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This weeks episode of the show features some new-ish releases from the St Georges distillery.
Karma Modern Indian Offers One of the Largest Bourbon Collections in The Area.
Washington D.C. (February 20, 2020)– Karma Modern Indian invites you to sample from its vast bourbon menu. Housing one of the largest collections of whiskey in the Washington, D.C., Karma Modern Indian has placed itself on the map as one of the leading bars in offering impressive selections of whiskey and bourbon to patrons.
The Heaven Hill Bourbon Trail program recognizes modern Karma Indian for being a certified and bonded premise for keeping as many bonded spirits in stock as the state will allow. Housing such an extensive collection of whiskey and bourbon allows Modern Karma Indian to offer selections for all tastes, palates, and price points.
Karma is one of only three establishments in the DC region with the designation. Jack Rose and Rebellion have also received the official certificate. Learn more about the Heaven Hill Bourbon Trail and award criteria HERE
Karma’s Bar Manager, Harley Mocker, works diligently to create a unique bourbon experience for patrons by offering select and proprietary bourbons and whiskeys from distilleries all over the world.
Karma Modern Indian offers weekday Cocktail Happy Hour Monday-Thursday from 4 pm-7 pm, where you can come in and create custom cocktails made from Modern Karma Indian’s impressive and growing list of bourbon and whiskey spirits.
For more information about the bourbon menu, visit Karma Modern Indian at http://www.karmamodernindian.com or on Facebook or Instagram.
About Modern Karma Indian
Karma Modern Indian creates a contemporary take on Indian cuisine with unexpected ingredient combinations along with impressive table service and plate presentation. Karma Modern Indian aims to make Indian food more approachable through a combination of traditional Indian cooking techniques and forward-thinking flavor profiles. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 11:30am-2:30pm, Monday through Thursday from 5:30pm-10:30pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm-11:00pm, and Sunday from 5:30pm-9:30pm. For more information, go to http://www.karmamodernindian.com or Facebook or Instagram.
WATERFORD DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES OPEN DAY AND INAUGURAL BOTTLING LAUNCH – 50% OF BOTTLES SOLD WITHIN FIRST WEEKEND
Terroir-driven whisky producer, Waterford Distillery, has announced its hugely anticipated inaugural release – the first whisky since it began distillation following conversion from a Guinness brewery in 2015.
1ST CUVÉE: PILGRIMAGE is highly limited and will be available only at a distillery open day on Saturday 25th April. Tickets to the event are being sold via Eventbrite. In the first weekend of the event being announced, 50% of tickets to acquire 1ST CUVÉE: PILGRIMAGE had already sold, with the masterclass level ticket selling out within 45 minutes of the event being shared.
THE OPEN DAY
The open day is to celebrate Waterford Whisky’s coming of age, their Irish Single Malt Whisky’s debut, and they wanted to open their gates on Saturday 25th April to those curious to see what the distillery has been up to these last five years.
To provide a festival atmosphere, irrespective of the weather, the distillery has invited local food suppliers, brewers and musicians – and Waterford Whisky will also be available to taste for the first time.
1ST CUVÉE: PILGRIMAGE
There are 1,500 numbered bottles of 1ST CUVÉE: PILGRIMAGE bottled at 50% ABV.
Only 1,000 of these are labelled “I Was There” and will be available to the public, strictly limited to one per individual.
This limited edition, first bottling has a retail value of €150 and is only available on Saturday 25th April at the distillery as part of this event – it must be collected in person. It is for those who make the pilgrimage.
To mark this historic moment, the launch of Waterford Whisky, a limited edition commemorative bottling has been created by Head Distiller Ned Gahan. For 1ST CUVÉE: PILGRIMAGE Ned has brought together each of the 36 farms that Waterford distilled in their first year, each one location, captured in spirit, a unique Waterford distillate. Together, they make a complex and multi-layered single malt – the determined goal of their intriguing journey, a pioneering concept for the whisky industry.
TICKETS FOR THE OPEN DAY AND INAUGURAL BOTTLING LAUNCH CAN BE BOUGHT ON EVENTBRITE
WHISKY SHOW:
OLD & RARE 2020
Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2020 is just around the corner, running from 29 February – 1 March. If you’re looking to explore and experience drams from the history of your favourite distilleries, it really is an unmissable weekend, boasting more than 650 whiskies available for as little as £1 per dram. Tickets have nearly sold out, so if you’ve been on the fence, it’s time to get booking!
New whiskies from Signatory including a very heavily sherried Edradour 10 Year Old (back on stock!), Linkwood 21 Year Old, Cambus 28 Year Old and new single casks of heavily peated Ballechin.
Shop – More New Scotch from Signatory Vintage
A walk through and brief history of two of the more obscure distilleries in Japan. Kirin/Fuji-Gotemba, opening in 1972 and still producing today – their offering is a 50% blended whisky made from stock all of their own. Mars Shinshu on the other hand, this is a 52%, peated Japanese whisky with a troublesome history. Based on the flavours though, the future is bright. The future is Mars…but it’ll cost you.
