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Survey Kicks Off Jura 200th Anniversary Campaign To Entice Tourists – Scotch Whisky News

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Survey kicks off Jura 200th anniversary campaign to entice tourists over to the island

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Staycationers Outnumber Sun-Seekers as Brits Opt for Beauty of Britain

More than half of Brits (55%) are holidaying at home this Summer as increasing numbers are choosing Britain for its beauty rather than affordability, according to new research by leading malt whisky brand Jura.

The research has been conducted as part of the distillery’s 200th anniversary campaign which will focus on driving more visitors to one of Scotland’s smallest and most remote islands. Jura was famously referred to as being “completely ungettable” by George Orwell who wrote his best selling novel 1984 whilst on the island. But the community’s largest employer is investing a six figure sum in marketing the island to prove otherwise and to make it “more gettable”.

Highlights from the comprehensive survey, which has prompted the malt whisky company to become the “unofficial tourist board for Jura”, include:

Most popular staycation destinations

The South West is by far and away the most popular holiday destination for staycationers, with three in ten (28%) taking their holidays here. Nearly one in five (18%) have taken or are planning to take a holiday in the South East, whilst one in seven (14%) have or will be holidaying in Scotland. The least travelled destinations are Northern Ireland and the East and West Midlands. (Table 1, Notes)

The beauty of Britain is the most attractive draw for staycationers

The research suggests that the growth of the staycation is partly a result of our changing attitudes towards UK holidays. Whilst easy access and affordability are still factors, they are by no means the most attractive qualities of a staycation. More than six in ten (63%) regard the UK’s beautiful scenery as the most attractive aspect of a holiday at home, followed by nearly the same number (57%) who regard the local history and culture as a major draw. The third most attractive aspect is the quality of local food and drink on offer (50%). (Table 2)

More to offer than seaside holidays

Of those holidaying in the UK this year, seaside resorts are the destination for four in ten (40%). However, the research also shows that increasing numbers of us are heading elsewhere. Around four in ten (38%) are taking a countryside or rural holiday, one in five (20%) are taking a city break, and one in seven (14%) are either camping or caravanning. Special interest holidays are also gaining in popularity amongst specific age groups. Nearly one in seven (14%) over 55s are taking a walking holiday whilst more than one in nine (11%) under 35s are opting for a festival holiday. (Table 3)

Stereotypes still ring true

Despite a greater recognition of the number of different holidaying options on offer within the UK, many people still associate a typical domestic holiday with good old British stereotypes. When respondents were asked to name those aspects that they associate with a typical holiday in the UK, two thirds (66%) said fish and chips, six in ten (58%) mentioned bad weather (58%) and half (49%) said ice cream. (Table 4)

The research also shows that, while domestic holidaying remains popular, Scotland still remains well down on the list as a holiday destination for those in England and Wales. Only 10% of those South of the Border will be holidaying in Scotland this year, compared to 57% of Scots holidaying at home. 

The research coincides with news this week that the Jura ferry to the mainland is under serious threat. Unless £12,500 can be found immediately, the first direct service to the mainland in almost 40 years will close – in three weeks. In response to this news, the distillery is looking at ways to help make the ferry a sustainable, profitable and permanent service to benefit both locals and tourists alike.

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Distillery manager Willie Cochrane said: “As our research shows, more people are staying in this country for their holidays. And if you plan to stay in the UK, then Jura is the place to come. It’s an adventure in itself just trying to get here.

“Obviously the imminent closure of the direct ferry service compounds the problem of trying to get here. That’s why we’re currently looking at ways we can help. But we only found out about this a few days ago, so it will take time to land on the right solution.

“We have something for everyone here. It’s like being abroad. Beautiful rugged landscapes. Palm trees. Yup, you heard me right, palm trees in Scotland! Secluded beaches.  Stunning gardens with rare flowers. A tropical climate……..kind of…….maybe a little bit wetter. Loads to see and do, and of course great whisky.”

Cochrane continued: “To mark our 200th anniversary, we are trying to get as many people as possible to taste island life and experience unrivalled Diurach hospitality. Essentially we are the unofficial tourist board for Jura. 

“We thought long and hard about how best to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. And we decided that the people of the island, and the island itself, are so integral to the whisky that we should do something which has wider, longer lasting benefits than say a one off party or some self congratulatory advertising.”

