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TEELING HYBRID WHISKEY
– SEE BEYOND THE NORM-
Edition No. 1 limited to 1,400 bottles world-wide
– 240 in Alberta –
Edition No.1 consists of – 10 Yr Old Single Malt whiskey from Cooley Distillery in Ireland and
10 Yr Old Single Malt Whisky from Bruichladdich in Scotland married together in oak barrels for 8 years.
Bottled at cask strength with no chill filtration or colouring added.
44.1% ALC/VOL
Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose is of medium-body with notes of wood and spice, hints of dried peels and fudge with a little barley sweetness.
Taste: Dry, oaked, potpourri, soft caramel, a little spice.
Finish: Medium, great oak integration.
CSPC #755065
MIDLETON LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE SINGLE POT STILL SINGLE CASK WHISKEYS
Irish Distillers Ltd has reinforced its commitment to rejuvenating the Single Pot Still whiskey style with the release of ten exclusive Single Pot Still single cask whiskeys under the celebrated Midleton brand.
The new expressions highlight the complexity, elegance and balance associated with the Midleton range and have been released exclusively to key accounts in Ireland, France, Germany and the UK.
The new releases follow the launch of Irish Distillers Ltd’s first Single Pot Still single cask customer exclusive at the Celtic Whisky Shop, in November 2010, which saw the retailer sell out of its limited bottle. This success has led Irish Distillers Ltd to extend the initiative to six retailers across Europe and now also includes James Fox Cigar and Whiskey Store, Dublin Airport, La Maison du Whisky, Irisch Lifestyle and The Whisky Exchange. Each retailer is offering their customers between one and three expressions bearing the name of the retailer, the cask number and the Midleton brand name.
Each bottling has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, true to the Midleton style, which have been charred and seasoned with bourbon. The individual casks, which were laid down between 1991 and 1999, have yielded, on average, 185 bottles – making the range highly collectable. Each expression is presented in a premium bottle, following the same design cues as Midleton Very Rare, the most exclusive whiskey produced at The Midleton Distillery.
Casks #7102 and #53735 are exclusive to La Maison du Whisky in Paris and illustrate the individuality of the Midleton Single Pot Still single cask releases. Bonded in 1999, cask #53735 has a light Single Pot Still style with a nose of delicate spice, perfumed rose petal with a touch of garden mint, while cask #7102, bonded two years earlier, is an example of the heavier Single Pot Still style with a balanced nose of spices, herbs and wood. Each of the ten expressions enjoys a long finish, which is typical of the Midleton range.
Barry Crockett, Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery, says: “The Midleton brand name is synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and the extension of the Single Pot Still single cask releases has allowed us to further showcase the quality of the Single Pot Still style to whiskey connoisseurs, who eagerly anticipate opportunities to taste Midleton whiskeys. The response to the release of cask #71578 in 2010 was phenomenal, so I anticipate a similar reaction this year and look forward to discussing each cask with Single Pot Still whiskey advocates.”
The Irish whiskey category has experienced a near 8% compound annual growth rate between 2005-2010 and its annual 4.9m case sales is expected to reach 7.9m cases by 2016*. Category growth has been boosted with a resurgence in the popularity of the Single Pot Still Irish whiskey style, led by Irish Distillers Ltd. In 2012, work began on a €200 million expansion of Midleton Distillery, significantly increasing its production capability and capacity.
Notes
*IWSR 2012
About Irish Distillers Ltd – http://www.irishdistillers.ie/
Irish Distillers Group was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between Irish whiskey distillers John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and the Cork Distillery Company. In an attempt to reverse the decline in Irish whiskey sales, the board of directors decided to close the existing distilleries in Cork and Dublin, and to consolidate production at a new purpose-built facility.
A site alongside the existing distillery in Midleton, Co. Cork was chosen as the location for the new distillery, as there was no room for expansion in Dublin. Both the Old Jameson Distillery and the Old Midleton Distillery currently operate as visitor centres attracting over 330,000 visitors annually. Following an early unsolicited takeover offer and one of the most protracted battles in Irish corporate history made by GrandMet, Allied-Lyons and Guinness, Irish Distillers Ltd was taken over by Pernod Ricard in June 1988 with the support of the management and employees.
About Midleton Single Pot Still Single Cask Irish Whiskeys
Celtic Whiskey Shop, James Fox Cigar and Whiskey Store, Dublin Airport, La Maison du Whisky, Irisch Lifestyle and The Whisky Exchange are each offering between one and three Midleton single cask Single Pot Still Irish whiskeys to their customers. Each expression bears the Midleton brand name, the name of the retailer, the cask number, the date of bonding and the warehouse reference number.
