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Last Call For The Cheshire Whisky Event!

May 6, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

This years Cheshire Whisky Event, the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year, takes place tomorrow (Monday May 7th) at Willington Hall, Cheshire. So this may be the last opportunity to get tickets for what will be a great event!

These are the masterclasses that will be taking place:-

12.00pm Ardbeg & Glenmorangie – Presented by Penny Still

1.30pm Bruichladdich – Presented by Craig Johnstone

3.00pm Bourbon – Presented by Alex Johnson

4.30pm Balvenie – Fiona Keyzor

If you would like to attend one of these class’s on the day, please contact Mark at Edencrofts as soon as possible.

EDENCROFT FINE WINES
8-10 Hospital Street
NANTWICH
Cheshire
CW5 5RJ

www.edencroft.co.uk

Tel: 01270 629 975
Mob: 07974 650 998

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

Willington Hall is famous for its unrivalled views across the Cheshire countryside and magnificent sunsets behind the Welsh mountains, Willington Hall stands in 17 acres of award winning formal gardens and parklands.

Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice alike, and with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, The Cheshire Whisky Event is intended to provide the ultimate whisky experience.

The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample over 100 of the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers, marketers and visitor centre staff, all under one roof.

In addition to learning about the world of whisky, you have the opportunity to sample rare and sought after whiskies and meet the stars of the industry.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitors, however, one thing we do guarantee is a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and your chance to ask all those hidden questions. You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies. Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottling’s. Exhibitors are always on hand to talk (and drink) you through their range whiskies providing invaluable knowledge and experience.

New to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something new for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

ADMISSION PRICE: £12.50 per person (tickets available from this link), which includes all samples and admission to one master class.*

SCOTTISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Ardbeg
Belvenie
Bruichladdich
Clynelish
Caol Ila
Compass Box
Dalwhinnie
Glencadam
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Arran
Knockando
Lagavulin
Talisker
Tomintoul
The Old Malt Cask

AMERICAN DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams
Old Fitzgerald
Parkers
Wasmund’s

IRISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Connemara
Tyrconnell
Greenore

JAPANESE DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Nikka

(* Please note: Tickets will not be available to purchase on the day of the event.)

Filed Under: Cheshire Whisky Event, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Events, Sampling

Master Of Malt – Bunnahabhain 20, Inchgower 29, St Isidore and Besmoked Vodka Tastings

March 2, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master Of Malt's Sample Collection!

Master Of Malt's Sample Collection!

Eek! I don’t know where the time has gone!

I meant to blog about this ages ago. To recap: The ‘Chaps’ at Master Of Malt have sent me a great new set of malt whisky samples (plus one honourary Vodka.)

Well time flies like an arrow (and fruit flies like a banana – so they say) so I thought I’d better blog with my opinion on the samples. My notes are certainly not as wordy or technical as some but maybe I can be forgiven for that and hopefully they can be considered as a form of liquid sound-bite or malt-bite.

Anyway, here are the results (in no particular order) Thanks once again to those nice chaps at MOM.

I couldn’t have done it without you! (I shall be quicker next time, honest!)

Here are my taste buds results …

Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old 1990 – Single Cask
Nose: Powerful, sweet caramel tones. Almost fudge like. Lovely sherry wafts.

Palate: Lovely sherry flavours. Slightly tanin but very rich and sweet (which sounds like a contradiction but hey ho!)

Finish: Spicy finish. Very warm.

Overall: A nice sherry dram. Very moreish! Love the sweetness. As you may have guessed, I’m a big fan of sherry drams.

Inchgower 29 Year Old – Single Cask
Nose: Subdued nose with hints of vanilla or creamy custard. Promise of some sweetness.

Palate: Very sweet and syrupy. Maybe even heading towards oily.

Finish: Spicy finish with hints of nutmeg.

Overall: Definite favourite! The extra sweetness will have people coming back for a second or third, “Just a little more …”!

St Isidore
Nose: Warm and smokey. Images of the coast and windswept beaches.

Palate: Seems quite ‘thin’, dare I say watery? Oops! Plenty of woodsmoke and warmth though. Slight sweetness.

Finish: Spicy and warming. Goes down rather easily.

Overall: Very nice but not one of my favourites. A pleasant enough smokey whisky. I think, maybe, I should persevere with it though as it is growing on me!

Besmoked Vodka
Nose: Master of malt says it reminds them of bonfire night. I can heartily agree! Woodsmoke, burnt embers. It’s all there together with herby fragrances.

Palate: Suprisingly sweet. Strong smoke flavours with a slight spice hit.

Finish: Sweet, oily and the ever present smokeyness. Hints of tobacco.

Overall: I’m not a big vodka fan but this is amazing! The smoke just lasts and lasts!

Filed Under: 20 Year Old, 29 Year Old, Bloggers Blend, Bunnahabhain, Inchgower, Islay, Master of Malt, Sampling, Speyside, St Isidore

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