Arrogant Consortia and Foundry Distilling Co. Collaborate To Release Arrogant Bastard Whiskey

West Des Moines, IA (April 16, 2021) – Fans of Arrogant Consortia’s aggressively bold, hoppy Arrogant Bastard Ale rejoice! Iowa-based Foundry Distilling Co. has collaborated with Arrogant Consortia to distill the mash bill of Arrogant Bastard beer into a 97-proof American malt whiskey. The result of this team-up is a unique whiskey that embodies the strong punch of a beer that’s subliminally sublime, and it’s set to be unleashed to the world throughout April 2021.

“We are excited for people to try this one-of-a-kind world-class whiskey,” said Scott Bush, owner of Foundry Distilling Company. “It has been a great pleasure working with Arrogant Consortia to distill an amazing spirit.”

Arrogant Bastard Whiskey started as mash produced from Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California. The notorious ale’s unfermented worry was then transported to be refined at Foundry Distilling Co.’s distillery, located in the Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines, Iowa. This whiskey has been aged for 26 months in 30-gallon new charred American oak barrels and has notes of citrus, herbal tea, and allspice with a finish that consists of a warming, bright citrus zest.

Arrogant Bastard Whiskey is currently available for purchase in limited quantities in Iowa and at Foundry Distilling Co., while beer and spirit enthusiasts in California can expect to get their hands on this whiskey on April 20th, 2021.

This truly unique collaboration is made possible by Foundry Distilling Co.’s Brewer-Distiller Alliance initiative, which aims to work with outstanding breweries across the nation to produce remarkable, distinctive whiskeys from their beer recipes. The breweries produce the wort using their recipes, and Foundry then ferments, distills, and barrel ages the spirit to create whiskey. Foundry Distilling Company and its partners have generated a diverse collection of exclusive limited-edition whiskeys.

Bush stated, “The opportunity to work with such top-tier breweries such as Arrogant Consortia to make astonishing whiskeys is an honor. Arrogant Bastard Whiskey, as with all of our collaborations, is something exceptional that we’re sure you won’t want to miss.”

For more information about the Arrogant Bastard Whiskey or the Brewer-Distiller Alliance, visit foundrydistillingcompany.com/arrogant-bastard-ale/. 

About Arrogant Consortia

Arrogant Consortia is a wholly-owned imprint of Stone Brewing. Its often aggressive and always self-righteous lineup of beers includes Arrogant Bastard Ale and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale, among others. The world-renowned brewery is well-known for waving the proud flag of independent craft brewing while rallying against the bland, boring nature of industrialized, commodified “fizzy yellow beer.”

About Foundry Distilling Co.

Foundry Distilling Co. strives to be one of the most innovative distilleries in the world by providing unique products, offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like our Private Barrel Club, and collaborating with an alliance of nationally recognized breweries, known as the Brewer-Distiller Alliance. Their flagship product, The Real Stuff is made from a mash of grain and cane and aged in charred oak kegs, and is an attempt to recreate the actual process used to make the legendary “Off-the-Farm” spirit of rural Iowa farmers. To learn more, please visit www.foundrydistillingcompany.com.

ONE WEEK UNTIL WORLD’S LARGEST WHISKY FESTIVAL TAKES ITS 21ST ANNUAL EVENT ONLINE

With just under a week to go whisky fans are being called on to snap up the last remaining tickets for this year’s highly anticipated Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Kicking off its 21st year of celebrating the region’s finest Scotch Malts, the jam-packed programme of virtual events begins online Thursday 29th April 2021.

From behind the scenes distillery tours to musical whisky pairings, and conversations with industry legends to cocktail masterclasses, ticket holders will have over 60 events to choose from over the course of the four-day virtual festival.

Both Single Malt aficionados and those at the beginning of their whisky journey can expect to experience the true spirit of the festival through its first ever interactive online event. Hosted on virtual platform, Airmeet, the festival will allow people to come together from all over the world to celebrate all things Scotch.

