HIGHLAND PARK HAILED AS NUMBER ONE SCOTCH

For the third consecutive time, Orcadian Highland Park single malt has been awarded top marks by leading US independent whisky expert Paul Pacult in his coveted list of best spirits in the Spirits Journal 2010.

Following its Best Spirit in the World accolades in 2005 and 2009*, Highland Park 18 year old single malt ranks as the number one Scotch this year, while Highland Park 25 year old comes in at number 14.  Highland Park 18 year old was also included in Pacult’s listing of “5 ‘Trapped-on-an-Island’ Spirits That Sue and I Could Not Live Without.” 

Paul Pacult commented on Highland Park’s number one rating: “This classic continues to be a stupendous work of distilling art that, I believe, is one of the greatest beverage alcohol liquids ever produced and is assuredly the finest of the last 20 years.  Graceful on the one hand; might and fathomless on the other. Delectably salty/peaty/maritime on the one hand; intensely malty on the other. If I could only select but one Scotch whisky, Highland Park 18 year old would remain that very special singular choice. A masterpiece to savour many times before one dies.”

Commenting on hitting the number one spot, Gerry Tosh, Head of Brand Education, said: “Paul Pacult’s continuous support is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our team at the distillery. Highland Park 18 year old is the whisky we are most proud of and it has received the most plaudits from experts and enthusiasts alike. 

“The reason, we believe, it wins more awards than any of our other whiskies is down to the perfect balance of sweet and smoke. We use 45% first-filled sherry casks, predominantly European, which gives that rich sweetness and aromatic Orcadian peat and a subtle, gentle smoky aftertaste.

“When you nose Highland Park 18 year old, you will find big toffee notes, almonds and sherry and dark skinned fruit but more importantly when you drink it, you are rewarded with a unique dryness followed by a water sensation that leaves you with rich full flavour, hints of honey and peat with a soft, long rounded finish.” 

Highland Park 18 year old is available in Tesco, Oddbins, and specialist retailers or online at www.highlandpark.co.uk and at an RRP of £63.

*F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, 2005 & 2009

NOTES

Established in 1798, Highland Park is one of the oldest Scotch whisky distilleries. More important than age though, is the combination of traditional whisky-making techniques with obsessive attention to detail that has made Highland Park arguably the most respected single malt in the world.

Five keystones contribute to making the Best Spirit in the World:

·        Hand-turned malt adds to the deliciously succulent, balanced layers of aromatic character found in Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky.

·        Aromatic peat gives a delectably seductive, luxuriant floral sweetness to Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky.

·        Cool maturation enhances the smooth character of Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky.

·        Sherry oak casks contribute to the distinctive richness and multi-dimensional complexity of Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky.

·        Cask harmonisation ensures consistency and balance in Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky.

 Awards and accolades

2010 Global Whisky Ambassador of the Year – Gerry Tosh, Icons of Whisky Awards, Whisky Magazine

2009 World’s Best New Release – Highland Park 40 year old, World Whisky Awards, Whisky Magazine

2009 Single Malt of the Year – Highland Park 21 year old, World Whisky Awards, Whisky Magazine

2005 & 2009 Best Spirit in the World – Highland Park 18 year old, F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal

2007 Distiller of the Year, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Amsterdam, June 1, 2010  

Dear reader of these ‘broadcasted’ words,

I’m happy to report that the Malt Maniacs Awards are ‘ON’ again this year. Most producers, bottlers and traders that have participated in the Malt Maniacs Awards in the past will receive a personal invitation in the weeks to come. However, with the number of spirits competitions growing and growing, we wanted to make sure that potential participants would be aware of the fact that we will be organising the eighth edition of the Malt Maniacs Awards this year. As far as we know, our competition is still the only FREE international whisky competition that’s really 100% independent and non-commercial – and therefore widely respected by tens of thousands of (malt) whisky lovers around the world.

That’s it for now – expect more details about the Malt Maniacs Awards 2010 in the weeks to come…

Sweet drams,

Johannes van den Heuvel
Editor Malt Madness / Malt Maniacs
www.maltmadness.com
www.maltmaniacs.org

Highlander Inn Scottish Breakfast at Maltstock!   
  
