Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Glenfarclas, an independent company

November 2011; J. & G. Grant, in partnership with Glasgow based publishers The Angel’s Share, are pleased to announce the publication of Glenfarclas – An Independent Distillery, by Ian Buxton. This biography of the family owned distillery has been commissioned as part of the distillery’s 175th Anniversary celebrations.

Glenfarclas – An Independent Distillery is both the definitive history of the Glenfarclas Distillery, which was first licensed in 1836 and unusually has been owned and managed by the Grant family for six generations, and is also a record of a remarkable year in the distillery’s long history, preserved for the future. 

The Glenfarclas story has been bought to life by renowned whisky author Ian Buxton, delving deep into the character and provenance of the Ballindalloch distillery, and carefully presented by designer Jules Akel with original material from the distillery’s archives and newly commissioned photography by John Paul. 
Commenting on the project, Ian Buxton, said, "In an industry dominated by multi-nationals the Glenfarclas story is a remarkable and engaging one. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to tell it".
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Glengoynes newsletter,

Glengoyne Newsletter

Tuesday 22 November 2011
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Christmas Gifts and Stocking Fillers from Glengoyne Distillery

Glengoyne Gift Ideas for Whisky Lovers
Christmas is a time for giving gallons of Glengoyne.  To loved ones, or perhaps yourself.  And what’s more, you can get yourself in the festive spirit by dipping into the sort of discounts that would make Santa himself smile. Save 15% off all Glengoyne whisky.  Ho ho ho!
Here at the distillery we’ve stuffed the Stillmen’s stockings to bursting point with Scotland’s slowest distilled Single Malt, attractive glassware, festive preserves and much, much more.  All of which will make our big day pass with a sense of wonder and more than a hint of merriment.
So follow us with hearty measure, make Glengoyne your Yuletide pleasure (fa la la la la, la la la la).

A 24yo Limited Edition. Something special for a special someone

Glengoyne Single Cask 354
This 24 year old is the only Single Cask to be released worldwide in 2011, and with only 515 bottles available it won't be around for long.
Full, gloopy, intense, fruity, chocolaty and spicy - this dram is packed with joy and leaves a very pleasant tingle on your tongue. Possibly one of our finest ever!
Price: £195.00
Price with your 15% Discount: £165.75


A Dram Good Christmas

The Teapot Dram
Up until the early 1980s Glengoyne’s men were given three large drams of cask strength Glengoyne a day - breakfast, lunch and afternoon break.
Any unwanted drams would be poured it into the old copper teapot that sat in the rest room. The more “seasoned” drinkers would then help themselves to additional drams from the teapot throughout the day - everyone was happy.
Price: £49.99
Price with your 15% Discount: £42.49


Hint! Hint! Hint!

Forward to a Friend
OK, You know that you're a lover of Glengoyne Whisky but do your friends and relatives know this?
Why not drop a ridiculously subtle hint. By forwarding this email to your friends to show them the kinds of things you'd like under the tree or in your stocking this Christmas.


Some like it Slow

Glengoyne Slow T-Shirts
A new product range for the Glengoyne Online Shop - Slow T-Shirts!
Available with various 'Slow' slogans on the back;
"Slow down"
"Slowly but surely"
"Take it Slow"
"Still going Slow"
"Slowly does it"
Price: £10


Your Own Little Still

Glengoyne Still Shaped Copper Decanter
Imagine being able to pour your favourite Glengoyne Whisky from your own little still.
This beautiful, swan necked, Still Shaped Copper Decanter lined with glass holds a 70cl bottle of Glengoyne with ease.
Price: £210.00


A Perfect Stocking Filler

Glengoyne Mini Tin
A perfect stocking filler and also the perfect introduction to Glengoyne Whisky.
Appreciate the differing and unique characters of the 10, 17 and 21 Years Old Single Malts with this stylish black and gold branded tin.
Price: £15.99
Price with your 15% Discount: £13.59


A Nibble and a Tipple

Glengoyne Whisky Fudge
Indulge in this delicious fudge hand made to a traditional recipe with a generous measure of Glengoyne Malt Whisky.
A unique gift from Scotland with a very distinctive flavour.
Price: £5.99


