Meadowside Blending Co.Ltd. announce new UK distribution partnership with Forth Wines Ltd.

Glasgow based Independent bottlers Meadowside Blending, are delighted to announce Forth Wines Ltd will be their sole distributor for their Maltman single cask, single malt whiskies in the United Kingdom.

Forth’s Managing Director George Thomson is happy with this addition to their extensive portfolio.

Meadowside Blendings Director Andrew Hart said “We are delighted to have Forth Wines supporting us and look forward to a successful partnership. Previously The Maltman has been sold exclusively for export, and we have been looking at the home market for some time. Working with a company of the high calibre of Forth Wines gives us a perfect platform to launch our brand in the UK,and we are confident it will be well received.”

The initial UK launch will include bottlings such as:

Mortlach 14 year old bourbon cask 46%
Benriness 18 year old bourbon cask 46%
Bunnahabhain 10 year old sherry cask 46%
Tobermory 16 year old sherry cask 46%
Dalmore 15 year old sherry finish 46%
Glentachers 15 year old bourbon cask 46%

For sales inquiries, please contact Claire Cameron on  claire.cameron@forthwines.com  direct dial no 01577 866004

Bondeau opens doors to World Distillers in UK market

Bondeau are pleased to announce our joint initiative with Dominic Roskrow.

Our aim is to help world distillers, specifically craft distillers, become more accessible to UK consumers through the Bondeau platform.  Our part in this will be to provide the e-commerce platform, the logistics, bonded warehousing in the UK and to handle UK tax and duty, whilst Dominic will be working with the distilleries on their ranges and various other PR activities.  The initiative will also offer other marketing and events services.

This initiative will provide world distillers with an alternative route to market, as ‘Bondeau is not a retailer’.  We provide a framework which allows brand owners to reach consumers in the UK market, and at a fair price, without the costs on their part.  It also allows UK consumers access to fabulous whiskies and spirits from various locations in the world.

For further information visit our website: http://www.bondeau.com/ and fill out the contact form.

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• PC10 – Port Charlotte “Tro Na Linntean” Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($149.99)

• Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 3 available ($59.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey 750ml – 9 available ($44.99)

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Balvenie 12 year old Doublewood Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Previously $46) ($43.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Old Fitzgerald 100 pf Bottled in Bond Bourbon 750ml – 12 available ($14.99)

• Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof, Bottled in Bond 750ml (1 bottle limit) ($23.99)

• Tuthilltown Hudson Baby Bourbon (375ml) – 9 available ($42.99)

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Tasting Laphroaig 25 year old is a rare opportunity made more attractive when Dan Volway, Spirits Ambassador from Beam Global walks us through this nectar of Islay and the history of the distillery and nature of Islay itself. Just like a top quality concert, there will be a few warm up whiskys just to get you ready for the main event.

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Chivas toasts Chivalry this ‘Valentine’s Day’

Chivas Deluxe Scotch Whisky is rejuvenating Valentine’s Day this year, calling all men to embrace Chivalry as a celebration of gentlemanly behaviour.

Brothers John and James Chivas founded Chivas Brothers grocery store in 1801, satisfying the fine tastes of the
aristocracy of the Highlands with luxurious products and unparalleled service. Among their noble following, Queen
Victoria, took heed of their chivalrous approach, and awarded the Chivas brothers the Royal Warrant.

In the same chivalrous spirit, Chivas plans to reignite classically gallant, honourable acts this year, with a few simple steps this Valentine’s Day.

A Guide to Chivalry on Valentine’s Day

1. The Tell-tale act of chivalry, the ‘Classic’: Holding open the door for your female acquaintance
2. Don’t let technology rule: Turn off your phone or any other device that could interrupt your date
3. Stand up for what you believe in: Always offer your seat up to a woman or anyone who might have a greater need
for it
4. Wrapped up warm: Offer your coat or jacket to the ladies
5. Raindrops shouldn’t fall on your head: carry the umbrella, not always easy, but always chivalrous
6. Ladies first: Always serve any female guests first, whether it be food or drink
7. Be interested: Listen, ask questions, show an interest in what she has to say!
8. The cliché: Flowers. Always flowers!

For 14th February, toast to the resurgence of chivalry with Chivas 12 Year Old in any number of ways, as below.

Chivas 12 Year Old: £35 at The Whisky Shop

Enjoy Chivas 12 Year Old either on the rocks for a sophisticated balanced dram, or as a simple cocktail:

The Little Green Apple:
Named after a Frank Sinatra song, this delicious and simple cocktail is perfect for those who love a refreshing whisky, or
for those new to the taste of Scotch.

