SENTEBALE POLO CUP SPONSORED BY ROYAL SALUTE

Luxury Scotch whisky Royal Salute is proud to announce its official support as title sponsor of the Sentebale Polo Cup, which will take place on Sunday 12 June 2011 at the stunning Coworth Park in Berkshire, England.

Playing at the Sentebale Polo Cup sponsored by Royal Salute will be the co-founder of the charity, Prince Harry and his brother the Duke of Cambridge. The brothers will play on opposing teams in what promises to be a thrilling and closely fought contest attended by distinguished guests from all over the world.

A keen follower of polo, His Grace Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll will also join the crowd during the three-game round robin which will be followed by a VIP dinner and after party hosted by Royal Salute.

Christian Porta, Chairman and CEO, Chivas Brothers says, “We are delighted to be welcoming such an esteemed group of guests at Royal Salute’s first partnership with Sentebale. Royal Salute is honoured and delighted to be partnering with Sentebale so that they may continue their noble work for the people of Lesotho.”

Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family in response to the plight of the neediest and most vulnerable of Lesotho’s people.

The Sentebale Polo Cup sponsored by Royal Salute further highlights the whisky brand’s growing commitment to international polo, with sponsorships of some of the world’s most prestigious polo events currently spanning China, India, Dubai, Brazil, and the UK.

About Royal Salute
The pinnacle of Scotch whisky, award-winning Royal Salute was first created as a tribute by Chivas Brothers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II upon her coronation in 1953. This defining luxury whisky has a very powerful and sophisticated style, and has become the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky brand.

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.

For further information: Visit: www.chivasbrothers.com

In keeping with the modern tradition of anCnoc we’re giving away an Amazon Kindle, the eBook that has reinvigorated the old age passion for the written word.

To be in with a chance to win 1 of the 12 Kindle devices we’re offering in our monthly prize draw you must enter your on pack code from one of our promotional bottles and answer the literary question on the online registration form.

Codes can be found on the promotional leaflet of every bottle of anCnoc 12yo and are unique to each bottle purchased.

Terms and Conditions apply

Have you already got a code?

Register now

Want to win an Amazon Kindle but don’t have a code?

Search for your nearest anCnoc stockist.

Alternatively, you can also now purchase a bottle of anCnoc 12yo from our online shop and have it delivered to your front door.

June Previews: 121.46 & 28.23 only £93.50 (save £16.30)

Our June Outturn preview bottlings bring two distinct woody characters. Buy 121.46  & 28.23 together for £93.50 and save £16.30

121.46 Exotic fruit and scented wood
Highland Island
£45.30 inc free p&p
The palate was tasty (if you like apricot) verging on decadent – lovely texture, decent length – a slightly tannic, scented wood mouthfeel – the Whisky Scientist was humming ‘Norwegian Wood’

28.23 Attention-grabbing spicy wood
Highland Southern
£64.50 inc free p&p
The nose had hay, grass, wood-sap, sawdust, some delicate floral notes, peppery spice, blackcurrant jam and lots of nuts. The palate had toffee, chocolate and treacle, but it was the spicy wood that grabbed our attention

June Outturn Released: Thu 2 June

Society Tastings & Events

York Preview Tasting – Bedern Hall, Fri 27 May
Liverpool Preview Tasting – Malmaison, Fri 27 May
Cardiff Preview Tasting – Novotel, Fri 27 May
Champions League Final – Queen Street, Fri 27 May
‘Classic’ Malt Tasting – Queen Street, Sat 11 Junee
Whisky Dinner  – Bistro du Vin, London, Sat 18 June

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).

Visit the Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers. 

Whisky Intelligence has added a new category called ‘Vignettes – Moments in Whisky’ which will feature whisky moments as experienced by the readership. If you have a whisky moment please feel free to submit your moment and we’ll do our best to publish it. The very first Vignette – Moments in Whisky will be published on Monday May 30th and was submitted by Joe Barry of South Africa.

Bushmills Irish Whiskey…$15.99
Canadian Club 1.75L…$16.99
Canadian LTD 1.75L…$10.99
Canadian Mist 1.75L…$16.99
Crown Royal…$17.99
Dewar’s White Label….75L $26.99
Early Times 1.75L…$16.99
Jack Daniels Black 1.75L…$32.99
J & B Scotch 1.75L…$26.99
Jim Beam Bourbon 1.75L…$21.99
Johnnie Walker Black Label…$25.99
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.75L…$27.99
Maker’s Mark Bourbon…$22.99
Seagram’s 7 Crown 1.75L…$15.99
Southern Comfort 1.75L…$19.99

Prices valid W/Binny’s Card through May 31, 2011. Not responsible for misprints or typographical errors. Sizes 750ml unless otherwise stated. Advertised items limited to quantities on hand.

Visit Binny’s at www.binnys.com

Chivas Regal 12yo (40%, OB, +/- 2010)

A very famous blended Scotch whisky with Strathisla distillery at the ‘spiritual home’. On the nose there is some nice toffee along with some good rich fruit notes (think dried apricot, cherries and raisins). Very luscious and luxuriant and some hints of marmalade pop up looking for attention. All these notes are given some back bone by the oak spice that weaves in and out of the aromas. The taste is surprisingly gentle at first but it quickly grows in stature with a little ‘green’ notes and some good malt notes. The sweetness only adds to the collective and enhances the taste significantly. Well, well, what a nice little dram. A little oak spice also adds to the whole experience. The finish is also very good and is quite simply a mirror of the taste; it’s very long and warming.

