Malt Messenger Bulletin – Kensington Wine Market’s One Day Only 18th Birthday Sale!

Dear Malt Messenger Subscribers,

I am in the midst of writing the May edition of the Malt Messenger, and there is lots to write about. But there is always some news that just can’t wait, and in that light I’ve put together this little Bulletin before the full Malt Messenger comes out next week. The key points are as follows with more details below:

1.       Our 18th Birthday Sale – This Saturday May 22nd Only

2.       Whisky Traveller Orkney – Moved to Friday May 28th @ 7PM.

3.       Laphroaig 18Yr

4.       Caol Ila 10Yr Unpeated Cask Strength

5.       Spring Single Malt Festival is Coming Up

I hope you enjoy this little Malt Messenger Bulletin!

Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market Is Finally Legal (18) and We’re Celebrating with a Big Sale!

The Kensington Wine Market was one of the first privately owned liquor stores in Alberta, and has been serving the needs of Calgary’s wine, whisky and beer lovers ever since. We’ve developed a loyal following of customers from across the Country who visit us for our selection, tastings and knowledgeable service. It’s been a great 18 years, and we’re in the mood to celebrate.

Since first opening in May of 1992the business has evolved tremendously. Privatization was ushered in three years after we received our private vendor’s license. At the time, we could only sell wine. Much has changed. Our single malt section is one of the largest and comprehensive in Canada and our beer selection, while not the biggest, is certainly one of the very best. Customers have made KWM their go to stop for hard to find unique brews.

To help us celebrate, we invite you to “come on down” Saturday May 22 for a slice of birthday cake, a sip of bubbly and a sale! For this Saturday only we will offer you 15% discount on all in store discountable wine products and we’ll also offer 5% discount on all discountable beer. Our incredible single malt selection will be at least 5% off too, with some even better deals listed below. Hope to see you there, or make your order online at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