Fellow whisky enthusiasts,

It is our great pleasure to announce that Duncan Elphick and his chef from the Highlander Inn will be coming to Maltstock to prepare a Scottish breakfast. All ingredients will be brought from Scotland so you can enjoy a real taste of Scotland at Maltstock!

The Highlander Inn

Many of you probably already know the Highlander Inn. Or perhaps have met Duncan and Tatsuya at one of the whisky fairs. Those of you who have visited the Highlander Inn know what a great little place it is. We are very proud that Duncan and his chef will travel from Craigellachie to Overasselt to prepare a great Scottish breakfast for us at Maltstock. It will be a perfect start of the day.

The Highlander Inn is a very well known and respected place in the heart of Speyside, Craigellachie. It is a place every whisky enthusiast should visit when visiting Speyside. It is perfect place to discover Speyside. There are only five bedrooms, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.
In the bar you are very likely to meet fellow whisky enthusiasts and is also popular with the locals. You won’t be disappointed by the tremendous selection of whiskies. There are over 200 whiskies to choose from (amongst them some great Japanese whiskies!).

It is also possible to enjoy a meal, either in the bar or in the restaurant. From own experience I can tell you the food is also excellent, both in the bar and in their à la carte restaurant. They serve one of the best Haggis you will ever try.

Plenty of excellent reasons to stop in Craigellachie at the Highlander Inn on your travels through Scotland.

More information about the Highlander Inn and for bookings please visit www.whiskyinn.com.

Or come to Maltstock and talk to Duncan in person.

Free masterclasses at Maltstock

We know many of you are eagerly awaiting the free masterclasses at Maltstock. It will be possible to book tickets for these free tastings around mid June. We will inform you by e-mail as soon as they can be booked online. Remember, the free tastings are only for people who already have bought their Maltstock tickets. So get your Maltstock tickets now. Click here to go to the Maltstock shop.

See you in September, see you at Maltstock!

Slainte!

Arthur, Bob, Eline, Rogier & Teun
www.maltstock.com

Sample the World’s Most Expensive Whiskies (on a Budget)

Online retailer and independent bottler, Master of Malt, have launched a revolutionary whisky sample service called ‘Drinks by the Dram’
For the first time ever, whisky lovers and drinks connoisseurs will be able to purchase inexpensive 3cl (30ml) samples of a rapidly growing range of Scotch whisky and other spirits from across the globe.

The inability to sample high-end drinks like Scotch whisky before making a purchase has been a clear stumbling block for online off-licenses since their emergence in the late 1990s. “Drinks by the Dram” neatly solves this problem allowing by connoisseurs and beginners alike to ‘try before they buy’ on a huge range of whiskies and other spirits.

Master of Malt’s Sales Director, Ben Ellefsen, explains that the idea originally grew out of an informal sample service for friends and staff:

“As pretty serious whisky fans ourselves, we wanted a way that we could sample new releases from our favourite distilleries and bottlers without the expense of committing to a whole bottle of each before we’d even tried it.

Drinks by the Dram started life as a way of allowing our staff and friends to compare and contrast a range of whiskies safe in the knowledge that the investment required was not one that was likely to land them in the dog-house on a semi-regular basis.”

He continues “We soon found the friends we gave samples to often came back and bought the rest of the bottle! When we showed the idea to the distilleries and brand owners, the reaction was so unequivocally positive we decided make the service available to our customers as well.

A few months down the line, and we’re starting to see excellent results, grateful customers, and slightly more haggard-looking employees… We hope to have several hundred drams available soon, and are currently working tirelessly to offer an even bigger selection for whisky fans everywhere.”

Try before you buy

One of the most exciting parts of the service is the wide range of samples available. The selection is vast, and numerous styles of spirits and whiskies are available; from 10 year old Bourbon, to 40 year old single malt Scotch whisky.

The range isn’t just high end malts though; there are samples of “everyday” whiskies, with prices starting from only GBP 1.95.

The drams are labeled with handmade paper, and each bottle individually wax dipped to seal it.