A Great Whisky is for Sharing

Glengoyne Hunters Flask
Be the envy of your whisky loving friends with this leather bound flask and cups.
Picture the scene ... You are out with three friends bagging your latest Munro. You stop for a few moments to take in the stunning landscape and views. The prefect moment to share a dram of Glengoyne.
Price: £42.50


Stocking Filler Mini Water Jug

Glengoyne Mini Water Jug
How do you drink your Glengoyne Whisky?
If you like your whisky with a little water then why not treat yourself to a Glengoyne Mini Water Jug.
Holds just enough water for two folk drinking large drams, or indeed one chap drinking two.
Price: £3.99


Nose it like a Pro

Glengoyne Professional Nosing Glass
This classic tulip shaped Glengoyne Professional Nosing Glass comes complete with a watch glass that keeps the wonderful aromas of Glengoyne from escaping so that you can nose like the professionals.
Presented in a black branded box it is a must for the serious connoisseur. There is no better whisky nosing glass.
Price: £7.50


Dress Up for Christmas

Glengoyne Tie
These silk and polyester Glengoyne Ties with repeat Glengoyne Barley Logo offer a subtle way to show your devotion to your favourite whisky brand.
You could also try your luck as passing yourself off as an employee at the Distillery too.
Price: £10.00


A Toast to Glengoyne

Glengoyne and Raspberry Compote
It's time for a little toast!
... and a little jam too.
Indulge in our beautiful Glengoyne Raspberry Compote.
Go on, Spread some
whisky love.
Price: £3.99



Glengoyne is Still Bling!

Glengoyne Still Pin
Habitually worn by Glengoyne aficionados, anoraks and freaks everywhere.
A Glengoyne Still Pin in your lapel helps you stand out from the whisky crowd.
Price: £2.99

Friday, November 18, 2011

Paul Ullrich whisky tasting seminar in basel and Zurich

Paul Ullrich AG – Newsletter Whisky – 18.11.2011
Degustation Whisky
22. bis 24. November 2011
Aus dem grössten Whiskysortiment der Schweiz (über 850 Sorten) können Sie mehr als 50 erlesene Malts degustieren. Degustieren Sie Abfüllungen, die auf dem Markt noch nicht erhältlich sind, sowie Raritäten. Unterlagen zu den interessanten Seminaren erhalten Sie in unseren Filialen, auf unserer Website oder wir senden sie Ihnen gerne zu.
Whiskyseminare
Vom 22.-24. November 2011
Auch in diesem Jahr veranstalten wir unsere Whiskyseminare für Einsteiger und erfahrene Geniesser.
 
In Zürich: Whiskyseminar im Widder Hotel mit Charles MacLean
Mittwoch, 23. November 2011
Charles MacLean profunder Whisky-Kenner und Autor diverser preisgekrönter Whiskybücher – gibt Ihnen einen Einblick in seine Welt. Mit seinem Sachverstand, seiner Objektivität und der feinen Nase von Export Manager Alex Bruce, General Manager of Adelphi, einem der Gründer der Keepers of the Quaich, fahnden sie nach dem nächsten, einzigartigen Kapitel ADELPHI- Geschichte.
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Monday, November 14, 2011

