Distillery and Whisky News May 2023 - Benromach
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our May edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
World Whisky Day is just round the corner, the date for your diary if you would like to mark the occasion is 20th May! Personally, I don't need an excuse to treat myself to a new bottle or partake in a dram (or two) - but there's something about World Whisky Day and the excitement it generates that makes me fall in love with whisky all over again - once a year, every year.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate then consider a visit to Carnoustie to enjoy the unique set up at Angus Alchemy. You'll see below that it has plenty to offer us whisky-lovers as well as those we 'drag' along with us thanks to its vast and varied spirits list.
Until next time...
Distillery Of The Month: Benromach
Benromach Distillery
Benromach is a traditional Speyside distillery owned by a family of whisky-lovers intent on making single malt the right way with true character. They like to keep things simple with a handful of distillers relying entirely on their expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky; Speyside single malt matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly smoky character. It takes just four ingredients – barley, water, yeast and a human touch.
All casks are hand-filled, individually weighed, stencilled by hand and stowed in traditional dunnage warehouses. Why? Because at Benromach they believe making whisky by hand guarantees genuine character.
The distillery's Heritage Tour sounds a cracker - learn firsthand about the rich heritage of Benromach before enjoying a tutored tasting of its liquid history - a range of unique and rare whiskies, personally selected by the Distillery Manager. Sit back and relax with your drams, while your host regales you with tales of Benromach past and present.
Find out more about Benromach their whisky and tours on their dedicated page on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the month: Angus Alchemy
Angus Alchemy
Angus Alchemy takes innovation into outstretched arms and gives it a big, sweaty, end-of-the-night embrace. Maybe for just a wee bit longer than is comfortable! Its owners say: "We took a risk and built a distillery on our own terms featuring cutting-edge design, operations… and, of course, high-quality spirits. In return, we’re able to use words like ‘cutting-edge’ and ‘high-quality’ like some kind of Silicon valley wunderkind giving a keynote."
At Angus Alchemy you will find a down-to-earth brand of progressiveness where the focus is on making world-class gin, rum, moonshine and offering up an unforgettable visitor experience. When it comes to tasting experiences, this is where things really open up at Angus Alchemy. With more spirits than an exorcist’s ‘to do’ list, every visit is as unique as the stuff that lines the bar.
We like the sound of The Alchemist, where you can enjoy four rare expressions from the Angus Alchemy range of Moonshine and gins and of course The Albannach which includes a flight of five carefully chosen whiskies from each Scottish region.
Angus Alchemy
Find out more about Angus Alchemy on its dedicated page at the DistilleryTours website.
Date With A Dram: Arran Distillery
This month's competition is with Arran Distillery to win a bottle of their Quarter Cask Single Malt - a complex, rich and intensely fruity single malt and a real cask strength delight.
Competition Time!
Want to be in with a chance to win a bottle of Quarter Cask Single Malt? Simply follow DistilleryTours.scot on Facebook or Instagram and share our 'Date with a Dram' post dated 1 May. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in our June newsletter!
Congratulations to Brian Grey who has won a bottle of Kingsbarns Distillery's Doocot Single Malt. Enjoy Brian!
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DistilleryTours Podcast - Holyrood Distillery
This month we speak to Holly Aynsley, PR & Events Manager and Calum Rae, Assistant Distillery Manager at Holyrood Distillery.
Holly tells us about the history of Holyrood and why you should go along to enjoy some of the brilliant experiences that are available while Calum explains their approach to distilling and the experimental work they have been doing using different casks and yeasts.
Thanks to Angels' Share for sponsoring the podcast - if you're looking for some beautiful glassware to enjoy your favourite dram in, then visit our shop for some inspiration.
Malt Of The Month - Wolfburn 10 Year Old
Our May Malt Of The Month is now live on the DistilleryTours.scot website featuring Wolfburn Distillery's 10 Year Old Single Malt.
This 10-year-old single malt marks a significant milestone in the history of the distillery: it is the first ever age-statement release. Crafted from spirit fully matured in hand-selected second-fill Oloroso sherry butts, a full decade in Spanish sherry oak has resulted in a delightfully sweet and sumptuous whisky.
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