James Campbell, Chairman at The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said: 

“The response to this year’s virtual festival has been fantastic with over 500 tickets sold and there’s still time for those thinking about attending to purchase a pass via the Spirit of Speyside website. We are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to the festival which is celebrating its 21st year.

“In true Spirit of Speyside style, our distillers have done a magnificent job and we have a wide variety of events lined up whether it’s learning something completely new about whisky making from our world renowned Master Blenders or immersing yourself in the stories of the largest whisky producing region in the world to top cocktail making tips, we invite you to join us in celebrating the very best of our iconic whisky making region.”

Festival passes which provide access to all events are still available to purchase via the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival website. In addition to the extensive programme of events on offer, guests will also have the opportunity to socialise virtually in the festival’s lounge area, and can tune in to additional Q&A sessions with representatives from Speyside’s iconic distilleries in their respective ‘booths’. 

Festival passes can be purchased online at https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/festivals/virtual/events for £15.

Notes:

Event highlights and last minute suggestions:

• The Malt Whisky Trail – Taste the Trail
  Taste your way along the sites of The Malt Whisky Trail in this interactive tasting hosted by Stephanie Murray of The Dowans Hotel – an iconic Speyside hotel famous for its whisky bar. Exploring drams from distilleries including Glen Grant, Glen Moray and Benromach, this event will take you on a virtual whistle-stop tour of the sites along this world-famous whisky trail, giving you a taste of its delicious whiskies and the varied experiences there are to discover. Stephanie will be joined by special guests from The Trail to discuss their favourite drams and their favourite hidden gems in Speyside – perfect inspiration for those planning a staycation to Speyside this summer.
• Friday Mixology with Strathisla Distillery 
  Friday night is cocktail night with Strathisla Distillery and an opportunity to explore the single cask Distillery Reserve Collection and signature Chivas Regal serves. Joined by Rhys Wilson, International Brand Ambassador, plus special guest bartender, attendees will explore cocktail culture and cask strength serves through a tutored tasting of Strathisla and the latest trends.
• The Legacy of Mr. George – Stephen Rankin in Conversation with Charles MacLean
  Join Director of Prestige, Stephen Rankin and whisky legend Charles MacLean to celebrate the life and work of George Urquhart. This is a unique opportunity to taste whiskies that were matured by Mr George, hear stories about his life and travels and learn how George’s vision has influenced his family to create the oldest and rarest whiskies in the world.
• Balvenie Archives Tasting with Charlie Metcalfe
  Balvenie Distillery Ambassadors Charlie Metcalfe and James Roberts are avid collectors and fountains of knowledge when it comes to some of the past rarer bottlings of Balvenie. Join them to hear a story or two and taste a hand-picked selection of legendary bottles of Balvenie that now are a piece of history. David C Stewart (MBE), whose pioneering techniques have had a profound impact on the production methods used today, will join the Distillery Ambassadors for a Q&A. He has dedicated 54 years of his life to the whisky industry and it is an opportunity not to be missed!
• The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky School
  A unique experience in the company of The Glenlivet’s Lyndsey Gray and guest speaker Neil Ridley giving you the opportunity to break tradition and complete The Glenlivet’s Whisky School in just one hour!

About the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world. The Festival is a mecca for the curious beginner and the whisky connoisseur alike. Over the past 20 years, festival events have taken place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the North-East of the county between Aberdeen and Inverness. This year is the first year that the festival has adopted an online format.

Over the years, the Festival has developed close links with many Speyside businesses and communities who help to fund the festival. It is a true team effort to deliver an ever-improving range of events and services to make the Festival a truly unforgettable experience.

The company is limited by guarantee, it runs the festival with a voluntary board of directors drawn from key areas of the whisky industry along with other local businesses and tourism organisations.

About the Virtual Festival

This event will be hosted on the Airmeet, an interactive virtual events platform that will bring the festival to life whilst everyone is at home.
The festival will have live events, recorded tours, a social lounge for meeting new friends and whisky lovers, speed networking, an exhibition centre and much more – making it the most interactive virtual whisky festival ever.
The festival pass provides access to all events taking place during the event.
For tasting events, pass-holders can still attend without a tasting kit if they have missed the postal deadline.