IWSR whisky market reseach report

Eastern promise – forecasted growth is driven by Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific is predicted to be the fastest-growing region for the alcoholic beverage markets over the next five years, according to The IWSR Forecast Report 2011-2016. It will overtake the Americas as the second-largest region for consumption and – shortly after the remit of the report – will surpass Europe.
The latest IWSR forecasts predict total spirits consumption to rise from 2.81bn cases to 3.32bn – a rise of over half a billion cases between 2010 and 2016. 85.9% of this growth will come from just two markets – China (63.2%) and India (22.7%).
The next five years will be characterised by the ever-increasing importance of emerging markets especially in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and much of South America. The growing importance of brown spirits will also be a key trend, as will continued, and significant, premiumisation although at a slower rate than previously due to a weaker economic outlook for many countries.
Premium-and-above spirits will rise from 109.35m cases to 143.07m cases. Vodka and whisk(e)y will account for 71.4% of total growth of the Western-style categories in the standard-and-above quality segments.
Growth in Asia is not just restricted to spirits; 75% of the growth forecast for wine consumption comes from China which is expected to add over 240m cases between 2010 and 2016. Total wine is predicted to rise from 3.32bn to 3.65bn cases – a rise of 326m cases by 2016. Strong growth is also anticipated in the US (+45.8m cases) and Russia (+21.4m cases).
While growth of wine consumption surges in many emerging economies, the stagnation of many traditional Western markets is balancing consumption levels. The share of the top 10 wine markets will rise fractionally from 70.6% to 71.1% between 2010 and 2016, with the huge growth in China being offset to some degree by falls in traditional producer countries.
Beer’s share is set to rise marginally by 0.7% by 2016 versus other types of alcohol as demand grows further in the emerging markets of China, Vietnam, Brazil, India and Russia – predicted to be the five fastest-growing markets.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Talisker sponsors The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

TALISKER™, the only Single Malt Scotch Whisky made in the Isle of Skye, is now the title sponsor of the of the Woodvale Atlantic Challenge, it was announced today.
The Atlantic Challenge, which starts next month, is the world's toughest rowing race. It will be known as The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The race is biennial; the Talisker sponsorship will run for at least the 2011 and the 2013 races.
Details online at: http://tinyurl.com/5rk2ycs

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

master of malt Movember Charity

Master of Malt teams up with Glenfarclas for Movember 2011

Online retailer and independent bottler Master of Malt has teamed up with the legendary Scotch whisky distillery, Glenfarclas, to release a very special Charity bottling to raise funds for Movember UK – a charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.

Master of Malt release a special Movember whisky every year (last year, Master of Malt raised over £2,000!) and this year should see even more raised as £10 from every single bottle sold will be donated directly to Movember UK. Of course, all the chaps at Master of Malt will also be growing moustaches throughout the month! (In the accompanying images here; you’ll see photos of the men at Master of Malt, before Movember, and after “shavedown”.)

The whisky itself was drawn from two Oloroso sherry hogshead casks and is 9 years old. Even at this young age there is a huge amount of flavour and complexity, and the single malt can be perfectly described as an ‘aperitif whisky’ – nutty and intensely savoury.
You can help raise money for Movember UK by buying a bottle of Glenfarclas – Movember 2011 from Master of Malt for £39.95.

Visit Movember UK to read more about the men’s health charity.

You can also support Master of Malt and Movember by joining their MoSpace team here.

The Label

The front labels of the bottles bear a photograph of the Glenfarclas distillery workforce, taken in 1891. Many of the gentlemen in the photo are wearing impressive moustaches, so in true Movember spirit, the chaps at Master of Malt recreated the photo exactly, taking up the same poses, facial hair and dress as the men from 1891. The 2011 recreation can be seen adorning the back labels of the bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A whiff of salted almonds is overtaken by sherry – somewhere between Manzanilla and Fino – surprising, since this was matured solely in Oloroso. With warmth applied, the caramel-rich Oloroso starts to come through, with a hint of Brazil nut shell.

Palate: Starts off big with just a smidge of sweetness before the savoury Fino takes over. An almost saline note creeps through before moving into blue agave tequila, with a hint of lime zest bitterness.

Finish: Dries out, with freshly-shaved oak, Christmas spices, and a touch of pine. Very moreish.

Overall: A seriously grown-up whisky, miles away from a standard Glenfarclas - further even than the refill Bourbon matured Family Casks. Glenfarclas, usually an after-dinner treat, is firmly in the aperitif camp here. Superb with smoked almonds or sharp cheeses.

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Die Tage sind kurz und neblig, das Thermometer bleibt tief
und trotzdem freuen wir uns  – denn es ist wieder Whiskytime!

Ein guter Whisky hebt die Stimmung und deshalb laden wir Euch
herzlich zu unserer Hausmesse MoWhiTa ein.