Jura is offering visitors discounts on accommodation at the Jura Hotel, discounted ferry travel over to the island and, more importantly, a free dram for life! People wanting to find out more about these benefits should register at www.isleofjura.com.

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About the Research
The research was carried out by Opinion Matters between 15-19 July 2010 amongst a sample of 1217 adults across the UK.

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An Open Letter to WhiskyCast Listeners – Scotch & Water

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An Open Letter to WhiskyCast Listeners
 
As we all know, the word “whisky” comes from the Gaelic “uisge beatha,” loosely translated from the Latin “aqua vitae” or “water of life.”  To people living in poverty in an African (South American, Asian, and yes, even North American, European, and Australian) village, “water of life” has a different meaning. Millions of people struggle every day just to find enough drinking water to satisfy their thirst, let alone water their animals or irrigate their crops. It’s estimated that one in six people lacks access to clean, safe drinking water. Wars are fought over water, and the editors of Geographical (published by the Royal Geographical Society) devoted an entire issue to the subject in April. The “Parched Planet” coverage called water scarcity “one of the defining issues of this century.”
 
Earlier this year, The Macallan started a campaign in conjunction with Charity: Water to raise money to help provide safe drinking water in villages around the world. November 15th, a single “Cire Perdue” Lalique crystal decanter of 64-year-old Macallan will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York City, and samples of the whisky are being auctioned off in cities around the world as this rare bottle goes on tour. Needless to say, this project will raise thousands of dollars for Charity: Water.
 
I’ve set a smaller goal, with the same result in mind. I’d like to help just one village, but I need your help to do it. Charity: Water can supply a village of 250 people with the equipment to provide clean, safe drinking water for up to 20 years…for just $5,000.

By visiting http://www.mycharitywater.org/whiskycast, you can make a small donation to help make this happen. I know times are tough, but even a $10 donation will help us reach this goal. If every WhiskyCast listener were to donate $10 (or your local equivalent), we could easily help several villages.
 
I’d like you to join this fight. Without water, we would have no whisky. Without water, millions of people are suffering every day. We can help, and we must help. 
 
$10. It’s the cost of a dram or two at your local bar.
 
Please visit http://www.mycharitywater.org/whiskycastand make a donation today.
 
Someone’s thirsty. Please answer their call.
 
Thanks for your support!
Mark Gillespie
www.whiskycast.com
http://www.mycharitywater.org/whiskycast

GLENDRONACH RELEASES FOUR NEW WOOD FINISHES – Scotch Whisky News

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GLENDRONACH RELEASES FOUR NEW WOOD FINISHES
 
More good news from GlenDronach. On top of the news that its sales have soared since the launch of its 12, 15 and 18YO core range last year, the Aberdeenshire distillery has announced the forthcoming release of four new wood finishes – the first of their kind ever to be released by the distillery in its one hundred and eighty-year history.
 
This month they’ll launch the much-anticipated Sauternes, Virgin Oak, Moscatel and Tawny Port Wood finishes.
 
Each unique expression was initially matured in European oak and thereafter finished its maturation in a very small batch of the respective wine barrels (or in one case, virgin oak), which have given the whisky its own unique flavours and aromas.
 
All are non-chill filtered and of natural colour and are bottled at 46%abv.
 
GlenDronach 14YO Sauternes Finish
 
Appearance – bright lemon straw   
Nose – juicy and fresh. A blanket of creamed soda and wild strawberries backed up lush late harvest dessert wine. Hints of sherbet and ripe cherries. Very fruity.
Palate – apples and rhubarb drenched in home-made custard. Sweet dessert wine influences emerge with ripe sultanas and a lovely creamy heart.   
Conclusions – sweet fresh and fragrant with balanced acidity. Lots of finesse and elegance, whilst still maintaining the lively youthful elements.
 
GlenDronach 14YO Virgin Oak Finish
 
Appearance – light gold. Freshly harvested straw.           
Nose – toasted oak elements which are so intense that smoky attributes emerge. Sweet and lush tropical fruits rise with prominence. Banana and cacao, with roasted coconut.             
Palate – spiced ginger and cinnamon cake with a beautiful smoky twist. Creamed dessicated coconut and fresh buttered toast with a handful of hazelnuts on the side.       
Conclusion – a glorious nut feast with superb depth.
 
