Scientists at Scotland's Napier University in Edinburgh have created a new fuel for cars, which they say is not only a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline, but also produces 30 percent more power than the popular biofuel ethanol. The university researchers are responsible for developing a chemical process that takes the two main by-products of whisky production - pot ale liquid and draff - and turns them into butanol, the new fuel.
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Glenmorangie reveals the newest addition to its Private Edition range with GLENMORANGIE FINEALTA The Glenmorangie Company announces the release of Glenmorangie Finealta, the latest addition to the Private Editionrange of limited edition expressions by Glenmorangie’s award-winning Whisky Creators. Finealta, pronounced ‘Finalta’, is Scottish Gaelic for ‘elegant’. It is an exquisite recreation of Glenmorangie based on a recipe dating back to 1903.  The century-old recipe was uncovered in the Distillery’s archives. Dr Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation, comments, ‘Glenmorangie decided to recreate this recipe so that we, and whisky connoisseurs, could have a taste of this historic Glenmorangie expression. We followed the recipe meticulously, which included marrying whiskies of different ages and different cask types. The final result is a whisky of such depth and distinction that we selected it as the second release in Glenmorangie’s exclusive Private Edition.’
Whisky aficionados will delight in Glenmorangie Finealta’s distinctive vanilla and citrus notes that one expects in a Glenmorangie expression, while enjoying Finealta’s unique rich taste of mandarin segments, lime and hints of cherry brandy combined with a spicy palate of nutmeg and ginger. The final touch is a surprising one – a hint of peat creating a subtle smokiness with layers of gentle floral scents and depth to discover. The light touch of peatiness originates in an era when the Glenmorangie Distillery dried its malted barley in a peat-fired kiln. Distillery archives show that during the early 1900’s this Glenmorangie dram was served in the American Bar of The Savoy, London’s most prestigious hotel, during La Belle Époque and at the height of Art Nouveau, the first modern art movement of the 20thcentury. The packaging design for Glenmorangie Finealta is inspired by Art Nouveau, which had a style for incorporating elements of nature such as floral and plant motifs into artwork, architecture and home furnishings. Daniel Baerntuther, Manager of the American Bar at The Savoy, says, ‘We are very excited with the creation of Glenmorangie Finealta, which was first enjoyed by The Savoy’s guests at the turn of the 20thcentury. It is wonderful that the introduction coincides with The Savoy’s reopening on 10.10.10 as this will allow our new guests to also experience this special Glenmorangie expression. In restoring The Savoy, we have been careful to preserve the atmosphere, elegance and unashamedly old-fashioned glamour of the hotel and Glenmorangie Finealta fits perfectly.” The popularity of Glenmorangie single malt whisky grew beyond Scotland during the early 1900’s when it was shipped around the world to whisky enthusiasts spanning America to Asia. Bottled at a strength of 46% ABV, and non chill-filtered to impart a full body and texture, Glenmorangie Finealta will be made available to global travel retail in early September.
