Brisbane Whisk(e)y Expo 2013

10th April 2013 – We are very pleased to announce that tickets for The Brisbane Whisk(e)y Expo 2013 are now on sale at http://www.whiskyexpo.com.au In our 3rd year, the show has moved to The Irish Club, Brisbane City. The Brisbane Whisk(e)y Expo has become one of the high points of tasting experience and once again, guests of the expo will be able to taste some of the very rarest whiskies, some of which cost hundreds of dollars per bottle.

Join whisky lovers from around the Australia for this luxurious  whisky spectacular at The Irish Club, Brisbane’s premium spirit destination.

The show will run from 6pm to 9pm on 10th April 2013.

We are very proud to have created what is regarded as one of the best whisky festivals in Australia, and look forward to sharing some Drams with friends old and new in April.

Tickets are available from our website at http://www.whiskyexpo.com.au

Find us online at:

web: http://www.whiskyexpo.com.au

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-Expo/130106357169177?fref=ts

Our newest bottling available is the Smokin’ Blended Scotch Whisky 40%  from Duncan Taylor available for a reasonable £27.00.  It is described as ‘Whisky as it used to be. Smokin’ Scotch whisky perfectly balances robust peat smoke flavours and smooth notes of toffee and vanilla.  Paying homage to the legendary blends of yesteryear, renowned for their rich flavor and uncompromising character, Smokin’ is a full bodied experience to be savoured.’

NEW RELEASE
Smokin’ Blended Scotch Whisky
£27.00

The Whisky Exchange

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2013 – Tickets on sale now!

The more attentive amongst you may have noticed that one thing we’ve not yet done much trumpeting about is our yearly whisky show. Well, let the trumpeting begin – we’re back at Vinopolis on October 5th and 6th, and tickets … Continue reading >>

Joe from Whisky Wednesday reviews Balcones True Blue Cask Strength Corn Whisky.

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The Return of Chicken Cock Whiskey
Prohibition Era Brand Reemerges Down South

March 2012 (Charleston, SC) – Chicken Cock Distilling is proud to announce that, after nearly a century hiatus, Chicken Cock Whiskey is back and more flavorful than ever. Inspired by a 157 year-old legacy, Chicken Cock is making a triumphant return to the market with a new look and fresh flavors.

Originally established in 1856 in Paris, Kentucky, Chicken Cock quickly became a significant 19th century Bourbon brand. Forced to move production to Canada during Prohibition, Chicken Cock was smuggled across the border in tin cans, where it rose to fame as a popular pour at some of the era’s most famous speakeasies,including the eminent Cotton Club in Harlem. When patrons ordered a “Chicken Cock,” waiters would present the tin can tableside and ceremoniously open it to reveal the bottle of Chicken Cock Whiskey inside. With an aluminum package and bold, new flavors, Chicken Cock Whiskey is back to once again bend the rules in the 21 st Century.

Returning to its southern roots, Chicken Cock is bottled in Charleston, South Carolina in three different varieties – Chicken Cock Southern Spiced Whiskey, Chicken Cock Cinnamon Whiskey , and Chicken Cock Root Beer Whiskey. Each is a flavorful blend of all natural ingredients and 86 Proof American Whiskey. A salute to the legendary tin cans, the bottles are made of 100% aluminum to facilitate and retain the optimal temperature for sipping chilled shots or mixing signature cocktails. Whether in a Southern Spiked Tea (Southern Spiced & Sweet Tea), a Root Beer Julep, or a Chicken’s Inferno (Cinnamon & Ginger Beer), Chicken Cock is adding a new dimension of flavor and quality to Southern classics.

“When I discovered Chicken Cock in 2010 I knew it was a brand that needed to be brought back,” says Matti Anttila, Chicken Cock Distilling founder. “To be able to do so at a time when American whiskey is making such a resurgence and the interest in heritage brands is so high is a truly special opportunity.”

