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Fijne Kerstdagen en een gelukkig 2015 Merry Christmas and a happy 2015

Schotland Digizine wordt gratis via e-mail verspreid met het ideaal om zoveel mogelijk in Schotland en whisky geïnteresseerden van een diversiteit aan info te voorzien. Onderwerpen kunnen bijvoorbeeld zijn: Schotland • Schotland buiten Schotland • Schotse winkels • Schotse restaurants • Schotse ruiten (tartans) • Schotse evenementen Schotse geschiedenis • Schotse achtergronden • Schotse verhalen • Schotse verenigingen • Reisverhalen • Reistips • Schotse en andere whisk(e)y.

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het Schotland Digizine verschijnt: begin februari, april, juni, augustus, oktober en december

www.schotlanddigizine.nl Het kan natuurlijk zijn dat u een editie via via ontvangen hebt. Mocht u in ons vaste verzendbestand opgenomen willen worden, mail dan uw e-mail adres naar: [email protected] of vul het in op de website Schotland Digizine juist NIET MEER ontvangen? mail naar [email protected]

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Agenda 3 Clan MacBeth 4 Schotse Hooglanders 6 Visit Scotland 9 Foto’s van internet 11 Tartan & Whisky 12 Hogmany 13 Gratis in Schotland 16 McLeanScotland 21 Recepten - Cocktails: White Isle of Arran + Scottish Black Storm 23 wwwschots 24 Leen 25 Blair Athol 25 Annandale 01 26 De whisky Proevers 28 Annandale 02 29 Curling & Whisky 31 Dalmunach distillery 32 Eden brewery 34 Ian Buxton 36 Investing in whisky 40 Isle of Harris distillery 43 Curling & Whisky 44 MB Roland distillery 46 Nephin distillery 49 McLeanScotland 53 Tullibardine interview 55 Whisky travellers 57 Whisky tour 58 wwwhisky 60 Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe.

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Maart 2015

Music Show Scotland, Krefeld, Duitsland musicshowscotland.nl

Januari 2015

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Whisky Weekend Twente, Almelo whiskyweekendtwente.nl

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Maart 2015

Whisky Weekend Amsterdam

Whisky Festival Noord Nederland, Groningen

whiskyamsterdam.nl

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Music Show Scotland, Bamberg, Duitsland musicshowscotland.nl

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Hielander Whisky Festival, Alkmaar

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Whisky in Leiden, Leiden

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Music Show Scotland, Ahoy, Rotterdam

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Music Show Scotland, Hannover, Duitsland

Music Show Scotland, Antwerpen, België

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Celtic & Balfolk Night, De Doelen, Rotterdam

The Whisky Fair, Limburg an der Lahn, Duitsland

Maart 2015

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Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, Schotland

thespiritofamsterdam.com

spiritofspeyside.com

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Clan MacBeth Schotse Avond, 1 november 2014: A Night to Remember with friends De Schotse Avond is de jaarlijkse concertavond van de Clan MacBeth Pipe Band. Vaste prik, iedere 1e zaterdagavond van november. Een avond vol doedelzakmuziek, zang en dans. Onder het motto ‘A Night To Remember with friends’ werd een afwisselend programmma gepresnteerd:

The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band

Patricia Vos - The Last Post, Robert van Straten - Flower of the Forest, The Clan

MacBeth Pipe Band - It’s a long way to Tipperary - The Caissons Go Rolling Along Sarie Marais - Marine Corps Hymn * Cullen Bay * The Pikeman’s March Lianne Myles - De Roos Celtic Stepfire

100% Danke Reels - Secret Garden The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band

MacBeth’s Drumcorps - The Big Buddha, The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band - Flett from

Flotta - The 1976 Police Tattoo - The Old Rustic Bridge - The Dawning of The Day * The Athol Highlanders * Wing - Rowan Tree * La Baum Myles Brothers

John Campbell march, John Campbell hornpipe, Pivovar express * Sleeping tune * Stand fast

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Clan MacBeth vervolg Dròbh Bhalach - Wake me Up MacBeth Folk Band

Tralee Gaol * Home by Bearna * John Ryan’s Polka * The High Road to Gairloch, The Mill * I’ll tell me Ma

MacBeth Folk Band & The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band The last of the Great Whales

Robert van Straten en Niels van Putten

The Heights of Dargai * Deputy Chief Wingate, Drops of Brandy, Campbeltown Kiltie Ball, Jock Wilsons Ball

Celtic Stepfire - A-Capella - Reel Around the Sun The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band

Scots Wha Hae * Castle Dangerous, Collin’s Castle Dròbh Bhalach

Itchy Fingers * Banjo Breakdown * Glasgow City Pipers MacBeth’s Drumcorps - Drumsalute Celtic Stepfire - Lord of the Dance Finale met alle artiesten

Highland Cathedral * Grönnens Laid

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Schotse Hooglanders Oerkracht Voedingsadvies op bezoek 31 mei, 2014 Wat leuk dat Gea van Geaard Leven en Astrid van Oerkracht Voedingsadvies op bezoek kwamen bij ons en onze kudde!

Lees hier hun enthousiaste artikel en bekijk mooie foto’s van dit bezoek.

