Irish Whiskey Review - The Definitive Guide to all things Whisky, Scotch, Bourbon NOT just Irish!

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Mark and I have over 40 years experience in the Scotch Whisky industry between us and, after many years of working for other people, we decided the time was right to start our own independent bottling company. This was in December 2019. A few months later we were seriously questioning the timing of our new venture! However, despite the challenging circumstances (to global pandemic, add a new baby and impending Brexit), we are absolutely delighted with how things are going so far. After an incredibly successful Crowdfunder campaign in April 2020, we bottled our first cask (for Crowdfunders only) a few months later, followed by our first general release of 5 casks in September 2020. We’ve bottled a total of 26 casks in our first year covering single malt, blended malt, single grain, blend, rums and Indian whisky (our first non-scotch whisky) and hope to expand on our offering over time. Basically, as long as it tastes good and has spent time in a cask, then we’ll happily bottle it. https://wattwhisky.com/

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John LamondMaster of Maltmobile: +44 (7767) 635791 Whisky Man of the Year 2011 AND 2012 Best Spirits Course 2017: The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course International Whisky Educator of the Year 2021  When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. Henry Youngman  www.johnlamond.com

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https://www.blakesfinewines.com/ Pat Blake, Bernie Blake and Joe Magowan take us thru 

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), founded in Edinburgh in 1983, is a membership organisation which bottles and sells single cask, single malt whisky. It purchases individual casks from more than 170 malt whisky distilleries in Scotland and throughout the world, bottles them and retails directly to its members. It also runs three private members' rooms in the UK and in several international locations. The origins of the Society lie in Phillip "Pip" Hills' travels around the Scottish Highlands in the late 1970s, during which he sampled several whiskies drawn straight from the cask. Hills was so affected by what he tasted that, in 1978, he persuaded several acquaintances to share in the cost of a cask from the Glenfarclas distillery. Over time, the group of friends expanded to become a small syndicate and more casks were purchased, bottled and distributed to subscribing members. Coinciding with the decision to open membership to the wider public in 1983, the Society purchased its first property, The Vaults, in Leith; a building, whose vaulted wine cellars reputedly stretch back to the 12th century. The Society created a set of members' rooms there. In 1996, the Society launched a share scheme for its members, the proceeds from which were invested in the purchase of a London venue. 2004 saw the Society open a second venue in Edinburgh – a Georgian townhouse on Queen Street. In the same year, the Society was acquired by Glenmorangie plc. To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, the Society redesigned its bottles, to include more information and a full tasting note on the front of the bottle.[4] In 2015, the Society was sold back to private investors from Glenmorangie plc (now under the ownership of LVMH). In June 2021, the private owners floated the holding company The Artisanal Spirits Company plc on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Poitín Now – The world’s first and only Poitín Conference and Tasting event. Taking place in The Complex venue in Dublin City centre on the 18 th and 19 th November 2022. that quickly summarizes story. DUBLIN, 12 September 2022— Poitín Now marks a watershed moment in the Irish Spirits industry. For too long, Poitín, despite being our National Spirit, has been largely ignored despite being legal to distill for sale in Ireland since 1997. In recent years a growing number of Irish distilleries have taken Poitín to a whole new level and are now producing what can only be described as world class spirits. Now it’s time to put this uniquely Irish spirit centre stage and Poitín Now aims to do just that over the coming years. It’s time for Poitín to take it’s place on bar shelves and in glasses across the world. The Conference and Tasting Event will bring distillers, cocktail producers, bars, and industry experts under the same roof for the first time. Expect delicious drinks, lively discussion and debate as we bring Poitín to you as has never been done before. Come join us in November and allow us to introduce you to a whole new world of Irish spirits.  Meet the distillers and learn what goes into making quality Poitín  Sample a diverse range of Poitín from across the island of Ireland  Taste exceptional Poitín based cocktails  Bar hosted by Bar 1661, recently voted bar of the year 2022  Purchase exclusive Poitín releases  World’s largest Poitín collection on display  Live Final of the Mad March Hare Poitín Cocktail final “The time is now for Poitín. An event like this wouldn’t have been possible 5 or 10 years ago as the depth of quality in the category wasn’t there. Now, in 2022, there is an increasing number of distillers producing high quality Poitín as well as recent releases of bottled and Ready To Drink (RTD) Poitín cocktails. To top it off, Bar 1661in Dublin, specialists in Poitín cocktails, recently won Bar of the Year 2022. Poitín is coming out of the shadows.” Francis Leavey (Founder of Poitin Now) About Poitín Now Poitín Now recognises the potential for this spirit category to expand year on year. Rich in Irish tradition and heritage it represents the next big growth area for the the Irish drinks industry. Twitter: @poitinnow Instagram: @poitinnow Facebook: @poitinnow https://www.poitinnow.ie

