Tomatin 30 Year Old

1988 vintage cask bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for Connoisseurs Choice series. Just 199 bottles. Tomatin 30 Year Old 1988 Connoisseurs Choice vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill American hogshead #18/070 bottled December 2018 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 199 bottles.

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Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897 and operated with two stills until 1956 after which there were frequent and numerous additions culminating in 23 stills in 1986 making Tomatin the largest distillery in Scotland at that time. However, eleven were subsequently closed and it is currently equipped with twelve but operating with eight. Tomatin Distillery is a Highland distillery situated close to the Cairngorms National Park and, sitting at an altitude of 315m, it is the third highest distillery in Scotland. The official range includes Tomatin 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old and the peated Cu Bocan range.

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With less than 3000 bottles of Virgin Oak, can you afford to miss out?

Award-winning Norfolk business launches its latest single malt whisky in time for St George’s Day

The English Whisky Co. is delighted to herald the release of its latest single malt, The English – Virgin Oak.

The English – Virgin Oak, is a small batch release of single malt whisky by the award winning English Whisky Co.

The very limited edition release offers only 2689 bottles to go around the whole world with a release date of 4 April 2019. The English – Virgin Oak has matured gently in casks laid down at St George’s Distillery in Roudham, Norfolk before it’s bottling in March 2019. The English – Virgin Oak has spent the last six years maturing in American oak virgin oak casks and has gained heavily from these beautiful cask, the result is a rich and spicy malt that captures the oak’s signature nods to vanilla, chocolate, toffee and spices and finishes with a warm, lingering heat.

Andrew Nelstrop, Owner of The English Whisky Co., says “What started off as an experiment has turned out to be a winner. We are really thrilled with this single malt whisky. The whisky is rich and oily with hints of honey, toffee and chocolate; a taste of chocolate and cloves lingers on the palate. What is there not to like?”

For more information about The English Whisky Co., please contact Andrew Nelstrop on 07836 235519 or andrew@englishwhisky.co.uk.

Visit The English Whisky Co. website, https://www.englishwhisky.co.uk/

Notes:

• The English Whisky Co., based at St George’s Distillery at Roudham in Norfolk, was England’s first registered whisky producer for over a century. It was founded by the Nelstrop family in 2005. Andrew Nelstrop currently runs the operation.
• Not only has St George’s Distillery been voted best tourist attraction by the EDP Awards, its chief distiller, David Fitt, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Distiller of the Year award and its single malts have been voted best European whiskies five years in a row – an accomplishment never before held by any whisky brand.
• Tasting Notes Virgin Oak White Small Batch #1 2019
  • Nose: Coconut and liquorice with hints of toffee and dark chocolate. Light vanilla and rich oak. Wood spices, think cloves and nutmeg.
  • Taste: Rich and oily. Spicy, the notes of dry oak and vanilla come through. Hints of honey, toffee, chocolate and cloves linger on the palate.

Revealing the essence of flavour with our Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky

Our Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky launched last week. This Diploma focuses solely on your olfactory system, how and where flavour develops during the production process and of course the importance of oak and the development of flavour character during maturation. Candidates start the day with interactive activities, all designed to stimulate your olfactory cells and start you on your sensory enlightenment.

2019 courses are on 3rd June, 8th July, 20th Sept and 6th Nov

Click here to book the Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky

Welcoming new lecturer, John Ramsay

John is the senior lecturer for the Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky.  He retired in 2009 after 43 years in the industry, latterly as Master Blender at Edrington where he was responsible for brands including The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes, Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse.  John’s unparalleled knowledge combined with his industry insight makes this a unique opportunity to learn from one of the Masters of Scotch.

The Academy takes the international stage at the Groningen Whisky Festival

We spent a wonderful 3 days in the beautiful Dutch town of Groningen, chatting with enthusiasts whilst challenging them to take our aroma recognition test! We can’t wait to get back on the road and spread the joy that our exclusive whisky education courses and activities create.