Weet wat je eet - Schotse Hooglanders Samen met Gea van Geaardleven ben ik op bezoek geweest bij het bedrijf Schotse Hooglanders in Groningen. Onder het genot van een heerlijk kopje koffie spraken wij

daar met Jelwin en Ymkje Kuipers over gras gevoerd vlees, keurmerken en transparantie.

Oerrunderen Schotse Hooglanders zijn gemoedelijke oerrunderen die nog zijn toegerust op de

omstandigheden van moeder natuur. Met hun dikke (ietwat slordige ;-) ) wintervacht kunnen ze het jaar rond buiten grazen. Precies op de plek waar ze zich het meeste thuis voelen.

Waarom Schotse Hooglanders? Jelwin heeft ongeveer 8 jaar geleden een kleine kudde Schotse Hooglanders geërfd

van zijn vader, welke als hobby gehouden werden. In de loop der jaren werd de vraag om diervriendelijk, duurzaam en gezonder vlees steeds groter en groeide de hobby uit naar een volwaardig bedrijf. De ontwikkelingen gaan hard, de vraag naar gezond vlees is groot en inmiddels wordt het vlees door heel Nederland geleverd.

Diervriendelijk Voor Jelwin en Ymkje is het heel belangrijk dat de koeien een volwaardig bestaan

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Schotse Hooglanders vervolg kunnen leiden. Ze lopen het jaar rond in hun natuurlijke omgeving zonder stress. De kalfjes blijven 9 maanden bij hun moeder en de koeien zijn 4 tot 8 jaar oud voor

ze naar de slacht gaan. ‘Gewoon omdat ik het ze gun’, geeft Jelwin aan. De dieren

van een product. Is het echt wel zo gezond als ze je willen laten geloven? Ga liever rechtstreeks naar de boer en ervaar het zelf’.

worden vervolgens zonder stress naar het abattoir gebracht en verdoofd geslacht.

Lekker

Gezondheid

lijk en duurzaam. Ik durf gerust te stellen dat dit het lekkerste vlees van Nederland is.

Schotse Hooglanders eten een uitgebalanceerd menu van gras, kruiden, planten en

bladeren. Mocht het nodig zijn worden ze in de winter bijgevoerd met kuilgras. Ze krijgen echter geen soja, graan, mais of ander krachtvoer. Het vlees van Schotse

Hooglanders is dan ook super gezond. Op de website van Schotse Hooglanders

Het vlees van de Schotse Hooglanders is natuurlijk niet alleen gezond, diervriende-

Dit vlees heeft smaak! Donkerrood van kleur en met een gemarmerde structuur doet

dit vlees de smaak van vroeger weer herleven. Eenmaal geproefd ben je verkocht en koop jij geen supermarktvlees meer.

is te lezen ‘Onderzoek heeft uitgewezen dat gras gevoerd vlees een hoger gehalte

Bestellen

dan gangbaar geproduceerd vlees.’ En dat is goed nieuws voor onze gezondheid!

mengde pakketten (van gehakt tot biefstuk) zijn al te bestellen vanaf 3 kilo voor

aan Omega-3 vetzuren heeft, een hoger CLA gehalte en een hoger vitamine A en E,

Je kunt het vlees per pakket bestellen in de webwinkel van Jelwin en Ymkje. Ge-

Gezonder vlees dan graasvlees bestaat er dan ook niet. En had ik al verteld dat deze

€13,33 per kilo. En mocht je ruimte in de vriezer hebben kun je zelfs pakketten van

sterke runderen geen medicatie en antibiotica nodig hebben? Helemaal Puur Natuur dus en dat past uitstekend in een Paleo leefstijl!

15 kilo bestellen. Ook zijn er runderbotten verkrijgbaar voor het maken van superge-

zonde bouillon én koop je bij Schotse Hooglanders ook antibiotica vrije kip! En dat alles wordt netje bij je thuisbezorgd met PostNl.

Duurzaamheid Schotse Hooglanders grazen in de prachtige natuurgebieden die Nederland rijk is en

Vlees per post

blijft. Zouden de runderen hier niet grazen dan gaat twee keer per jaar de trekker

Het vlees wordt diepgevroren verpakt in een speciale isolatiezak. Op het vlees wordt

zorgen er op deze manier voor dat het open karakter van het landschap behouden

‘Vlees per post bezorgd? Kan dat?’ Jazeker!

door de gebieden heen om het gras te maaien en moeten bomen handmatig worden

droogijs (-78°C!!) geplaatst waardoor het tenminste 36 uur bevroren blijft. Je kunt het

uitgedund. Dubbel winst dus, natuurlijk onderhouden gebieden én gezond vlees op de koop toe.

pakket thuis laten bezorgen of zelf afhalen bij een Pakje Gemak locatie van PostNl. Uiteraard is het vlees ook af te halen in Opende.

