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Irish Distillers Wins 11 Double Gold Medals At The World Spirits Competition 2019!

April 30, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

A Strong start to the awards season underpinned by success at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Irish Distillers has scooped a remarkable 11 Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 – the strongest-ever haul for the family of Irish whiskeys crafted at Midleton Distillery, County Cork.

The prestigious competition honoured the Jameson family with six Double Gold medals – including one for their new release, Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Cask Strength – while the Redbreast and Midleton ranges collected three and two Double Gold medals respectively. Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength claimed its fourth double gold medal in a row, continuing the Redbreast legacy as the most decorated single pot still Irish whiskey in the world.

Success in San Francisco followed stand-out performances for the Midleton portfolio at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge earlier this month, where new whiskeys Red Spot and Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Cask Strength stole the show – scoring 98 and 97 points respectively. Following a near-perfect score, Red Spot – which was re-introduced in November 2018 after 50 years – was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy for the single pot still Irish whiskey category.

We are delighted to see such excellent results for Irish Distillers, with recognition at the highest level right across the portfolio. The results are a true reflection of the passion, innovation and determination of the talented team at Midleton and hopefully signal the beginning of an exciting awards season. We look forward to further success throughout 2019!
– Brian Nation: Master Distiller

Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the oldest spirits tasting competitions of its kind. With nearly two decades of experience, they have fine-tuned their operation blending passion and professionalism. A blind tasting process guarantees that every entry is judged fairly and given equal consideration.

The Ultimate Beverage Challenge is one of the definitive spirits and wine evaluation companies in the world. Its two world-class competitions, Ultimate Spirits Challenge and Ultimate Wine Challenge, provide unparalleled value, offering results that are reliable and easily understandable in today’s marketplace.

Jameson is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Redbreast is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Midleton is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

New Arrival anCnoc “Peatheart” Single Highland Malt From Edencroft!

April 29, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

anCnoc / Peatheart Single Highland Malt.
£50.00

New Arrivals

anCnoc / Peatheart Single Highland Malt.
£50.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46%.
700 ml.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Knockdhu.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2017

CASK TYPE: Bourbon Barrels.

CASK NUMBER: Batch I.

STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

COLOUR: Pale amber.

NOSE: An initial smoky burst surrenders to a surge of fruitiness. Ripe pears and the citrus notes of apples and limes with just a touch of tobacco in the background. The nose is balanced yet an undeniable smoky sweetness prevails.

TASTE: Smoke laced with leather and sweet stewed apples. Chocolate is there too, perfectly complemented by sweet vanilla and zesty lemon. The finish has a lingering warmth with a floral smokiness.

anCnoc / 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt.
£30.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 40.0%.
700 ml.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: An Cnoc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2017

STATED AGE: 12 years old.

STRENGTH: 40.0% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

NOSE: Soft, very aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon in the foreground.

COLOUR: Amber with a slight yellow hue.

TASTE: Sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish. A malt for every occasion.

AWARDS: 96 Points and Finalist / 2017 Ultimate Spirit Challenge and Double Gold Medal / 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

anCnoc / Vintage 2002 Single Highland Malt.
£65.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Knockdhu.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

DISTILLED: 2002

BOTTLED: 2017

STATED AGE: 14 years old.

CASK TYPE: Spanish and American Oak Casks.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 7200

ABV: 46% Vol.

The Vintage expression has become a tradition at anCnoc and their recently released Vintage 2002 is a fitting testimony to the time-honoured methods employed in the production of this traditional yet distinctly modern single malt.

anCnoc Vintage 2002 has matured in Spanish and American oak casks and has been bottled in its most natural form neither chill-filtered nor coloured and as a result this dram may develop a light haze with the addition of water or if kept at a cold temperature. This haze is a natural characteristic of whisky that is non chill-filtered.

COLOUR: Bright Amber.

NOSE: Packed with notes of spicy Christmas cake, liquorice and toffee. Creamy vanilla and ground spices then follow, all wrapped up in the classic honey and citrus flavours so typical of anCnoc.