Jack Teeling is back again
Ernie – Ernst J. Scheiner, The Gateway to Distilleries at www.whisky-distilleries.net
His family roots lie in Dublin and go back to 1782. „Jack Teeling, founder of the Teeling Whiskey Co., comes from a family long associated with Irish whiskey. From Walter Teeling…who setup a distillery on Marrowbone Lane in Dublin to John Teeling who founded Cooley Distillery in 1987.“
The Pot Still Phoenix comes back to life: Teeling is „…reviving the Independent Spirit of Ireland.“ Distilling stopped in Dublin in the mid 1970s when the distilleries John Jameson and John Powers were moved to Midleton, Co. Cork. The new “Spirit of Dublin” is a blended whiskey of grain and malt whiskeys from his father’s Cooley distillery now owned by Beam Inc. Cooley distillery lies some 100km north east of Dublin in County of Louth on the Cooley peninsula.
After the release of the intercultural Hybrid, a blended malt of single malts from Bruichladdich (Isle of Islay) and Cooley, a „legal“ Poítin made of grain and malt spirits from Cooley, the Dublin based Teeling Whisky Company created a new whiskey in the Dublin Bonder’s tradition.
The black bottle – actually dark green – with its black and white label resembles the bottlings of the 19th century bonders of the glorious days of whiskey distilling in Dublin and Ireland. The Spirit of Dublin comes back to life. „This will be our premium blend. We want to give current Irish Whiskey consumers a more flavourful, unique, premium product beyond the standard blended whiskey,“ says Alex Chasko of Teeling Whiskey.
The casks were handpicked first fill Bourbon casks with a higher ratio of malts than usual. The blend was married and finished in rum casks sourced by the renowned whisky consultant Dr James -Jim- Swan from the rum distillery Flor de Caña in Nicaragua (http://flordecana.com). The finishing period lasted four months.
Alex Chasko: „There is a small amount of spirit caramel added to standardize the colour. Personally I am not a big fan of its use, but it is needed to insure that we have a consistent product. I think that there needs to be a balance between the expectations of what a consumer wants to see and the quality control needs of a production facility. I think that the small amount that we have used is a good balance for the product.“
The Teeling whiskey is sweet and velvetly, there is also a rather spicy touch along with some maltiness. It is a delicate surprise and will be a premium Irish whiskey on the shelves at the pubs not only in Ireland.
The new Teeling Irish blended whiskey will be a future standard product and is bottled at 46% abv and non-chill filtered: „The idea of the 46% abv and non-chill filtering is to provide more flavour than what is in a standard blended whiskey,“ Jack Teeling explains.
The retail price will be around €30.- and the blend will be available at The Irish Whiskey Collection Shop of Dublin Airport and at the Dublin Celtic Whiskey Shop in Dawson Street.
„We export our products to other markets soon,“ says Jack Teeling, „we are working on it.“
Jack Teeling continues: “Our aim was to create a new Irish whiskey that is contemporary, a salute to our own provenance and which stands out for its quality and unique flavour… At present the Teeling Whiskey Company is an independent Irish whiskey bottler but we aim to get back into the distilling game to ensure a consistent supply of whiskey for the future and allow us to be leaders in creating a bright new future for Irish and Dublin whiskey. We are at advanced stages of a feasibility study on bringing Irish whiskey distilling back to the heart of Dublin.”
Dublin will have a new distillery soon!
Further information:
The Teeling Whiskey Company www.teelingwhiskey.com
The Gateway to Distilleries www.whisky-distilleries.net
About the Author: Ernie – Ernst J. Scheiner M.A. was a director in an adult education centre. Ernie offers courses on whisky distilling, writes for newspapers and magazines in Germany.
He is the editor of The Gateway to Distilleries at www.whisky-distilleries.net which gives an excellent photographic and educational insight into the whisky industry of Scotland, Ireland, Europe and Asia.
Fundraiser in Support of The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting BC Cancer Foundation
Taste Whisky for a Grand Cause
“Tip a Wee Dram” – a fundraiser supporting the Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC
Team Hope rides again in The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting BC Cancer Foundation. Last year Team Hope rode with nearly 3000 others in the pouring rain and helped raise $11.2 million for the BC Cancer Foundation. Help us meet our fundraising goal of $58,000 for 2013.
WHAT: “Tip a Wee Dram” – a whisky tasting fundraiser for cancer research
– 13 tasting bars to sample over 60 different whiskies
– Food stations that pair well with your fine sips
– Auctions with lots of great items to bid on
ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. This event is sponsored by Edgemont Fine Wines and Spirits & Ales with donations from many generous purveyors of fine whiskies and food. Funds go to the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer.
WHEN: March 8, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm. VIP & Masterclass start at 6pm.
WHERE: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver – just a quick bus ride from Marine Drive Canada Line Station.
COST: Starting at $60 per ticket. Purchase tickets at www.tipaweedram.com or at Edgemont Fine Wines, Spirits & Ales – 3020 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver. Click here for a map.