Keurmerken en transparantie

Gluten en E-nummer vrij

Eén ding staat als een paal boven water voor Jelwin en Ymkje, gras gevoerd na-

De beefburgers en saucijzen in de pakketten worden gekruid. Er wordt echter enkel

‘Dure keurmerken zijn misleidend en dat de supermarkten en slagers niet eerlijk

gen en volledig glutenvrij!

tuurvlees is beter dan biologisch. Het is diervriendelijker, duurzamer én gezonder!

zijn, is voor ons een grote irritatie’ geeft Ymkje aan. ‘Vraag altijd naar de herkomst

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gebruikt gemaakt van natuurlijke kruidenmengsels zonder kunstmatige toevoegin-

En om je een handje te helpen dit heerlijk vlees klaar te maken, vind je op de website w w w . s c hotl a n d d i g i z i n e . n l

Schotse Hooglanders vervolg handige bereidingstips. Zo verpruts jij nooit meer een lekkere biefstuk!

Theetuin Schots en Scheef Wil je de Schotse Hooglanders zelf eens gaan bewonderen? Een bezoekje aan het bedrijf van Jelwin en Ymkje is zeker de moeite waard. In de theetuin Schots en

Scheef kun je genieten van een drankje en natuurlijk het smaakvolle vlees zelf kunt proeven. Tegenover de theetuin ligt ook een Blote Voetenpad en de natuur is er

Lekker, duurzaam en diervriendelijk vlees eten kan!

werkelijk prachtig. Maak er een gezellig uitje van en vergeet ook zeker niet om je kin-

deren mee te nemen. Er is veel voor ze te beleven en ze kunnen niet vroeg genoeg in aanraking komen met de oorsprong van hun voeding!

Lentefeest

Natuurvlees van de Schotse Hooglander

Op 29 mei vieren Jewin en Ymkje de Lente in de theetuin. Het wordt een gezellige

dag met leuke activiteiten, zoals boogschieten en Highland Games. Met muziek, vuur, ambachten en verhalen. Je vindt er streekproducten en je kunt uitgebreid proeven van huisgemaakte hapjes en graasvlees!

En natuurlijk zijn er volop Schotse Hooglanders met kalfjes, lammetjes, jonge geitjes,

en kuikentjes. Ook het Blote Voetenpad is open voor een lekkere wandeling! Kijk voor meer informatie op www.schotsenscheefopende.nl

GiveAway

Online bestellen, voor 12 uur besteld is de volgende dag in huis www.schotsehooglanders.nl

Als klap op de vuurpijl mag ik een vleespakket t.w.v. 40 euro weggeven om je ken-

Fam. Kuipers | Kaleweg 13 | Opende | [email protected]

nis te laten maken met dit overheerlijke, gezonde vlees. Het wordt zelfs gratis bij je thuisbezorgd!

Update; de GiveAway is gesloten en de gelukkige winnaar van het gratis vleespakket is mevrouw Kuperus.

Om dit overheerlijke vlees te bestellen ga je naar

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Visit Scotland Feestelijk december

Evenementen in december Of u dit feest nu op traditionele Schotse manier wilt vieren of op de moderne manier, kom naar Schotland en ontdek Hogmanay!

In Inverness, dat als de hoofdstad van de Highlands bekend staat, kunt u het nieuwe jaar inluiden met de

Red Hot Highland Fling. Dit is het grootste gratis Hogma-

nay-feest in Schotland, waar u zich bij meer dan 10.000 Highlanders en internatio-

nale bezoekers kunt voegen om met zijn allen 2015 welkom te heten. Verder ten zuiden in Aberdeenshire worden de straten van het kustplaatsje Stonehaven elk

jaar op spectaculaire manier verlicht voor het jaarlijkse Vuurballen Festival. De deelnemers creëren bijzondere lichtvoorstellingen door vuurballen om hun hoofd te slingeren.

Het grootste Hogmanay-feest vindt in Edinburgh plaats, waar de drie dagen du-

rende festiviteiten op 30 december beginnen met een fakkeloptocht. Op Hogmanay zelf wordt Princess Street omgetoverd in het grootste straatfeest ter wereld, waar

duizenden feestvierders zich in het feestgedruis storten. The Concert in the Gar-

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Visit Scotland vervolg dens is een zeer populair evenement, met geweldige live muziek en amusement, reuzenschermen, dj’s en bars in de open lucht. Het nieuwe jaar wordt ingeluid met een fantastische vuurwerkvertoning boven de verte te zien is.

Edinburgh Castle die kilometers in

Kom naar Schotland en maak Hogmanay mee, een werkelijk onvergetelijke ervaring!

Activiteiten in december Geniet in december door heel Schotland van de fantastische feestsfeer. Kerstmarkten, waar u een ongelooflijke keuze aan cadeaus kunt vinden, zijn ondertussen een bijna onmisbaar onderdeel van deze maand geworden.

U zult verleid worden door de heerlijke geuren die van de marktkraampjes af komen, van gespecialiseerde Schotse producten tot hapjes en drankjes uit de rest van

Europa. Op kerstmarkten vindt u een uitstekend assortiment kunst en ambachtspro-

ducten, van schilderijen van Schotse kunstenaars tot vrolijke wollen mutsen, sjaals

en nog veel meer, inclusief de speciale Fair Isle patronen. Als u op zoek bent naar een kerstcadeautje of een aandenken aan uw vakantie in Schotland, dan is een kerstmarkt de ideale plek om iets unieks te vinden.

