You are looking at posts that were written in the month of May in the year 2008.
from theHerold.co.uk
The rising price of global of commodities could hamper the growth plans of Scotland’s lucrative whisky industry and send the price of a dram soaring, distillers warned yesterday.
While consumers are unlikely to feel the impact immediately, because of the length of the maturation process, producers are already feeling the pinch from fast-rising international grain, fuel and glass costs.
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from theirishworld.com
A single grain whiskey is extremely rare, as the majority of grain whiskeys are used in blended whiskeys.
The new whiskey at the CoWestmeath distillery will be sold in a limited edition supply of 5,000 bottles.
It is aged in single-use bourbon oak casks that were imported from Kentucky, and matured in the Old Kilbeggan Distillery in 200-year-old granite warehouses.
It is believed the further aging produces a whiskey that is more robust, complex and with new layers of flavour.
The whiskey’s ‘normal’ counterpart, the eight-year-old Greenore Single Grain, has won several prizes internationally.
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Looking to impress your dad with a really special gift? We realise it often feels like a real chore trying to come up with gift ideas every Father’s Day. This year, however, has the potential to be different!
To save your dad from the thrill of more toiletries or other choice gifts, we are offering you the chance to win a whisky collection from The Balvenie. What better way to show your dad you care?
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Each year I attend this show, the more organized, and enjoyable it gets.
It seemed there were less exhibitors than Spirit of Toronto 2007, but everyone seemed legitimately happy to be there. We took in the The Macallan Masterclass, moderated by Craig Johnstone. What he may lack in experience, he more than makes up for in product knowledge, and enthusiasm for his product. A wry Sctottish sense of humor doesn’t hurt for entertainment.
Although we had reserved tickets for the Glenrothes Masterclass, we weighed that against sharing a few more drams with other guests. I have to admit, it was the right choice. We did our best with all of the great selections. Reflecting back, I was very impressed with Yamazaki 12 and 18 yr ($109 lcbo)
There was Oak Cross from Compass Box. We should see that on Ontario LCBO’s June/July.
The Glenlivet 18 yr old ($90 lcbo) was a big highlight.
I applaud everyone responsible with putting together this always memorable evening.
(this years pre-game meal was held at ’Elephant and Castle’ … Fantastic menu, great setting)
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The ‘bestofwhisky’ May Whisky of the month is “Glenmorangie”
You can choose any of the swatches below the site title to see different Glenmorangie themed backgrounds
Enjoy, and Cheers
Regards,
Angus
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HE IS the outspoken whisky tycoon who has ruffled more than a few feathers since snapping up one of Scotland’s biggest firms last year.
Now Vijay Mallya has set himself on a collision course with traditionalists by calling for the industry to experiment with flavours to make Scotch more attractive to young people.
Purists are likely to be spluttering into their drams when they hear how the head of the United Spirits group, which now owns Whyte & Mackay, wants to see natural additives added to Scotch to help it compete with other spirits, such as vodka.
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…from Business.scotsman.com
TWO Japanese whiskies have been voted the best in the world.
Yoichi has become the first variety produced outside Scotland to win the single malt award in an international competition run by trade paper Whisky Magazine, it was revealed yesterday.
The whisky, distilled near the city of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, beat dozens of other varieties, including last year’s winner, Talisker 18 years old, produced on the Isle of Skye.
Suntory Hibiki, the brand advertised by the washed-up actor played by Bill Murray in the film Lost in Translation, scooped the award for the world’s best blended whisky.
Rob Allanson, the editor of Whisky Magazine, said: “Hopefully this will make people sit up and realise that the Japanese are producing some phenomenal stuff. While they don’t have a particularly strong toehold in the UK, they are making great gains which the British market should take note of.”
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…from Business.Scotsman.com
ALREADY Scotland’s number one export, Scotch whisky cemented its advantage over its imitators yesterday, with new trade figures which show that overseas sales of the spirit reached record highs last year, earning the UK £90 a second.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said that both the value and the volume of exports reached historic highs in 2007.
The SWA said shipments of the spirit increased by 14 per cent to a record of £2.8 billion.
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