4 DAYS TILL FATHER’S DAY! AUTUMN SHOW – SEPT 15-16 2017

If you haven’t heard already, Midlands Whisky Festival is returning to Birmingham at thestudio venue this September for it’s biggest show yet! Get those palates ready – we’ll be inviting even more distillers to the show for a weekend celebration of all things whisky!

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 – WHISKY EXHIBITORS –

From Japan to England you’ll always find yourself a new whisky. Be it a heavily-sherried Taiwanese single malt or a newly released bourbon, you’ll stumble across both new releases and old and rare bottlings at Midlands Whisky Festival.

– MASTERCLASSES –

If you’re looking for an exclusive tasting experience with well-known industry faces, our Masterclasses are definitely worth a look at. In past festivals we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Richard Patterson and the exquisite Constellation Collection, and George S. Grant of Glenfarclas tasting six different 40-year-old whiskies as he turned 40 himself. This year’s Masterclasses TBC.

– EARLY BIRDS –

We are now down to our very last few Early Bird tickets so if you’re like us and don’t like disappointment, be quick to grab yours today! As one day just isn’t enough, this year we’ve added a Friday evening session, giving you chance to discover even more whisky over two days.

Friday Ticket £35

Early Bird Saturday Ticket £35 (Last few tickets)

Combo Friday & Saturday Ticket £70

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VENUE & SHOW TIMES

thestudio 7 CANNON STREET BIRMINGHAM B2 5EP

Friday 15th Sept 6:00pm – 9:30pm (last pour at 9:10pm)

Saturday 16th Sept 12:00pm – 5:00pm (last pour at 4:30pm)

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick is discontinuing their 21 year old Highland single malt so this could be one of your last chances to buy this fantastic expression!Marrying together spirit matured in ex-bourbon casks, ex-Oloroso sherry casks, second fill American oak and some first-fill Spanish oak, the taste is a result of the unique wash still at the distillery, reflected in the deisgn of the bottle.

Order by 10am on Wednesday 14th June to ensure delivery in time for Father’s Day

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Great drams for great dads!

Choosing a gift that says just how much your dad means to you can be tough… but then there’s always whisky! We’ve got a great selection of some fantastic drams to suit every discerning dad’s palate – from engraved bottles of our own Loch Fyne range to gift sets, taster packs and the latest releases! Best of all, we ship all over the world and you can even get next day delivery in the UK.

So what are you waiting for? Raise a dram with dad this Father’s Day!

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The Loch Fyne Blend Engraved

£34.00

The Loch Fyne Living Cask 4 Engraved

£50.00

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This isn’t a distillery that has seen a lot of showcase time on this channel, we’re hoping to change that as soon as we can! The King Car distillery and the whisky that they produce, Kavalan, is a very distinctive style of whisky and I’ve always felt that way about it, Having access to some of the most expensive cask selections in the world, the boys and girls of King Car will always have some huge flavours and colors to harness for the joy of drinking. 

This particular expression has picked up a host of awards over the years, notably in 2015. However, this is a different batch of the same style, produced from toasted Portuguese red and white wine barrels, bottled at cask strength and has a colour that is truly to die for. 

It’s a whisky of specific taste and for red wine fans, will no likely be a hit, but fir the whisky drinker, it is a direction of new styles, some would argue that new world whisky are all bark and no bite, i fell indifferent about it, but hopefully this review will bring out some of your opinions and whether or not what is being done at these distilleries is of any balance to the seasoned whisky drinker. Cheers!

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Champion Named in Heaven Hill Brands 2017 “Bartender of the Year”

BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Brands and Liquor.com announced today the champion of the 2017 Bartender of the Year competition. After a nationwide search to find the top bartenders across America, Nathan O’Neill from the Nomad Bar in New York City is the 2017 Bartender of the Year and the recipient of $15,000.

“I’m excited to be the 2017 Heaven Hill and Liquor.com Bartender of the Year. It was an incredible experience, set in such a beautiful location,” said O’Neill. “The standard of the competitors was absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect the whole time.”