Als u graag actief wilt zijn in uw wintervakantie, zorg dan dat u gebruik maakt van

een van de vijf uitstekende wintersportcentra in het land, die elk iets anders te bieden hebben.

musicshowscotland.nl musicshow-scotland.com

Cairn Gorm Mountain is de populairste wintersportbestemming en hier vindt u

de enige kabelbaan in het land, terwijl de Nevis Range bij Fort William in de High-

lands de enige plek in Groot-Brittannië is waar u een cabinelift zult vinden. Vergeet niet dat er in alle centra uitstekende pistes zijn voor alle niveaus.

Het schitterende landschap van Schotland kan in de winter ook goed te voet verkend

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Foto’s van internet

Visit Scotland vervolg worden. Er zijn duizenden kilometers om van te genieten.

paden en routes door bossen en bergen

Eten en drinken in december Als het op eten en drinken aankomt, dan hebben we in Schotland keuze genoeg! Tijdens de herfst en winter kunt u genieten van hartige soepen, vlees- en wildschotels, maar ook heerlijke vis- en zeevruchten.

Kerstmis is in aantocht dus tijd voor kalkoen, maar ook wild, zoals wilde eenden en patrijzen zijn overal verkrijgbaar. Landelijke seizoensgroenten zoals pastinaak, lof,

boerenkool en rode kool vormen het perfecte bijgerecht. In restaurants en hotels door het hele land vindt u menu’s van het seizoen, met de beste (en vaak lokale) producten die er in dit jaargetijde zijn.

Als u liever iets minder formeel eet, dan kunt u eens ‘stovies’ proberen, een uitstekende winterschotel die op allerlei verschillende manieren gemaakt kan worden,

naar gelang het deel van Schotland waar u zich bevindt. Dit traditionele gerecht bevat altijd aardappelen en groenten, maar kan worden bereid met allerlei ingrediënten, van geroosterd rundvlees tot gehakt.

Als u van zoet houdt, probeer dan eens het traditionele Schotse tablet, dat op elk moment van de dag gegeten kan worden. Deze versnapering wordt van suiker, con-

densmelk en boter gemaakt en lijkt op fudge maar is iets harder. Soms wordt het op smaak gemaakt met vanille en stukjes noot: compleet onweerstaanbaar!

Wilt u even een break nemen tijdens het kerstinkopen doen, proef dan eens onze heerlijke producten zoals Aberdeen Angus rundvlees of wild op een van de kerstmarkten die door heel Schotland worden gehouden. In

Edinburgh en Glasgow

vinden uitstekende markten plaats, waar glühwein, hot dogs, crepes, heerlijk snoep

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Tartan & Whisky

Visit Scotland vervolg en andere lekkernijen te krijgen zijn.

Flora en fauna en december In de hoogste bergen in de

Wishing Hope

Schotse Highlands leeft een van de sterkste vogels alpensneeuw-

van Schotland, die in de winter een transformatie ondergaat. De

hoen is een van de vier soorten korhoen die in Schotland voorkomen en in de winter

veranderen de veren van deze vogel van kleur. Normaal zijn ze grijs en bruin, maar

you all Santa

‘s winters helder wit, als camouflage in de sneeuw.

a brings you merry everything Christmas you want

berghaas verhaart, van een bruine vacht in de herfst tot een witte vacht in de winter. Vooral in de Highlands en de Cairngorms zijn er rendieren te zien, die ‘s

Niet alleen de alpensneeuwhoen past zich aan het jaargetijde aan. Ook de

winters hun geweien beginnen af te werpen. In de bossen en nauwe valleien begint de paartijd voor de

rode eekhoorns en wilde katten. In stille nachten is dan

vaak de opvallende roep, meer een schreeuw, van de wilde kat te horen. De winter is ook het jaargetijde waarin duizenden

kolganzen en brandganzen op

het eiland Islay aan de westkust van Schotland neerstrijken. Het natuurreservaat

Loch Gruinart is de ideale plek om deze prachtige vogels te bewonderen wan-

neer zij uit Groenland aankomen. Op het vasteland zijn vele ganzen, zwanen en eenden te vinden in de buurt van Spey Bay in de

Highlands, het Montrose Basin

in Dundee en Angus en de Solway Firth in Dumfries & Galloway.

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Hogmany

Hogmany top facts

1 Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner.

2 Nobody knows for sure where the word ‘Hogmanay’ came from. It may have originated from Gaelic or from Norman-French

3 Historically, Christmas was not observed as a festival and Hogmanay was the

more traditional celebration in Scotland. The winter solstice holiday tended to be at New Year when family and friends gathered for a party and exchange presents, especially for the children.

4 ‘The Bells’ is the phrase used to describe the midnight hour when New Year’s Eve

Handgemaakte Kilts en Handgemaakte bagpipes

becomes New Year’s Day.

5 Burns’ ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight, not just in Scotland but in many English-speaking countries.

6 The Guinness Book of World Records lists ‘Auld Lang Syne’ as one of the most frequently sung songs in English. The song is sung or played in many movies,

Kilts & bagpipes gemaakt volgens Schotse traditie.

from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to ‘When Harry Met Sally.’

7 To sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ a circle is created and hands are joined with the person on each side of you. At the beginning of the last verse, everyone crosses their

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arms across their breast, so that the right hand reaches out to the neighbour on the left and vice versa. When the tune ends, everyone rushes to the middle, while still holding hands.