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GLENMORANGIE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN DENVER100th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Brown Palace Hotel to Kick Off a Series of Promotions Commemorating the Historic PurchaseNew York, N.Y., August 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Glenmorangie celebrates the 100 year anniversary of what may be the first purchase of single malt Scotch whisky by a commercial retailer, the Brown Palace Hotel, in Denver. In celebration of the original date of delivery to Colorado a century ago, a Gala Dinner will be held at the Brown Palace Hotel in addition to a series of promotions, hosted primarily in the Denver area, beginning September 1st, 2010. To kick off the celebration, Glenmorangie’s 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on August 12th at the Brown Palace Hotel in its famed cigar room, the Churchill Bar. The exclusive black tie affair will be hosted by Paul Skipworth, COO of the Glenmorangie Company, and Denver’s elite will be in attendance, as well as certain local and state politicians and members of the press. At the 100th Anniversary Dinner, Glenmorangie will also present a range of special offerings to Colorado’s finest, to include: Limited Edition Commemorative Bottles presented to trade and consumers (not for sale), and the submission for loan of the original ledger used by the Glenmorangie Distillery in 1910, which recorded the historic purchase, to the Brown Palace Hotel. In addition to the 100th Anniversary Dinner, Glenmorangie will celebrate with a variety of consumer promotions beginning September 1st, (at participating accounts, and where legal). Promotions will include a complimentary commemorative Glenmorangie glass and gift bag with the purchase of Glenmorangie and the Centennial Experience sampling flights which serve as a commemorative tasting honoring the 100th anniversary of the distinguished single malt Scotch in Colorado, in select establishments in the Denver area. Consumers will also have an opportunity to enter a sweepstakes for a trip for two to Scotland to visit The Glenmorangie Distillery. Mail-in-rebate offers will also be available in select stores. Also beginning September 1st, Glenmorangie will promote Colorado’s historic purchase with a variety of advertisements in local publications including the Denver Post, Denver Magazine, The Villager, Centennial Citizen and Aurora Sentinel.
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Glenmorangie, Scotland's Favorite Single Malt Scotch Announces
OU KOSHER CERTIFICATIONNew York, June 08, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Glenmorangie Company and Moët Hennessy USA are proud to announce that Glenmorangie Original, Scotland’s favorite single malt Scotch whisky, has become kosher-certified by the Orthodox Union (OU), the world’s largest and most respected kosher certification agency. Additionally, its pioneering new expression, Glenmorangie Astar, has also become kosher-certified. Glenmorangie's sister distillery, Ardbeg has also received OU Kosher certification for its Ardbeg 10yr old expression. New packaging and promotional materials bearing the “OU” symbol will be distributed nationwide over the next few months. “At Glenmorangie we take great pride in producing Scotland's favorite single malt whisky, using the finest Scottish barley and hand selected American white oak casks of only the highest quality. The OU kosher certification will bring our iconic brand to an entirely new consumer base that can now enjoy our products,” Brian Cox, Glenmorangie U.S. Brand Director. The Orthodox Union rigorously monitors all aspects of production. It supervises the process by which the whisky is created, examines the raw ingredients used to make Glenmorangie and regularly inspects the distilling and bottling facilities to make sure that its standards are met. “We are very pleased to have Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky become the first major single malt scotch brand to attain OU certification. It was also gratifying for OU to guide the Glenmorangie Company through the certification process and bring this famous single malt brand to the growing kosher market place,” remarked Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher Vice President of Communications and Marketing. “It was rewarding for OU Kosher’s team, headed by Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz and Dr. Avraham Meyer, to collaborate with the Glenmorangie team to bring these renowned products to an ever-growing kosher market place.” For further information, please e-mail David Blackmore, Glenmorangie U.S. Communications Manager, at glenmorangiepr@mme.net. PRODUCT NOTESGlenmorangie Original, is bottled at a strength of 43% ABV and chill-filtered, to enhance the smooth but complex flavors. It is aged for a minimum of ten years in superior quality American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels, made from forests carefully and sustainably managed for the Glenmorangie Company. These casks are filled with the Glenmorangie spirit, distilled to an unparalleled level of complexity, aroma and smoothness in the tallest copper-pot stills in all of Scotland. The result is a smooth yet complex malt whisky, revered and rewarded across the globe for generations. Glenmorangie Original consistently outscores its direct competition, scoring 94 points for the past 6 years in “The Whisky Bible”. Jim Murray, the