Eight finalists competed beachside at the St. Regis Bahia Resort in Puerto Rico on June 5. Final bartenders competed in a “beverage program” challenge creating an original cocktail utilizing ingredients native to Puerto Rico that was presented as if being considered for the St. Regis beverage program. The challenge was broken down into several sections, including selection of ingredients, concepting, ingredient preparation, recipe development, and presentation. Contestants were also asked to create two classic cocktails, one shaken and one stirred. Judging was based on the quality of the cocktails, the adherence to the guidelines, the technical performance, and the overall presentation.

Over 844 original cocktail recipes using Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky were submitted online nationwide beginning August 1, 2016. 32 semifinalists then competed in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Nashville, Denver, Chicago and New York throughout February and March. The top contestant from each regional semifinal vied for the title of Bartender of the Year and $15,000 at the St. Regis Bahia Resort in Puerto Rico.

“Our bartender of the year competition continues to raise the bar for innovation and professionalism in the hospitality industry,” said Kate Latts, Vice President Marketing for Heaven Hill Brands. “Congratulations to Nathan O’Neill, and to each of the contestants for their commitment to excellence and creativity.”

National Brand Educator for Heaven Hill Brands Lynn House, Bar Manager of Clyde Common & Pépé Le Moko Jeffrey Morgenthaler, and Owner/Bartender of Pouring Ribbons Joaquín Simó, and 2016 Bartender of the Year Abigail Gullo judged the final eight bartenders. Finalists were challenged on their full range of skills as hospitality professionals. Judges were looking for the ultimate bartender who displays the total breadth and aptitude all bartenders aspire to embody.

Grounded in the original Bartender of the Year Competition hosted by Domaine de Canton starting in 2009, Heaven Hill Brands resurrected the competition due to strong demand from bartenders worldwide. Abigail Gullo of Compere Lapin in New Orleans set the bar as the champion of the inaugural Bartender of the Year competition in 2016. Visit the official competition website at www.bartenderoftheyear.liquor.com for complete competition details and names of this year’s semifinalists.

The following bartenders competed in the 2017 Bartender of the Year Finals:

Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Brands (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams Bourbon; Larceny, Elijah Craig and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Deep Eddy Vodka; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur; Lunazul Tequila; and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky.

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely.  Drink Wisely.”

R&B Distillers – 10 year membership to an exclusive whisky club – Na Tùsairean Club

R&B are building the first distillery on the Isle of Raasay in Scotland. Na Tusairean Club members are given the opportunity to invest in an evolving craft whisky brand and to add rare and exciting new drams to their personal whisky libraries. Members will receive an annual supply of single malt including as well as  exclusive use of luxury members’ accommodation on Raasay with striking views of the Cuillin mountain range on the neighbouring island of Skye.

Membership is valued at £1999 worth of benefits for 10 years but is priced at £999 (one of payment) or £55 a month over 18 months. 

Borders – Highland Single Grain from R&B Distillers 

R&B Distillers’ Borders whisky is a testament to the co-founder’s 19th century heritage; Alasdair Day’s great-grandfather blended whisky in the Coldstream and are planning to build a distillery in Peebles to honour this history. Matured in Bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, Borders has been produced to reflect the soft rolling landscape of this region through its light, sweet notes. Surprisingly dry on the palate with the sherry influences dominating, this herbaceous and golden whisky pairs well with dark praline chocolates.

The 70cl bottle is priced as £49.95

Glenrothes 2000 & 2006 Sherry Butts

Batch #1 of the Glenrothes single cask have arrived and what a treat we are in for! A trio of vintages from 1976, 2000 & 2006 exclusive to the UK market.

Glenrothes 2006 Sherry Cask #5454 – £67.98

Glenrothes 2006 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask sherry butt #5454 bottled 2017 exclusively for the United Kingdom market. 636 bottles.

Glenrothes 2000 Sherry Cask #5454 – £97.13

Glenrothes 2004 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask sherry butt #2364 bottled 2017 exclusively for the United Kingdom market. 575 bottles.

Glenrothes 1976 Cask #2667 – £841.76

Glenrothes 1976 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask 2nd Fill American Oak Hogshead #2677 bottled 2015 exclusively for the United Kingdom market. 238 numbered bottles.

Ralfy explains why first-contact drams are not always the best! ~ with Ralfy Review 657 – Balblair 21yo @ 43%vol (G&MacP)