Edinburgh Whisky Academy

23b Windsor Street

Edinburgh, EH7 5LA

United Kingdom

Booker’s “Teresa’s Batch 2019-1” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $59.99 View

Distiller notes: “The first batch of Booker’s Bourbon in the 2019 collection is called “Teresa’s Batch,” named for Teresa Wittemer, a beloved employee here at Beam for over 30 years in our Quality Control Department. This batch is made up of barrels from three production dates aged in nine different locations within four warehouses. The breakdown of the barrel storage is as follows: 2% came from the 2nd floor of 7-story warehouse 5 1% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse 5 10% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse D 3% came from the 4th floor of 9-story warehouse E 25% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse E 25% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse E 28% came from the 5th floor of 9-story warehouse J 3% came from the 6th floor of 9-story warehouse J 3% came from the 8th floor of 9-story warehouse J Getting the tasting notes for this batch from Teresa herself was important to me. She works with our bourbon daily, and I wanted to get her description of the batch of Booker’s Bourbon that bears her name. I have to say, she did a terrific job describing the characteristics of this batch: ‘The nose is sweet with some hints of brown sugar and light oak, along with the vanilla that is characteristic of Booker’s Bourbon. The taste is unique, yet still unmistakably Booker’s Bourbon with a pleasant and warm finish, both sweet and spicy.’”

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Save on Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1991 today!

Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1991

This limited edition from Glenmorangie distillery is part of their Bond Warehouse No.1 Collection. The fourth release in the series, this edition was distilled in 1991 and matured for 26 years. Crafted with whiskies finished in Oloroso sherry casks and burgundy wine barrels, it is bottled at 43% abv and presented in a stunning display case.

Tasting Notes

Nose: fruity and deep with chocolate, oak and star anise.

Palate: slightly peppery with milk chocolate, stewed apples, plums and ripe red fruits.

Finish: oak, fruit and sweet spice.

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For the first time in the distillery’s 185 year history, we closed our doors on Saturday 16th February to 36 lucky Glengoyne Family members. They had a chance of a lifetime to be involved in our first exclusive Glengoyne Family event – “Behind the Scenes at Glengoyne Distillery“.

It was an all-star cast of Robbie Hughes, John Glass, Stuart Hendry and Gordon Dundas who took guests on a step-by-step journey of the craftsmanship behind our whisky. The day also included sampling whisky straight from the cask and an unforgettable sensory tasting and flavour matching experience, providing an understanding of the distinctive aromas and taste of Glengoyne. The day finished with a delicious whisky banquet and a take home gift of a signed bottle of The Legacy Series: Chapter One.

It was such a good day, that’s why we are doing it again in 2020. 

We were truly overwhelmed with the feedback from all guests. Everyone felt they got a unique opportunity to get under the skin of Glengoyne and understand its craft in a never before seen way. Thanks to this, we can now confirm that “Behind the Scenes at Glengoyne Distillery” will return on Saturday 29th February 2020.  More information to follow, but we hope to see some more of you there.

Remember you don’t need to wait a year to come and say hello, book your next tour here.

Sláinte!

The Glengoyne Distillery Team 

Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne, Near Killearn, Glasgow G63 9LB
Tel. +44 (0)1360 550 254

Email: reception@glengoyne.com

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Saturday, April 20th 11AM-4PM: 

Scotch & World Whiskies: Islay, Japan, and Belgium

Try Gouden Carolus, Matsui Single Malt, and our very own store- exclusive Kilchoman Machir Bay at this in-store tasting! Keeper-of-the-quaich and master of all things whisky, Sam Filmus will present this tasting from 11AM-4PM.

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FIRST STEP UNDERWAY IN CREATION OF NEW ARDARA DISTILLERY

Sliabh Liag Distillers apply for planning permission

Sliabh Liag Distillers have taken the first step in their ambitious plan to bring whiskey distilling back to Donegal for the first time in 177 years.  The distillery which produces The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey, has acquired the Show Field in Ardara, and will be formally submitting a planning application to Donegal County Council this week.

Led by company directors, James and Moira Doherty and James Keith, construction for the whiskey distillery is scheduled to start later this year, subject to planning approval, with distilling operations commencing in 2020. The new building has been carefully designed by Corner Stone Architecture to complement the village and its natural surroundings.