author of the Whisky Bible and world renowned whisky expert describes Glenmorangie Original as “Complexity at its most complex.” Glenmorangie Astar, is one of the newest expressions from the famed Glenmorangie Distillery, and is the first whisky in the world to be matured in ‘designer casks’ sourced from selected, air seasoned, slow-growth American white oak. The creation of Astar began in 1985 and is the brainchild of Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation. The wood used to mature the whisky is carefully selected, slow-growth, fine-grained American white oak, found specifically in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. The wooden ‘staves’ crafted from the oak is left in the open air to season for at least 24 months. This long wait, coupled with the wood’s inherent porosity, allows the white oak wood to breath and soften, adding the first elements of flavor that will contribute to the final spirit. The staves are ‘coopered’ into oak casks and toasted to contribute further flavors of almond and coconut. The casks are then filled with Tennessee whiskey and set aside to mature for four years, smoothing out any rawness in the wood, and at the same time releasing luscious undertones of vanilla. These ‘designer casks’ are then ready to be emptied and shipped to the Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, to be filled with Glenmorangie’s renowned, delicate and complex spirit, uniquely derived from Scotland’s tallest stills. The casks are finally laid down for many years in dark, cool, earth-floored warehouses for a long, slow maturation. Glenmorangie Astar is bottled at 114.2 proof, 57.1% ABV which represents the whisky in its most natural form, and allows the drinker to explore the fullest spectrum of aroma, texture and flavors. Dr. Bill Lumsden comments:
“At Glenmorangie we are particular. We believe up to 60% of the flavor of the whisky comes from the wood and our quest for the very best wood is unparalleled. It is difficult to sum up years of passion and commitment! But I would describe Glenmorangie Astar as everything a single malt should be – it is the result of an incredible journey: the pursuit of perfection.” ABOUT GLENMORANGIEGlenmorangie originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the 16 Men of Tain. The distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its fields, uniting tradition with innovation. Most recently, at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Glenmorangie was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Distillery of the Year’. Today, the company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered near Edinburgh, Scotland, the company produces two main single malt brands – Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt. ABOUT THE ORTHODOX UNIONThe Orthodox Union, now in its second century of service to the Jewish community of North America and beyond, represents the fastest growing segment in Jewish life. The OU is a world leader in community and synagogue services, adult education, youth work through NCSY, political action through the IPA (Institute of Public Affairs), and advocacy for persons with disabilities through Yachad and Our Way. Its kosher certification label, the OU, is the world's most recognized kosher symbol and can be found on over 400,000 products manufactured in 80 countries around the globe.
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Exclusively in Aelia's Buy Paris Duty Free shop in Paris – limited to 750 bottles
Price- EUR225 (US$298) per bottle
Laphroaig Double Cask 20 Year Old is matured for 18 years in hogshead barrels and then in quarter casks for the last two years.
Each bottle will be individually numbered and signed by Laphroaig's distillery manager, John Campbell
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Irish whiskey's appeal to younger drinkers has shielded the sector from global recession and positioned it for strong growth over the next four years, according to Datamonitor. Irish whiskey sales are set to rise in value by 9% annually up to 2014, said the market research agency today (24 May). Datamonitor has predicted that global Irish whiskey sales will reach US$762.8m in 2013, compared to $488m in 2009 and $255.7m in 2004, according to figures released to just-drinks. "Irish whiskey has successfully set itself apart from the general market which has traditionally been dominated by older drinkers," said Datamonitor analyst Vicky McCrorie. Irish whiskey constitutes only a drop of the $13.3bn global whisk(e)y market, but will continue to strongly outpace sales of Scotch, Canadian and American whiskies over the next four years, Datamonitor said. Canadian whiskey is set to have the second strongest sales growth rate, of 3% annually, while American whiskey will grow by 2% annually and Scotch by just 0.2%, Datamonitor said. The US market offers the best opportunities for Irish whiskey, according to the agency. "Irish whiskey is an example of a European brand trading on the fact that it’s different to what is already on offer in an established market like the US," said McCrorie, picking out Pernod Ricard's Jameson brand for particular praise. Datamonitor research shows that there is an opportunity to target younger drinkers in the US, with 41% of current whisk(e)y drinkers over the age of 55. Average per capita spend on Irish whiskey in the US in 2009 was US$1.55, compared to $107 in Ireland and $4.79 in the UK, according to Datamonitor figures.