8 An important element of Hogmanay celebrations is to welcome friends and stran-

gers, with warm hospitality and of course a kiss to wish everyone a ‘Guid New Year’. The underlying belief is to clear out the vestiges of the old year, have a clean break and welcome in a young, New Year on a happy note.

9 ‘First Footing’ - the ‘first foot’ in the house after midnight is still very common is

Scotland. To ensure good luck, a first footer should be a dark-haired male. Fair-

haired first footers were not particularly welcome after the Viking invasions of an-

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Hogmany vervolg cient times. Traditional gifts include a lump of coal to lovingly place on the host’s

fire, along with shortbread, a black bun and whisky to toast to a Happy New Year.

10 To first foot a household empty-handed is considered grossly discourteous, never mind unlucky!

www.scotland.org/features/hogmanay-top-facts/

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Hogmanay Scotland celebrates New Year Hogmanay is what the Scots call New Year’s Eve - 31 December - and the arrival of the new year is always celebrated in style across the country.

In the big cities, you’ll find large-scale open air concerts, street parties and spec-

tacular fireworks welcoming ‘the bells’ (when the clocks chime midnight). Elsewhere,

the celebrations are all about community and local events such as dinner dances,

ceildhs or just parties held in neighbours’ houses which get visited in turn as ‘first footers’ go from house to house to be the first to wish everyone a good new year.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the biggest and best New Year celebrations in

Torchlight Procession. Join thousands of torch carriers as they create a river of fire from the

the world. Things get underway on 30 December with the spectacular

historic Royal Mile to the son et lumiére and fireworks finale on Calton Hill.

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Hogmany vervolg 80,000 people party their way into the new year at the

Concert in the Gardens

featuring incredible live music and entertainment, DJ’s, giant screens, outdoor bars and of course, the world-famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks on the castle ramparts.

And if you need something to clear your head the morning after, why not take part in the (literally) breathtaking

Deeside

Loony Dook, the annual splash in the River Forth at

South Queensferry. Take part in the Dookers Parade through the High Street before

Natuurlijk Mineraal Water uit de Schotse Hooglanden

Nu ook verkrijgbaar in Nederland

taking the plunge in the freezing Forth with the iconic Forth Bridges as a backdrop. And don’t forget your fancy dress!

Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations. Whatever the scale of the event and wherever it’s held, Scotland’s Hogmanay celebrations guarantee a warm welcome and more new friends than you ever knew you had, all in a frenzy of goodwill!

Fire festivals Hogmanay and the new year is also celebrated with a number of traditional fire fes-

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tivals that hark back to a more primitive age. The most spectacular of these include the

Biggar Bonfire, Comrie’s Flambeaux Procession and perhaps the most

famous, the Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony.

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Jouke MacAuckema

Gratis in Schotland

Jouke MacAuckema is al vele jaren actief in de Schotse, Ierse en Keltische folkmuziek.

Jouke is zanger, entertainer en multiinstrumentalist. Naast gitaar speelt hij ook mandoline, luit, bodhran, mandola,

6- en 12-snarige gitaar, banjo, dulcimer en shruti box.

Jouke is een muzikant die graag akoestisch optreed en steeds het contact zoekt met zijn publiek.

The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

U kunt Jouke MacAuckema solo boeken maar ook als duo onder de naam King’s Court, samen met Janny Ireland,

Er is een grote keuze aan gratis attracties in Schotland, waar u kunt genieten van de

der de naam Loarns Four.

musea en kunstgaleries, historische gebouwen van binnen bekijken en van weelde-

rijke cultuur en het verleden van het land. U kunt uren doorbrengen in fascinerende

of voor de grotere locaties als band on-

rige parken en tuinen genieten.

Tijdens verschillende gelegenheden

heeft Jouke inmiddels zijn passie met

Ontdek de enorme keuze aan gratis attracties in Schotland. Hier vindt u een weelde

ke MacAuckema regelmatig op tijdens

re plekken in het land zijn vele attracties waarvoor u helemaal niets hoeft te betalen.

aan cultureel vermaak in de bruisende steden Edinburgh en Glasgow. Ook op ande-

het publiek kunnen delen. Zo treed Joudiners, whiskyproeverijen, openingen

Geniet van de sfeervolle Royal Mile tijdens het Fringe Festival in de hoofdstad, wan-

van tentoonstellingen, markten, festi-

neer er talloze straatvoorstellingen plaatsvinden. Bekijk veelbelovende acts tijdens

vals en Schotse feesten.

de gratis optredens en evenementen. Bewonder de schitterende kunst in de verschillende musea van wereldklasse in de stad. Bekijk de adembenemende collecties van

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Gratis in Schotland vervolg Ook in Glasgow is schitterende architectuur te zien en vindt u unieke musea met

gratis toegang. Bekijk mooie impressionistische schilderijen naast oude Romeinse

voorwerpen, stap aan boord van een zeilschip uit de 18e eeuw of ervaar zelf hoe het was om meer dan honderd jaar geleden door een straat in Glasgow te lopen.