A unique blend of American ingenuity, history and perseverance, Chicken Cock is bridging the gap between generations of whiskey drinkers. With a suggested retail price of $19.99, Chicken Cock is available this month in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. For additional information, please visit http://www.chickencockwhiskey.com or follow Chicken Cock on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChickenCockWhiskey), Twitter (@ChickenCockWsky), and Instagram (ChickenCockWhiskey).

Robbie’s Back! Six new single cask Burns Malt expressions exclusive to The Whisky Barrel

Glenfarlcas 31 Year Old / Port Cask

The Latest release from Glenfarlcas distillery is this 31 year old port cask Highland malt.

Bottled for the UK and France, this stunning malt was laid to rest in 1981, bottled in 2012 with only 480 bottles filled.

Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed.

Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional style.

£305.00 (£254.17 ex vat)

Click here to purchase Glenfarlcas 31 Year Old Port Cask

On 13 February, an official launch of Karuizawa 1964 whisky with the participation of Marcin Miller from The Number One Drinks Company took place in Warsaw. The event was hosted by Wealth Solutions. Please find a link to the official video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YONYx6D7XS4&feature=youtu.be

Cask #3603 from Karuizawa, filled on 1st September 1964 and bottled on Christmas Eve 2012, is one of the oldest Japanese single malt whiskies in history. At the time of bottling it was the oldest expression of the now-closed Karuizawa. This limited edition of 143 individually-numbered bottles of Karuizawa whisky was bottled exclusively for clients of Wealth Solutions.

Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks ‘Bruichladdich Cask 1 “Wee Ruari”‘ 

Bruichladdich Cask 1 “Wee Ruari”

46%abv

£250.00 inc vat £208.33 ex vat

No Bruichladdich Collection can be complete without this inaugural 70cl single cask bottling, truly the original one-off. The beginning of an era. The end end of an era. Distilled 29th May 2001 and named after the son of Mark Reynier who “filled” this cask. Cask 1 “Wee Ruari” […please click on the link to read the remainder of the article…] THE LINK

Best regards,

Loch Fyne Whiskies

david@lfw.co.uk

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

When Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897, the isolated and idyllic setting of Tomatin was almost perfect. However there wasn’t a local workforce; the local inhabitants were scattered shepherds and cattle drovers. The company began a project of construction to accommodate its workforce. Since that time the distillery has been at the heart of the community and the community at the heart of the distillery.

This legacy has continued – Tomatin remains one of the few distilleries to provide a home for its dedicated craftsmen – and is now recognised with a permanent addition to the Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky range, “The Tomatin Legacy”.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

When Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897, the isolated and idyllic setting of Tomatin was almost perfect. However there wasn’t a local workforce; the local inhabitants were scattered shepherds and cattle drovers. The company began a project of construction to accommodate its workforce. Since that time the distillery has been at the heart of the community and the community at the heart of the distillery.

This legacy has continued – Tomatin remains one of the few distilleries to provide a home for its dedicated craftsmen – and is now recognised with a permanent addition to the Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky range, “The Tomatin Legacy”.

AROMA

Vanilla pods, marshmallow, sponge cake and fresh pineapple, mixed with citrus lemon and boiled sweets.

PALATE

Light and delicate with a candy sweetness which is peppered with hints of pine. Lemon sherbet, pineapple and crunchy green apples with a touch of freshly baked sponge cake.

FINISH

Clean, light and refreshing.

GRAHAM EUNSON

TOMATIN DISTILLERY MANAGER

NOTES

• LAUNCH DATE: 21st March 2013

• LAUNCH DETAILS: The launch will be supported by competitions on the brand’s social media channels, including a “What’s your Legacy?” campaign on Instagram, Product Film on You Tube, and competitions on Facebook and Twitter.

• The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd is a producer and blender of Scotch whisky, boasting a strong core range of single malt whiskies along with a range of popular blends.

• Website: www.tomatin.com