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Edrington Group's The Macallan 'Cire Perdue'
Price - Dependent on auction, but a 60-year-old Macallan, distilled in 1926, sold for US$75,000 to a South Korean buyer in 2005
The 64-year-old single malt is in a decanter made by French crystal house Lalique, which holds the oldest and rarest Macallan ever bottled by the distillery.
The decanter is on a world tour, which began in Paris on 6 April and ending in New York City at the Sotheby’s auction on 15 November. The tour includes stops in Madrid, London, Moscow, Seoul, Hong
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Glenfiddich has released a new expression, Glenfiddich
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WHISKY CLASSIC BOSTON ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY,
We should be sold out this week,
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Beam Global Spirits & Wine's Laphroaig Double Cask 20 Year Old
Location - Exclusively in Aelia's Buy Paris Duty Free shop in Paris – limited to 750 bottles
Price- EUR225 (US$298) per bottle
Distribution - Maxxium Travel Retail
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The new single malt Scotch whisky adds to the existing Glen Grant portfolio including; Major’s Reserve, 10 Year Old and 1992 Cellar Reserve. The 16-year-old will be available in 70cl and 100cl bottles, and also in a premium gift pack.
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We are very Excited about the new feature for mobile users to stay connected with
the whisky guild on the go, with a userfriendly application.
Let us know what you think
The
Whisky Guild
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Kilchoman's Spring 2010 Release
Category - Scotch whisky, Islay, single malt, 46% abv
Available - Since 5 April
Location - Available from 24 specialist whisky retailers in the UK and 17 markets worldwide
Price - GBP45.50 (US$70.50) per bottle
Distribution - Kilchoman and Gordon & MacPhail
The Spring 2010 release is Kilchoman's third single malt bottling since it opened its distillery on Islay last year.
It is matured for three years in a combination of fresh and refill Bourbon barrels and then finished in active Oloroso Sherry butts. Added to the vatting were four refill Bourbon barrels, with the water for reducing the Scotch coming from a spring on Octofad Farm, on the Rhinns of Islay.
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Global exports of Scotch whisky reached record levels last year, according to recent figures, despite a drag in the Asia region.
Citing HM Revenue & Customs data and individual company declarations, the Scotch Whisky Association said this morning (15 April) that total exports of Scotch were up in value terms by 3% year-on-year in 2009, to GBP3.13bn (US$4.83bn).
Export volumes increased by 4% worldwide, with the equivalent of 1.1bn 70cl bottles of Scotch shipped.
The association credited the US – up by 13% - and Brazil – with growth of 44% - as driving the industry's performance. In Asia, however, exports fell by 9% in value terms, thanks to a steep 24% drop in export values to South Korea.
The association's chairman, CEO of Diageo Paul Walsh described the performance in 2009 as “impressive”, adding: “The industry is continuing to invest and sustain its efforts to secure fair access to export markets. We look to the next UK Government to work with us to build on Scotch Whisky’s success in the future.”
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Product Launch - GlenDronach Grandeur single malt Scotch whisky
BenRiach Distillery Co has launched a 31-year-old single malt named GlenDronach Grandeur, named after the revived GlenDronach distillery.
Available - Now. Worldwide. 1,000 bottles
Price - GBP374.99 (US$569)
BenRiach marketing manager Kerry White said: "The whisky bottled as Grandeur has been specially selected by master distiller Billy Walker from some of the oldest and most unique Oloroso casks at GlenDronach."
Bottles are individually numbered by hand.
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Brown-Forman is launching a commemorative bottle of its Woodford rReserve brand for 2010 Kentucky Derby.
The 2010 bottle features the work of Louisville-based artist Jeaneen Barnhart.
Barnhart's work depicts Kentucky Derby racehorses as they race toward the finish line. The artist's signature adorns the neck of the bottle, and an attached neck tag bears information about the artist and product.