For further information please visit:

Website:  www.spiritofspeyside.com 
Facebook: WhiskyFestival
Instagram: spirit_speyside
Twitter:  spirit_speyside

ITS BACK…

The English – Triple Distilled Unpeated

Our 2021 single batch of Triple distilled whisky is finally here just in time for those hot sunny days, dust off the bbq and share this light style whisky with friends, perfect for long lazy lunches.

Only 1532 bottles released.
£56.50 70cl 46% ABV

BUY NOW

Don’t forget that we are offering FREE delivery on all orders over £75 for Mainland UK Delivery.

Capture a little piece of history

Tasting Notes: With wafts of summer fruits, combined with hints of chocolate and light honey. Rich oak with just a hint of liquorice; this is a lovely whisky for long lazy evenings.

THE ENGLISH – TRIPLE DISTILLED
£56.50

The Grand Tour

Voyager 1 & 2

Strathenry (Inchdairnie) 4 Year Old 2016

Dalmunach 5 Year Old 2015

Join us on a tour of the solar system and beyond with the first releases of our Grand Tour series.

The Voyager space probes launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in 1977 and continue to communicate with earth today.

Inchdairnie distillery is located in our very own Kingdom of Fife and began distilling in 2015 producing a variety of styles. Single Bourbon barrel.

Dalmunach distillery is located on the site of the lost Imperial distillery and began distilling in 2014. Single Oloroso sherry hogshead.

These are amongst the very first vintage bottlings from Scotland’s contemporary distilleries.

In the interest if fairness each whisky is strictly 1 bottler per customer.

Shop – Dalmunach 5 Year Old – £99 / €95 / $115 / c$145*

Shop – Inchdairnie 4 Year Old – £99 / €95 / $115 / c$145*

Shelter Point Distillery Newsletter 

 Greetings Shelter Point fans!

Pat Dunlop here, I’m the newest addition to the Shelter Point team. I’ll be handing a number of jobs here at the Distillery, including communications and updates in these newsletters.

With the advent of spring, things are just beginning to ramp up here at the Shelter Point Distillery Farm. We’ll be prepping the fields for another planting and growing season over the next few weeks, as we move into longer days and warmer weather.

On the tastings and tour side of things here at the Distillery: with the B.C. government’s announcement of temporary indoor dining and event restrictions, we’re looking to increase our volume of Virtual Tastings moving forward to accommodate increased demand. Virtual Tastings are $65 and include five 50ml samples of our award winning whiskies, delivered to your door and ready to sample along with a group of friends & new acquaintances, and are hosted by members of the Shelter Point team, including Distiller Leon Webb, and Distillery Manager Jacob Wiebe. For more information and for booking, please visit https://shelterpoint.ca/distillery-tour-booking/

Cheers and stay tuned to our newsletter for further updates and announcements regarding events, new releases and more fun goings on here at Shelter Point!

For all the latest news and information visit our website at www.shelterpoint.ca

Good morning from Glasgow,

We’re delighted to announce that our new website is now LIVE!

Log in to your account now to check out our new feature – My SWA. My SWA is your personal account and inventory. We’ve made some changes that we hope will make the buying and selling process with us even better. From within My SWA you can now see your bottles within your personal collection at a glance, including those in long term storage, select to ship bottles, book appointments with us, relist and much more.

When you first login please be sure to check your default address is correct for tax purposes in “Manage my addresses’ and update your notification preferences within the ‘Update my Details’ section.

We’ve also updated our app to improve speed, and payments are now possible through mobile devices.

Questions? Check out our FAQ’s

The SWA Team.

