Springbank whisky week-end

SPRINGBANK WHISKY WEEKEND

27-28 October 2012

Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland

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-See the Whisky Barons

ʼ Villas

-Experience Three Distilleries: Glen Scotia, Glengyle & Springbank -Whisky Dinner with

Frank McHardy, Springbank Director of Production -One Night Luxury Accommodation at

The Royal Hotel

Experience Campbeltown

ʼs whisky heritage with a guided walk around the Wee Toon,

visiting sites of whisky interest past and present.

Learn about Campbeltown

ʼs past glories as the whisky capital of the world while taking in

the sights, aromas and tastes of the three remaining distilleries that maintain this region

ʼs

distinguished position in the whisky market.

RATES* (per person)

Single Occupancy £199

Double Occupancy £180

TO BOOK

Call The Royal: +44 (0)1586 810030

E-mail:

info@royalhotelscotland.com

INCLUDED

Guided tour, Springbank tasting, dinner & whisky pairings, one-night accommodation (Sat.)

• View the original whisky barons

ʼ grand villas on the shores of Campbeltown Loch • Begin

at Glen Scotia distillery & learn about its fascinating past • Wander past whisky landmarks

to Glengyle Distillery, home of Kilkerran Single Malt • Finish the tour at Springbank

Distillery within the old No. 3 dunnage warehouse, with whiskies drawn straight from the

cask that cannot be tried anywhere else • Sit down to dinner & whisky pairing at The

Harbourview Grille at The Royal Hotel with Frank McHardy, Springbank

ʼs Director of

Production • Retire to luxury accommodation at the newly restored Royal Hotel

overlooking Campbeltown Harbour (reduced rate available for two-night stay) • Play

Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club on 28th October at a special rate of £35/pp

*Price listed is per person per night including VAT for Classic Room accommodation at The

Royal Hotel, Campbeltown on Saturday 27 October

2012 only. Play at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club is optional and is not included in the

price of the package. Subject to availability.

Angel's share tasting, Neues Buch von Peter Hofmann

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Peter Hofmann, Annemarie Vetter und alle anderen Engel


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Diageo Special Release 2012: Prix pour la Suisse

les prix officiels pour la Suisse pour les Special release 2012 sont désormais disponibles

 

Brora 35y, 560.-

Caol Ila 14y: 89.-

Dalwhinnie 25y, : 260.-

Lagavulin 12y: 95.-

Lagavulin 21y: 500.-

Port Ellen 32y, 850.-

Talisker 35y, 750.-

Auchroisk 30y: 320.-

MORRISON BOWMORE DISTILLERS SCOOPS DISTILLER OF THE YEAR

MORRISON BOWMORE DISTILLERS SCOOPS DISTILLER OF THE YEAR

Distillery manager and brand ambassador hailed as industry icons in awards hat-trick

  Morrison Bowmore Distillers has cemented its position as the single malt specialist by being voted Whisky Distiller of the year at the 2013 Icons of Whisky Awards Scotland. 

Glasgow-based MBD, the producer of four single malt brands - Auchentoshan, Bowmore, Glen Garioch and McClelland’s - was applauded by the judges for transforming a bulk blend business into a single malt specialist and reinvigorating all its brands with some “stellar releases”.

The awards celebrate the people and places behind the greatest whiskies in the world and two long serving MBD employees also won individual awards.

Eddie MacAffer, Bowmore Distillery Manager won the inaugural Distillery Manager of the Year category for 46 years of committed service, and Iain McCallum landing  Brand Ambassador award, being hailed as “a new breed of ambassador who manages to mix a mastery of hard-core technical knowledge with a rare passion for the fun aspect of whisky.”

Mike Keiller, CEO, Morrison Bowmore Distillers said: “To see off such stiff competition and land a hat-trick of awards is a massive boost for us.  Compared to any of our peers, we’re a small company so it’s immensely flattering to see both our business growth and individual expertise recognised. Being a single malt specialist requires considerable care and patience, but we’re certainly reaping the rewards of our investment.”

The 2013 Icons of Whisky Scotland were announced at an awards ceremony at Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House on Friday 7^th Sept 2012.  The judging process included regional heats in the U.S, Scotland and other international markets.

Distiller of the Year: Morrison Bowmore Distillers

Brand Ambassador of the Year: Iain McCallum

Distillery Manager of the Year: Eddie MacAffer

For further information on Morrison Bowmore Distillers please visit www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk and www.suntory.com

SULLIVANS Cove Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky now in Dubai Airport

SULLIVANS Cove Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky now in Dubai Airport

Sullivans Cove, Tasmania’s multi award winning luxury single malt will be available at the Le Clos store in Dubai airport as of November this year. This is the first Tasmanian whisky to be stocked at the top end store which is famous for setting a world record after a customer spent US$107000 on eight bottles of wine in 2010 and was voted “Travel Retail Operator of the Year” in 2009.

“Tasmanian whisky is really taking off across the world, mainly because of its extremely high quality. We are seeing a growing cult following for our whiskies, and recognition such as this to be stocked next to the world’s best wines and spirits in a store of the caliber of Le Clos is further testament to the hard work that we are doing here at home”, said Patrick Maguire, Master Distiller of Sullivans Cove. He added, “I am really proud that Sullivans Cove is leading the way for Tasmanian whiskies.”

Fraser Jones, Single Malt Category Manager at Le Clos said: “We are really excited to stock Sullivans Cove, the quality is excellent and it is great to bring new, unexpected single malts to the consumer, especially when they are as good as this one. With its ideal whisky climate, Tasmania is fast becoming a strong contender at the luxury end of the single malt market.”