GlenDronach 15YO Moscatel Finish
 
Appearance – light gold.      
Nose – golden syrup and nutmeg. Poached peaches and apricot flavours with fresh figs and dates. Subtle marzipan on the tail intensifies the aromatics.      
Palate – sweet summer fruits of melon and pineapple intertwined with sweet ripe raisins and alcohol infused figs. Subtle marzipan adds a smooth round nutty edge.  
Conclusion – a warming mix of fruit, nuts. Lovely length and balance.
 
GlenDronach 20YO Tawny Port Finish
 
Appearance – bright amber with a subtle tawny edge.    
Nose – lashings of fine fortified wine elements and a generous portion of Mediterranean fruits including figs and dates.     
Palate – stewed fruits of prunes, pears and apples. The stewed fruit is balanced with an injection of liquorice and subtle aniseed flavours. Massive power and definition.       
Conclusion – a complex dram with a fantastic fortified backbone.
 
The release of a series of non-sherry wood finishes is certainly quite a departure from the norm for GlenDronach, where the tradition is to mature the whisky in big, rich sherry casks such as Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez.
 
As MD Billy Walker explained: “We’re not looking to change the style of GlenDronach. Our focus will continue to be on richly sherried malts, but we were interested to see how the whisky would react to different types of wood. It was important that the whiskies we selected for ‘finishing’ were not typical GlenDronach (richly sherried); instead we opted for whisky that had been maturing in lighter casks – this meant we could experience in full the impact of the second cask, be it Sauternes, Virgin Oak, Moscatel or Tawny Port.
 
“Each of these ‘finishes’ has been bottled in relatively small quantities, ranging from 340 cases of the Tawny Port Finish to 860 cases of the Virgin Oak Finish.”
 
The wood finishes will available in over twenty export markets, and in the UK through independent specialist whisky retailers, as well as at the distillery shop.
 
UK RRPs are as follows (70cl / 46%):
 
14YO Sauternes Finish – £41.99
14YO Virgin Oak Finish – £41.99
15YO Moscatel Finish – £44.99
20YO Tawny Port Finish – £64.99

Visit GlenDronach Distillery at www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk

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Connosr Distilled – the new online whisky magazine – Scotch Whisky News

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Connosr Distilled – the new online whisky magazine

The Whisky Social Network, connosr.com, has launched a new online whisky magazine called Connosr Distilled. The magazine is packed with features, video content, interviews, competitions and much more.

A sample from the inaugural issue:

* Watch a film about featured bottler Scotch Malt Whisky Society
* Advice from an expert panel on the perfect beginner’s whisky cabinet
* Four reasons for wine lovers to embrace whisky
* View from the community: Australian whisky reaches maturity

For more on this visit: www.connosr.com/distilled

SEVEN SINGLE CASK BOTTLINGS FROM GLENDRONACH THIS MONTH – Scotch Whisky News

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SEVEN SINGLE CASK BOTTLINGS FROM GLENDRONACH THIS MONTH
 
GlenDronach, the richly-sherried Highland malt, has released Batch 2 of its single cask bottlings which includes seven rare and very limited expressions.
 
In chronological order, they are:
 
1971, cask 489, 39YO
Oloroso Sherry Butt, 48.8% vol
Liquorice and cloves partnering flawlessly with classic oloroso notes and lashings of chocolate orange nuances. Depth is built upon a layer of walnuts and almonds.
UK RRP £379.99
 
1972, cask 718, 38YO
Oloroso Sherry Butt, 51.5% vol,
Fruity and long. A tremendous concoction of sweet stewed fruits, nuts and chocolate. Fine old oloroso notes with terrific balance and acidity create excellent depth and definition.
UK RRP £359.99
 
1978, cask 1040, 31YO,
Oloroso Sherry Puncheon, 51.2% vol
Dense and long. Very elegant and smooth with classic sherry influences. Walnut flavours emerge which align perfectly with ripe citrus fruits.
UK RRP £184.99
 
1989, cask 3315, 20YO
Pedro Ximinez Sherry Puncheon, 53.2% vol
Offers baked apples with sweet brown sugar syrup. Nutty, with almonds and hazelnuts bringing weight to the mix.
UK RRP £79.99
 