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DISCOVER LAIR UPON LAIR OF FLAVOUR IN ARDBEG SCORCH – THE DISTILLERY’S LATEST LIMITED EDITION

#Ardbeg #Islay #ArdbegScorch #ArdbegDay2021 #Scorch

– The Ardbeg Distillery invites its noble fandom to join them for an online extravaganza and uncover the ‘lairs’ of flavour in their latest limited edition –

Held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle), Ardbeg Day is a global celebration of all things Ardbeg, which this year will take place entirely online. The Distillery invites smoky malt whisky lovers and fantasy buffs everywhere to join them on Ardbeg.com and social media, as fans come together to uncover the myth and the malt behind their new limited edition, Ardbeg Scorch.

Islay folk have long told tales of the island’s dragon, bravely slain by a heroic warrior many moons ago. And on 5 June 2021, Ardbeggians around the world will celebrate Ardbeg Day with a new whisky created in homage to this ‘true myth’. It is said this fiercely delicious dram is the mouthwatering product of Ardbeg’s own flavour-breathing beast, who dwells in Dunnage Warehouse No. 3, scorching staves and burning barrels…

Ardbeg Scorch has been matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks – heavily charred by the fiery exhale of Warehouse 3’s definitely-real-and-totally-not-made-up dragon*. Intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait, while grilled fare and black liquorice mingle with bold notes of medicinal lozenge. This truly is a dram of fantastical proportions.

Colin Gordon, Ardbeg’s Distillery Manager, said: “This year will be my first Ardbeg Day ever: a baptism of fire! It’s a shame we Ardbeggians can’t enjoy it together in person, but the online event is shaping up to be tremendous fun. With a whole virtual world to explore, including fantasy inns, campfire tales, medieval feasts and live tastings, there’s plenty for people to be excited about this year.”

Ardbeg’s Director of Distilling and Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, said: “Ardbeg Scorch is our tribute to the legendary dragon of Islay. By using our most heavily-charred casks, we’ve created a fire-breathing beast of a dram!” 

Ardbeg Scorch will be available to buy from Ardbeg Embassies, whisky specialists, online retailers and from the Distillery Visitor Centre from 27^th May 2021, RRP: £100. For more news on this event and all things Ardbeg, smoky malt whisky fans can join the Ardbeg Committee at Ardbeg.com.

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Twitter: @Ardbeg

Instagram: @ardbeg

TASTING NOTES: 

Colour

Bright brushed gold

Nose

On the nose, frighteningly intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait. Hints of aniseed and fragrant patchouli interlace with bold notes of quenched steel and saddle soap. With a drop of water, herbal top notes of briar wood, sage and pine wisp their way to the fore.

Taste

Take a sip and experience lair upon lair of flavour. An oily mouthfeel grips the senses. Billowy clouds of sweet smoke and dragon charred oak permeate the palate, while grilled fare and black liquorice weave between notes of medicinal lozenge.

Finish

A long and heroic finale, with a subtle tarry aftertaste. A finish that will drag on, well into its happily ever after.

ABV: 46%

RRP: £100 

NOTES: 

Ardbeg:

Ardbeg prides itself on being The Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky. Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts. Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’. During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future and it was not until the brand was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the Distillery was saved from extinction. Since then, the Distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is well established as a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following.  

Ardbeg Committee:

The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded in 2000 by the formation of the Ardbeg Committee. The Committee is made up of thousands of Ardbeg followers worldwide who are keen to ensure that “the doors of Ardbeg never close again”. Today there are more than 100,000 members of the Ardbeg Committee in over 130 countries. Committee members are regularly consulted on new bottlings and expressions and are offered exclusive Committee bottlings. Members also receive invitations to special gatherings, tastings and events. The Committee, chaired by Mickey Heads, is free to join at Ardbeg.com.

Awards:

Ardbeg is the world’s most highly awarded smoky single malt whisky. Since 2008, Ardbeg has won more than 50 gold and double gold medals in key whisky competitions. Ardbeg has twice been awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards in 2010, and 2013. At the 2014 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, Mickey Heads was voted ‘Distillery Manager of the Year’. The following year, Ardbeg’s expressions took the top three spots in Whisky Advocate magazine’s review of the best single malt Scotch whiskies under US$100.  Meanwhile, both Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg Uigeadail have been awarded gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In 2019, Dr Bill Lumsden was awarded Master Distiller of the Year for the third time in four years. Ardbeg 10 Years Old also won the Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Year Old at the International Whisky Competition 2019, while the Ardbeg Distillery won the Distillery of the Year 2019.

