Monday, January 13, 2014

Scotland comes to Knightsbridge in celebration of Burns Night

Scotland comes to Knightsbridge in celebration of Burns Night ITCMSpecially devised by Chef Pascal Proyart, the menu's delicious dishes include traditional Cullen Skink Smoked Haddock Soup with Laphroaig Whisky...

Exploring Islay's farm-based Kilchoman Distillery

Exploring Islay's farm-based Kilchoman Distillery Scotsman
US-based Keith Savage of Scottish travel website Travelling Savage describes the unique approach to whisky-making taken by Islay's newest ...

The world whisky brands to watch in 2014

The world whisky brands to watch in 2014The Spirits BusinessFrom American whiskey to Irish, Japanese and everything in between, we pluck out those brands tipped for the big time in 2014.

Brown-Forman Expands Relationship with Fallon

Brown-Forman Expands Relationship with Fallon mediabistro.comJust a few months after appointing Fallon's Minneapolis hub to its agency roster on its Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Louisville-based booze brand ...

Scotland comes to Knightsbridge in celebration of Burns Night

Scotland comes to Knightsbridge in celebration of Burns Night ITCMSpecially devised by Chef Pascal Proyart, the menu's delicious dishes include traditional Cullen Skink Smoked Haddock Soup with Laphroaig Whisky...

Ky. Distillers' Association names new chairman


Ky. Distillers' Association names new chairman MiamiHerald.comFraser says he's assuming the position at a time when the bourbon and distilled spirits industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth. But he says ...

Popcorn Sutton's to open new craft distillery in Tennessee

Popcorn Sutton's to open new craft distillery in Tennessee The Tennessean
Tennessee whiskey legend, the late Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton, was a third-generation moonshiner who lived and distilled his white whiskey in Cocke ...

New Holland offers whiskey lovers glimpse of artisan distilling process

New Holland offers whiskey lovers glimpse of artisan distilling processHollandSentinel.com
The “Tinman Whiskey Lab” experience is a unique class that is able to accommodate individuals or groups of up to six adults to see firsthand the craft ...

Universal Whisky Experience The “Nth” 2014 High Roller Experience

April 2nd to April 5th, 2014


This is the Ultimate Whisky Tasting Experience, limited in quantity and Ultimate in Experience. The High Roller Experience is the most exclusive and opulent package, which gives you carte blanche for the weekend. Enjoy luxury and indulgence, with the highest level of access and a plethora of perks.
Enjoy your extended weekend of luxurious whisky experiences with best of best products and producers. With this package, the event is considered the must-attend affair where like minded, passionate individuals share their whisky experiences with other collectors and connoisseurs.

Speed Dating Dinner - Thursday 3rd April 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Make a date with whisky.Begin your exclusive High Roller experience with Whisky speed dating dinner for Whisky Geeks hosted by 5 whisky celebrities such as:
  • Richard Patterson, 3rd Generation Master Blender at Whyte & Mackay
  • Ian Logan, International brand Ambassador at The Glenlivet
  • Ian Miller Global Brand and Master Distiller at William Grants & Sons, Ltd.
  • George Grant sixth generation of the family and Glenfarclas Global Brand Ambassador
  • Michael Urquhart Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail
High roller Lounge & Exclusive Super Pours - Friday 4th April 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Only our elite High Rollers have private access to the entire selection of these ultra-premium drams. Enjoy your Exclusive Super Pours in an intimate setting, allowing you to sample the créme de la créme of whiskies in relaxed elegance and style. These whiskies will not be available in the exhibit hall. The Lounge features 6 exclusive featured Super Pours for your tasting only as a private event and personal registration for these attendees. Enjoy personal 1 to 1 interaction with brand ambassadors to mingle with at your leisure. This affair also allows an educational experience not available at any other event. Premium hand-rolled cigars, exclusive to the Nth Highrollers, are also available in this elite Lounge event. 
Super pours - Friday 4th April 5.30pm - 9.00pm

All Super Pours available to High Rollers at the main tasting show on Friday 4th April from 5.30pm - 9.00pm (These Pours are VALUED at $300.00 and above per-pour retail). Some of these unique expressions are only available for the USA market, or are limited in release production globally. 
Nth 2014 show - Friday 4th April 5:30pm - 9:00pm

For the 4th year in a row, offer The Main Event! "To the Nth degree" represents the maximum amount, as much and as far as possible. That sentiment is exactly what Universal Whisky Experience delivers with our exceptional presentation of high-end whisky samplings. These are offered in a beautiful venue with the luxurious ambiance a true whisky-lover can appreciate.

