Taste the new Tamdhu with us

Just a few weeks ago, the ‘Can-dhu-spirit’ of Tamdhu was reborn.

However, if you were unable to attend the Tamdhu Family Day, you may not have tasted our new 10 Year Old. Or indeed, experienced the wonders of our revitalised distillery.

To right these wrongs, we’ve made a a couple of short videos. They explore the flavours of our Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and introduce you to the beliefs we hold dear.

Our first video above takes your taste buds through our superb new 10 Year Old, while the second video below is dedicated to the stunning Limited Edition 10 Year Old.

We hope you like what you see. And if you do, there is plenty more to discover on the Tamdhu website – you may even be compelled to visit the Tamdhu shop.

Enlighteningly yours,

Tamdhu Distillery

The 3-B Printing Project

Dewar’s Highlander Honey Information

Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert is published by McClelland & Stewart and distributed by Random House. It is available from most book shops and on-line book sellers

Black Forest to Black Sea by oar as two men complete 3,200km journey to row the Danube 

— Epic adventure is supported by Ardbeg, the ultimate Islay whisky — 

Two daring Brits have completed their journey to row from the highest navigable point on the Danube to the lowest – a staggering 3,200km journey – with the support of Ardbeg, Islay Single Malt whisky.

Beginning in the heart of Europe and passing through ten countries to finish on the western fringes of Asia, Mark Hughes and Jonathan Cowie rowed in shifts of one hour each, needing to cover at least 100km per day to remain on target.

The expedition was supported by Ardbeg, the Ultimate Islay malt, who are well known for their love of adventure. Ardbeg is currently involved in a “world first” space maturation experiment on the International Space station, and their big and untamed custom-made Orange County Chopper motorbike is currently touring the world.

Rower Mark Hughes explains: “Jonathan and I are extremely excited to have completed our adventure to row down the Danube. It has been the ultimate journey and we very much appreciate the support from the ultimate Islay malt whisky, Ardbeg.”

Allan Little, Ardbeg Brand Manager, says: “The distance these two friends have covered is really admirable. Their ambition is to raise money and awareness for two inspirational charities and we are more than happy to support them. We’d also encourage everyone to go to http://www.rowthedanube.com/ to donate.”

Mark and Jonathan set off on their ultimate journey on the June 9th from Ulm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany after being delayed by flooding. They travelled down the river Danube to complete their epic trip on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, after almost a month of rowing on July 6th.

Notes:

About 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. The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded by the formation of ‘The Committee’ in 2000 from thousands of Ardbeg followers across the globe keen to ensure “the doors of Ardbeg never close again.”

Ardbeg was voted ‘Scotch Whisky of the Year’ three years in a row by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and was awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’, ‘Best Islay Single Malt’ and the ‘Global Icon Visitor Centre Manager of the Year’ at the World Whisky Awards 2013.

Ardbeg Embassies

Ardbeg Embassies are a network of Ardbeg customers who love Ardbeg and have agreed to profile Ardbeg to their consumers; most are independent premium whisky stores. 

Responsible Drinking

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

Stature in the rye:

According to Adam McDowell of the National Post, Canadian whisky is once more regaining its reputation for quality.

“. . . the appearance of new, bold-flavoured and high-end Canadian whiskies sparks a Canadian rye revival.”

“America developed a taste for smooth, spicy Canadian rye whisky during the Civil War.”

“People assume that Canadian whisky’s big chance to conquer the world came along during Prohibition. But, as Harcus says, “This is the time for rye, right now.””

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

We are gearing up for a great new series of Outturns this fall and so to let our superior single cask whiskies slumber just a little longer, we’ll be hitting the pause button for August.

THERE WILL BE NO NEW RELEASES IN AUGUST.

We ARE doing a tasting, though, so you can re-familiarize yourself with some fabulous bottlings still available (some are down to the last few in Canada – who will be the lucky member to snap them up)!

Please join Colin and Rick at The Strath for what promises to be a night of great company, great food and great drams!

Friday, August 9th
6:30 – 8:00pm

The Strath
919 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC

To register please call 250-370-9463
or email whisky@strathconahotel.com
SMWS members – $35/Non-members – $45

The Arran 15 year old Whisky Shop exclusive is now available to purchase. Only available while stocks last.

We are proud to announce the arrival of our latest exclusive bottling – The Arran 15 year old single cask 1997 vintage.

Matured in a 1997 Sherry Hogshead, this delicious Whisky Shop exclusive is perfection! Distilled on the  21st July 1997 and Bottled on the 30th April 2013

Tasting notes:

Fresh herbs and lemon sherbet on the nose with sweet barley followed by wood spice and citrus zest. The palate starts with an initially sweet madeira cake accompanied by a refreshing fizzy sensation on the mid-palate and a dry long malty finish. Perfect summer dram! Tasting note by Tobias Gorn

One of only 230 bottles ever produced.

Only £79.99 – pre order now stock arriving 1st August

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www.ralfy.com talks humerous whisky ads with Whisky Review 379 – William Lawson’s 12yo scotch

Three Times Awarded the ISC “Distiller of the Year.”

From the Pioneer and Founding Family of Japanese Whisky.

*2010, 2012 and 2013 “Distiller of the Year,”

with nine 2013 “Gold” medals and a 2013 “Trophy” for Hibiki 21 Year Old.