The Glenmorangie Company:

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt.

Responsible Drinking:

Ardbeg and The Glenmorangie Company advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour Ardbeg whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

Iconic brand, Including Bottled-In-Bond, will now be made at Barton 1792 Distillery

BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY (Apr. 8, 2021) – Following the purchase of Early Times whiskey in 2020 by Sazerac Company, the notable American whiskey brand will begin distillation, aging and bottling at the 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, KY this summer. First introduced by John Henry “Jack” Beam, uncle of Jim Beam in 1860, Early Times whiskey has rich American roots that will prove a valuable addition to Sazerac’s deep whiskey portfolio.

The Early Times whiskey acquisition comes not only with a historic origin, but a Bronze Medal from the 2021 American World Whiskies Awards as well. Whiskies in each category were subject to blind tastings in a three-round judging process to select, reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.

   A magnitude of enthusiasm stems from the Early Times Bottled-in-Bond expression, in particular as a connector to the brand’s early pre-Prohibition era offering. With sweet notes of caramel corn and traces of cinnamon spice, the Early Times Bottled-in-Bond expression has rapidly become a fan favorite. Though Early Times will have a new home, Barton 1792 Distillery will continue to deliver the same great tasting Early Times Bottled-in-Bond product that consumers have grown to love using the original recipe and mash bill.

“We are excited to add such an iconic brand to the Barton 1792 Distillery,” said Adam Wilkins, brand manager, Sazerac Company. “The strong American whiskey lineage of Early Times will be a valuable inclusion to our existing whiskey portfolio.”

With a new source of production, consumers can expect the well-known Early Times BIB whiskey to uphold the Bottled-in-Bond Act regulations and continue to be bottled at 50% ABV (100 Proof).

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 28 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery and is named for the year Kentucky became a state. The Distillery has garnered a number of prestigious awards for its whiskies, including its 1792 Full Proof, which was named the World Whiskey of the Year for 2020.  To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.

Introducing Loch Lomond 45 Year Old
A rare first release in the Remarkable Stills Series

Loch Lomond 45 Year Old is the first release in the distillery’s Remarkable Stills Series celebrating the innovative 1960s straight-neck pot stills that are unique to Loch Lomond Distillery. A highly limited series, only two more releases will follow this spectacular dram.

Distilled in 1973, Loch Lomond 45 Year Old has spent time in American oak casks before being finished for a year in a first-fill Oloroso sherry barrel. Bottled at 42.2% ABV, it is free from chill filtration. The beautiful presentation case and debossed copper plaque is a nod to the unique shape of the stills in which it was made, with availability worldwide of only 200 bottles making it one of Loch Lomond’s rarest expressions to date.

Sweet floral notes and honeysuckle lead on the nose, before lucious aromas of orange blossom and juicy medjool dates, thanks to its Oloroso finish. The palate reveals red apple with a honeyed sweetness and tropical fruits of kiwi and melon. A long finish awaits with warm mixed spices, gooseberries and tart pears. One to savour during a long summer evening.

Loch Lomond Distillery was founded in 1814 but can trace its roots back to Littlemill Distillery, which was established in 1772 making it the oldest licensed distillery in the world. The current distillery, in Alexandria close to the shores of Loch Lomond, was built in 1965 with first distillation in 1966.

When the current distillery opened, their ground-breaking straight necked stills enabled production of a lighter, fruitier spirit and greater control over the whisky’s character. In later years, they added continuous stills and traditional swan neck pot stills to enable versatile production methods. It is among only four distilleries in the Scotch whisky industry to own an onsite cooperage which maintains and repairs up to 10,000 casks every year.