Gratis activiteiten in Edinburgh

Het Wapen van Schotland is een gezellig Schots restaurant in het centrum van Hooghalen waar u kunt genieten van al het goeds dat de Schotse en de Drentse Hooglanden u bieden. U kunt gezellig een aperitiefje nuttigen aan onze typisch Schotse whiskybar met zijn ruime en nog steeds groeiende collectie whisky. Er is ook speciaalbier en Schots bier op de tap! Op onze uitgebreide menukaart vindt u naast traditionale Schotse gerechten zoals: Haggis, stoofschotels, zalm, hert en lamsvlees ook bekende gerechten zoals schnitzel, varkenshaas en spare ribs. Tevens zijn er volop visgerechten.

The Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh Alle dagen geopend vanaf 10.00 uur. Keuken vanaf 12.00 uur.

Dankzij het fantastische aanbod van gratis attracties in Edinburgh en The Lothians kunt u voordelig vakantievieren en op een geweldige manier meer ontdekken over

* Lunch * Diner * Afhaal gerechten * Terras * Whiskybar * Eigen parkeerplaats * Kinderspeelkamer

het gebied. Hoofdstraat 1 - Hooghalen Tel. 0593 - 592205 [email protected] www.hetwapen.nl

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Bent u geïnteresseerd in kunst? Dan zijn de National Gallery of Scotland, de Scottish Portrait Gallery en de Gallery of Modern Art een uitstekende keuze.

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Gratis in Schotland vervolg bekijken. In Greyfriars Kirk kunt u het beeld van de trouwe hond Greyfriars Bobby

zien, die het graf van zijn baasje 14 jaar lang bewaakte.

De imposante St Giles’ Cathedral bevindt zich aan de Royal Mile en vormt al eeu-

wenlang het middelpunt van het religieuze leven van Edinburgh. Belangrijke kenmerken van dit iconische gebouw zijn bijvoorbeeld de gebrandschilderde ramen en de kroontoren, die van over de hele stad te zien is.

Edinburgh heeft een sterke creatieve traditie en was de allereerste UNESCO Stad van de Literatuur. Ontdek meer over de literaire genieën van Schotland in het Scot-

tish Writers’ Museum, dat de aandacht vestigt op Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott en Robert Louis Stevenson. St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Als u in Edinburgh bent voor de festivals, dan is de gratis Fringe Festival een onmisbare attractie. Met honderden gratis evenementen is dit de ideale kans om al-

lerlei inspirerende voorstellingen bij te wonen. Misschien ziet u wel een ster van de toekomst.

En daarmee is uw voordelige avontuur nog niet afgelopen: bezoek een van de vele parken en tuinen in Edinburgh en the Lothians met gratis toegang.

Gratis activiteiten in Glasgow Glasgow biedt niet alleen een reeks fascinerende musea en kunstgaleries, maar vele van deze schitterende attracties zijn nog helemaal gratis ook!

Als u op zoek bent naar gratis activiteiten in Glasgow, dan heeft u keuze genoeg!

Bezoek het onlangs geopende Riverside Museum. In dit ongelooflijke gebouw kunt u de “car wall’ bekijken en in Kelvin Street lopen zoals deze er tussen 1895 en 1930 uitzag, met winkeltjes en al.

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Gratis in Schotland vervolg Westkust & Highlands en Edinburgh | Zelf rijden Dag 1

aankomst op Edinburgh airport, haal uw van tevoren geboekte huurauto op, rijd westwaarts via een vastgestelde route (dat zullen wij voor u doen) door een steeds wisselend landschap naar de westkust, Loch Lomond en Loch Fynne passerend naar Inveraray, waar u overnacht in een erg prettig in familiebezit zijnd hotel - een van onze favorieten.

Dag 2 een dag landschap en bezienswaardigheden ontdekken in de omgeving, the Crinan Canal. Kintyre, in Inverary zelf bevinden zich een Victoriaanse gevangenis, kasteel (hoofdkwartier van Clan Campbell), wandelingen en kleine winkeltjes. Overnachting in Inveraray. Dag 3 historische rondreis vandaag, rijdend langs de kust naar Kilmartin Glen, 5000 jaar oude staande stenen, grafheuvels, oude graven, village Kirk (dorpskerk) en pub. Fantastisch landschap als u richting Oban rijdt. 13 Kilometer voortijdig linksaf slaan naar Seil Island, over de “bridge across the Atlantic”, erg pittoresk met een pub naast de brug. Terug naar de hoofdweg op naar Oban, zeevis hoofdstad van Schotland. Overnachting hier. Dag 4 opties: rijd oostwaarts naar Glencoe en Fort William, of een veerboot naar het eiland Mull. Beide opties zullen u goed bevallen, overnachting in Oban. Dag 5 terugrijden naar Edinburgh via Tyndrum, Killin, Perth, of een meer directe route, kan vooraf bepaald worden bij uw boeking. Overnachting in Edinburgh. Dag 6 we zullen u vele ideeën aanreiken voor uw tijd hier in Edinburgh. Overnachting in Edinburgh.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow In het Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery kunt u gratis nog meer nationale- en we-

reldcultuur bekijken. Van Romeinse voorwerpen van de Antoniusmuur tot voorwerpen van de reis van Kapitein Cook over de Stille Zuidzee, wetenschappelijke instru-

Dag 7 helaas, een vlucht huiswaarts!

menten en een schitterende kunstverzameling.

