Friday, 31 May 2013

The First Edition News

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Liebe Whiskyfreunde
Neuheiten, Raritäten, Wissenswertes gibt es von The First Editions (TFE) – Single Malt Scotch Whisky ab sofort regelmässig. Regelmässig informiert der Newsletter über neue Abfüllungen, Veranstaltungen und Degustationen.
Wieder da oder neu.
Das Whiskyschiff in Luzern war im März ein voller Erfolg. Der 23-jährige Bunnahabhain 1989 war mit seinem Bordeaux-Fass Finish so gefragt, dass er ausverkauft war! Jetzt ist er wieder erhältlich.
Passend zum – hoffentlich bald kommenden – Sommer ist neu im Sortiment der 20-jährige Caperdonich 1992. Ein Genuss, der nach cremiger Vanille, Karamell und Malz schmeckt.
Anders und besser.
Die TFE-Etiketten erscheinen seit diesem Jahr in neuem Design. Anstelle der Alterszahl wird neu das Jahr der Destillation hervorgehoben, die Anzahl der abgefüllten Flaschen und der Fasstyp angegeben. Zudem werden die Flaschen handsigniert. Durch das neue Design eignen sie sich noch besser zum verschenken oder sammeln.
Den direkten Link zu den aktuellen Neuheiten gibt es hier.
Jetzt oder nie.
Der Webshop hat eine neue Rubrik. Unter "Letzte Chance" können Abfüllungen gekauft werden, die bald nicht mehr zu haben sind. Das heisst: Zugreifen und geniessen – „es hed, solangs hed“.
Edition Spirits Ltd. fusioniert mit Hunter Laing & Co Ltd.
Edition Spirits Ltd. mit seinem Label TFE hat diesen Monat mit der neu gegründeten Firma Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. fusioniert. Andrew und Scott Laing, Gründer von Edition Spirits Ltd., schliessen sich somit ihrem Vater Stewart an, welcher bis dato mit seinem Bruder Fred die Firma Douglas Laing & Co Ltd. als Scotch Blender und Abfüller von Single Malts erfolgreich geführt hat. Die Fusion macht es möglich, dass TFE auf ein grosses Fasslager alter Whiskys zugreifen kann. Seien Sie gespannt auf die kommenden Abfüllungen. Selbstverständlich auch weiterhin in Fassstärke - ohne Kühlfiltration und ohne zusätzliche Farbstoffe.
In good spirits!
Reto Stöckli

Glenlivet Alpha

  
  

What can the sense of feel reveal about the flavour of Single Malt Whisky?


Take the final sensory challenge from The Glenlivet, which focuses on the texture of whisky, to help you master your senses and unlock the secret behind The Glenlivet Alpha.

Log on to The Glenlivet’s website or Facebook page to watch the final sensory film, created in conjunction with Greyworld, which explains the role that your sense of feel plays in understanding the complex flavours of whisky. Once you have watched the film, check out the Feel challenge to unlock the strength and filtration process used to craft The Glenlivet Alpha and share your results on Facebook and on Twitter, using #alpha.

The release of the final challenge follows on from the Sight, Smell and Taste challenges that we have unveiled over the last three weeks on The Glenlivet’s Facebook page. The challenges reinforce how you can form a deeper understanding of the flavour of whisky by using all of the senses independently and in conjunction with each other.

Next week, the wait will be over as Master Distiller Alan Winchester finally reveals the secrets of The Glenlivet Alpha, so remember to tune in for the video broadcast at 12.30pm on 6th June on The Glenlivet’s website or Facebook page.

If you would like to share this week’s sense film with your readers, you can find the video and embed link on YouTube: http://l.homeoftheglenlivet.com/rts/go2.aspx?h=3256&tp=l-11-4e-3a-2xec-1p-2f-1c-60Z8P



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Balvenie New Tun 1401 batch

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- THE BALVENIE -
TUN 1401 BATCH 8
With subtle citrus notes
With subtle citrus notes
 
It takes time and David Stewart’s skill and patience to hand-pick the barrels that make up a new and distinctive batch of Tun 1401.
And by marrying 12 of the rarest and most precious sherry butts and American Oak casks to produce a whisky characterised by citrus fruits as well as the familiar hints of vanilla and honey, Batch 8 is no exception – especially when some of the butts and casks have been maturing since David Stewart’s early days at the distillery.
As the Malt Master himself, explains:
“Determining which ones will work together takes time and it is important to do justice to them. I hand-picked nine traditional American oak barrels and three European oak sherry casks for Batch 8 and the result is a rich and fruity whisky which is characterised by citrus fruits, vanilla and honey.”
Hand-bottled at our distillery in Speyside, The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 comprises just 2,700 bottles with an ABV of 50.2%. This expression will be available across a number of European countries as well as Canada and Australia, from June.
You can read the expression’s tasting notes by clicking on the link below.
Signature David Mair
David Mair
The Balvenie Distillery Ambassador

Glen Garioch News

A warm Highland welcome
Welcome to this, our inaugural Glen Garioch Newsletter. Over the coming months we’ll be sending out updates on our new limited editions, articles from our new website, and of course all the latest from the distillery! We’ve plenty to talk about, but we’ll do our best to keep it brief. Quality is the key, not quantity when it comes to our newsletter.
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With its ancient history, unique location and robust Highland character (since we flatly refuse to chill-filter our spirit), Glen Garioch Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is maybe more than a wee bit different, making it a rare find indeed...
Discover a Rare Find!We’re offering Glen Garioch enthusiasts the chance to experience our distillery and other rare finds across Aberdeenshire in a 2-day, all expenses paid trip to the Garioch. Head over to the website for more information and to enter!Glen Garioch Distillery montage
Rachel BarrieRachel Barrie and The Essence of Glen GariochOur Master Blender Rachel Barrie is well regarded as one of the top noses in the industry. But it all started when Rachel was brought up, just a few miles from Glen Garioch. Read the first part of Rachel’s series on her love affair with our little distillery.
Specialist Series: Astor Wines & Spirits, New York City.Over the coming weeks and months we’ll be bringing you stories from some of the very best specialist whisky shops around the world. This month it’s Astor Wines & Spirits in New York City.Astor Wines & Spirits
And finally...We’ve launched our new website at GlenGarioch.com. It’s littered with information on our whiskies, stories from the distillery’s history, plus a brand new news section with writing from whisky experts from around the globe. Go check it out if you are adventurous enough to discover it!
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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Bowmore Feis Ile bottling

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Today we are absolutely delighted to announce that we will once again be opening the doors to our distillery and island home in celebration of our annual island festival: the Feis Ile 2013.
 
Since we realise that not all of our lovely friends from around the globe are able to trek across to our neck of the woods, we thought we would bring the taste of Bowmore to some lucky winners instead. We are giving all whisky enthusiasts the chance to win one of three special bottlings of our Bowmore Feis Ile. This limited release of natural cask strength, bourbon matured and non-chill filtered Bowmore can only be purchased from the distillery itself!

If you fancy your chances at winning this fantastic prize, simply visit our website or Facebook page.
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Bowmore Small batch Reserve
Exclusively matured in first and second fill ex-bourbon casks, then blissfully married together, Small Batch Reserve exhibits the best qualities of both. First-fill bourbon offers delicious vanilla sweetness, subtle spices and bourbon oak smoke to complement Bowmore’s gentle peaty smokiness, while the second-fill cask enhances Bowmore’s fresh fruity complexity and showcases its trademark honey and creamy malt character. Let us know what you think of it. Available at Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsburys and all good whisky specialists.

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The Bowmore team