The initial range includes samples from many world famous brands including Glenfarclas, Bruichladdich and Edradour whisky distilleries, and several outstanding independent bottlers, including Murray McDavid; Renegade Rum; Alchemist; Signatory and The Vintage Malt Whisky Company.

The range is expanding rapidly, and there will be several hundred more samples available by the end of May, with over a thousand expected by Christmas. A full list of samples is available at: http://www.masterofmalt.com/drinks-by-the-dram

About Drinks by the Dram

• Inexpensive 3cl (30ml) samples to try before you buy
• Revolutionary new concept in online drinks retail
• 100 drinks currently available as “drams” with over 200 expected by the end of May
• See a list of available drams at: http://www.masterofmalt.com/about-drinks-by-the-dram

About Master of Malt

• Award winning Independent Bottler
• Online Whisky and Spirits retailer with over 25 years of experience.
• Website: http://www.masterofmalt.com

Follow Master of Malt on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/masterofmalt.com
Keep up to date with whisky and spirits news on the Master of Malt blog: http://www.masterofmalt.com/blog
Contact Ben Ellefsen, +44(0)1892-888-376, contactus@masterofmalt.com

It has been announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (or The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay as they are known in Scotland) will open a new expansion to The Glenlivet Distillery on Friday 4th June 2010.

Completed earlier this year, the new facility will deliver a 75% increase in production capacity to satisfy future global demand for The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky.

Great care has been taken to ensure that we carry on tradition in the new distillery, keeping the wash backs made of Oregon Pine and the six new stills are an exact replica of the old. This ensures that we continue to produce whisky of the same exceptional quality, refinement and delicacy of flavour for which The Glenlivet is renowned.

To show you around the new-look distillery, we’ve created a new distillery section on our website, which includes a timeline devoted to the history of The Glenlivet from its foundation to the present. For the most up to date distillery news why not follow us on Twitter.  
  
   
   
 A time-capsule will be buried in which we’ll store the thoughts and mementos of those who are directly involved with the production of The Glenlivet such as our Master Distiller, and brand ambassadors, as well as the local community.

We would like to welcome your messages for The Glenlivet Time Capsule, so if you have a story or any personal observations you’d like to contribute click on Time Capsule Submission ( http://www.theglenlivet.com/) A selection of them will go into the time capsule – meaning your reminiscences could be stored for generations to come.

 
 Kindest regards, 
 The Glenlivet

Dear all,
 
A busy month is coming to an end. We started at the Speyside Whisky Festival, as always a great success and many thanks to all those who visited our table! Then, a re-scheduled visit to Switzerland (thanks to previous volcanic activity) and a chance to show a sample of the new Liddesdale 18yr old which is due to be bottled in 2 weeks time (next month’s offer) – I took the sample to the private whisky club http://www.whiskysinn.ch/main.php of one of Europe’s finest hotels, Les Trois Rois in Basel. Every 2 months 12 members meet, bringing with them an indisclosed whisky to match the theme of the night. Last Wednesday the theme was, appropriately, Independent Bottlers, and we tasted a great range of whiskies from a wide selection of bottlers including examples of Port Ellen, Bowmore, Glenrothes, Highland Park and Rosebank. The tasting was completely blind and I am delighted to announce that the Liddesdale was the highest scoring whisky of the evening. This is great feedback for us as we have tried, with the Fascadale, Laudale, Liddesdale range, to bring whiskies to the market that are both very approachable and yet still complex and full of flavour.
 
As promised, this month’s offer is for the Fascadale Batch 2.
 
Like Batch 1,  the 2nd batch is a limited edition Single Malt of just 10 hogesheads from an undisclosed Island distillery, bottled at 10yrs old and reduced to a very drinkable 46% vol. In true Adelphi style, the whisky is unchill-filtered and left at natural colour.
 
Tasting note:

1 of only 3746 bottles

A specially selected 10 cask batch from a single Island distillery, this highlights the best of the West – “ship’s haven”, Fascadale lies on the north-west point of the rugged, and timeless, Ardnamurchan peninsula. Its hidden, pebbled beach looks West and North towards the islands of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Skye. Whispered tales of smuggling abound…

White pepper, smoked bacon and sticking plasters. Flapjacks on the beach, with a large pinch of rock salt and a good dose of chilli pepper and licorice.