TASTE: Chocolate adds another level of sweetness contrasted by orange zest and a hint of leather. The finish is long and warming with a spicy kick.

Tomintoul / Single Sherry Cask Aged 13 Years.
£99.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 59.2%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tomintoul.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Single Cask.

DISTILLED: 13th October 2004

BOTTLED: September 2018

AGE: 13 year old.

CASK TYPE: Oloroso Sherry Butt.

CASK NUMBER: OS5

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 858

ABV: 59.2% Vol.

Tomintoul / Single Cask Sherry Aged 17 Years.
£140.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 57.4%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tomintoul.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Single Cask.

DISTILLED: 13th October 2004

BOTTLED: September 2018

AGE: 17 year old.

CASK TYPE: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

CASK NUMBER: PX1

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 625

ABV: 57.4% Vol.

Glencadam / 19 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Single Cask.
£145.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 54.2%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single malt.

DISTILLERY: Glencadam.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

DISTILLED: 1998

BOTTLED: 2018

AGE: 19 years old.

CASK TYPE: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

CASK NUMBER: PX1

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 643

ABV: 54.2% Vol.

Pre-order ‘The Revival’ From GlenDronach Distillery Via Abbey Whisky – “Welcome Home” Revival!

April 29, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival
£60.00

New Arrivals

GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival
£60.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 15 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Arran Marsala Cask Finish
£54.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 50%
70cl

Arran Cote Rotie Cask Finish
£54.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 50%
70cl

Benromach 2010 Peat Smoke “Sherry Bomb” – New Arrival From Edencroft!

April 24, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Benromach / 2010 Peat Smoke Sherry Matured.
£62.50

New Arrivals

Benromach / 2010 Peat Smoke Sherry Matured.
£62.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 59.9%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Benromach.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

DISTILLED: 2010

BOTTLED: 2018

AGE: 8 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: First Fill Sherry Hogsheads.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

ABV: 59.9% Vol.

Pour your dram of this seriously smoky single malt whisky and prepare to relish an experience as rare as this unique Benromach Speyside whisky produced in very small batches. First, lift your glass to the light and appreciate the beautiful dark amber hue created by lingering for many years in First Fill Sherry Hogsheads as the whisky grew and matured in character. Take a short inhalation, appreciating the wonderful.

AROMAS WITHOUT WATER… enjoy the hints of honey cured meats mingling with zingy orange marmalade. Creamy vanilla develops with traces of chocolate, spiced dried fruit and a subtle note of dried tobacco. Take a sip. Deliciously sweet top notes and a hint of warming white pepper appear, followed by touches of rich stewed prunes, sultanas and raisins complemented by sherry undertones. Delicate hints of ginger develop on the tongue with a lingering edge of bonfire embers on the finish.

Add a few drops of water and take time to savour the nose as it develops. Lemon, honey and vanilla aromas perfectly balance the distinctive smokiness. Now lift it to your lips and enjoy a slow sip…a sumptuous medley of rich fruits, tangy citrus and delicate hint of spice and sherry give way to rich smooth chocolate and a lingering edge of seriously gorgeous smokiness. Superb!

Bruichladdich / 2007 Lochindaal.
£150.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 60%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Brichladdich.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Octomore Farm.

DISTILLED: 2007

BOTTLED: 2019

AGE: 11 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Bourbon Barrel.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 252

ABV: 60% Vol.

Private bottling, distilled at Bruichladdich under the name Lochindaal.

Springbank New Arrivals From Abbey Whisky!