Ingredients:
50ml Chivas 12 Year Old
10ml Monin Cinnamon Syrup
Top up with Apple Juice
Serve over ice
Method: blend ingredients together in tumbler glass

Chivas Peach and Green Tea:
A long drink, blending Chivas 12 Year Old with green tea – a superb blend of eastern flavours meeting the distinctive
floral whisky characteristics.

Ingredients:
35ml Chivas 12
5ml lemon juice
5ml vanilla syrup
5-6 Mint leaves
Method: blend ingredients together in a highball tumbler glass then top up with firefly peach and green tea, serve over
ice and garnish with a mint leaf

The Chivas Regal range of whiskies can be found in The Whisky Shop’s new flagship store, London Piccadilly, plus all
good drinks retailers (RRPs as listed above). www.whiskyshop.com

Chivas Regal is a truly global brand, selling 4.6 million 9L cases annually in more than 150 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and Americas. In the UK, Chivas is one of Pernod Ricard’s key brands. It was at the beginning of the 19th Century that blending pioneers James and John Chivas, two brothers from Aberdeen in Scotland, first combined different matured whiskies to create a unique ‘house’ character, setting a standard that would be handed down through the generations. In 1909, Chivas Brothers made distilling history by creating the world’s first luxury Scotch whisky – a 25 year old blend called Chivas Regal. This sophisticated whisky took America by storm and went on to become an international legend. Today, the Chivas Regal range is the epitome of style, substance and exclusivity and includes Chivas Regal 12, 18 and 25 Year Old.

For further information:

Chivas UK Facebook page (facebook.com/chivasregaluk).

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, ClanCampbell, Something Special and Passport.

For further information www.chivasbrothers.com

Don’t follow the crowd this Valentine’s Day, break the mould and celebrate Ballantine’s Day instead! 

Express your true feelings with the Ballantine’s Day Love Stories app, where you can relive your first encounter and share your own Love Story with that special someone.

http://stories.ballantines.com/gallery/index.html 

The new app, available online and on mobiles and tablets, allows people to detail their individual love stories and describe their first impression of each other in a storyboard format which can be shared via social media and on the website’s stream of Love Stories. 

Ballantine’s, Europe’s No 1 Scotch whisky, has created the Love Stories app to encourage consumers to create an individual piece of art and leave an impression on their loved one. 

So why not try it out and surprise your loved one this Ballantine’s Day?

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We managed to secure an entire barrel of this limited-release whiskey. In order to get the entire barrel and the pricing we wanted we had to be creative. Although the label on the bottle you receive bears a 10-year-old age statement, the actual whiskey inside is 11-years-old.

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For the Love of Bourbon  

Many do not know the love story behind Maker’s Mark and how it was born out of a romance over 60 years ago. Bill Samuels Sr., and his wife, Margie Samuels, met at the University of Louisville, where she was the first in her class and he was the last. Despite their differences, they fell in love with the same dream: to create the first high-quality bourbon that didn’t blow your ears off and actually tasted good. He handcrafted the bourbon from red winter wheat and aged to taste; she coined the name, designed the bottle, and dipped the first Maker’s Mark bottle in red wax. The rest is history.

For those feeling inspired by this love story, here are a few Valentine’s Day recipes to share with the one you love:

Kentucky Kiss

Recipe:

• 1 part Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
• Chilled Martinelli’s® Sparkling      Apple Cider
• Maraschino cherry

Add Maker’s Mark® Bourbon to a champagne flute and fill with chilled sparkling apple cider. Add a maraschino cherry.

Sweet Seduction

Recipe:

• 2 parts Maker’s 46™ Bourbon
• 1 part Thatcher’s Organic      Artisan® Elderflower Liqueur
• 10 fresh blueberries

Muddle the elderflower liqueur and blueberries together in a glass. Add ice and the Maker’s 46™ Bourbon. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, and strain into a chilled martini glass. 

Chocolate Fondue 46

Recipe by Chef Lee Anne Wong 

Editor’s Notes: Fondue turns into “Fun-due” by adding some Maker’s 46.  The smokiness pairs well with the chocolate and gives fondue a whole new edge.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Level: Easy

Serves 4-6 

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for thinning out

¼ cup Maker’s 46™ Bourbon

12 ounces bittersweet/dark chocolate, chopped

Pinch salt

Dippables: strawberries, banana pieces, apple and pear slices, angel food cake cubes, macaroons, etc.

1. Warm the cream and Maker’s 46™ Bourbon over medium-high heat until it begins to  bubble. Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the chocolate and salt until dissolved and smooth. Adjust consistency as desired with extra      cream.
2. Transfer immediately to a fondue pot heated on a low flame. Serve with the dippables using fondue forks, bamboo skewers or salad forks to dip items into the warm fondue. Eat immediately.