In het hart van de stad vindt u de magnifieke kathedraal van Glasgow. Deze is

Loch Lomond

Loch Fynne

Inveraray Castle

Kilmartin

Bridge across the Atlantic

gebouwd op de plaats waar naar zeggen St Mungo begraven ligt en is de enige

kathedraal op het Schotse vasteland die bijna ongeschonden aan de Protestantse

Reformatie van 1560 ontkomen is. Bewonder de prachtige gotische architectuur en zie de tombe van St Kentigern, ook wel St Mungo genoemd, een inspirerend bouwOban distillery

Glen Coe

Isle of Mull - Tobermory

Tyndrum

Edinburgh

Deze reis is inclusief excellente accommodaties, allen en suite, fully cooked Schots ontbijt elke morgen, huurauto, reisomschrijving en welkomstpakket, afhankelijk van de opties kan het kaartje(s) voor een overtocht bevatten. KOSTEN zijn afhankelijk van het aantal reisgenoten, jaargetijde en accommodatiekeuze (3, 4, 5 sterren). Indien gewenst, kunnen extra nachten toegevoegd worden.

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werk uit de 13e eeuw.

Of bezoek het enige centrum voor architectuur en design in Schotland, in The Lighthouse. Hier kunt u ook van een fantastisch uitzicht over de stad genieten zonder een cent te hoeven uitgeven.


T-shirt Scotland

Gratis in Schotland vervolg

The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Diep in het hart van het Pollock Country Park vindt u Pollok House, waar werken van

Rodin, Degas en Cézanne te zien zijn als onderdeel van de Burrell Collection. Hier

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Er zijn nog veel meer gratis activiteiten in Glasgow, ongeacht uw wensen ook zijn.

Houdt u van moderne kunst in een stijlvol neoklassiek gebouw, bezoek dan de Gallery of Modern Art. Bent u geïnteresseerd in oude schoolverhalen en wilt u een ge-

bouw van de hand van Charles Rennie Mackintosh bekijken, ga dan naar de Scot-

land Street School.

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McLeanScotland Highlands, Perthshire & Edinburgh | ZONDER auto

Curling tour of Scotland

This itineraray is a long weekend curling trip, we can be flexible and offer any dates

Dag 1 aankomst op Edinburgh airport, neem de bus of taxi naar Edinburgh centraal station

(20 minuten) en neem de trein naar Inverness. Na een fantastische pittoreske reis aankomst in het centrum van de stad, een taxi naar uw accommodatie, relaxen, bagage afgeven en de rest van de namiddag/avond gebruiken om te ontdekken en dineren. Dag 2 een ochtend uitstapje. Van het VVV-kantoor wordt u opgehaald door de toeringcar die u naar de River Ness Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises brengt (bij de reis inbegrepen). U vaart door het loch naar Urquhart castle om de ruïnes van dit kasteel, ooit een van de grootste van de highlands, te bezoeken. Ruimschoots de tijd voor een bezoek, te winkelen en wat te eten. De bus wacht u op om u terug te brengen naar Inverness. Eenmaal aangekomen, neem een taxi naar Culloden Battlefield waar Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 werd verslagen (zijn enige nederlaag) door de Engelsen. Hier een bezoek aan het fantastische museum, gevolgd door een wandeling met een gids over The Battlefield Moor. Terug wanneer u dat wilt naar Inverness per taxi. De rest van de dag vrij te besteden om de vele winkels te ontdekken, pubs, wandelingen langs de rivier, touristische attracties. Overnachting in Inverness. Dag 3 opnieuw naar de trein, in zuidelijke richting naar de in de Perthshire highland gelegen stad Pitlochry. Hier zijn twee whisky distilleerderijen (Edradour & Bells), theater, visladder, tuinen, winkels en restaurants. Een Victoriaanse vakantiestad! Als u zin hebt een balletje golf slaan. Ook het beroemde Heathergems Centre bevindt zich hier: sieranden en snuisterijen gemaakt van heide. Een alleraardigst pension voor uw overnachting. Dag 4 Opties voor vandaag zijn: per locale bus naar Blair Castle of per touringcar naar Dewar world of whisky in Aberfeldy, the Crannog (oude boven het water gebouwde huizen), Killin en de Falls of Dochart, pittoreske stroomversnellingen met plaatselijke dorpspub, erg pittoresk. Overnachting in Pitlochry. Dag 5 een laatste treinreis, deze keer naar Edinburgh. De resterende tijd van de dag besteden aan het ontdekken van onze hoofdstad, zoveel te zien en te doen. Hier overnachten. Dag 6 we zullen u vele ideeën aanreiken voor uw tijd hier in Edinburgh. Overnachting in Edinburgh. Dag 7 helaas, een vlucht huiswaarts!

within the season, week days are better to curl as the weekends are tied up (mostly)

with local clubs. We can also add days to any tour plans. All our curling tours include full transportation, hotel with fully cooked breakfasts daily, curling ice time and local teams to play against. It also includes any visit fees.

Day 1; Arrival in Aberdeen suggested at 09:55. Paul and Liz will meet you all here.