April 24, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Springbank 18 Year Old | 2018 Release
£120.00

New Arrivals

Springbank 18 Year Old | 2018 Release
£120.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength – 54.8%
£60.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength: 54.8%
70cl

Longrow Red 11 Year Old Cabernet Franc Matured
£120.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 11 Years Old
Strength: 55.9%
70cl

Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured – 2010 Vintage
£58.74
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 59.9%
70cl
Vintage: 2010
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Spica 29 Year Old – 1989 | Edition 2 | North Star Spirits
£72.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age: 29 Years Old
Strength: 45.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1989
Bottler: North Star Spirits

Invergordon 31 Year Old – 1987 | North Star Spirits | CS007
£114.96
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 31 Years Old
Strength: 63.2%
70cl
Vintage: 1987
Bottler: North Star Spirits

Orkney 12 Year Old – 2007 | North Star Spirits | CS007
£54.48
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength: 55.5%
70cl
Vintage: 2007
Bottler: North Star Spirits

The Islay Star 8 Year Old | North Star Spirits (CA 003)
£39.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 50%
70cl

The Highland Star 11 Year Old | North Star Spirits (TE 002)
£39.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 11 Years Old
Strength: 50%
70cl

Glenlivet 40 Year Old – 1978 | Private Collection (G&M)
£1,100.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 40 Years Old
Strength: 53.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1978
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Glen Moray “Fired Oak” Wins World Whiskies Award!

April 23, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glen Moray Fired Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Glen Moray Distillery is delighted to announce that Glen Moray Fired Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, launched in the UK at the end of 2018, has won the Speyside 12 Year Old and Under category at this year’s World Whiskies Awards.

The World Whiskies Awards, held at the end of March in London, award the very best international styles of whiskies from around the world.

The Speyside 12 Year Old and Under is a very prestigious category containing some exceptional whiskies. Delivering standout character and flavour to win the category is a credit to the distillery team. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to introducing Glen Moray Fired Oak to single malt lovers all over the world.

I am delighted that Fired Oak has been chosen as the winner of the Speyside 12 Year Old and Under category at the World Whiskies Awards. I am pleased with how much character the virgin oak provides over a relatively short period of time. This added intensity accentuates the traditional ex Bourbon flavours to create a whisky which is well rounded and full of character.
– Graham Coull: Master Distiller

The World Whiskies Awards, held at the end of March in London, award the very best international styles of whiskies from around the world, as chosen by a panel of 40 judges from 13 different countries.

Master Distiller, Graham Coull was inspired to create Glen Moray Fired Oak Single Malt Whisky by the increase in popularity of American Bourbon and the success of the sweeter flavour within the drinks market. One of the key elements for producing American Bourbon is that the spirit has to be aged in a new charred (virgin) oak cask which imparts intense flavour to the spirit.

Glen Moray Fired Oak is a Single Malt Whisky matured for 10 years in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in heavily charred virgin American Oak casks, resulting in a whisky which is sublimely smooth with intense spice and toasted vanilla flavour.

Glen Moray is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants (RRP: £39.99 for a 70cl bottle ABV: 40%):-

Master of Malt
The Whisky Exchange
Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Abbey Whisky
The Whisky Barrel
The Green Welly Stop

Chorlton Whisky New Arrivals From Edencroft!

April 16, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Chorlton Whisky New Arrivals!

New Arrivals

Orkney 15 Year Old Chorlton Whisky.
£75.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 58.7%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Orkney.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: ?.

BOTTLER: Chorlton Whisky.

DISTILLED:

BOTTLED: 2019

AGE: 15 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Butt.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 84

ABV: 58.7% Vol.

Another lightly-peated single malt from an undisclosed (but fairly easy to guess…) Island distillery. This one starts with salted butter candy and banana bread, backed with coastal limestone, savoury smoke and a developing yellow fruit note. The palate is creamy, underpinned with zingy citrus and plenty of salty minerality. A long limey finish turns into a lingering warm herbal smokiness with camphor and dried bay.

Tobermory / 24 Year Old Chorlton Whisky.
£110.00
Country: Scotland
Region: IsleofMull
Age:
Strength: 55.1%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Isle of Mull.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tobermory.

BOTTLER: Chorlton Whisky.