The main tasting show includes the ultimate indulgence of sampling premium whiskies, limited bottle releases, unique expressions, cask samples from exhibitors in the Encore Beethoven ballroom. It also includes a chance to meet personally with the Masters of Whisky-Making around the world. All of whom can create a vast array of subtly different flavors and special characteristics. These reflect the location of each distillery, the skills of the distiller, the quality of ingredients and the techniques used in the aging process.

Exquisite hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Wynn/Encore catering Team are available for this event. The talented chef of this establishment will have prepared the most divine hors d'oeuvres for this most divine of occasions. Don't forget the ability to order and purchase the whiskies you have sampled through our Whiskey Concierge Service.
 
Master Classes - Saturday 5th April 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Master classes are tutored by experts in the industry. Each hour-long tutorial presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, or whisky writers enhances your knowledge of premium whiskies, while providing you with a memorable, pleasurable experience. 4 Master Classes of your choice will be included as part of your High Roller ticket on Saturday April 5th , 2014. 
High roller Gift Bag

For over 30 years Glencairn Crystal has been producing tailored crystal glassware of the highest quality. During the Nth show event, we are very happy to be giving our High Roller guests a cut crystal tasting glassware to enhance your drinking experience. Included is an Nth 2014 featured whisky and other goodies.

All for $2495
TO PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE CLICK

Japan's Suntory buys Jim Beam drinks group in $16bn deal

Japan's Suntory buys Jim Beam drinks group in $16bn deal BBC News
Suntory is best-known for the Japanese whisky brands Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Midori liqueur and Bowmore Scotch whisky. Beam's chief executive ...

Japan whiskey maker to buy bourbon giant Beam

Japan whiskey maker to buy bourbon giant Beam Chicago Business Journal
"With particular strength in Bourbon, Scotch, Canadian, Irish and Japanese whisky, the combined company will have unparalleled expertise and ...

Irish whiskey exports experience double-digit growth

Irish whiskey exports experience double-digit growth The Spirits Business
Irish whiskey once again led the way in the Irish drinks export category experiencing a double-digit growth in 2013, according to a report by Bord Bia.

Suntory to acquire Irish whiskey brands as it agrees $13.6 billion ...

Suntory to acquire Irish whiskey brands as it agrees $13.6 billion ... RTE.ie
Japanese drinks group Suntory is set to take ownership of Irish whiskey brands Kilbeggan and Tyrconnell after agreeing a deal to buy its US rival ...

Horse & Barrel

Horse & Barrel USA TODAY
Its cozy lounge-setting and log fire helped spur Whiskey Magazine to call Horse & Barrel one of the three best whiskey bars in the world. Yep, the ...

Falklands' Scot Guards veterans donate a priceless crafted whiskey ...

Falklands' Scot Guards veterans donate a priceless crafted whiskey ... MercoPress
While a high price can easily be paid for a special or preferred whiskey, on this occasion it is the carefully crafted bottle which is without doubt ...

New Official Protection for Genuine Scotch Whisky

New Official Protection for Genuine Scotch Whisky Scotland Food and Drink (press release)
Scotch Whisky Association chief executive David Frost said: "This is a step change in the protection of Scotch whisky and should be warmly welcomed.

Kosher single malt whiskey: Made in the Holy Land

Kosher single malt whiskey: Made in the Holy Land Green Prophet
The trio: Tomer Goren, Simon Fried and Nir Gilat want to go a step beyond the average blended Scotch whiskey offered by large commercial distillers ...