Bimber announces the release of distillery exclusives
Four limited edition releases will be available for visitors to purchase at the distillery from Thursday 20th February
Three single cask expressions: Sherry Cask, Virgin Cask and Peated Finish will be joined by a small batch release of the distillery’s new make spirit
Bimber, which was recently named ‘Craft Producer of the Year’ at the 2020 World Whisky Awards, today announced the release of its first distillery exclusive bottlings.
Three single cask expressions all bottled with natural colour and no chill-filtration will be available from Thursday 20th February for visitors to the distillery to purchase, alongside bottles of ‘filling strength’ new make spirit.
Sherry Cask #34 was laid down in 2016, Bimber’s first year of production and is bottled at 53.9% ABV. 65 bottles are available at a price of £80.00.
Virgin Cask #28, also from 2016, has been matured in American oak and is bottled at 53.1% ABV. 70 bottles are available at a price of £75.00.
Peated Finish #64PF is Bimber’s first ‘finished’ whisky release. Following an initial maturation in ex-bourbon the liquid was transferred to an ex-Islay quarter cask for one year of additional maturation and then bottled at 54.2% ABV. 100 bottles are available at a price of £75.00.
New Make Batch 172 has been produced to meet the high levels of interest from enthusiasts for exploring Bimber’s light and fruity spirit character before it begins its maturation journey. 100 bottles of this initial batch have been produced. They are bottled at ‘filling strength’ 63.5% ABV and are available at a price of £38.00.
Each of the distillery exclusive expressions were crafted to Bimber’s exacting standards. The spirit was produced from the distillery’s single farm barley and malted on a dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings before being fermented for seven days in bespoke, on-site constructed American oak washbacks. Distillation took place in Bimber’s customised stills, which possess an increased copper surface area, resulting in a light and fruity, but layered new make spirit.
Speaking of the distillery exclusive releases, Founder and Master Distillery Darius said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer visitors to Bimber three truly special single casks bottlings to take home after finishing their tours of our distillery. These casks were selected by the team because of their reflection of our naturally fruit-forward style, but also as a demonstration of the remarkable versatility of our single malt whisky. Whilst the three casks offer a diverse array of aromas and flavours, Bimber’s spirit character runs strongly throughout each release.”
He added: “Throughout 2019 we received many requests to bottle our new make spirit. We’re therefore thrilled to now offer distillery visitors a spotlight on our house style before our spirit has been laid down for maturation.”
Notes
Bimber Distillery Exclusives
Release date: Thursday 20th February – only available at Bimber Distillery. Limited to one (of each different bottling) per person.
Sherry Cask #34
Nose: Decadent chocolate and Dulce de leche sauces sit with well-worn leather and dusty bound books. Redcurrants, snowberries and orange peels are joined by golden syrup and perky cinnamon spicing
Taste: Rich, full-bodied and weighty – Cinnamon buns, chocolate gateaux and dried berry-packed cake are joined by cracked leather, burnt honeycomb and reduced orange liqueurs
Finish: Lingering berries sit with cinnamon spicing and fading tobacco notes
65 bottles
70cl
53.9%
RRP £80.00
Virgin Cask #28
Nose: Freshly picked apples and pear drops are joined by crisp cereals. Rich toffee is spiced with nutmeg, whilst tanned leather sits with freshly planed oak
Taste: Split vanilla pods and thick, creamy custard sit with burnt toffee and maple syrup. Running throughout – juicy red berry fruits and gentle toasted cereals
Finish: Gentle cask char and fading pepperiness
70 bottles
70cl
53.1%
RRP £75.00
Peated Finish #64PF
Nose: Crisp and clean with aromas of fresh peach, toffee and vanilla cream alongside floral notes of juniper, wispy smoke and tobacco leaves
Taste: A bolder palate with a rich, oily and full mouthfeel. Stone fruits and lime zest are joined by crumbled biscuits whilst charcoal and medicinal peat smoke run throughout
Finish: Lingering smokiness punctuated by a fizz of white pepper
100 bottles
70cl
54.2%
RRP £75.00
New Make Spirit Batch 172
100 bottles
70cl
63.4%
RRP £38.00
About Bimber
Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with passion in West London. As a leading distiller of English whisky, we combine generations of rich distilling heritage, with the finest quality ingredients to create the ultimate craft whisky experience.
After many months of careful planning, Abbey Whisky and Sean Russell, The GAS founder are thrilled to introduce this exclusive single cask GlenDronach! A stunning example of an exquisite, old and rare GlenDronach. The liquid has been drawn from a Pedro Ximénez Sherry Puncheon after 27 years in cask. Beautifully presented, including an exclusive GAS branded Copita tasting glass. Due to anticipated high demand, numbers will be strictly limited and drawn via ballot.
12 lucky winners will also have their bottle personally signed by Master Blender, Rachel Barrie.
70cl | 54.5% Vol
Click the link below to sign-up to the ballot, for a chance to purchase this rare and exclusive bottling.
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Ballot closes 23:59 GMT, 25th February..!
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