1990, cask 2621, 20YO
Oloroso Sherry Butt, 57.9% vol
Chocolate orange and coffee mocha mouse. Delightful balance and complexity with excellent length.
UK RRP £79.99
  
1991, cask 3182, 18YO
Pedro Ximinez Sherry Puncheon, 51.7% vol
Bursting with stewed fruits, particularly sweet prunes. Date and dried fig characteristics add lovely depth and concentration.
UK RRP £70.99
  
1993, cask 529, 17YO
Oloroso Sherry Butt, 60.5% vol
Spicy and long. Superb mocha and hazelnut influences emerge, leading to a sweet rich finish.
UK RRP £66.99
 
Sales Director Alistair Walker said: “Each year we specially select a handful of individual casks from the warehouses at GlenDronach to be bottled as our ‘Limited Releases’.
 
“We believe that the 2010 releases are excellent examples of the quality, richly-sherried style for which the GlenDronach distillery is famous.
 
“Batch 2 is being shipped to over twenty export markets and will also be available in the UK through independent specialist whisky retailers.”

Visit GlenDronach Distillery at www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk

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Miner’s Delight Inn Atlantic City Wyoming Whisk(e)y Sale

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In Miner’s Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast, Atlantic City, Wyoming whisk(e)y sale (limited to stock on hand) August 7, 2010 10 a.m – 4 p.m.

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
¼ of our 68-bottle selection is on sale

Ardbeg Supernova 2010 $125
Ardmore Traditional Cask $45
Balvenie 12 years old DoubleWood $50
Balvenie 15 years old Single Barrel $60
BenRiach 1994 Limited Release 12 years old (single cask) $85
Glenfarclas 21 years old $95
Glenfiddich 15 years old $45
Glenlivet 15 years old French Oak Reserve $45
Glenlivet 16 years old Nadurra (cask strength) $50
Glenmorangie Original 10 years old (with two tumblers)  $40
Glenrothes Select Reserve (with a Glenrothes pen)  $40
Laphroaig 10 years old (with a Laphroaig pen)  $40
Laphroaig 18 years old (with a Laphroaig hat or shirt)  $90
Macallan 18 years old (1989)  $110
Old Pulteney 12 years old $35 
Singleton of Glendullan 12 years old $35
Talisker 10 years old $60

Blended Scotch Whisky

Chivas Regal 12 years old (with a Chivas key ring) $22
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 years old (blended malt) $40

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Bushmills 10 years old $25

Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Knob Creek 9 years old (single barrel to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Wyoming Liquor Division, wooden box)$ 40

Visit the Miner’s Delight Inn at www.minersdelightinn.com

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Alan Winchester Talks About The Glenlivet Distillery Expansion – Scotch Whisky News

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The second in our series of videos about Alan Winchester is now online*. In this episode Alan talks about the distillery expansion and what it means for the future of The Glenlivet, following the historic expansion of The Glenlivet Distillery. The re-opening ceremony was an enormous success that was presided over by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Attendees reached 300 including representatives from Pernod Ricard markets around the world, international press, The Glenlivet VIPs and residents from the local community.

“It was great being involved in the opening of the new expansion. I was lucky enough to be in the line up to meet Prince Charles, which was a great experience. The whole day went really well and there was an amazing buzz to the whole place – wherever you looked there was something fun happening, from the sampling of the casks in Warehouse One to the helicopter rides over the Distillery. I’m now looking forward to the 200th year celebrations in 2024!”
Lesley McIntosh, Distillery Visitor Centre Deputy Supervisor

“It was surreal! My first royal encounter! Got to shake Prince Charles’s hand and joke with him about the new way of drinking whisky! With a cup of tea?”
Shuhui Lim, Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe

“Thank you again for an exciting, informative and memorable two days at The Glenlivet. The pride and passion shown by all was inspirational and it was a real privilege to be part of the experience.”
Graeme White, World Duty Free

“Extensive use of glass brings the outdoors inside and, in a way, takes the production process outside, it feels very natural and I can’t imagine it being done in any other way. Full marks. “Their brave future outlook, their ‘think globally, act locally’ marketing approach, their product range, the actual whisky, the hospitality, they got it right.”
Lucas Dynowiak Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Covered in the interview, Alan answers some of the questions that the Guardians of The Glenlivet recently asked him on his web page. Thanks to everyone who sent a question and remember to come back to the site to be sure to catch the whole series. We hope you enjoy watching the latest video.