CONTACT & INFO: Brendan Cassidy – 778-928-4875 info@tipaweedram.com; Shauna Jones – 604-785-2716 shauna@shaunajones.com; Crystal Coverdale – 604-984-9463 edgemontlrs@gmail.com
Website: www.tipaweedram.com
Twitter: @TipAWeeDram
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teamhoperides
About Team HOPE
We are a diverse group of 15 people; but, the themes of why we participate seem to converge and explain why last year we rode through two days of driving rain to complete our goals….
Alan
“..I have ridden in all the Conquer cancer rides. I first rode because of the loss of my dear wife. Her struggle through cancer was a powerful parable for life. Still now I ride for her. She will help to propel me again this year especially when I complete 200 miles in two days. I know life is a gift.”
Shauna
“…father, , husband, best friend, god-parents, grandmothers, uncles and all others…some surviving and some not….Need I say more? Frankly, I ride because I’m tired of making this list. Four years ago I decided to participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer because of this list and because I wanted to do something about it. I also believed that if I became more physically active and healthier, I’d have a better chance of fending off diseases like cancer. I ride with Team HOPE. Help us provide HOPE for others.”
Jan
“I ride for the 118 names I have on my Team Hope jersey. These people fought, or are fighting, their battles with cancer right now and they are my heroes. I hope for the day that I no names get added to this list.
I ride because I can”
Bonnie
“My mother, stop-mother, brother, aunts and uncles and good friends….I get up every morning to go to work; I’m a nurse in the Diagnostic Imaging Department (MRI,CT, Xray). People come in daily to the department for a scan/biopsy to confirm a diagnosis, or for care following complications of Cancer. “IT” doesn’t discriminate against sex, age or race. I watch everyday the long term effects it has on everyone associated or involved. There is too much “collateral” fall out from a Cancer diagnosis. I’m “tired” of “IT”. …This is why I Ride!”
Soheila
“Father-in-law died of lung cancer – he never smoked ….I never completely understood how badly this disease affects everybody in so many ways until last year when my close friend was diagnosed, had two operations and many therapies, and passed away from colon cancer in only 10 short months. It changed me profoundly.
I got more determined to do anything I can to be part of any force against this disease in any way possible, no matter how small. I bike to help conquer cancer.”
Crystal
“I very much remember the day when I found out that my Mom had cancer the second time. I got a phone call when I was at work, as they live out of town it was the only way. I just remember going to get some support and a huge hug from my employee once I could hold in my tears for long enough to walk into our store from my office. Just thinking of the feeling of that news again brings me back to that moment and reminds me again why I am with Team Hope and why I am riding. I ride for my mother and am thankful every day that she has won her fight!”
Visit us at www.facebook.com/teamhoperides for more information and pictures of our team.
We are proud to present a range of old and rare Connoisseurs Choice bottlings which include a 1939 Linkwood born at the start of the second world war and a Mortlach 1936 which is amongst the oldest ever bottlings ever to be listed at The Whisky Shop. Very few remain so you will have to be quick…
To see the complete range simply click here!
In the mid-1960s Gordon & MacPhail took the unprecedented step of launching a range of single malts under the brand name ‘Connoisseurs Choice’. Until this time, many of the whiskies the range featured would not have been available as single malt. Today, Connoisseurs Choice retains this exclusive nature with a range of rare and sought after single malts from distilleries throughout Scotland.
Three days(!) left to enter your nominations for the 2013 Drammie Awards: The Voice of the Whiskey Consumer. Don’t miss your chance to be heard: Tell the whiskey industry what you think and enter your nominations now.
If you’re a regular reader of this email, you know that we always try to feature a rare and hard to find whisky, or a whisky at a great price. This weeks feature is a wonderful whisky at a spectacular price: Tomintoul 16YO Speyside Single Malt Whisky.
In the middle of the last century it took more than a year to find the purest of water sources for use in the malt whisky making process. Finally, the search located the Ballantruan Spring, an exceptional source of the purest of waters nestling in the Cromdale Hills.
The quest over, Tomintoul Distillery was built close to the Ballantruan Spring and adjacent to the majestic River Avon, located near to the village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland on the prestigious Glenlivet Estate at the heart of the Speyside region. Tomintoul Distillery has been owned by Angus Dundee Distillers since 2000.
The natural environment, high altitude, pure air and the exclusive use of the outstanding quality of water from the Ballantruan Spring, combine to enhance the superb quality of Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt.
Tomintoul single malt whisky is a testament to the whisky’s master distiller, Robert Fleming, whose family has been making whisky in the Speyside Glenlivet region for four generations.
Fortunately for us, our man Nicky The Neck grew up “summering in Speyside”, where he spent a considerable amount of time rafting down the Avon River.