The limited edition litre-size bottle will be available in early April in 42 US states at a suggested retail price of US$42.99.
"As a proud supporter of horse racing, it is fitting that Woodford Reserve has been selected once again as the ‘Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby,' America's most prestigious horse race," said Laura Petry, Woodford Reserve brand manager.
Consumers can also enter into Woodford Reserve's Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes with a chance to win a VIP trip to the 2011 Kentucky Derby.
It is the twelfth year in a row Woodford Reserve Bourbon has been selected as the "Official Bourbon of Kentucky Derby." It also sponsors a Grade I race, the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, which is run on Derby Day, 1 May 2010.
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Whyte & Mackay has launched The Dalmore Mackenzie
Available - Now. 3,000 bottles.
Location - Specialist retailers, Harrods, Selfridges, High-end bars, Dalmore Distillery. Available in UK, US, France, Germany, New Zealand and Global Travel Retail.
Price - GBP100 per 70cl bottle.
Distribution - Whyte & Mackay
Named after the Clan Mackenzie, which is reported to have saved King Alexander III in 1263 from being gored by a stag.
The brand is hoping to raise a seven figure sum in the next ten years to maintain and refurbish Castle Leod, the seat of the clan, and support The Clan Mackenzie Society of Scotland & The UK.
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Edrington launches Highland Park Vintage Editions range
Available - From April/May
Location - Global, travel retail
Price - RRP: 1998 Vintage EUR46 (US$62.90) per 1litre; 1994 Vintage, EUR65 per 70cl; 1990 Vintage, EUR99 per 70cl, and 1973 Vintage, EUR750 per 70cl.
Highland Park Vintage Editions range consists initially of four Highland Park single malt whiskies distilled in 1998, 1994, 1990 and 1973. The former three carry an abv of 40%, whereas the 1973 Vintage is 50.6%
The packaging of all four offerings draws on Orkney’s Norse heritage; the design on the front of the oak box takes the form of the woodcarvings in the ‘gripping beast’ style seen on the Oseberg ship, the oldest vessel of the Viking age.
“Global Travel Retail has been nothing short of phenomenal for us with 88% growth over the last five years,” noted Jason Craig, global controller of Highland Park.
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Available - From mid-May
Price - GBP31.49 (US$48.20) per bottle
The Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old was created by malt master David Stewart through marrying the three most traditional cask types: first fill bourbon, refill bourbon and Sherry.
First created by Stewart in 2008 to mark his 45th year in the whisky industry, The Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old is a limited release, single malt Scotch whisky.
Each bottle of the limited edition Scotch carries its own batch number. Sons' The Balvenie Batch Three
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New updates Video and Whisky Cabinet, plus new blog and interface coming this week
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Gordon & MacPhail's has launched its Mortlach 70 Year Old single malt Scotch, billing it as the oldest whisky in the world.
Category - Scotch whisky, single malt, Speyside, 46.1% abv
Available - Now. 54 70cl bottles and 162 20cl bottles.
Location - Globally, high-end retailers, Gordon & MacPhail website
Price - GBP10,000 (US$15,000) per 70cl bottle, GBP2,500 for 20cl.
Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has launched the whisky under its Generations umbrella brand.
A bottle of Mortlach 70YO was piped into Edinburgh Castle yesterday (11 March), escorted by guards from The Highlanders, for an exclusive launch tasting.
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Glenfarclas 40 Years Old
April will see the release of a new Glenfarclas expression; Glenfarclas 40 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 46%. This whisky has been created using casks filled in the late 1960s, and selected by George Grant.
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New Video Feature and beta Whisky Cabnet
Whisky Cabnet should be all finished by friday
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Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Whisky Classic New Jersey Layout
VIEW LAYOUT CLICK HERE
http://www.whiskyguild.com/classic_layout_2010.html
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Dalmore new range is very impressive
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Whisky Bar you never thought about Disney?
well yes in epcot,
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The new ardbeg release is in my hands. 57.3 percentIt is made from a cask of each year from
1997 to 2006.It's to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the committee.