DISTILLED:

BOTTLED: 2019

AGE: 24 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry Butt.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 152

ABV: 55.1% Vol.

Some lovely and darkly complex Island whisky for you here, matured for nearly a quarter-century in a fresh sherry cask. On the nose you find walnut cake, dark berries, and a distinctly coastal feel with just a touch of peat. The palate is big and mouth filling, with orange liqueur, cherry, brown sugar and a tingle of salt. The finish is rich and long with dark chocolate and candied ginger.

Blantons / Gold Bourbon.
£100.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary:

Country/Region: America/Kentucky.

Unit: 70cl

Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional smoothness and clean finish in their bourbon whiskey. The rich taste of dark fudge, citrus, oak and cream combined with the spiciness of white pepper and rye lead to a long finish that challenges the world’s finest single malts and rarest cognacs in complexity and character. Best served neat or with a splash of water.

Type: Bourbon Whiskey

Recipe: Corn – Rye – Malted Barley

Mash Type: Sour

Still Proof: 70% Alcohol by Volume – 140 proof

Entry Proof: 62.5% Alcohol by Volume – 125 proof

Warehouse: H

Barrel Type: White Oak

Maker: Independent Stave

Staves: 6-month air dry

Treatment: #4 Char

Filtration: Chill Filtered

Bottle Proof: 51.5% Alcohol by Volume – 103 proof

Colour: Dark Amber

Nose: Powerful and Dry, marked by Honey, Heavy Rye, Dried fruits, Vanilla, and Chocolate.

Palate Entry: Sharp, Full and Rich, Marked by Apricot, Butter, Pepper, Light Honey, and Oak

Finish: Long, with Toffee and Apple, Developing on Pecan and Caramel

Best Served: Straight

Awards: 2016 Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Cameronbridge / Old Particular Elements 27 Year Old Air Edition.
£95.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength: 56.6%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.

CATEGORY: Single Grain.

DISTILLERY: Cameronbridge.

BOTTLER: Douglas Laing.

BOTTLING SERIE: The Elements Collection – Air.

VINTAGE: October 1991

BOTTLED: February 2019

AGE: 27 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Refill Hogsheads.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 232

STRENGTH: 56.6% Vol.

NOSE: The nose brings vanilla, cinnamon pancakes and brown sugar.

PALATE: Initially green fruits on the palate, alongside puff candy, shortbread and allspice.

FINISH: The finish delivers more vanilla, followed by freshly baked apple sponge cake.

Glen Scotia / Victoriana.
£75.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age:
Strength: 54.8%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Campbeltown.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glen Scotia.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Cask Strength.

BOTTLED: 2018

CASK TYPE: Finished in Deep Charred Oak Casks.

CASK NUMBER: Batch 001.

ABV: 54.8% Vol.

Each cask is chosen for its rare character and exceptional maturity. Finished in deep charred oak, the result is an exceptionally smooth single malt whisky whose aroma and flavour work in harmony. Bottled in the traditional way straight from the cask and without filtration, its subtle wood and vanilla flavour is enhanced by a full bodied spicy fruit aroma and mildly smokey aftertaste.

NOSE: Dark again. An elegant nose with hints of oak driving the bouquet. Interesting creme brulee notes leading to generous caramelised fruits and finally polished oak.

PALATE: Sweet and concentrated start with some jammy blackcurrant fruitiness. A big mid palate. Typical tightening towards the back palate. Becomes more austere with water.

FINISH: Clean and initially sweet.The green bean, with cocoa characteristic.

Tomatin / Single Malt Aged 18 Years.
£87.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.0%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland's.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tomatin.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2016

STATED AGE: 18 years old.

CASK TYPE: Oak Casks + Oloroso Sherry Butts Finish.

STRENGTH: 46.0% Vol.

The Tomatin 18 Year Old is a truly world class malt. Matured in traditional oak casks and first fill Oloroso Sherry butts, honey and soft oak flavours develop into a hint of dark chocolate with a citrus bite before a sustained sweet and slightly dry finish.