Freitag, 18. November    9.00h - 11.45 h / 14.00 - 18.30 h
Samstag, 19. November 8.00 h - 18.00 h durchgehend

Lasst Euch überraschen – Jack Wiebers bringt seine neuen Abfüllungen
mit und stellt Sie Euch gleich selber vor.


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The Stillman's Tasting mit Daniel Kissling.

The Stillman’s Whiskytasting Eine Degustation durch alle Regionen Schottlands. Es warten Einzelfassabfüllungen, zum Teil in Fassstärke, darauf, entdeckt zu wer-den. Produkte aus verschiedenen Distillerien, aber von unabhängigen Abfüllern ausgesucht und abgefüllt. Zum Teil sind diese Abfüllungen nur in sehr kleinen Mengen verfügbar. Das heisst für einzelne Artikel „solange Vorrat". The Stillman’s
The Single Malts of Scotland
The Coopers Choice
Dewar Rattray
Ich freue mich auch Sie bei der Degustation begrüssen zu dürfen. Achtung:
Datum: Samstag, 19. November
Zeit: 13.30 – 16 Uhr
Ort: Casillo Getränkemarkt
Alte Kappelerstr. 21
Baar / Blickensdorf
Eintritt frei, ohne Anmeldung, ab 18 Jahren
Denken Sie daran, Blickensdorf ist mit öffentlichen Verkehrs-mitteln nicht gut erschlossen. Organisieren Sie sich.
Samstag, 19. November, ab 13.30 Uhr
im Casillo Getränkemarkt, Blickensdorf
Fassstarke Neuheiten von unabhängigen Abfüllern.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Paul Ullrich whisky tastings and seminars

Degustation Whisky
22. bis 24. November 2011
Aus dem grössten Whiskysortiment der Schweiz (über 850 Sorten) können Sie mehr als 50 erlesene Malts degustieren. Degustieren Sie Abfüllungen, die auf dem Markt noch nicht erhältlich sind, sowie Raritäten. Unterlagen zu den interessanten Seminaren erhalten Sie in unseren Filialen, auf unserer Website oder wir senden sie Ihnen gerne zu.
Neuentdeckungen
Dienstag, 22. November 2011
Seit der Ausgabe unserer letzten Whiskypreisliste bis heute haben wir sage und schreibe 151 neue Malts in unser Angebot aufgenommen. Walter Schobert präsentiert Ihnen die spannendsten Neuigkeiten der letzten 12 Monate.
Whiskypedia
Dienstag, 22. November 2011
Charles MacLean – profunder Whisky-Kenner und Autor diverser preisgekrönter Whiskybücher – gibt Ihnen einen Einblick in seine Welt.
Hinweis: Der Vortrag wird in Englisch gehalten.
Islay Special
Mittwoch, 23. November 2011
Wer könnte besser über die Bewohner und Brennereien der kleinen, weltbekannten Whisky-Insel erzählen als Professor Walter Schobert? Auf Islay, der sogenannten «Wiege der Whisky-Herstellung», kennt er Land, Leute und vor allem die neun Brennereien, von denen er Ihnen eine Auswahl vorstellt.
Mythos Port Ellen
Mittwoch, 23. November 2011
Einzigartige Möglichkeit sechs alte Abfüllungen von Port Ellen, welche schon lange nicht mehr erhältlich sind, mit einander zu vergleichen. Walter Schobert erzählt die Geschichte der seit 1983 geschlossenen Brennerei.
Maltwissen für Einsteiger
Donnerstag, 24. November 2011
Lassen Sie sich von Walter Schobert in die Geheimnisse der echten Malt Whiskys einführen und lernen Sie, richtig zu degustieren.
Adelphi Tasting
23. bis 24. November 2011
Alex Bruce von Adelphi Selections zeigt Ihnen auch dieses Jahr seine neusten Abfüllungen. Teilen Sie einen Abend mit Alex, geniessen Sie, lernen Sie – vom Meister persönlich!
Hinweis: Das Tasting erfolgt in schottischem Englisch.