1.       Amrut Peat Standard – $65.49 – Save 10%

2.       BenRiach Importanticus Fumosus 12Yr – $71.99 – Save 15%

3.       Bowmore Tempest Cask Strength – $81.99 – Save 15%

4.       Bruichladdich Legacy V – $410.49 – Save 15%

5.       Bruichladdich Legacy VI – $397.99 – Save 15%

6.       Cask 94 (Ardbeg) – $77.99 – Save 10%

7.       Dewar Rattray Ben Nevis 11Yr – $93.49 – Save 10%

8.       Duthies Auchentoshan 19Yr – $108.49 – Save 15%

9.     Duthies Caol Ila 13Yr – $87.49 – Save 15%

10.   Duthies Clynelish 14Yr – $91.99 – Save 15%

11.   Duthies Cragganmore 15Yr – $94.99 – Save 15%

12.   Duthies Glen Scotia 17Yr – $101.99 – Save 15%

13.   Duthies Laphroaig 11Yr – $98.99 – Save 15%

14.   G&M KWM Glen Grant 1966 – $499.99 – Save 25%

15.   G&M Strathisla 40Yr – $339.99 – Save 15%

16.   Glenfiddich 50Yr 50ml – $1390.99 – Save 25%

17.   Glen Garioch 21Yr – $114.99 – Save 10%

18.   Gold Bowmore 1964 – $4389.99 – Save 10%

19.   Ledaig 10Yr – $73.99 – Save 15%

20.   Macallan 18Yr – $172.99 – Save 10%

21.   Macallan 1973 Cask 6098 – $2379.99 – Save 10%

22.   Oban Distillers Edition (Double Matured) – $143.99 – Save 15%

23.   OMC Ardmore 30Yr – $192.99 – Save 15%

24.   OMC KWM Port Ellen 25Yr – $249.99 – Save 15%

25.   Port Ellen 29Yr (8th Release) – $361.99 – Save 10%

26.   Secret Stills Isle of Skye 1986 (Tallisker) – $232.49 – Save 10%

27.   Springbank 1996 KWM Oloroso Cask – $109.99 – Save 20%

28.   Suntory Yamazaki 12Yr – $55.49 – Save 10%

29.   The Ballechin 2nd Release (Peated Edradour) – $105.99 – Save 15%

30.   Jack Daniels KWM Single Barrel – $49.99 – Save 15%

31.   Black Grouse – $28.99 – Save 10%

32.   Johnnie Walker Black Label – $45.99 – Save 10%

33.   Johnnie Walker Swing – $46.99 – Save 15%

34.   Tullamore Dew 12Yr – $39.49 – Save 10%

The Whisky Traveler Orkney – Friday May 28th – NEW DATE – $65

Due to some conflicts we pushed back the date of the Whisky Traveller Orkney tasting to this coming Friday, May 28th. The tasting will focus on the Orkneys and its distillers, as well as the nearby Old Pulteney distillery which is the northernmost on Scotland’s mainland. Those present will sample the full range of Highland Park’s 12, 18, 25 and 30 year olds as well as the new Scapa 16Yr, the Old Pulteney 12Yr and the Black Adder Old Man of Hoy (is it Scapa or Highland Park?).

The Orkneys are one of the most beautiful and unique destinations in Scotland. The Archipelago has its own distinct culture, some of the best preserved Stone Age sites in Europe and two iconic distilleries. This will be an excellent tasting with some fantastic whiskies and some incredible slides.

Laphroaig 18Yr – Very Limited Quantities in Stock – $101.99 – 1 Bottle / Customer

Laphroaig has long been a favourite whisky of Albertans and Western Canadians. However about 5 years ago, with supplies short, the distillery pulled it’s 10 year old out of our market, replacing it with the Quarter Cask. This younger expression, although perfectly drinkable in its own right has never really filled the gap. Things have started to slowly change this year. While the 10 year old is still not available, let alone the 10 Year Old Cask Strength, we have seen some limited quantities of the 25 Year and now the 18 year old. I hope this is a sign of things to come, but only time will tell.

The Laphroaig 18Yr is the replacement for the old 15. It has been bottled at 48% and has received good reviews from: Jim Murray 94pts, “absolutely brimming with character”; John Hansell 90pts, “very smooth for Laphroaig; and Whisky Fun 87pts.

More on Laphroaig in the next full Malt Messenger!

Caol Ila 10Yr Unpeated Cask Strength – $103.99

This new bottling of Caol Ila is part of the Diageo 2009 slate of Special Releases. The Caol Ila 10Yr is unusual for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it is made from unpeated malt. Once a year Caol Ila makes a small batch of unpeated spirit solely for blending. It has only once before been bottled as a single malt in the form of an 8 year old in 2007. The eight year old was good, but I think this one is even better. Secondly, the strength of this Caol Ila is a whopping 65.8%. Most distilleries, including those of Diageo fill at around 63% in order to make it easier to trade casks for blending. Given than alcohol is lost to evaporation at the rate of 1-3% per year, it is astounding to see a Diageo whisky at such a strength.

Only 120 bottles of this whisky have made it into the province, and having tried it early I managed to get my hands on 60 of them. I’ll have my own tasting note in the next Malt Messenger, in the interim, here is John Hansell of Malt Advocate’s:

“Good viscosity and rather sweet, showing thick, honeyed vanilla, gobs of fruit (lemon drops, lime tart, ripe Bartlett pear, kiwi), mint jelly, and cut grass. Its sea influence finally emerges towards the finish with brine and just a hint of seaweed.”

The Spring Single Malt Festival – Thursday June 10th – 7PM – $60

Our ever popular semi-annual whisky festival is nearly upon us. Limited to 100 participants who will have the opportunity to sample from more than 80 premium single malts, it sells out every year so be sure to sign up early! The price includes your own Glencairn whisky glass and a lot of fun.

This year’s special treats include:

1.       Ardbeg Rollecoaster – Only available at the distillery.

2.       Kilchoman Second Release – Sold out before it hit the floor!

3.       Eagle Rare 17Yr – Not available in Alberta!

4.       William Larue Weller – Not available in Alberta!

5.       Sazerac 18Yr – Not available in Alberta!

6.       Thomas Handy – Not available in Alberta!

7.       George T Stagg – Not available in Alberta!

·         And much, much more to come…

Keep an eye out for a more complete list of what you will be able to sample at the Spring Single Malt Festival in future Malt Messengers.

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 If you have any whisky questions or comments concerning The Malt Messenger please contact me by e-mail, phone, or drop by the store. Feel free to forward me any whisky news you feel should be included in a future issue of The Malt Messenger; it might just get included.

All of the products mentioned in THE MALT MESSENGER can be purchased in store, over the phone or from our website at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com.. All prices quoted in the Malt Messenger are subject to change!

Thanks for reading the Malt Messenger!

Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson
KWM Scotchguy

403-283-8000
888-283-9004
1257 Kensington Rd. NW
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2N 3P8

scotchguy@kensingtonwinemarket.com

Hello Fellow Scotch Lovers –

I am excited to present to you with an opportunity to purchase an amazing limited production whisky: Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX.

Sonnalta PX is a Limited Edition Glenmorangie, with only 600 cases/3,600 bottles shipped into the USA in January of 2010.

This exceptional whisky is extra matured (finished) in the world ‘s best sherry casks from Pedro Ximénez, known as the ‘king of sherry ‘.

The price for the whisky is $79.95, plus S+H (limit: 1 bottle/member).

If you want a bottle, please purchase your whisky ASAP. We have a very limited supply, and once it’s gone, it’s gone!.

Enjoy!

Doug Stone
Founder
www.ForScotchLovers.com

A Limited Edition Glenmorangie, Extra Matured (finished) in Pedro Ximénez casks Sonnalta PX is extra matured in the world ’s best sherry casks from Pedro Ximénez, known as the ‘king of sherry ’.

Combined with Glenmorangie’s award-winning expertise in wood finishing, the result is a rich, full-bodied single malt .

We believe Sonnalta PX to be the best sherry cask whisky in the world.

TASTING NOTES:

Color: Deep amber

Nose: Dark chocolate, sun-dried raisins with molasses, dark coffee and Seville orange marmalade

Taste: Sweet flavors of orange peel and honey with hints of prunes, plump raisins and toasted almonds

Finish: Long and rich with hints of licorice, walnut oil, toffee and raisins

Pedro Ximénez – THE KING OF SHERRY

• In the early 1500’s, legend has it that a soldier and adventurer named Pedro Ximénez brought a rare grape to Jerez, Spain

• It soon became synonymous with sherry of the highest quality, and to this day Pedro Ximénez sherry is renowned as the finest in the world –
the ‘King of Sherries’

At The Glenlivet we often hear stories from our consumers on their first experience of being introduced to The Glenlivet or single malt whisky. For many it is a revelation experience or takes place in particularly memorable circumstances.  
     
We would like to collect your stories of your personal introduction to single malt whisky and would love to hear from you if you have a tale to tell.   
     
  If you are willing to share your recollections please email stories@theglenlivet.com and we really look forward to hearing them.  
     
  We look forward to hearing from you,  
     
     
  Kindest Regards,  
  The Glenlivet

Scottish & Irish Whisky Tour Specialists

DALRIADA GROUP who have in their portfolio; MCLEANSCOTLAND, DALRIADA TRAVEL and DALEY IRISH TOURS, are away to Ireland very soon to chat with tourist board directors for the setting up of official Irish whiskey tour packages. Whiskey tours in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Any wishing to take one of their tours, contact Sean at whiskey@daleyirishtours.com

MCLEANSCOTLAND are recognised as one of the best (if not the best) whisky tour companies in Scotland. With vast experience and untold knowledge of the whisky industry, they design whisky tours to suit the client and then add a wee bit more fun into the blend; special tastings, educational trips, whisky dinners and distillery tours, a blend of golf & whisky, sightseeing, historical sites, not only that, allow them to look after all your needs!

http://www.mcleanscotland.co.uk/

World-Famous Treasure Hunt Resurrected

Canadians and Americans invited to join international search for missing case of Canadian Club® Whisky and vie for $100,000 in prize money

The 40-year-old international treasure hunt that motivated adventure-seekers from around the world to search for hidden Canadian Club Whisky cases in remote locales – from the North Pole to Mt. Kilimanjaro to the Great Barrier Reef – is back on, with a big new twist. The campaign will give four brave Canadians (and four Americans) the opportunity to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime in search of the lost Canadian Club treasure and compete for the chance to bring home US$100,000 in prize money.

“At least two dozen cases of Canadian Club Whisky were hidden around the world as part of the brand’s hugely popular Hide A Case Adventure, starting in 1967,” says Dorene Wharton, Marketing Director, Beam Global Canada Inc. “Not all of the cases have been found…and we’re thrilled to reactivate this exciting campaign by inviting those with a penchant for adventure to join the hunt for one of the undiscovered cases – and the chance to win $100,000.”