Highland Park / Viking Tribe.
£45.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 46%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Orkneys.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Highland Park.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2018

ABV: 46% Vol.

Introducing Highland Park Viking Tribe, an exceptional and unique single malt bottling at marrying strength of 46% ABV. Bottling at 46% ABV (compared to 40% or 43% as is normal) allows the whisky to be filtered at a higher ambient temperature. The result is intensified flavours of citrus fruits, sweet vanilla and peppery spices, balanced with Highland Park's characteristic aromatic smokiness.

The term 'marrying strength' refers to the marrying process, which gives this whisky valuable time to harmonise in the cask before being bottled. A deliberately slow and unhurried stage, long since abandoned by many distilleries, cask harmonisation remains one of the five keystones of Highland Park production. The selected casks are combined together with natural spring water to reduce the strength of this whisky to 46% ABV, before leaving the newly married spirit to rest in casks for at least a month. During that resting period, flavours from the different casks harmonise, gathering depth and consistency.

Glenrothes / Old Particular 12 Year Old Chairman's Choice.
£90.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 63.4%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glenrothes.

BOTTLER: Douglas Laing.

BOTTLING SERIE: Old Particular – The Chairman's Choice.

DISTILLED: 2006

BOTTLED: 2019

AGE: 12 Years Old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry Butt.

BOTTLED FOR: UK Emporium.

ABV: 63.4% Vol.

The deliciously dark colour reflects the Sherry maturation while the nose brings a burnt brown sugar sweetness with allspice and sticky figs.

The palate shows a damp leather quality with black cherries, treacle, golden syrup and Malted barley. The long finish reveals dark stewed fruits, nutmeg and cocoa.

Go All Royal With New Arrivals From Abbey Whisky!

April 15, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Laphroaig 12 Year Old – 2005 | Single Cask 4431 (Highgrove)
£114.90

New Arrivals

Laphroaig 12 Year Old – 2005 | Single Cask 4431 (Highgrove)
£114.90
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 2005
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Benromach 35 Year Old
£475.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 35 Years Old
Strength: 43%
70cl

BenRiach 16 Year Old
£78.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 16 Years Old
Strength: 43%
70cl

Yoichi Rum Wood Finish | Bottled 2017
£168.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Miyagikyo Bourbon Wood Finish | Bottled 2018
£180.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Miyagikyo Rum Wood Finish | Bottled 2017
£168.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish | Bottled 2018
£180.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Macallan Masters of Photography Magnum
£2,650.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43.7%
70cl

Tomatin 30 Year Old – 1988 | Connoisseurs Choice
£370.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 30 Years Old
Strength: 59.2%
70cl
Vintage: 1988
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Macallan Ruby | The 1824 Series
£275.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43%
70cl

Kilchoman Machir Bay Gift Pack With 2 Tasting Glasses
£48.78
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Kilchoman Machir Bay & Sanaig Gift Pack
£39.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 46%
2 x 20cl

Join The SMWS Campbeltown Festival Live Virtual Tasting!

April 11, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

A pack of goodies for the virtual tasting event at the Campbeltown Tasting!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is bringing together Society members from across Europe as they host their second Virtual Tasting!

Streamed live from the Ardshiel Hotel at the Campbeltown Malts festival. John McCheyne will be joined by his glamourous assistant Matt Bailey – all the way from their Australian branch – to host a tasting of five exclusive festival bottlings from Speyside, Islay and, of course, Campbeltown.

Join in on the festival celebrations at home, buy their Festival Discovery Pack and tune into the tasting. Or better still, gather friends at home and hold your own event. They’ll be streaming live on their Facebook page on the night.

The tasting will happen live on Wednesday, 22 May at 7.00pm (GMT). Don’t worry if you’ve missed the stream or won’t be able to make it in the moment as all the content will be available afterwards on both Facebook and YouTube.

Hurry – Only a limited number of sample packs are available!