1997 Cask: 2nd fill
1998 Cask: Refill Hogshead
1999 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2000 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2001 Cask: Refill Barrel
2002 Cask: Refill Barrel
2003 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2004 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2005 Cask: 2nd Fill Sherry Butt
2006 Cask: Refill Hogshead
WATCH VIDEO OF TASTING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lie51mMbiI8
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Just tried these 2 new whisky that was just released.
Benriach 18 Year old Moscatel Finish & Benriach 18 Year old Gaja Barolo Finish
Both were about $100
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The new ardbeg release is in my hands. 57.3 percentIt is made from a cask of each year from
1997 to 2006.It's to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the committee.
1997 Cask: 2nd fill
1998 Cask: Refill Hogshead
1999 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2000 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2001 Cask: Refill Barrel
2002 Cask: Refill Barrel
2003 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2004 Cask: 1st Fill Barrel
2005 Cask: 2nd Fill Sherry Butt
2006 Cask: Refill Hogshead
ardbeg committee
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The new ardbeg release is in my hands. 57.3 percentIt is made from a cask of each year from 1997 to 2006.It's to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the ardbeg committee
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A PHILLY WHISKY TASTING CRUISE
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IPHONE APP AND NEW SITE COMING THIS JAN.
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1954 Glen Grant bottled in 08
1975 Breas of Glenlivet
Royal lochnagar Distillers
Old Ballantraun
RI
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Want to wish Everyone happy holidays and a Merry Christmas
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New Fixes blog, plus uploading a new version of the site that been working on over the last 4 months,
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What will Santa bring????
Glen Grant 1957
Braes of Glenlivet 1975
Glenfiddich 40
Macallan 1975
Compass Box Lady Luck
I'm sure it will be Loch Dhu (omg I hope not)
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utting together a whisky guild trip to scotland for next year wanted to see how many people are interested
Jeff
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Have 2 tickets for the jets new stadium, will let person buy every year.
908-578-2726
season price $950
908-578-2726
jeff
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Camryn Islay Karlovitch
8 Pounds
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Announcing Our Events 2009-2010
NY, NJ, PHILLY, BOSTON, FT.LAUDERDALE, WASHIHNGTON DC
2009
Small Batch Spirits Fest
Dec 2. 2009
Madison Hotel,
New Jersey
2010
Fort Lauderdale Whisky Classic
Date Coming Soon 2010
Dinner Cruise
Catilina Cruise Ship
New Jersey Whisky Classic
March 4, 2010
The Madison Hotel
Philadelphia Whisky Classic
Date Coming Soon 2010
Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Philly
Boston Whisky Classic
May 13, 2010
Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Boston
Washington DC Whisky Classic
June 24, 2010
Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Washington DC
New York Whisky On The Hudson
Sept 10, 2010
Dinner Cruise
Spirit of New York
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Just wanted to thank everyone for coming to the Whisky Cruise
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I have added alot of updates and alot more to come this weekend
adding whisky programs, plus you can now customize your home page. add whisky pages, and so much more. will
link a user guide in the coming days.
I DO THIS FOR THE LOVE OF WHISKY
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William Grant & Sons is expanding its Glenfiddich Distillery Edition Scotch
whisky out of travel retail and into specialist retailers across
key markets worldwide.
Markets chosen to sell the 15-year-old, 51% abv single malt Scotch
include France, UK, US and Germany, a spokesperson for family-owned
William Grant & Sons told just-drinks today (20 May)
The non-chill filtered whisky will also be rolled out more widely
across the travel retail sector, having previously only been
available at select airports.
Matured in American and European oak casks, including Oloroso
sherry casks, Glenfiddich Distillery Edition is priced at
around GBP37.99
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