Well-known Canadian and international adventurer Kevin Brauch, popular the world over for his roles as TV’s Thirsty Traveler and floor reporter on Iron Chef America, has been chosen as lead adventurer for the new program. In his latest role, Brauch unveiled details of the 2010 Hide A Case Adventure at news conferences in Toronto and New York City and, in April 2011, he will lead eight lucky Canadian and American participants to a secret, exotic location where they will hunt for one of the missing cases.

“The CC Hide A Case Adventure grabbed international headlines and captured the imagination of people from around the world – all before the advent of the internet and reality style television,” says Brauch. “We expect the scope of the 2010 edition to generate plenty of buzz and participation…and even some friendly rivalry between Canadians and Americans.”

Adventurous types can register online now at www.hideacase.com to vie for one of the coveted eight spots on the expedition. Starting today, the web site will feature the first of six weekly challenges in which participants will use their creativity, brain power and speed to win points and discern clues as they try to advance through Round One. Those who receive 50 or more points will move into Round Two where they will be asked to post an online video to illustrate why they should get a chance to join the CC Hide A Case expedition. In July, the top 30 videos will be put before a panel of judges and an online vote to help narrow the playing field down to four Canadians and four Americans. In April 2011, these eight participants will join Brauch and head off to parts unknown – they will compete against each other in a series of Amazing Race-style challenges designed uncover the hidden location of the elusive hidden case of Canadian Club Whisky.*

From 1967 through 1991, the Canadian Club Hide A Case Adventure saw 25 cases of Canada’s famous whisky hidden in extraordinary locations across the United States and all over the world, including: Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; Angel Falls in Venezuela; the Swiss Alps; the reputed site of the lost Dutchman mine in Arizona; the Arctic Circle; California’s Death Valley; and even atop a skyscraper in Manhattan. To date, 16 of the hidden cases have been discovered – many of them found with the help of clues revealed in a series of Canadian Club print advertisements published in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

The original Canadian Club Hide A Case campaign goes down as one of most memorable adventures of all time and one of the longest-running promotional campaigns in history. Hide A Case made Canadian Club a household name all over the world and cemented its position as a brand revered by adventure-seekers everywhere. The 2010 edition takes the campaign to a penultimate level where the adventure is larger than life and the potential payoff is larger still.

“Whether your idea of adventure is an exotic international journey to track down hidden treasure, or just a night out with the guys, CC’s Hide A Case Adventure won’t disappoint,” says Brauch. “We’ll see you at the Finish Line!”

*No purchase necessary, must be 21 years of age or older to enter, void where prohibited, subject to complete rules available at hideacase.com.

Notes

About Beam Global Spirits & Wine

Inspiring conversations around the world, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is building brands people want to talk about. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for our brands, including Jim Beam® Bourbon, Sauza® Tequila, Canadian Club® Whisky, Courvoisier® Cognac, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Laphroaig® Scotch Whisky, Cruzan® Rum, EFFEN® Vodka, Teacher’s® Scotch Whisky, and Knob Creek® Bourbon and distributor of Russian Standard vodka in Canada. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com

Canadian Club® Blended Canadian Whisky, 40% alc./vol. ©2010 Canadian Club Whisky Company, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada.

You may not know that the nice folk at Whisky Magazine also publish Scotland Magazine, a lovely publication about God’s own country. In a forthcoming issue the magazine will explore Orkney and they are inviting you to join them.

Each issue of Scotland Magazine delves into the history of Scotland; from the mysterious clans to the great political leaders, from the creative individuals to the history of Scotland’s greatest castles and houses. Published six times a year Scotland Magazine captures the spirit of this great nation, explores its heritage and recommends great places to visit.

You are entitled to claim your complimentary trial copy of Scotland Magazine and have them send a second copy as a gift to a person of your choice.

Visit www.scotlandmag.com/free/highlandpark to complete a form and the next issue with the Orkney coverage will be sent direct to your door. You will also receive an offer for a further six copies at just £20.95 (a 30% discount on the regular subscription price of £29.70). Obviously you have no obligation to take up the subscription offer and can just keep your complimentary copy.

Allow up to eight weeks for delivery; this offer closes at midnight on Sunday 27th June 2010.

We would never share your details with anyone else and the only way that Scotland Magazine can send you a complimentary copy is if you complete the form and opt in to their offer.

For more information on the Best Spirit in the World visit www.highlandpark.co.uk
 

Gerry
Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year, 2010

The small print – One copy per household. Offer ends at midnight on Sunday 27th June 2010. Offer subject to availability. You will receive the next available edition of Scotland Magazine, which will be mailed by regular post.