Quite frankly this is a really excellent blended Scotch whisky which is very consistent from aromas through to finish.

A mere $23 in some markets

Score 87 points

http://www.chivas.com/en/INT/Chivas-Heritage/

2011 Buffalo Trace Grillin’ Contest

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey Launches Online Recipe Contest

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 24, 2011) – Calling all Grill Masters! Buffalo Trace is calling for entries as it launches the 2011 Buffalo Trace Grillin’ Contest.  Culinary dreamers and food experimenters everywhere can now share their unique recipes featuring Buffalo Trace Bourbon in a new digital cooking contest created by Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It’s a virtual contest located online within the whiskey’s social network website at www.buffalotracesaloon.com.

“The use of great whiskey in food is a tradition that many bourbon loving folks often enjoy,” said Buffalo Trace’s Kris Comstock. “This contest will allow them to share those great tasting recipes with other bourbon lovers.”

Buffalo Trace, the flagship brand of America’s oldest continuously operating distillery, will give away monthly gift certificates to Omaha Steaks for the best bourbon food recipe. To join the contest, upload a recipe that includes Buffalo Trace Bourbon to the “Grillin’” section on the Saloon website. The Buffalo Trace Saloon community will then review the submitted recipes for their favorites and vote. The recipe that receives the most votes during each month wins an Omaha Steak gift certificate.

“Our website has thousands of bourbon drinking members who already enjoy all sorts of games, videos and entertainment,” continued Comstock. “The Grillin’ contest will give them another reason to enjoy the Saloon, and give other Saloon members some great ideas on how to mix great whisky into their summer Grillin’.”

The contest is live and will continue through October. For further details on the 2011 “Buffalo Trace Grillin’ Contest,” visit www.buffalotracesaloon.com/grillin.

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. To download images from Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracemediakit.com.

Tuesday, May 31st, Rare and Precious Scotch, 6:30 p.m.

Precious and Rare Scotch

Warning!  This class is not for the weak of heart.  Here we will take a close look at some of the most exclusive bottles coming from Scotland, the innovation that has them turning heads, and the true beauty that over a century of practice can bring to your glass.  Expect such delights as a not to be missed bottling of The Glenlivet, a rare vintage Macallan, and a few older malts. This is an advanced class, and fundamental Scotch knowledge is encouraged.

The cost is $120 per person all inclusive for the rare and precious series. The first round of food along with a cocktail take place between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.. At 7:00 p.m., the tasting and lecture start, to end around 9:00 p.m., with a break in the middle for more passed hors d’oeuvres. As there are usually many questions, it is safer to plan on leaving at 9:30 p.m…

if you redeem a gift certificate, please bring it along.

Call to RSVP (and prepay if possible)

212.226.5545

with cheese and chocolate buffets

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Visit the Brandy Library at www.brandylibrary.com

A World of Whisky Events

PRESENTED BY LAPHROAIG

Here are some of the events going on over the next few weeks. There’s a full calendar at the WhiskyCast web site, and it’s brought to you by Laphroaig!

May 26:  Whisky Live, Madrid, Spain
May 26: Jolly Toper Tasting, Tolbooth Tavern, Edinburgh, Scotland
May 28: Spirit School on Whisk(e)y, Brandy Library, New York City
May 29:  Arran Distillery Open Day, Lochranza, Scotland
May 31: Queensland Whisky Expo, Brisbane, Australia
June 2-5: Masters of Food & Wine Tour Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington, DC
June 3: SMWS Australia Chapter Members Tasting, Brisbane
June 5: Single Malt Tasting, Dundee Dell, Omaha, Nebraska
June 9: Tasting Benefit for The Soccer Learning Center’s Autism Project, Jersey City, NJ
June 11:  Woodford Reserve Bourbon Academy, Versailles, Kentucky
June 11: Second Saturday Single Malt Tasting, Miner’s Delight Inn, Atlantic City, Wyoming
June 15: Auction of Rare Whiskies, McTear’s, Glasgow
June 16: Bourbon & Bowties Benefit for Kosair Children’s Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
June 17: Amrut Tasting with Ashok Chokalingham, Nickolls & Perks, Stourbridge, England
June 17-18: Whisky Live at the Games (Chicago),  Illinois
June 18: Catoctin Creek Distilling Workshop, Purcellville, Virginia
June 19:  Father’s Day Speyside Tasting, WhiskyCafe L&B, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hello Fellow Scotch Lovers –

If you’re like me, you spent the day Sunday in great celebration: dancing…drinking…singing…drinking…eating…and drinking.  Did I mention drinking?

After all how often do you find yourself emerging from under your bed, where you spent the previous 24 hours shaking like a 16 year old chihuahua and sweating like Imelda Marcos in a Payless shoe store, to find that the world had in fact NOT come to an end!

It seems our friend Harold Camping has declared a Mulligan on his Doomsday prediction, and moved his date of total destruction back to late October.

So to celebrate the resilience of Human Kind (and because there just ain’t anything exciting to offer you this week) this weeks Whisky Wednesday opportunity is about YOU, the whisky drinkers who just wouldnt die!

For the next 48 hours, or until 11:59pm EST on Friday, ForScotchLovers is offering FREE FedEX Ground shipping on all orders of $150 or more, exclusively to readers of this email.  Just buy whatever you want, and enter code FSLMay2011 in the coupon/promotion field of the shopping cart, and the FedEx Ground shipping is on us.

I hope you’ll take advantage of this offer…it’s a great way to stock up for the summer.

Doug Stone
Founder
www.ForScotchLovers.com