The Dancey Man Offer price is £35.00 inc. VAT per bottle or £200.00 inc. VAT per case of 6.
 
Please let me know if you would like to order any. I will aim to relay your orders to the warehouse, but there may be a slight delay as I will be communicating from Down Under for the next 17 days – a report on this trip next month as well…
 
Best wishes,
 
Alex.
 
Alex Bruce
Sales & Marketing Director
Adelphi Distillery Ltd.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1383 872 548
Mobile: +44 (0) 7795 424 838
Skype: alex.bruce
Email: alex@adelphidistillery.com
Web: www.adelphidistillery.com

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and like every year, sons and daughters across the country will be on the look-out for the perfect Father’s Day gift that will make their Dads proud. Johnnie Walker has some ideas on how to make sure they get it right this year.
 
To make gift-giving easy this Father’s Day (forget the boring ties or lame “#1 Dad” t-shirts), we’ve identified a Walker for every type of Dad. Your choice will show that you understand Scotch whisky – and most importantly: your Dad’s tastes.

Johnnie Walker Red Label: Vibrant and bold, Red Label’s genuine taste is wonderful on its own, but also really adds character to a variety of cocktails. It’s a great gift for the energetic and spontaneous Dad who likes to mix things up!

Suggested Retail Price: $23 (750ml)

Johnnie Walker Black Label: Two hundred years in the making, Black Label is the signature blend from the House of Walker. Big whisky flavors with hints of rich fruit and smoke make this Scotch whisky the perfect gift for the Dad who stands strong as the cornerstone of his family. Its flavor is as unparalleled as Dad’s advice.

Suggested Retail Price: $34 (750ml)

Johnnie Walker Green Label: A unique blend of pure malts, Green Label combines the very best in the regional styles of Scotch. Each sip is a rich, sweeping tour of Scotland, making it the perfect gift for the adventurous Dad who loves to travel.

Suggested Retail Price: $60 (750ml)

Johnnie Walker Gold Label: Smooth, creamy and sweet, Gold Label is best served ice-cold as it releases luscious, palate-warming flavors, making this blend a great gift for the epicurean Dad who has an appetite for exploring new tastes.

Suggested Retail Price: $85 (750ml)

Johnnie Walker Blue Label: The rarest, most exceptional whisky from Johnnie Walker, Blue Label is the perfect gift for the Dad who expects the best and will settle for nothing less.

Custom, complimentary engraving is available on bottles of Blue Label nationally. Please visit http://johnnie-walker-blue.1-877-spirits.com.
Suggested Retail Price: $220 (750ml)

*LADIES ONLY WHISKY TASTING – TUESDAY 22ND JUNE 2010*

What better way to spend a summer’s evening than in the beautiful surroundings of Stanton House Hotel, looking out over the lake whilst enjoying a sociable evening drinking and learning about the amber nectar.  We want to encourage as many ladies as possible to come along and find out just how delectable single malt whiskies can be when approached in the right way so if you already join us on a regular basis then why not get a party of friends together and encourage them to come along with you?  And if you’ve never been to a whisky tasting evening before then take the plunge and come to this ‘Ladies only’ event and see what you’ve been missing out on!

The tasting will be presented by our old friend Ian Murray of First Drinks Brands, and is designed to appeal to both the novice and the experienced whisky drinker (and to those who, as yet, have not found out about the pleasures of whisky drinking at all). Ian is one of the most entertaining and knowledgeable speakers there is on whisky, and he has a great sense of humour, so the evening is certain to be a fun one.

Ian is going use whiskies from both Balvenie and Glenfiddich distilleries to explore with us how it is that the same basic production process can result in so many different expressions of whisky.  Having talked us through the nosing and tasting of whisky, he will then go on to explain the alchemy that leads to the wonderfully complex and varied olfactory and gustatory delights that whisky provides.

So, whether you are already a fan of whisky or have yet to discover how great single malts can be then please join us for this special ‘Ladies only’ tasting.