The Discovery Pack includes five 25ml bottles:

9.161 Cream tea at the patisserie Flavour Profile: Sweet, Fruity & Mellow Region: Speyside Age: 11 years

10.168 Cuquillo black olives Flavour Profile: Oily & Coastal Region: Islay Age: 13 years

29.260 A visceral, elemental experience Flavour Profile: Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits Region: Islay Age: 19 years

30.106 Succulent, scintillating and substantial Flavour Profile: Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits Region: Speyside Age: 21 years

93.108 Earthy and masculine Flavour Profile: Lightly Peated Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 years

Price £35.00
ONLY 300 AVAILABLE

For those of you lucky enough to be at the festival, you can join this special tasting in person, where one of their amazing ambassadors will be on hand to help you through the drams. Tickets include their Festival Discovery Pack with five celebratory drams from their Speyside, Campbeltown and Islay festival bottlings.

To join in – Simply buy a pack, or sign up to membership with the 5 dram tasting pack. Make sure you and your friends are all set with your glassware and download a tasting mat for printing out!

Jameson Launches “The Bartenders Gathering” – Inspired By Another True Story!

April 11, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

‘The Bartenders’ Gathering’

Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled the next instalment of its successful advertising platform, ‘Taste, That’s Why’. The new campaign, titled ‘The Bartenders’ Gathering’, launches across television, digital and social media in Germany from April 2019, ahead of a wider global roll-out later this year.

In line with the recent ‘Scully Was to Blame’, ‘Coopers’ and the ‘The Case of the most Unusual Case’ creatives in the series, the new television film is inspired by another true story about Jameson. ‘The Bartenders’ Gathering’ has been created by TBWA Dublin under the helm of John Kane, Executive Creative Director, produced in Ireland and directed by Stink Films’ Anthony Mandler, whose recent portfolio includes work for Apple, Nike and Adidas.

Set in modern Dublin in 2016, the commercial tells the true story of the 200 bartenders from around the world that gather in Dublin each year for the Jameson Bartenders’ Gathering; a three-day immersive and educational summit for bartenders to hone their skills, learn about Jameson and the history of Irish whiskey, and explore the rich culture of modern Ireland. This commercial retraces the memorable experiences that the group had and the connections they made, with an unexpected twist in the story.

Jameson invited 50 real bartenders from Ireland and around the world to star in the film to add authenticity to the creative. The TV spot is supported by an integrated social campaign that tells documentary-style true stories of the three bartenders who stayed behind and also delves further into stories of bartenders from places such as Spain, Germany and South Africa.

Last year, we put the unique, smooth taste of the Jameson family center-stage through our ‘Taste, That’s Why’ campaign and the feedback that we have received from bartenders, whiskey lovers and premium spirits drinkers alike has been exceptional.

As we unveil the next chapter in the ‘Taste, That’s Why’ story, we wanted to highlight Jameson’s revered position among bartenders as they have been instrumental to our success in the USA and around the world over the past 29 years.

The new spot conveys the true spirit of the annual Bartenders’ Gathering in a high octane but light-hearted manner with a twist of Irish humour – it’s exactly what you’d expect from Jameson, and will help us to further build the profile and personality of the brand supporting equity growth into the future.
– Simon Fay: International Marketing Director at Irish Distillers

We discovered this story after a fateful meeting with a bartender from Cameroon. It was almost too good to be true… it’s definitely true to the Jameson brand’s core purpose of connecting people.

The Bartenders’ Gathering’ will be unveiled in Germany in April, ahead of its introduction to other key Irish whiskey markets throughout 2019 and beyond.
– John Kane: Executive Creative Director TBWA

The new campaign launches across television, digital and social media in Germany from April 2019

Jameson is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Master of Malt
The Whisky Exchange
Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Abbey Whisky
The Whisky Barrel
The Green Welly Stop
Whisky Online

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Jameson Launches “The Bartenders Gathering” – Inspired By Another True Story!

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