Loch Fyne Whiskies has stocked a new item, ‘Johnnie Walker Black Label Centenary Edition’

Johnnie Walker OB Black Label 12yo Centenary Edition 40%alc.

Celebrating 100 years of Black Label (1909-2009).

The undisputed king of whiskies and my favourite of all listed on this web site.

The orchestration and depth of this whisky defies every competitor, if Talisker is like ‘Won’t get fooled again, this is Who’s Next, the entire album! Ace.

Price excluding VAT: £21.19
£24.90 Including VAT at 17.5%

Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

There were three in the bed and the little one said roll over, roll over…

May Outturn: PICKY Pairs

Every First Friday we put together our selection of Society recommendations for you to taste and explore (which you all love).  But have you spotted your own coalition for your drinks cabinet this May Outturn?

Pick your own pairing and we’ll give you a £10 saving – just use promotional code PICKY at the online checkout.  Here’s how:

1) Log onto our website
2) Pick the two bottles that have caught your eye
3) When you come to pay enter code PICKY
4) We’ll take £10 off your total order

You can use the code as many times as you like (buy four bottles and save £20, six bottles and save £30, and so on and so on…)

SMWS May Outturn Recommendations
Here’s a quick reminder but be toot sweet, these dapper drams sell-out fast

Smoky Sherried Pair: Buy 10.71 & 93.38 for £85 (save £10.40)

Best Buy Pair: Buy 95.11 & 35.38 for £88.50 (save £11)

Case Offer: Buy all SIX for £287.70 (save £35)
10.71 Onions Spring Enternal                                 
9.49 It’s in the bag                                                           
35.38 “Fire in the hole!”                                               
125.35 Amontillado and Aubergine                 
39.75 Cuban Memories                                               
G1.7 Flamed Christmas Pudding                          

SMWS Whisky Tasting & Events
Cafe Spice Nameste – Cafe Spice London, Tue 18 May
Cardiff Preview Tasting – Novotel Cardiff Centre, Fri 21 May
Islay and Island Tasting – 28 Queen Street, Sat 22 May
Cafe Fish & Dram Tasting – The Vaults, Mon 24 May
All things Japanese Night – The Vaults, Thu 27 May
Liverpool Preview Tasting -Malmaison, Thu 27 May
Champagne Tasting – 28 Queen Street, Thu 27 May
Aberdeen Preview Tasting – Caledonian Thistle Hotel, Fri 28 May
Bristol Preview Tasting – Hotel Du Vin, Fri 28 May
Pan-Asian Curry Experience – London, Sat 29 May
Whisky & Gems with Nicholas James – London, Wed 9 Jun
Whisky & Gems with Eric Emms – London, Thu 10 Jun

Visit the Society at www.smws.com

Chris and Gregg from Compass Box will be in on June 5th and 19th with some more magnificent blends/blended malts for Father’s Day (or just for you!).

And on top of this the Whisky Exchange Team will have the pleasurable company of Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager at Old Pulteney around the end of June, so do keep a look out for further information on Whisky Intelligence.

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/Vinopolis

EXCLUSIVE SINGLE MALT WHISKY BOTTLING SERIES CONCLUDES
Diageo completes single-cask bottling of all its malt whiskies

Following earlier batches launched in September, January and April, Diageo are now launching the fourth and final set of their highly exclusive single-cask collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.

Among the seven expressions that feature in this fourth release are some single malts familiar to many malt whisky drinkers  – notably Clynelish™, Knockando™,  and the iconic award-winning Islay malt,  Lagavulin™
But Auchroisk™, Benrinnes™, Blair Athol™ and Linkwood™ normally enjoy only very limited availability.

Each of the whiskies is drawn from one individual oak cask, picked after a careful examination of distillery stocks, and bottled at its natural cask strength.

So now for the first time ever, this ambitious collection encompasses all 27 of Diageo’s Single Malt Scotch Whiskies  –  never before has Scotland’s biggest estate of Single Malt distilleries issued a comprehensive series of single-cask bottlings. Labelled The Managers’ Choice because of the way the whiskies were selected, each distillery is represented by a special bottling of its Single Malt Whisky.

The rare limited-edition series is aimed at collectors and connoisseurs who enjoy owning and exploring an unusual expression of their favourite Single Malt or even a whole anthology of highly individual Single Malts, chosen to represent a unique take on each of the 27 distilleries’ distinctive distillery character.

