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This week I’m looking at not only the Bruichladdich Rare Casks releases but their core range too.
Whisky Intelligence is pleased to introduce whisky review by Chris Goodrum of Gauntleys of Nottingham
INDUSTRY LEADERS TO GATHER TO DEBATE FUTURE OF WHISKY PRODUCTION
The whisky industry is preparing for the 2018 World Whisky Forum, with the programme of speakers and topics now announced.
The theme for the 2018 forum is Whisky 2020 with speakers from all areas of the industry considering the shape of future whisky production and consumption. The Forum will be moderated by Dave Broom.
Speakers include Ian Chang, Master Blender at Kavalan Distillery, who will discuss how grappling with the challenging climate in Yilan forced Kavalan to embrace innovation and turned it into a model for the distillery of the future.
The forum will also feature a panel discussion lead by Becky Paskin and Georgie Bell, founders of the recently launched #OurWhisky movement, on the changing face of whisky consumption and the importance for the future of the industry, of accurate representation of the diversity of whisky drinkers and producers.
Ingvar Ronde, one of the Forum’s organisers and author of the Malt Whisky Yearbook said: ‘The World Whisky Forum is about sharing experiences and the exchange of ideas. I expect the same open and curious atmosphere that characterized the first meeting at BOX last year. I’m especially happy to see this great mix of speakers, representing small entrepreneurial companies such as Kyrö from Finland as well as international giants like Hiram Walker and Kirin Brewery. I truly believe that gatherings like this are essential when it comes to shaping the future of whisky and it’s really fascinating to be a part of it when it happens.’
The Forum, now in its second year, will be hosted by the Cotswolds Distillery. The distillery was recently named Craft Producer of the Year (Worldwide) in Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Awards and Head Distiller, Nickolas Franchino, will be speaking on how small producers can carve out a place for themselves despite sharing a market with much bigger, more established players. Places at the Forum are open only to members of the industry and are extremely limited – for more information on securing a place visit www.worldwhiskyforum.org
NOTES
The WORLD WHISKY FORUM was founded in 2017 by Jan Groth of Box/High Coast Distillery in Sweden. It is a stage for the new wave of distillers and whisky stakeholders around the world who put innovation, rethinking and, of course, craftsmanship first. It is a recurring event that takes place every eighteen months.
The COTSWOLDS DISTILLERY was founded in 2014 and is the first full-scale distillery in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was recently named Craft Producer of the Year in the Icons of Whisky Awards, and in the UK category of the Icons of Gin Awards.
For more information, please visit www.worldwhiskyforum.org and www.cotswoldsdistillery.com, or contact Jan Groth, Head of the World Whisky Forum +46 (0)70-494 18 01 jan.groth@worldwhiskyform.org or Zoe Rutherford, Communications Manager at the Cotswolds Distillery zrutherford@cotswoldsdistillery.com +44 1608 238 533.
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Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989
The second release in the Bond House No.1 Collection, this Highland single malt was crafted from some of the last spirit to emerge from the distillery’s former still house. Distilled in 1989 and matured for 27 years in a handful of highly sought-after casks, including some prestigious ex-Côte-Rôtie casks from the northern Rhône wine region of France. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes in a stunning display case with a copper plaque inscribed with the story of the expression.
There’s an enticing buttery sweetness on the nose, with hints of toasted marshmallow, vanilla and aromatic smoke. The palate is rich and syrupy with baked apple and fudge mingling with a gentle citrus note. The long and full finish brings honeyed notes of oak and leather.
Saturday, April 28th 12-3PM
JVS Imports
Come by our store for a Single Malt Scotch tasting, courtesy of JVS imports! JVS sells almost 1,000 products to California retailers from virtually every major alcoholic beverage category – including some of the rarest single malts we’ve ever featured in-store. From Japan to Islay and independent bottlers the world over, anything could be featured at this surprise single malt tasting! Whatever it will be, however, is sure to be delicious.