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https://linktr.ee/IrishWhiskey 福建省龙岩市新罗区大池镇龙池路266号 - 266#, Long Chi Road, Da Chi Town, Xin Luo District, Fujian Province, China., Longyan, China [email protected] nineriversdistillery.com

Powers Irish Whiskey is teaming up with some of Northern Ireland’s best artisans to host a series of immersive whiskey influenced events and experiences this May to celebrate World Whiskey Day. The Powers X event series will showcase a variety of local artisan brands and producers at a series of intimate events and at-home experiences. Whether you’re a whiskey lover, foodie, coffee buff, plant addict, or into crafts, there’s something on the programme to suit every taste. Promising to ‘level up your whiskey knowledge’ whilst giving people a taste of the best of local artisan produce and experiences, the events will appeal to whiskey enthusiasts but also to those that want to try something new. The programme kicks off on Wednesday 11 May with an intimate event with Lucid Coffee Roasters, where founder and local coffee expert Stephen Houston will join forces with Powers Irish Whiskey Ambassador, Joe Magowan to reveal how to make the perfect Irish coffee. The diverse events programme runs through to World Whiskey Day (21 May) and beyond. Other events include a whiskey and cheese tasting experience with Mike’s Fancy Cheese; a chocolate and whiskey tasting and tour at NearyNógs’ factory in the Mournes; a whiskey and beer tasting evening with Bullhouse Beer Co; a whiskey and wood workshop with Justin Wood in Bangor; a plants and crafts workshop with Wild Thing in Donaghadee, a whiskey dinner at Deer’s Head plus an at-home artisan whiskey tasting experience on World Whiskey Day itself (21 May). https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/powers-whiskey-dinner-tickets-328747341147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Live from the Culloden Hotel we talk Smooth after the Whiskey Companion https://thewhiskeycompanion.com/

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Join award-winning whisky writer Felipe Schrieberg and Whisky Exchange drinks ambassador Billy Abbott as they lead you through a specially curated selection of whiskies sent to you by whisky box subscription service The Dram Team, featuring 6 excellent tipples.  The special online tasting will be benefiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. All profits from the tasting will be going to the excellent organisation Polish Humanitarian Action who are helping the growing number of people fleeing violence in Ukraine.   Hosted on the Virtual Whisky Masterclass Facebook page (www.facebook.com/virtualwhiskymasterclass), Felipe and Billy will teach you techniques to train your nose and palate whilst having some fun along the way. They will also be taking and answering whisky questions throughout the tasting.  Whats Included:  5 x Whisky drams (5x25ml):   - Lakes Distillery The One Sherry  - Glenturret 12 Year Old   - Compass Box Spice Tree  - Glen Scotia Victoriana  - Jura Sevenwood  1 x Premium Scotch Whisky miniature (1x10ml):  - Royal Brackla 18  Find out more about Felipe at www.felipeschrieberg.com  Find out more about Billy at www.billyabbott.co.uk  T&Cs (PLEASE READ):  - This event is only available for residents on the United Kingdom mainland.  - Sales will close one week ahead of the tasting, so we can ensure your whisky arrives on time. Please email [email protected] as soon as possible with your ticket information, plus your name (forename & surname), so we can send the booking form we need to fill to arrange your delivery on time for the tasting. We need this to send you your whisky!   - We will email a reminder about the tasting the day before it takes place.  - Your whisky pack will likely arrive the week of the tasting, but it will possibly arrive earlier than that.  - This event is only suitable for participants 18 years old and over.  - Email any questions to [email protected]

