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.

Monnier Whisky news

Liebe Freunde edler Genüsse


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.


Neue Sammlung eingetroffen
bestehend aus etwas mehr als 400 Flaschen. Unsere Hausgeister sind in
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Wir bemühen uns, alles so schnell wie möglich ins Netz zu stellen.
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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.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Glengoyne news

Welcome to the
Glengoyne Newsletter

Friday 28 October 2011
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Come and visit The NEW Slainte Mhath Shop at Glengoyne Distillery

The NEW Slainte Mhath Shop at Glengoyne Distillery
This summer saw the complete overhaul of our whisky shop, with the addition of new areas, including a whisky wall that showcases our award winning Glengoyne whiskies and a bothy area where visitors can relax before and after tours.
Glengoyne Brand Heritage Manager Stuart Hendry said: “The old shop area was very dark and didn’t make good use of space. Our brief to our retail design agent was to create a brighter, more organised shopping area which showed off our award winning range but without losing the distinct Glengoyne character”
“I think we have hit the nail on the head and we are extremely happy with the outcome. Feedback from customers has been great.”

Exclusive Glengoyne Offers for Mailing List Subscribers

Exclusive Glengoyne Offers
Until Christmas we are offering Glengoyne Mailing List subscribers the opportunity to get a massive 15% Discount off the Glengoyne range!

The Teapot Dram

The Teapot Dram from Glengoyne
Up until the early 1980s Glengoyne’s men were given three large drams of cask strength Glengoyne a day - breakfast, lunch and afternoon break.
Once a week the Brewer, Ron Low, and the excise men would select the best first fill sherry cask they could find to become that week’s dram. However, if the younger men didn’t want one of their drams they would pour 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.
The Teapot Dram was created to encapsulate those days, and consists of five first fill sherry casks between the ages of nine and 11 years old. The Teapot Dram is bottled at cask strength and exclusive to Glengoyne Distillery.


‘Art of Glengoyne’

Art of Glengoyne
The second in the range of special collectible 10 Year Old 70cl tins is now available just in time for Christmas.
The limited edition tin, featuring a bold and contemporary interpretation of our SLOW distillation has been designed this year by renowned artist and graduate of The Glasgow School of Art, Simon Laurie.
Priced at the same price as our standard 10 Year Old at £31.49 (Or £26.77 with your exclusive 15% discount!) you can appreciate the artist’s unique vision of the magical process of malt whisky production as you sip your dram.


The Christmas Cask II

Cask 790 Distilled 2002, 2nd Bottling - December 2011
An unusually SLOW Single Cask release, selected by the Glengoyne Tasting Panel.
The second in the series of five releases from Cask 790 will be released for sale in December.
This bottling is an utterly unique insight into the life of a Single Malt Whisky cask. Each Christmas until 2014, Glengoyne will release 100 bottles from Cask 790, a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt distilled in 2002, allowing you to trace the flavour evolution in this remarkable, yet typical Glengoyne cask.
Rich, with hints of rosehip syrup, cocoa beans, oak and spice, cask 790 still clings to the last of its spirited youth, but delivers plenty and promises much more.
Each bottle will be numbered and signed by the Glengoyne Tasting Panel. This new bottling CAN ONLY be purchased by visiting the distillery. Limited availability. Bottling and release date to be announced.


Company Christmas Gifts

The ultimate company Christmas gift! - Bottles of Glengoyne branded with your company logo.


Speak to the Stars of Glengoyne

Head Stillman Duncan McNicoll
The well known characters from around the distillery including Head Stillman Duncan McNicoll and Engineer & Warehouseman Billy Edminston were chosen to star in a new series of Glengoyne films.
The films present a fun and informative look into life at Glengoyne and range from a short two minute introduction to more in-depth films on distillation and maturation. 
Stuart Hendry said: “The feedback from viewers is hugely positive. They enjoy getting behind the scenes and meeting the people. Visitors take particular pleasure in speaking to the stars as they meet them around the distillery yard and autographs are available on request. Rumours that Billy is charging for his signature are probably true."


Plenty of Hands-On Whisky Fun

Bottle Your Own Glengoyne Whisky
Recently to feature inside the Slainte Mhath shop is the new “bottle your own” facility, which allows visitors to fill their own bottle from the distillery cask.
Once bottled visitors can then cork, crimp and complete their personal label. This exclusive and single American oak first fill hoggie offers great tropical notes and has no chill-filtration or dilution.
This whisky is the closest you can get to drinking straight from the cask.


Scotland’s Winter Festival Weekend

Scotland's Winter Festivals
This year Glengoyne is taking part in “Scotland’s Winter Festivals - Visit for Free” campaign.
We are offering free admission on our Glengoyne tour (normal price £6.75) on the weekend of 26th and 27th November.
Why not come along and see Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, have a hearty dram and enjoy one of Glengoyne’s “best whisky tours”, (Sunday Times).


WWT Glengoyne Winner

WWT Winner
Rob Yates was the lucky winner of a 3 Litre bottle of 10 Year Old Glengoyne at the recent British Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water.
The Fair encompasses the whole spectrum of Birdwatching whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation. 
Glengoyne is a key supporter of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), providing vital funds for its conservation and education work around the world.