*How to book*

The tasting will be at Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren (www.stantonhouse.co.uk), and will commence at 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets for the event are priced at just £10.00, and this includes a discount of £3 against a bottle of one of the featured whiskies if bought or ordered on the night of the tasting.

Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren

Most, if not all, of the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night. We accept cash, credit/debit card or cheques.

Tickets are limited, and allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. To buy them just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com and place an order for the number you require, or telephone us on (01793) 765071, or call in and see us at Arkwrights, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire. Admission to the tasting is by ticket only.

We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Slainte!
Fran and Ken
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com

GLENDRONACH SPIRITS SOAR AT HOME AND ABROAD
 
BEING sold by the Swedish alcohol monopoly, Oddbins and Carrefour has boosted the sales of GlenDronach’s new core range in the first twelve months, it announced today (May 25).
 
Since being launched last spring, the Aberdeenshire distillery’s new range of single malts has sold some 25,000 cases worldwide, yielding extra sales of some £2.4 million.
 
Regional Sales Director Alistair Walker said: “When we launched the range last year, we promised our customers “A Journey of Re-Discovery”. From the terrific sales we’ve generated, it’s clear they’re thoroughly enjoying their journey!”
 
Established in 1826, the GlenDronach Distillery at Forgue is famous for producing richly-sherried single malt whiskies. This time last year saw the re-launch of the already popular 12 year-old Original as well as the return of the iconic older expressions – the GlenDronach 15 and 18 year-olds, now under the new names of Revival and Allardice respectively.
 
Alistair said GlenDronach has acquired a strong new following in a number of markets including the USA, France, Belgium, Scandinavia and Taiwan.
 
“Sweden is now one of our most prosperous markets, and it’s partly due to the GlenDronach 15 year-old (‘Revival’) being listed by Systembolaget, the Swedish alcohol retail monopoly.”
 
He explained: “Systembolaget’s product range is very comprehensive and, significantly, is developed continuously to match changes in trends and in consumers’ tastes.
 
“To be accepted by the monopoly is a real feather in our cap, as it shows they see us as one of Scotland’s outstanding malt whiskies. It also provides the GlenDronach 15 year-old expression with national distribution in a country that is home to many of the most passionate malt enthusiasts in the world.
 
“And looking at the UK market, we’re also delighted to be on sale in Oddbins now, again with GlenDronach 15 year-old as well as a couple of expressions from BenRiach, our other distillery. That development shows that persistence pays – they’ve been on our radar for a number of years and now we’re available in-store and online.
 
“In fact Revival is one of our star performers in the last twelve months. It’s a classic GlenDronach, a very dynamic and full-bodied dram. It has all the characteristics you would expect from really good Oloroso sherry casks – dark chocolate, raisins, coffee and orange notes.”
 
In addition to Sweden and the UK, the distillery recently made some significant advances in France, having developed an exclusive GlenDronach expression called ‘Octarine’ (‘the colour of magic’) for multiple retailer Carrefour.
 
Regional Sales Director James Cowan commented: “Together with our French agents, La Maison du Whisky, Octarine has been developed as an exclusive regional listing within the world-renowned Carrefour Group. We see this as a significant milestone in the ongoing re-launch of the GlenDronach brand.
 
“Globally, the brand growth is still in its early phase but this major retailer has clearly seen the unique selling points and fine brand heritage that GlenDronach has to offer. This will undoubtedly pave the way for bigger and better things in the months to come.
 
“The Octarine project was made feasible through rigorous and exacting cask selection drawn from the diverse inventory carried on-site at the distillery. We are excited and eager to continue our portfolio development which will appeal to our growing client base.”
 
The team at GlenDronach sees 2010 as another big year for the brand, as Alistair explained: “Each year represents an important step in re-establishing the GlenDronach brand. In 2008 we took over the distillery and started to get to grips with the stock and the distillery production.”
 
“In 2009 we enhanced the core range, revising the12 year-old and introducing the 15 and 18 year-old expressions. We also released our first batch of single casks bottlings, to much excitement, as these had been few and far between under previous regimes.
 