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Ralfy re-visits an affordable, available malt in Ralfy Review 723 – Strathisla 12yo @ 40%vol: (re-reviewed 2018)
A distillery considered Scotland’s best lowland whisky maker has confirmed it’s very first whisky festival attendance – a year before it will start to produce malts once again.
The highly coveted Rosebank distillery was purchased by Iain MacLeod Distillers last year and a rumoured £12million will be spent to start producing whisky once again from the site on the Union Canal, Falkirk.
Rosebank Distillery will attend The Whisky Social Falkirk this year, bringing rare Lowland single malts for the lucky attendees to sample.
Organiser of Whisky Social Falkirk – which also has events in Dundee and Belfast – Andy Ure said: “When we heard Rosebank was going to start producing again we thought it would be great to get them involved in the festival so we are over the moon that not only will be attending, but it will be the first festival they ever attend.
“There is real nostalgia surrounding the distillery, and people are excited that soon there will be new bottlings. With Falkirk Distillery also coming to fruition shortly, Falkirk is cementing itself as a whisky town once again.”
Brand ambassadors will be pouring Rosebank 12 year old to sample and discussing plans to re-open the distillery at Whisky Social Falkirk.
The malt stopped being produced in 1993 when owners Diageo decided to cease production over upgrading costs as well as road access difficulties. The warehouse was sold to be turned into a Beefeater restaurant while the distillery was sold to British Waterways. Iain MacLeod bought the rights to the name and the site and plan to install three sills to recreate Rosebank’s historic sweet, floral malts as well as a visitor centre to give an insight into the history of the distillery that opened in 1817.
Whisky Social Falkirk is on Saturday, August 18 at the Dobbie Hall, Larbert. Limited tickets are still avaiable from www.harbroevents.co.uk
Kilchoman Sanaig and Port Askaig 8yr Have Each Won 95 Points!
Two amazing expressions were both awarded 95 points from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge!
Both of these core expressions exemplify what is best about Islay whiskies.
KILCHOMAN SANAIG
Sanaig has a predominantly sherry cask influence owing to the significant time spent in oloroso sherry Hogsheads. These aged oloroso casks contribute a drastically transformed depth of colour.
PORT ASKAIG – 8 year
Yielding an eight year natural color and being non-chill filtered, this award-winning small-batch production expression daily drinker was created by Islay whisky fans for Islay whisky drinkers. The elegant, soft, sweet, classy, minerally, medium-peated style is perfect for novices to discover Islay and connoisseurs to enjoy as their regular dram.
Thanks again for being part of our family and enjoying these fine whiskies with us!
We’ll be in touch about other exciting news as the year drinks on …
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Single Malt Scotch Tasting
This Thursday, April 26th
4:30 OR 6:00 PM
Speyside Distillery
with Ed Kohl
We’re excited this week to have importer and industry veteran Ed Kohl joining us for a rare appearance to lead a tasting of his new partner, Speyside distillery!
Speyside Distillery (which is in Speyside, the region) was the ongoing dream of submarine captain, George Christie. Construction on the distillery was started in the 1960’s and was completed in 1987, with distillation beginning in 1990. Fermentations are long and distillation is slow, everything goes at its own pace at Speyside.
The distillery is now in the hands of The Harvey Family, who have strong ties to the whisky industry (Lord Byron presented his friends with “Harvey’s Spey Whisky” upon his wedding in 1815, though obviously it was a different “Spey”). These days, most of the whisky is destined for Asian markets, especially Taiwan, though Ed Kohl may have swayed them to work more with the States.
Pricing for this week only will be as follows:
Spey
Cuveé – Regular Price – Sale Price
Tenne – $49.99 – $44.99
Trutina – $56.99 – $51.99
Fumare – $56.99 – $51.99
Chairmen’s Choice – $114.99 – $100.00
18 Tear Old – $134.99 – $114.99
Benn Dubh – $58.99 – $52.99
Six Isles – $49.99 – $44.99
Joe Howell
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(ends Sunday 29th April)
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With an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits there is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest, enjoy!
