Inspired by the highly anticipated release of Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic ‘The Great Gatsby’, Harrods have recreated the lavish entertaining and unmistakable glamour of the Roaring Twenties, with the launch of their Great Gatsby Cocktail Bar. Harrods has transformed their Tasting Room and Wine Shop into an opulent art-deco pop-up experience, inviting customers to revisit the Jazz Age and reinvent some of the classic pours from this glitzy era, including The Macallan Blood and Sand made with Amber from the new 1824 Series.

The luxurious underground cocktail pop-up lounge area can be visited throughout the day (9^th – 20^th May) and theatrical cocktail-making sessions will take place from the main bar of the Harrods Wine Shop.

NEW Glendronach Batch 2

Following the popularity of Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1, which was released towards the end of 2012 and is now sold out, we are delighted to advise that Batch 2 is now available!

PURCHASE NOW – £49.99

Blendologie’, Part I 

Hello,

My colleagues in France have developed an excellent program of events called ‘Blendologie’. Launched by our Master Blender in Scotland last year and supported by a dedicated website, blendologie.com aims to educate French-speaking whisky enthusiasts on the various skills needed to create exceptional blended whiskies. Last year started gently with simple online videos and interactive challenges for…(please clock on the link below to read the remainder of the article)…

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Kind regards,

Ludo

www.Bourbonr.com has launched a new way to track whisk(e)y reviews

Established 1897, Reborn 2013

When the previous owners mothballed Tamdhu distillery in 2010, connoisseurs looked on with sadness. This unique Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky was prized for its almost indiscernible wisp of peat, counterbalanced with vanilla, fruits and spices.

As of this day (may 7th, 2013); we can officially announce our stills run warm once more – embodying the ‘can-dhu-spirit’ of our founders. Lauter mash tuns are filled with water drawn directly from the Tamdhu spring. Warehouses team with quiet, methodical activity. And our strict wood policy insists we once again use only the finest sherry casks.

The fine occasion of our re-opening was marked this weekend by a local fete and a celebratory lunch of local produce. It was also celebrated by a release of an exclusive bottling – a limited edition of our brand new ten year old malt.

Why not pay a visit to our new website. You can enjoy the full story of our rebirth, acquire our whisky from the shop and discover the ‘can-dhu-spirit’ for yourself.

Yours as may be,

Tamdhu Distillery

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THE WHISKEYS OF BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY EARN SIX “DOUBLE GOLD” MEDALS AT 2013 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION

New Entry Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Match Bourbon

Earns Coveted Double Gold Medal

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky  – The whiskeys from Buffalo Trace Distillery continue to win significant awards with the latest honors from the 13^th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), held last month. Top winners include Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon, named “Best Small Batch Bourbon” and “Best Bourbon.”  Top award winners were:

• Double Gold Medal
• Gold Medal
• Silver Medal

• Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
• Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
• Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
• Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Bourbon
• William Larue Weller Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

• Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
• Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

• Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
• George T. Stagg Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
• Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
• Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky
• Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon Whiskey
• Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky
• Legendre Herbsaint Original Liqueur

“We’re always honored when our whiskeys win an award, especially something as prestigious as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition,” said Harlen Wheatley, master distiller.  “We’re delighted that one of our newer whiskeys, the E. H. Taylor Small Batch, was a Double Gold Medal winner in its first competition.”

A record number of entries into the SFWSC – more than 1,400 spirits – were evaluated by some of the finest palates in the spirits industry.  Complete results of the 2013 competition can be found at http://sfspiritscomp.com/results/browse.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The distillery’s rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Malt Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky “Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotrace.com.

Tennants Whisky Auction May 11th, 2013 (phone bids via reception on 01969 623780 or bid live )

Our first entry into the San Francisco Spirit Wards was with 2 whiskies, both of which performed exceptionally well.

English Whisky, Classic Single Malt Whisky, 46% (US version) won Silver

English Whisky, Peated Single Malt Whisky, 46% (US version) won Gold and Best in Class

This is amazing and a real tribute to our distillers – Well done David & Steve

Contact our importer: Purple Valley Imports USA, 2013 Whisky Importer of The Year, 1 704 497 2493

The Glenlivet Alpha Limited Release

This is The Glenlivet Alpha Limited Release at 50% and that is about all we knew at time of the provoking introduction of this “mysteriously unique” expression from The Glenlivet. One of only 3350 bottles available worldwide released in may … Continue reading →

www.ralfy.com introduces a quality peat monster that’s not from Islay with Whisky Review 360 – Benriach 25yo Authenticus