The new €6m distillery aims to employ at least 40 people and will have the capacity to produce 400,000 litres of pure alcohol per annum, which equates to approximately 1700 filled casks, and over 1.2m bottles of whiskey when the spirit is finally sold.  As well as producing whiskey, the company’s An Dúlamán gin still will be moved from its current location in Carrick to the new building, and a visitor centre is also planned.  The visitor centre will include a poitín museum, exhibition space, tasting bar and shop and will be an additional reason for tourists on the Wild Atlantic Way to stop in Ardara.  There will be no café or restaurant, with visitors encouraged to make use of the village’s many offerings.

The company plans to create a number of brands, including the Ardara and Sliabh Liag single malt and pot still whiskeys, heavily peated and authentic to the style of 19^th century whiskeys from the county.

Commenting on the news, James Doherty, Managing Director of Sliabh Liag Distillers, said: “The design of the development is a mix of contemporary and traditional finishes which complement the village of Ardara. We have put considerable thought into the visitor experience and aim to create an opportunity for visitors to park in the village, walk along the Owentocker river, across a new footbridge and into the Show Field. It is important to us that local businesses benefit from the foot fall, and if we can get visitors walking in the village, increasing their dwell time, then so much the better for the entire community.”

“Enhancing Ardara’s offering to its community and visitors has been a major consideration throughout the design process.   We intend to conserve the portion of the land nearest to the village as an open green space, with walk ways and ponds providing a beautifully landscaped area to be enjoyed by everybody,” added James.

Gavin Shovelin of Corner Stone Architecture said: “We have really enjoyed working on this exciting project and designing such a major landmark for what is my home town. We see spin offs for all aspects of the community and have designed a building that we think is truly unique but will look very much part of the town.”

Following a public consultation in Ardara on 2^nd April at The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, the Planning Application is being submitted on the 4^th April.

https://www.sliabhliagdistillers.com/

WILLIAM GRANT & SONS UK APPOINTS ALEX WALKER AS GLENFIDDICH NATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR 

Monday 1st April, 2019: Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed that former Artesian bartender, Alex Walker, has taken on the role of National Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich, with immediate effect.

Alex’s new role will see him focus on elevating brand awareness and understanding, by bringing to life Glenfiddich’s experimental nature; and bridging communications between the brand and whisky drinkers, bars & restaurants, retailers and press.

Alex takes over from Stephen Rutherford, who previously held the role as Glenfiddich National Brand Ambassador, up until last year when he took on the position of Glenfiddich UK Brand Manager.

Stephen Rutherford, Glenfiddich UK Brand Manager said: “Alex has proved himself to be an exceptional candidate and a passionate whisky enthusiast, ticking all of the boxes for the role. He is a welcome addition to the team and I look forward to working with him to drive Glenfiddich’s brand advocacy forward with the exciting upcoming projects we have lined up.”

Alex said: “I am extremely excited to be joining the William Grant & Sons UK family. It is a huge honour and privilege to work for a brand that represents over 130 years of history, heritage, and experimentation. I can’t wait to be part of this journey and help craft future success for Glenfiddich!”

Notes

About Alex Walker:

Alex has travelled much of the world pursuing his passion for whisky and has a strong interest for the hospitality industry. He began his career in Australia, before returning to the UK, to work at Elixir Tonics & Treats, one of Manchester’s best-known neighbourhood bars. In 2016 he moved to London, where he worked in two of the city’s (and the world’s) most prestigious hotels bars; The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy and Artesian at The Langham.

Alex’s reputation precedes him, with his portfolio of successes including the Jack Daniels Tennessee Calling III Winner 2018, Beefeater MIXLND UK finalist and Global Finalist 2018 and UK winner of the 1800 Visionaries 2017.  During his career, he has also developed a flair for detail as he judged the finals of both the 1800 Visionaries UK 2018 and The Herno Gin Cup UK 2018.

You can follow him on Instagram: @Alexanderjameswhisky

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s favourite single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s® as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry®, Milagro® Tequila, Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder, and Drambuie.

For more information please visit: http://www.williamgrant.com Follow us on Instagram: @WilliamGrantUK