“This year we may surprise some of the GlenDronach faithful, with the imminent release of four new bottlings that are not exactly typical of the distillery.”
 
Almost from the very first day that the BenRiach Distillery Co. purchased GlenDronach, Master Distiller and Managing Director Billy Walker embarked on a programme of wood management and experimentation that would allow the company to bring some real diversity to the GlenDronach portfolio.
 
The result is that this June will see the launch of a series of GlenDronach wood finishes – Sauternes, Virgin Oak, Moscatel and Tawny Port.
 
Alistair explained: “To any malt drinkers who are familiar with what we have done at BenRiach over the last six years, it will come as no surprise that Billy has been tinkering away in the GlenDronach warehouses to come up with some new creations!
 
“But, seriously, while the focus will always be on sherry cask maturation for GlenDronach, it’s worth seeing what else the whisky is capable of, and for sure our customers have reacted positively to news that we are broadening this whisky’s horizons.
 
“So, along with the new 31 year-old ‘Grandeur’, which we launched earlier this year, and with the second and third batches of single casks scheduled to be released in 2010, it’s going to be a busy year for GlenDronach!”

Visit GlenDronach Distillery at www.glendronachdistillery.com/

EARLY TIMES SEARCHING FOR NEXT ARTIST FOR COMMEMORATIVE BOTTLE

Consumers will have chance to submit artwork to be featured on 2011 Kentucky Derby bottle

Louisville, Ky (May 24, 2010) – For the past 23 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby® ” with a commemorative artwork bottle released for the past 12 years.  Early Times is now looking for the next artist whose work will grace the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle with the “Early Times Mint Julep Bottle Artist Search” contest.

For 11 of the 12 commemorative bottles, the paintings of the inimitable Celeste Susany have graced the bottle. 2010 marks her final year with her masterwork entitled “A Golden Moment” featuring the field of contenders galloping along the back stretch while the twin spires stand majestically in the background.

With 2010 marking Susany’s final year of doing the artwork for the commemorative bottle, Early Times is giving consumers the opportunity to submit their own, original artwork for the chance to be featured on the 2011 Kentucky Derby bottle. Consumers can log on to www.earlytimes.com/etmjartistsearch to submit their “What Derby Means to Me” artwork, as well as to see official rules and contest details.  The winner will win a VIP trip for two to the 2011 Kentucky Derby, $5,000 in cash, along with having their artwork featured on the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep bottle.

“It has been an honor to have the opportunity to do the artwork for the Early Times Mint Julep bottle for the past 11 years,” added Susany. “It’s time to give another artist the chance to have their work displayed for horse racing fans to collect and enjoy.”

All entries must be received by June 30, 2010 to be considered. Entrants will be judged on the originality, creativity and overall quality of the artwork. 

About Early Times Kentucky Whisky:

Early Times Kentucky Whisky, 40% ABV, is the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby” made at the Brown-Forman Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Early Times Kentucky Whisky is one of the fine spirits produced and marketed by Brown-Forman Corporation, a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Tequila Herradura, el Jimador Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, Old Forester, Fetzer Wines and Korbel California Champagnes.  Early Times reminds you to drink responsibly. For more information on Early Times Kentucky Whisky visit www.earlytimes.com.

About Churchill Downs®:

Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary racetrack, has conducted Thoroughbred racing and presented America’s greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875. Located in Louisville, the flagship racetrack of Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CHDN) also operates Trackside at Churchill Downs, which offers year-round simulcast wagering at the historic track. Churchill Downs will conduct the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2010 and the Kentucky Oaks on April 30, 2010. The track will conduct its 2010 Spring Meet from Saturday, April 24, through Sunday, July 4.  Churchill Downs is scheduled to host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a record seventh time on Nov. 5 and 6, 2010. Churchill Downs tickets are available at Tickets.ChurchillDowns.com or by calling (502) 636-4400. Additional information about Churchill Downs can be found on the Internet at www.ChurchillDowns.com.

Churchill Downs®, Kentucky Derby® and the Twin Spires design are registered trademarks of Churchill Downs Incorporated.