The releases have been staged in four batches over several months, starting in September 2009 and concluding with this final release in May 2010.
For each Single Malt, the cask was nosed, tasted, discussed and finally chosen as a highly distinctive expression of that distillery’s Single Malt by a judging panel of acknowledged experts, including leading maturation experts and the distillery managers themselves.

In many cases, unusual cask woods will have had their influence on the final result. Perfect maturation and spirit quality have been the criteria, resulting in a bottling that delights with original and sometimes unexpected flavours whilst allowing the distillery character to still shine through.

Depending on the size of the cask and the rate of evaporation over the years since it was filled, the volume of bottles obtained from the chosen casks can vary between approximately 640 and as little as 200. These are, consequently, extremely rare and distinctive whiskies.

Classic Malts Selection™ spokesperson Nick Morgan said: “ This unique series of bottlings has provoked a great deal of interest and favourable comment. This last selection of whiskies has been much anticipated because it includes a cask from the renowned Lagavulin distillery on Islay. But as before, each of the bottlings offers unexpected insights into the character of each distillery.

“Taken as a whole they offer an unrepeatable opportunity to explore some of Scotland’s finest whiskies, all of which intrigue and delight, and some of which are simply outstanding.”

Full details, including tasting notes, are displayed on the Classic Malts Selection™ website www.malts.com. The updated website content includes the story of The Managers’ Choice and the selection process, a “Meet the Managers” page where they talk about The Managers Choice collection & questions related to the world of whisky, whisky tasting notes & audio, Q&A with a Sensory Expert, and details of where to buy the whiskies. Whisky enthusiasts registered as Friends of the Classic Malts™ have been given early notice of the launch.

Bottling Details

Auchroisk  Cask 11323 Speyside 8th October 1999 622 @ 61.0%
 Bodega sherry European oak Butter scotch nose, with sweet, deep burnt flavours.

Benrinnes  Cask 8994 Speyside 26th August 1996 328 @ 59.7% Refill American oak Light Speyside flavours with a sweet, delicate yet fresh taste.

Clynelish Cask 4341 Northern Highland 10th April 1997 232 @ 58.8% First fill bourbon American oak Oily, nutty with a hint of vanilla.

Glendullan  Cask 12718 Speyside 13th December 1995 635 @ 59.2% European oak Rich and sweet with a gentle almond butter finish.

Glenlossie  Cask 14098 Speyside   15th December 1999 207 @59.3% abv First fill bourbon American oak Light and fresh with a lemon zest.

Knockando  Cask 800790 Speyside 11th July 1996 599 @ 58.6% Spanish sherry European oak Gentle and smooth  with honeyed fruit.

Lagavulin  Cask 4447 Islay 25th October 1993 597 @ 54.7% Bodega sherry European oak Smooth rich fruit aroma. Smoky with a gentle warm finish.

Prices The UK RRP are as follows:

Lagavulin £300
Clynelish  £250
Knockando £250
Auchroisk £200
Benrinnes £200
Glenlossie £200
Glendullan £200

Website

See www.malts.com for full details of the release, including interviews with many of those involved in the selection process.

Previous releases

September 2009 saw the first release of six malts: Cardhu™ (1997), Glen Elgin™ (1998), Linkwood™ (1996), Mortlach™ (1997), Oban™ (2000) and Teaninich™ (1996).

The second release in January 2010 comprised Blair Athol™ (1995), Cragganmore™ (1997), Dalwhinnie™ (1992), Dufftown™ (1997), Glen Spey™ (1996), Strathmill™ (1996), and Talisker™ (1994).

The third release in April 2010 comprised Caol Ila™ (1997), Dailuaine™ (1997), Glen Ord™ (1997), Glenkinchie™ (1992), Inchgower™ (1993), Mannochmore™ (1998) and Royal Lochnagar™ (1994).

Diageo’s distilleries

Diageo has 28 operational single malt whisky distilleries, but spirit distilled at Diageo’s new distillery at Roseisle is not available yet.

Craig Wallace

Full interview with Craig Wallace, and other details of the first Managers’ Choice releases, can be read and downloaded from: ResponseSource: http://tinyurl.com/lawdxf

Distribution

The Managers’ Choice bottlings are available from specialist retailers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Benelux only.

About Diageo

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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