 
 Slàinte mhath, 
 The Glenlivet 

* http://tinyurl.com/3486abx

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MILROY’S OF SOHO AUGUST NEWSLETTER – Scotch Whisky News

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MILROY’S OF SOHO AUGUST NEWSLETTER

It might be holiday time, but there’s plenty to report on the whisky front.  We have news of a forthcoming masterclass with Whyte & Mackay Master Blender Richard Paterson.  This promises to be a superb evening, not to be missed.    We have an exclusive offer for mailing list members on selected bottlings from the Diageo Manager’s Choice portfolio.  There are some huge savings to be had, but quantities are limited.   We also feature three new releases from the Whyte & Mackay owned Fettercairn distillery.  Read on for further details.

WHISKY OF THE MONTH – GLENDRONACH 15 YEAR OLD
GlenDronach 15 year old Revival continues as our Whisky of the Month throughout August.  This superb Oloroso Sherry cask-matured whisky is a wonderful after dinner dram, perfect for sipping with a cigar or the finest dark chocolate
£38.50 per bottle – and receive a free miniature of GlenDronach 18 year old with every bottle bought.

GLENDRONACH SINGLE CASK – 2010 RELEASES HAVE LANDED
The 2nd batch single cask releases featured in July’s newsletter have landed at Milroy’s of Soho.  Please be aware that quantities are limited and whiskies are selling quickly.  Do act now if you are interested.

“THE ART OF BLENDING” – WHYTE & MACKAY MASTERCLASS WITH RICHARD PATERSON – 6.30PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20
Raconteur, entertainer, bon viveur and whisky guru, Richard “The Nose” Paterson is one of the whisky industry’s great characters.  A master blender at just 26, there is little that Richard doesn’t know about whisky.   Anyone who has attended one of Richard’s tastings knows that they are well worth the price of entry for their entertainment value alone.

Richard will be joining us on the evening of Monday September 20 to impart his immense knowledge of the art of blending.   We will taste several premium whiskies from the Whyte & Mackay portfolio and end the evening with a blending competition.  Make sure your noses and palates are razor sharp!
£60 per ticket – limit 28 tickets – BOOK NOW!

DIAGEO MANAGER’S CHOICE WHISKIES – EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MAILING LIST MEMBERS
For the next seven days we are running an offer on selected whiskies from the Diageo Manager’s Choice portfolio.  This offer is exclusive to Milroy’s of Soho mailing list members on a first come first served basis.  Please quote the offer when you make your purchase. 

CARDHU 1997 12 year old, 57.3% ABV, Bourbon American Oak
Seldom seen in the UK, this cask strength single cask Cardhu is silky smooth, rich sweet and malty.
£250 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Offer Price – £185 per bottle

LINKWOOD 1997 12 year old, 58.3% ABV, Refill American Oak
Intense, malty and vibrant Linkwood.  Best enjoyed with a judicious dash of water.
£200 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Offer Price – £150 per bottle

MORTLACH 1997 12 year old, 57.1% ABV, Refill American Oak
Rich, butterscotch Bourbon wood-matured Mortlach.  One of the best of the first tranche releases, and very different to the standard Mortlach 16 year old.
£250 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Offer Price – £185 per bottle

TEANINICH 1996 10 year old, 57.1% ABV, Refill American Oak
A robust and full flavoured malt from one of Diageo’s lesser known malt whisky distilleries.
£200 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Offer Price – £150 per bottle

FETTERCAIRN DISTILLERY – NEW LIMITED RELEASE WHISKIES
For many years, Fettercairn has played a secondary role to the two blue chip distilleries in the Whyte & Mackay portfolio, Dalmore and Jura.  However, investment from Whyte & Mackay’s Indian owners has elevated the status of Fettercairn, reflected in these three new limited release bottlings.