The 2013 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 16 in London. Suntory Liquors Limited was awarded “Distiller of the Year,” an annual honor bestowed upon the industry’s best distiller who consistently produces a variety of high-quality products. This distinction coincided with being presented the “Trophy,” the highest award in the World Whiskies category, for Suntory Liquors’ Hibiki 21 Years Old blended whisky.

Suntory Liquors Limited was honored with the “Distiller of the Year” award for the third time, having also received it in 2010 and 2012. As the company enters its 90^th year, Suntory views this prize as a significant testament to the high quality and craftsmanship of their whiskies. The judges offered high praise for the whisky, stating “Suntory is a force to be reckoned with and is really pushing the Japanese whisky category to an international level.” This is a great achievement for the House of Suntory Whisky, a family-owned House of Whisky, where a tradition of uncompromising artisanship has been handed down from father to son since 1923.

This is the first time for Hibiki 21 Years Old to be honored the top spot in the World Whiskies category by receiving the “Trophy”. There were 400 whiskies entered in this year’s competition. The judges recognized that Hibiki 21 Years Old has a rich, full aroma with plenty of oak and soft fruit flavors, a good balance and texture, and a long rich finish — noting its unblended malt and grain whiskies, the varied and distinguished range of those unblended whiskies, and the strength of its blending techniques.

●About the International Spirits Challenge

The International Spirits Challenge is a competition held every year in the UK. Entries are divided into categories such as “Whisky” or “Liquors,” and gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each of those categories. There is also one ultimate award, the “Trophy,” given to one of the gold medal winners chosen as the best of the best in its category. The “Distiller of the Year” award is given each year to one maker of a diverse range of high-quality products.

The winners in the “Whiskies” category are chosen unanimously by a panel of nine judges, including blenders from whisky distilleries from around the world, and each year these awards garner the attention of the worldwide liquor industry.

The Award-Winning Whisky

●Suntory Whisky: Hibiki 21 Years Old

This whisky is a blend of painstakingly selected ripe grain malts aged with the key Yamazaki sherry cask malt, and is vatted with other carefully chosen mellow unblended grain malts over 21 years. Hibiki 21 Years Old has aromas of sweet dried fruit and a spicy flavor, and is characterized by a solemn, refined richness and profound, lingering echoes.

▼Name of Competition

International Spirits Challenge 2013

▼Prizes and Winners:

Trophy: Suntory Whisky Hibiki 21 Years Old

Distiller of the Year: Suntory Liquors Limited

▼Awards Ceremony:

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

At Honourable Artillery Company, London, U.K.

Success across the Board for Chivas Brothers’ Scotch Whiskies at the International Spirits Challenge

Chivas Brothers, the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky, received two Trophies – the highest accolade – at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) awards ceremony which took place at the Honourable Artillery Company in London, last night.

Chivas 18, the No. 1 ultra-premium Scotch whisky in the world, picked up the coveted Scotch Whisky Blended Trophy– (under 21 years), after being selected from 401 entries.

The Glenlivet Alpha limited edition, which was launched earlier this year, triumphed with the stylish black opaque bottle impressing an expert panel of judges to receive the Best New Design & PackagingTrophy. The Glenlivet, with its signature smoothness and floral, fruity profile, also received seven gold medals at the tasting challenge.

This year’s competition was remarkable for Chivas Brothers, which scooped a grand total of 32 medals across the entire portfolio. 14 gold medals were awarded to its whisky expressions alone, highlighting once again the consistent quality of its brands.

Ballantine’s Finest, 17 Year Old and 30 Year Old expressions were also awarded gold medals, while Royal Salute, the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, was equally recognised for its 21 Year Old.

Laurent Lacassagne, Chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, comments: “We are honoured to be recognised so widely for our premium Scotch whiskies. The Trophies awarded to Chivas 18 and The Glenlivet Alpha and the numerous medals received across the portfolio demonstrate the continuing success of our brands – from the quality of our expressions to our dynamic innovation. We are proud to receive such acknowledgement from the internationally renowned and rigorous judging panel at the International Spirits Challenge”.

The Chivas Brothers gin portfolio continued to demonstrate its high quality after receiving a gold medal for Beefeater Dry and a gold medal for its new ultra-premium expression Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve in the Design and Packaging category.

Now in its 18th year, the ISC promotes outstanding quality spirits from across the globe. Over 1,000 entries were drawn this year from nearly 70 countries and rigorously judged for quality by a panel of independent experts.

FULL RESULTS

International Spirits Challenge

Scotch Whisky Trophy

Chivas 18

Design and Packaging Trophy

The Glenlivet Alpha

Gold

The Glenlivet 18 YO

The Glenlivet XXV

The Glenlivet 21 YO

The Glenlivet 15 yO French Oak Reserve

The Glenlivet 12 YO

The Glenlivet Nadura 16 YO

The Glenlivet Master Distiller’s Reserve

Aberlour 12 YO DCM

Royal Salute 21 YO

Ballantine’s Finest Ballantine’s 17 YO

Ballantines 30 YO

Chivas 18 Beefeater

Notes:

ABOUT CHIVAS BROTHERS Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport. In July 2010, Chivas Brothers launched The Age Matters campaign to help consumers understand the importance of Scotch whisky age statements.

In July 2010 Chivas Brothers launched The Age Matters campaign to help consumers understand the importance of Scotch whisky age statements.

Photo caption The Glenlivet’s International Marketing Manager Clarisse Daniels accompanied by the Nude Brand Creation’s team receive the trophy from Christian Davis and Paul Foulkes-Arellano.