Sullivans Cove is one of the most highly awarded Tasmanian whiskies, consistently winning Gold at the world’s most prestigious blind tasting competitions including Jim Murray’s Liquid Gold Awards, The Spirits Business’s Spirits Masters and the World Whisky Awards.

SPECIAL BOTTLING OF LAGAVULIN™ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY FOR ISLAY JAZZ FESTIVAL

Following last year’s exceptionally well-received release, a special limited-edition bottling of Lagavulin™ Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be on sale to Festival ticket holders during the 2012 Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival (14 – 16 September).
The bottling, which like last year’s release carries a jazz motif on its neck label, is an edition of 624 bottles, sourced from a single Refill Sherry Butt (No. 1894) filled on 7^th May 1997.
It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 54.5% ABV, and priced at £85 UK RRP.
The main label carries the signature of warehouseman Iain McArthur, who has worked at Port Ellen, Caol Ila and Lagavulin for 42 years.

Lagavulin Jazz Bottling 2012

Any bottles not sold during the Festival will remain on sale, but available only to personal shoppers at the Distillery.

Balvenie 50 years old

On September 4th, David Stewart celebrated 50 years with The Balvenie. As the Scotch industry’s longest serving Malt Master, David is known for his rare ability to create unique expressions of The Balvenie’s character. And to celebrate his half-century of nosing and tasting delicious whiskies, he has crafted The Balvenie Fifty, aged 50 years in a traditional oak cask. In David’s own words, “Cask 5576 and I have shared the last five decades together and I’m delighted to say this unique cask has turned out a truly special single malt.” The Balvenie Fifty will be extremely rare, as only 88 bottles have been made available. You can find out more about it at thebalvenie.com or by clicking one of the links below. Slainte Mhath David Mair The Balvenie Ambassador 50 YEARS OF DAVID STEWART   TASTING NOTES THESE VIDEOS give a fascinating insight into the world and craft of David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, how he practices his craft and the renown in which the whisky world holds him. David Stewart talks about The Balvenie 50 year old. A film to mark David Stewart’s 50 years at The Balvenie. THE BALVENIE 50 YEAR OLD started life in 1962 in a European sherry hogshead – a cask rarely used in whisky making today. For the next 50 years, the magical alchemy of wood and spirit worked together to create this very special expression. You are receiving this email because you registered with www.thebalvenie.com or took part in one of our events. If you no longer wish to receive emails from The Balvenie Distillery click here.

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Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland AB55 4BBwww.thebalvenie.com   

Johnnie walker new campaign

JOHNNIE WALKER® LAUNCHES BOLD NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Posted on 10/09/2012 by Pat Roberts

‘Where Flavour Is King’ showcases products’ credentials rooted in the big, bold flavours of Johnnie Walker whisky

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Blended Scotch Whisky, is this week launching a new global advertising campaign. Entitled ‘Where Flavour Is King’, the campaign focuses on the array of rich and intense flavours that are found in each blend of Johnnie Walker whisky.
From its origins in 1820, the Johnnie Walker label has always been committed to its quest to blend whiskies of exceptional flavour, refusing to compromise on quality. This dedicated attitude to finding exotic and exciting tastes takes the product on a special journey of distillation, maturation and blending, to produce the ultimate, unrivalled blend. The flavours, derived solely from the simplest ingredients of barley, water and peat, are mythically transformed through distillation and years of maturation in charred wood casks before being unleashed through the craft of the master blender.
This unique flavour production and craft of blending, which is at the heart of the Scotch,  is reflected in the collection of campaign images, as consumers are transported to a mysterious and evocative world, featuring giant fruit smashers, towers of spices, honey cauldrons and fire-breathers.

Where Flavour is King – Black Label

The new, vibrant campaign and its collection of stunning images will be supported by an above the line campaign across outdoor and radio, as well as bespoke promotional materials, delivering rich consumer experiences in the on and off trade. The campaign will also feature social media activation that will centre on a unique Facebook app, taking consumers on an exotic and engaging journey through the layers, flavour and wonderful ways to enjoy Johnnie Walker.
‘Where Flavour Is King’ was written and produced by UK ad agency LOVE, and led by creative director Chris Myers. The campaign images were shot by renowned photographer Finlay MacKay over five days in London, England in April 2012. The extensive production – led by award-winning set designer Robin Brown, Michelin star food stylist James Hayward and Fashion Director of GQ Style in the UK, Luke Day  – required a drawing room to be built from scratch, featuring dramatic lighting, giant fruits and 6ft tall bottles of Johnnie Walker Whisky. A short behind-the-scenes  film about the making of the campaign images can be accessed here.

Gavin Pike, Global Brand Director for Johnnie Walker, said the campaign would help drive consumer awareness of the range of tastes across the brand portfolio:

“The new campaign, ‘Where Flavour Is King’, will open consumers’ eyes to the depth and variety of flavour that exists across the Johnnie Walker whisky taste spectrum. By creating a unique image for each variant of Johnnie Walker whisky, the consumer will be able to make an instant, tangible association with the power and depth of flavour of each blend. For example our Red Label shot centres around spices and fresh fruit, whereas the Black Label campaign highlights rich fruits and vanilla, with the distinctive Johnnie Walker smoky finish.
We’re thrilled to be able to Keep Walking in the footsteps of John Walker, dedicating ourselves to the pursuit of flavour and are positive that ‘Where Flavour Is King’ will provide even deeper levels of consumer engagement than in previous campaigns.”

The first market to launch ‘Where Flavour Is King’ is Africa, followed by Australia, Brazil, Global Travel, Russia & Hong Kong, later this year. European markets will roll out from July 2013.