And so we are able to offer you Tomintoul 16YO at the unheard of price of $49.95/ bottle. But act fast, we have a limited inventory at this price, and once it’s gone…
Until next week…I wish you high spirits!
Doug Stone
Founder
ForWhiskeyLovers.com
TOMINTOUL 16YO SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT WHISKY
TOMINTOUL 16 DISTILLER’S TASTING NOTES
COLOR: Rich, amber, golden color.
NOSE: Good malty nose, soft and gentle, but with subtle hints of smokiness. Hints of hazelnut and candied peel
BODY:Round, soft, gentle,
TASTE: elegant palate with some sweetness and smokiness, nutty with spicy overtones.
FINISH: Elegant, soft, gentle finish with spicy finale.
A superior Whisky which will delight on any occasion.
Charlottesville’s Popular CVILLE Newspaper Features the Virginia Distillery Co.
Click for the full story of the Virginia Distillery Company and the emerging craft distillery movement here in Central Virginia. We are excited to join the many vineyards and breweries that enhance our region’s reputation for artisan products and make it a prime tourist destination.
Virginia Distillery Company
299 Eades Lane P.O. Box 509 Lovingston,
VA 22949
info@vadistillery.com
http://www.vadistillery.com/
www.ralfy.com asks – when is a Distillery not a Distillery? Answer is – when it relegated to the role of museum . . . which is what you will learn in Whisky Review 340 – Dallas Dhu 24yo (Cadenhead)
Dubai Celebrates the Sport of Kings at The Royal Salute Nations Cup
Royal Salute, the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, will host His Highness GajSingh II, The Maharaja of Jodhpur and His Grace Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll, at The United Arab Emirates Royal Salute Nations Polo Cup. The tournament takes place from 23-25 January 2013 at the luxurious Desert Palm Resort in Dubai.
Some of India’s most influential figures will accompany The Maharaja of Jodhpur, who will join Royal Salute in Dubai after his recent Diamond Jubilee celebrations during The Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Diamond Jubilee Cup tournament, which took place in Jodhpur, India at the end of last year.
In their third year as title sponsor of the Nations Cup, Royal Salute will host eleven teams competing in two divisions: 0-6 goals and 12-16 goals. The two day tournament will see Royal Salute continue to add an essence of true luxury to international polo by hosting glamorous events attended by royalty on and off the field. Eric Benoist, Marketing Director of Chivas Brothers, owner of Royal Salute, commented: “The 2013 UAE Royal Salute Nations Cup will no doubt deliver some exciting polo over the two days, well supported by a number of luxury events off the field. We are thrilled to welcome our distinguished guests to share in our celebrations of the sport of kings during this prestigious polo event. As ever, we are delighted to be title sponsor of this pinnacle tournament in the United Arab Emirates.”
Launched in 2009 by Adolfo Cambiaso, who also captained the winning UAE team in 2012, the Royal Salute Nations Cup is an annual event held to celebrate polo in Dubai, and to reinforce the Desert Palm as Middle East’s leading polo estate. The Royal Salute Nations Cup teams include patrons and players from the UAE, Great Britain, Iraq and Switzerland.
The tournament is the second fixture in the Royal Salute World Polo Series for 2013, following a successful event held recently in Portsea, Australia. The Royal Salute World Polo Series showcases the brand’s commitment to the most prestigious international polo events across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Guests present at the tournament will be given the opportunity to taste the Maharaja of Jodhpur’s Diamond Jubilee blend, one of the rarest and most bespoke blends ever created by Royal Salute.
Notes
About Royal Salute Royal Salute is the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, and begins where others end as only whiskies matured for at least 21 years are ever selected for Royal Salute blends. In 2012, Royal Salute became the first ever brand to be officially associated with the Royal Gun Salutes at the Tower of London, as part of a long term partnership with the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces.
Royal Salute is a leading international supporter of polo, ‘the king of sports and the sport of kings’. Royal Salute World Polo is truly international with a presence in every major region globally: • Argentina Campeonado Abierto de Polo, Palermo, Buenos Aires • Australia Sydney Gold Cup, Sydney and Portsea Polo, Victoria • Brazil Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, São Paulo and Copa Ouro São José Polo, São Paulo • China Royal Salute China Open, Beijing • India Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup, Jodhpur • Italy Polo Gold Cup, Cortina d’ Ampezzo • South Korea Royal Salute Polo Cup, Jeju • Spain Snow Polo, Baqueira, Lérida and Sotogrande, Cádiz • UAE Royal Salute Nations Cup, Dubai • USA Foundation Polo Challenge, Santa Barbara and Royal Salute Jubilee Cup, Greenwich, New York • UK The Sentebale Polo Cup, Coworth Park, Kent & Curwen Polo Club, London And Beaufort Polo Cup, Tetbury
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.
