice
 
Muddle. Add ice and:

2 oz Maker’s 46

¾ oz Sweet Vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)

1 oz Simple Syrup

For sugar rim: Take one ounce of plain white sugar and zest it with four peels of orange.

A Taste From The Past – Grant’s Stand Fast 1972 to 77

Today, I (Ludo) received a query from a reader about an old bottle of Grant’s and as I remembered seeing a similar one in our archives, I thought this would be a good opportunity to taste it and share my thoughts with you. I do love my job.

The bottle was filled between 1972 and 77 and… (you may read the rest of the very interesting blog post via the link below)

http://blog.grantswhisky.com/2011/01/a-taste-from-the-past-%e2%80%93-grant%e2%80%99s-stand-fast-1972-to-77/

Kind regards,
Ludo

www.ralfy.com presents part three of a seven part Tour of Springbank Distillery. (with bloopers !)

January Outturn Favourites (as bought by members)

What’s hot and selling lots…

1) 5.27 Coconut and vanilla
2) 33.100 Elastoplast and lavender (100th bottling)
3) 4.148 Battered smoked haddock

And not forgetting our January recommendations…

Buy 9.56 & 26.71 together and save £16
9.56 Mom’s apple pie 
26.71 The Great Outdoors  

Buy 93.43, 76.79 & 23.68 & save £18.30
93.43 Two-faced duality
76.79 Sherry fusion
23.68 Smoky Pavlova

Society 2011 Burns Whisky Tasting & Events

Edinburgh HDV Burns Offer – Bistro, Mon 24 – Fri 28 Jan
Traditional Burns Supper – The Vaults, Tue 25 Jan
Traditional Burns Night – London, Tue 25 Jan
Burns Dinner, The Dining Room – Queen Street, Tue 25 Jan
Bristol HDV Burns Dinner – The Sugar House, Tue 25 Jan
Girls’ Burns – Queen Street, Wed 26 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.