FETTERCAIRN 24 Year Old, 44.4% ABV
Just 6,000 bottles of this 24 year old whisky are to be released.  Matured in American white oak casks, it is elegant and fruity, with characters of apple and pear, overlaid by caramel and brioche.
£125 per bottle
Exclusive Newsletter Offer Price – £112 per bottle

FETTERCAIRN 30 Year Old, 43.3% ABV
This mature Fettercairn delivers a veritable cornucopia of tropical and citrus fruit; mango, pineapple, pink grapefruit and Navel oranges.  So vibrant and fruity it demands a lilo, pair of Bermuda shorts and some sunscreen!
£199 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Newsletter Offer Price – £185 per bottle

FETTERCAIRN 40 Year Old, 40% ABV
Matured in Oloroso Sherry butts from Gonzalez Byass, this extremely rare whisky (just 463 bottles) is bursting with Sherry-derived flavours, including dark chocolate, crème brulée, Seville oranges, raisins and hazelnuts.
£750 per bottle RRP
Exclusive Newsletter Offer Price – £700 per bottle

SPRINGBANK DISTILLERY 2010 RELEASES
A quick update on the 2010 releases from the much-loved Springbank distillery.   The Kilkerran and Hazelburn sold quickly last year and are likely to do so again.

Kilkerran Work in Progress 2                  £32.50 limited stocks

Hazelburn 12 year old                               £46.95 due end August 2010

Springbank 12 year old Claret Wood    £39.95 limited stocks

Springbank 18 year old, 2nd Release    £67.50 limited stocks

Until next month, slàinte!

Best regards
Philip

Philip Shorten
Milroy’s of Soho
3 Greek Street
London, W1D 4NX

T: 020 7437 2385
F: 020 7437 1345
W: www.milroys.co.uk

Meryl Kerkhoff, 1929-2010 – Sad American Whiskey News

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Dear friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to tell you that we have lost Templeton Rye Master Distiller Meryl Kerkhoff. Meryl died at Manning Hospital, surrounded by his family. I really struggle to put into words how much we all admired this great man. He will be missed dearly.

Meryl was a child of the Depression, born a mile from our current distillery in Templeton in 1929 to Alphonse and Frances (Bluml) Kerkhoff. He attended Sacred Heart School in Templeton and graduated in 1946. Meryl fought in Korea for two years and went on to a successful career as a farmer and auctioneer. He and his wife Imelda had seven children and 14 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, Iowa.

Meryl had a presence that was unmistakable. He was a true gentleman and a man of great stature, both in size and in character. I will always remember how his huge hands, strengthened by a lifetime of farming, would totally engulf those of anyone who would shake them. He dressed well, yet modestly, and had his signature Templeton Rye cap slightly tilted, or “a little cocky” as he would say.

Meryl had a sense of humor and his own language that greatly amused the rest of our team. A nice place was “Uptown” and when things were going well we were “Cadillacing.” He was a caring man who was always excited to see you and would ask, “So, how’ve things been going?” Meryl was a patient man and was more likely to listen than to talk. He gave Keith and I great advice over the years and was always very thorough about issues that impacted our company.

Obviously things will continue at Templeton Rye and Keith has been handling the day-to-day duties for sometime. Genetics are a powerful thing I guess, as I look at what I have written about Meryl, I could very well be describing Keith.

Please keep Meryl, Imelda, Keith and all of the Kerkhoff family in your thoughts and prayers.

At Meryl’s request, we got together a couple of weeks ago to record Meryl, Keith and I reminiscing about some of our experiences with the company. We video taped a portion of the discussion which can be seen below.

Scott Bush, President, Templeton Rye

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The Irishman The Movie…The Irishman The Whiskey – Irish Whiskey News

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The Irishman The Movie…The Irishman The Whiskey

Did you know….

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…that a big budget Hollywood gangster movie called The Irishman is to be released in early 2011?

… The Irishman chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob.  Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s. Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the loan shark and nightclub owner Shondor Birns and Val Kilmer is a Cleveland police detective who befriends Greene.

Source: www.movieset.com/theirishman

An offer you can’t refuse….

Let us know what other famous Irish gangsters you have heard of!

Simply e-mail the names of 3 famous Irish gangsters you have heard of to madaboutwhiskey@hotirishman.com and enter a draw to win a bottle of “The Irishman” 70 Superior Irish Whiskey – a unique blend of pure pot still and single malt whiskeys. All correct entries will be entered in the draw with ten winners chosen at random.

Sláinte!

www.hotirishman.com


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