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Sláinte: “A Celebration of Irish Whiskey” Thursday, March 17, 2022 - St. Paddy's Day 6-9PM The Bottom Lounge - 1375 W Lake St, Chicago This is the Midwest's premier Irish Whiskey festival and there is no better day to get into the spirit than on St. Paddy's Day. The event is built around the incredible expansion in the Irish Whiskey category. There are a lot of new brands that some people haven't tried yet and this is the perfect way to discover them in one location. The festivities include samples of various brands and styles of Irish Whiskey as well as food, fun, and music. We will also be raising money through a silent auction for our charity partner, SALUTE, INC. which is an organization that is dedicated to meeting the financial, physical, and emotional needs of injured military service members, veterans, and their families.There are a limited number of VIP tickets available for this event which will include early admission for an extra hour of sampling as well as a private VIP lounge located on the second level of the venue. Access to the private VIP lounge will include an outdoor patio, premium food buffet, and exclusive samples by our title sponsor (confirming today). For those looking to stay overnight, we have secured a special rate specifically for our event for a limited number of rooms at the Hampton & Homewood Suites by Hilton in the West Loop. So forget about the green beer this year and join our event dedicated to liquid sunshine from the Emerald Isle. You can find more details on our website (slainteirishwhiskeyfest.com) as well as our Facebook page.

SlanjEvents is delighted to introduce Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival, taking place at Alloa Town Hall, Saturday 2 April – Sunday 3 April 2022. With a unique three-pronged approach focussing on Whisky, Heritage, and Wellness, the inaugural festival will not only showcase Scotland’s best drams, but will also celebrate the long and esteemed history of whisky production in the Clackmannanshire area, and will offer a platform too, allowing us to work with our mental health charity partners to promote the support available in the hope that we can reduce male suicides in the local area. The festival will take place over three exhibitor packed sessions. Session 1 on Saturday 2 April 2022 at 12:00, session 2 later that day beginning at 17:00, and session 3 on Sunday 3 April 2022 beginning at 13:00. Attendees will receive a special commemorative glass and will have the opportunity to sample and hear from a variety of whisky producers. A curated selection of exclusive masterclasses will also take place at each session and are not to be missed. Attendees will have the chance to access exclusive event-only discounts and purchase offers, as well as limited-edition bottlings. With all the whisky activities, as well as an interactive whisky exhibition, coopering display, and much, much more, Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival is guaranteed to be a unique and memorable event. So don’t delay, grab your buddies and get your tickets online today. For information about exhibiting at Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival, please contact the festival team by email [email protected] or telephone 01259 207408.

Inspited by our land and the many generations before us and their sometimes wayward attitude, Wayward Irish Spirits is working towards becoming Ireland’s most beautifully situated premium Single Estate, grain to glass, distillery. We are located outside Killarney at the Lakeview Estate, our family’s home of 900 years. Unusually, we grow our own barley here that is distilled for us into Lakeview Single Estate Whiskey, launching in 2022. Distilling onsite follows in 2024. Alongside this, The Liberator Irish Whiskey is our range of Whiskeys sourced as young spirit from 6 of Ireland’s finest distilleries. We mature these further in the Estate’s unique microclimate, then finish and blend them in small batches to create unique flavourful Whiskeys. We carefully source and fill only the finest and freshest casks connecting with our family history for our 300 year old stone bonded Storehouse ‘The House of Contentment’. This is our modern take on the old Irish tradition of Whiskey Bonding – before the advent of big brands, merchants would refill emptied wine, port and sherry barrels with spirit from their local distillery to provide ‘house Whiskeys’ for their customers. Our first releases are Ireland’s first vatted malt Whiskey which we’ve finished in really fresh Tawny Port casks – The Liberator Malt in Tawny Port and a lighter characterful premium blend, The Liberator Small Batch. Every year we have some Liberator Storehouse Specials – these are very small releases of interesting Whiskeys from our Storehouse and can be trials for new products, single cask releases or cask strength versions. All are gently cut over many weeks, not chill filtered or coloured or otherwise messed with. The Liberator celebrates the legacy of our forebear Daniel O’Connell, the original campaigner for human rights, regardless of race, gender or religion and often hailed as the greatest ever Irishman, after whom many streets, bridges and buildings throughout Ireland is named. His passionate oratory and insistence on peaceful protest mobilised millions to ensure Irish voices were heard for the first time. From a noble family of traders and warriors, poets and smugglers, this determination to do things our own way informs everything we do. http://www.waywardirish.com/

https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/ The Think Again Campaign against Taxation and other issues effecting scotch, whisky and whiskey are explored.

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