Distillery and Whisky News May 2024 - Glen Moray
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our May edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
May is a special time for whisky fans with the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival kicking the month off in style followed by World Whisky Day on the 24th. If you are heading to Speyside to enjoy the festivities then have a great time.
Watch this space on the 9th of May when we will bring news of a very special Malt of the Month with Ardnahoe Distillery, it's going to be worth the wait we can assure you!
Until next time...
Distillery Of The Month: Glen Moray
Glen Moray Distillery
Located in the heart of Speyside, the Glen Moray distillery has been producing fine single malt since 1897. The locally malted barley and pure waters of the River Lossie combine to produce this delicate well-balanced whisky.
We interviewed Iain Allan, Global Brand Ambassador, for our podcast in August 2020, when he told us an amusing if slightly scary story about the history of the Distillery and its proximity to the old site of Elgin’s public hangings.
In its long history, Glen Moray has been distilled in time honoured fashion, by hand. Never rushed or forced, always in balance, steady and with care.
This constancy and dedication is characterised by Glen Moray’s people - in its lifetime, the distillery has known only five distillery managers. Know-how, myths and trade secrets passed through the generations to ensure every drop has the same light character as the last.
Find out more about the Glen Moray Distillery, their whisky and their tours on their dedicated page on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the month: Luvians
Home to almost 1,200 whiskies and recognised as an 'Icon of Whisky' in 2011 by the World Whisky Awards, Luvians is a global destination for lovers of the Water of Life. Both stores, one in Cupar and the other in St Andrews, offer the best in customer service, whisky knowledge and tasting experiences, with enthusiastic staff who are proud to share their love of the drams they would buy themselves and the community spirit behind them!
Over the years Luvians has had to do things a little differently to their competitors in order not only to survive the vast competition of the whisky world but to set themselves apart as the best at what they do. They do this in many ways but, distilled to its base, it come down to two things: seeking out a team whose knowledge and love of whisky is second to none and sourcing products with flawless provenance.
There are over 800 single malt whiskies on the shelves, and someone will always be happy to talk you through the drams that interest you, usually having one or two bottles open for tasting! There are regular formal tastings, too, with food pairings and guest appearances from the distilleries. Drop in to chat about everything whisky, from session drams to rare bottles from silent distilleries…
Find out more about Luvians Cupar and Luvians St Andrews on their dedicated pages at the DistilleryTours website.
Date With A Dram: Tullibardine
For May's Date With A Dram competition we've teamed up with Tullibardine Distillery to offer you the chance to win a bottle of their 15 Year Old Single Malt
This exceptional single malt delivers a nose of delicate dried hay and parma violets, with touches of baked apple, cloves and vanilla ice-cream. Notes of freshly baked scones with hints of strawberry jam and clotted cream, marry with delicate spices, with a finish of subtle nuttiness, this whisky is pleasantly nostalgic of summer days gone by.
Competition Time!
To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Tullibardine 15 Year Old 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 Amanda Noble from Bradford who won April's competition - a bottle of Bladnoch Distillery's Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch Chapter One.
You must be 18 years old or over to enter. Please note, will never approach you for your credit card details or personal information, send you friend requests or ask you to click on a link. Please stay safe online and remember to drink responsibly.
For Your Listening Pleasure
We're taking a break from podcasting at the moment, but why not listen to some of our fantastic episodes?
Over the years we have had the pleasure of speaking to a number of fascinating characters from the Scottish whisky industry with distilleries, whisky attractions, and retailers all covered. Take some time to catch up and discover more about your favourite whiskies.
The Perfect Serve: Stobcross Mule
The Perfect Serve will titillate your tastebuds with a delicious whisky cocktail featured every month...
May's Perfect Serve is Clydeside Distillery's Stobcross Mule which uses the distillery's first whisky release - Stobcross Single Malt. At 46%, Stobcross is a wonderful choice for a perfect serve cocktail; a delicate whisky with fruity notes which comes to life when mixed with a zingy and spicy ginger beer.
Your Summer Wardrobe: Sorted!
If you are in the market for some new summer togs, then check out our offerings over at the distillerytours.scot shop.
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