Distillery and Whisky News November 2022 - GlenDronach
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our November edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
It's definitely getting colder now, colder, wetter and darker in fact. But looking on the bright side these are perfect conditions (excuses) to settle down of an evening, dram in hand and slippers on feet.
If you do decide to venture out remember that many distilleries move into their winter hours this month, so make sure you book in advance if you're visiting.
Distillery Of The Month: GlenDronach
GlenDronach Distillery
Nestled in the valley of Forgue, deep in the East Highland hills, is The GlenDronach. One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, it has been creating the finest richly sherried single malts for nearly 200 years.
The GlenDronach is of true Highland style: a heavy and robust spirit, perfect for a long maturation period in sherry casks. The award-winning GlenDronach range marries the best of Highland and Spanish skill and heritage to offer whiskies of elegant, complex character with tremendous depth of taste.
At the distillery's Sherry Masterclass you can delve into the rich history of sherry cask maturation, and discover how The GlenDronach has become renowned as the sherry cask connoisseurs since 1826. Allow your taste buds to be transported to the Jerez region in Andalucia, the home of sherry, with an exploration of sherry wines and cask types.
Uncover four whiskies highlighting the range of luxurious flavours imparted throughout the maturation process, so that you too can leave a Master of Sherry.
Find out more about GlenDronach their whisky and tours on their dedicated page on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the month: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Bath Street
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Bath Street
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is the world’s leading whisky club, offering members an ever-changing variety of rare and exceptional single cask whiskies.
At Glasgow's 40 Bath Street there are an amazing 670 bottles available by the dram, and more than 500 bottles in the shop - both growing all the time! Manager Calum Lawson promises some very special bottlings and harder-to-find older bottles that you won't see elsewhere.
The Snug at Bath St is a comfortable and cosy private space with individual tables of two that can seat up to 14 people - so perfect to pull up a chair and relax with friends.
Discover the world's widest collection of single cask whiskies, all lovingly selected for their exceptional quality and interest by an expert Tasting Panel. Unique, distinctive and strictly limited to a single cask, every one of their whiskies is a case study in the distiller's craft.
The dedicated Tasting Room is the ideal place to sit and explore Society whiskies with expert ambassadors, or settle back in the dining booths at the rear of the Members' Room for either dining or dramming, whatever takes your fancy.
Find out more about the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Bath Street on its dedicated page on the DistilleryTours website.
Date With A Dram: Glenfiddich
This month's competition is with Glenfiddich Distillery to win a bottle of their Orchard Experiment Single Malt.
Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment (43% ABV) is a pioneering single malt Scotch whisky from Glenfiddich. It is the first in its history to be finished in Somerset Pomona Spirit casks, born out of craft, tradition, and desire for experimentation.
This innovative single malt celebrates and elevates the Glenfiddich sweet and fruity signature style. The sublime depth of Scotch whisky is complemented by the delicate sweetness of Somerset apples.
If you'd like to try this uniquely tasty whisky make sure you enter this month's competition!
Competition Time!
Want to be in with a chance to win a bottle of Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment Single Malt? Simply follow DistilleryTours.scot on Facebook or Instagram and share our 'Date with a Dram' post dated 1 November. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in our December newsletter!
Congratulations to Kerry Brown from the north of England who has won a bottle of GlenDronach's Port Wood Highland Single Malt. Enjoy Kerry!
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DistilleryTours Podcast - Inverurie Whisky Shop
This month we spoke to Mike Stuart of Inverurie Whisky Shop...
Mike tells us about the shop's incredible selection of whiskies as well as its popular whisky academy, tours and bespoke journeys.
We also talk to Mike about his multi-award winning Foghouse Gin.
Thanks to Angels' Share for sponsoring the podcast - if you're looking for some beautiful glassware to enjoy your favourite dram in, then visit the website for some inspiration.
Malt Of The Month - Jazz Festival 7-Year-Old
Our November Malt Of The Month is now live on the DistilleryTours.scot website featuring Lagavulin Distillery's Jazz Festival 7-Year-Old Single Malt.
This 7-year-old Lagavulin Jazz Festival Exclusive is a new edition to this year's Islay Jazz Festival. The distillery has created this young single malt scotch whisky as a golden opportunity to showcase the vibrancy and life that is found in Lagavulin spirit, and the seven years in cask just hones the flavour and adds a touch of sweetness without dampening any of its vibrancy.
Find out more about this deliciously unique dram over on the website.
DistilleryTours Shop - Angels' Share
We're delighted to now feature Angels' Share products on the DistilleryTours.scot online shop.
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the whisky-lover in your life then let us help you...
Discover more over at the DistilleryTours.scot shop.
Scotland's Definitive Whisky Festival
With over 200 whiskies available to sample from some of the most celebrated names in the industry, plus an extensive programme of award-winning mixology, local food vendors, cutting edge musicians and live artists - The National Whisky Festival experience will leave you feeling inspired by the contemporary character and experimental nature of Scotland’s national drink.
The 'definitive whisky festival' returns to Edinburgh on 10th December. Find out more, and book your tickets here.
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