Chemical engineer Allen has solutions for drinks industry

Chemical engineer Allen has solutions for drinks industry Herald Scotland
IN this week's SME Focus, an expert in the mechanics of Scotch whisky production explains how he resolved a tricky career dilemma by going into ...

Campari appoints The Royals after brand review

Campari appoints The Royals after brand review The Drum
The Royals joins AJF Partnership Sydney, who will continue to manage the Wild Turkey Bourbon brand. The Royals will also work on the American ...

'Taos Lightning' bourbon wins praise from critics

'Taos Lightning' bourbon wins praise from critics taosnews
TheFiftyBest.com recently hosted a bourbon whiskey tasting, where 27 contenders were evaluated for the distinguished “Best Bourbon” awards for ...

Bourbon booming at small distilleries

Bourbon booming at small distilleries Columbus Dispatch
Kentucky's bourbon industry is in the middle of its biggest expansion since Prohibition, building $300 million in distilleries, warehouses and tourist ...

Tomatin Distillery Peofile by Mark Davidson – Scotch Whisky History

Tomatin Distillery Peofile by Mark Davidson – Scotch Whisky History admin10
After World War 2 another golden era for Scotch whisky began. Depleted stocks from a forced downturn and eventual freeze on production during war ...

Whiskey topic of Parlor Talk in West Overton

Whiskey topic of Parlor Talk in West Overton Tribune-Review
For many people, whiskey is an enjoyable beverage. For retired attorney Mark Meyer of Pittsburgh, whiskey is a symbol of the struggle between the ...

Speyburn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky + Cocktail Recipes ...

Speyburn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky + Cocktail Recipes ... LeVar Thomas
In Scotland, the River Spey is renowned for its purity, is the source of the Granty Burn tributary that hosts world class salmon fishing, and is used to ...

Park Street Imports Chosen by Panache Beverages to Provide ...

Park Street Imports Chosen by Panache Beverages to Provide ... Drinks Business Review
... including the award-winning Wodka Vodka, Alibi American Whiskey, and Alchemia Infused Vodka, is pleased to announce that after an extensive ...

North Texas craft distilling growing

North Texas craft distilling growing Your Houston News
Drinkers can now find single-malt whiskey from Garland, rum from Lewisville, vodka from Carrollton and bourbon from Fort Worth. An industry trade ...

Whiskey topic of Parlor Talk in West Overton

Whiskey topic of Parlor Talk in West Overton Tribune-Review
For many people, whiskey is an enjoyable beverage. For retired attorney Mark Meyer of Pittsburgh, whiskey is a symbol of the struggle between the ...

Tickets still on sale for museum fundraiser

Tickets still on sale for museum fundraiser Longview News-Journal
18 say the event will consist of two live bands, a catered dinner, an interactive bourbon trial and a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the ...

Cigar Advisor Publishes Opinion Piece on Bourbon Vs. Scotch

Cigar Advisor Publishes Opinion Piece on Bourbon Vs. Scotch PR Web (press release)
Many people who enjoy cigars pair their cigars with either bourbon or scotch. As the two most popular drinks to pair with cigars, this piece sheds some ...

Cocktail of the week: Pistachio Sour, STK

Cocktail of the week: Pistachio Sour, STK Telegraph.co.uk
The poor old whisky sour is one of our most historic, but overlooked, cocktails. A simple mix of whisky, lemon juice, sugar and egg white, it makes an ...

Queen Mary ScotsFestival: Games, Tartans, Whisky

Queen Mary ScotsFestival: Games, Tartans, Whisky NBC Southern California (blog)
The Queen Mary ScotsFestival brings the Highland athletics and more stirring traditions to Long Beach on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16.

FX's hit drama 'Justified' is a whisky lover's dream

FX's hit drama 'Justified' is a whisky lover's dream New York Daily News
Char No. 4 beverage manager Allan Roth shows some different types of whisky that relate to the television show “Justified,” including Ancient Age (l.) ...

The Nippon Way

The Nippon Way The Star Online
Our columnist discovers that to the Japanese, whisky and water isn't just whisky and water. RECENTLY, I came upon a Japanese manga called ...