Then drive to Brechin, where you will take a tour and a good sample selection at Glencadam whisky distillery. Then continue to Broughty Ferry, where Liz lives. You

stay overnight here at a local hotel. Get used to our Scottish weather, and enjoy the local scene at the ‘Ferry, we know all the very best pubs and restaurants, enjoy your first night here with a few drinks with the locals.

Inverness Castle

Urquhart Castle

Pitlochry fish ladder

Blair Castle

Killin - Falls of Dochart

Edinburgh

Deze reis is inclusief excellente accommodaties, allen en suite, fully cooked Schots ontbijt elke morgen, alle treinkaartjes, reisomschrijving en welkomstpakket. KOSTEN zijn afhankelijk van aantal reisgenoten, jaargetijde en accommodatiekeuze (3, 4, 5 sterren). Indien gewenst kan deze reis geboekt worden met huurauto en extra nachten toevoegen is ook optioneel.


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Day 2; Curling Bonspiel- curling ¾ hour drive away in Perth, where Paul lives.

Another visit this morning, we can arrange a visit with tastings to Eden Brewery & Distillery at St Andrews. From here directly to Perth Dewar’s rink. We can allow for

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paraplu Scotland & whisky

McLeanScotland vervolg second session - we will arrange local Scottish teams to curl against. Returning to the ‘Ferry for overnight, meet the locals in Liz’s local pub.

Day 3; From the hotel, we travel to Forfar for a double curling session, two sessions

against local teams on Forfar ice. Time for lunch between sessions and plenty of time

after the second session for mixing with the locals. Return to the ‘Ferry overnight once again.

Day 4; Depart hotel approx. 8.30 Drive direct to Aberdeen, flight probably at 12:55.

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Recepten White Isle of Arran cocktail

Scottish Black Storm cocktail

Een romige cocktail van het mooie Schotse eiland Arran. Met de whisky van de

De mix van Black Bottle en Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer die aan komt razen

gen, maakt u een wel heel aparte mix.

storm net even harder.

Arran distilleerderij en Arran Gold, een whisky room likeur zonder toevoegin-

als een zwar(t)e storm. Met het hintje Islay Whisky in de Black Bottle raast de

Bereiding

Bereiding

Arran Gold

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Isle of Arran Lochranze Reserve

Black Bottle Blended Whisky

Melk / room

IJs

IJs / cacaopoeder

Schijfje limoen

Neem een niet te groot glas, bijvoorbeeld een flute, doe er ijsblokjes in en schenk er

Schenk 25 ml Black Bottle Whisky in een hoog glas, doe er een paar ijsklontjes in

glas bij, naar wens, met room of melk. Strooi er een beetje cacaopoeder bovenop.

schijfje limoen en laat de storm maar komen.

20 ml Arran Lochranza Reserve bij. Doe dan 40 ml Arran Gold in het glas en vul het

en schenk er langzaam de Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer bij. Maak het af met een

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www Schots meer op www.schotlanddigizine.nl Restaurants

Verenigingen

Hielander, Alkmaar

schotsrestauranthielander.nl

Het Wapen van Schotland, Hooghalen

hetwapen.nl

Stadsboerderij De Koebrug, Stavoren

dekoebrug.nl

School of Highland Dancing

Lachlan

rscds-delft.nl

batavorum.com

Inter Scaldis pipes and drums, Vlissingen

interscaldis.nl

Piper society Duan Albanach Saint Andrews Pipe Band

The Clan MacBeth Pipe Band

drontendistrict.nl doedelzakbandameland.com

The First Haarlem Pipeband

The Hague Highland Pipe Band

blueguards.nl

haarlem-pipe-band.tmfweb.nl

Carrynette

carrynette.com

Kiltshop - Schotsewinkel

schotsewinkel.nl

deschotseruit.nl

scottishpimpernel.nl

Kiltmakers Tommes Kilts

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Schotse Avond Clan MacBeth, Groningen

Zeilen in Schotland

Winkels

Scottish Pimpernel

Scottish Weekend, Alden Biesen

clanmacbeth.nl

redroseoflochbuie.nl

De Schotse Ruit

Scottish Event

Reizen in Schotland

hhpb.nl

The Red Rose of Lochbuie

Music Show Scotland

schotsedoedelzak.nl

sapb.nl

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lachlan.nl

Keltfest keltfest.nl

Batavorum Pipes and Drums, Nijmegen

Pipe’s & Drums The Islanders, Ameland

widoeghe.nl

Festivals

carieke.nl

Pipebands Dronten & District Pipe Band, Dronten

Scots Heritage

Muziek

Dansscholen Royal Scottish Country Dance - Delft Branch

Middeleeuws re-enactment en geschiedenis

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McLean Scotland

musicshow-scotland.nl mookerheide.nl

scottish-weekend.be

clanmacbeth.nl

mcleanscotland.com

schotland-experience.nl

Schots water Deeside Natuurlijk Mineraal Water

envic.nl

Vlees van Schotse Hooglanders Schotse Hooglanders.nl

schotsehooglandes.nl

Golfen in Nederland Inner Genius Golf

innergeniusgolf.nl

Tartans Whisky Tartan

Whiskey & Bourbon Tartan

whiskytartan.com

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De Bodega,

Capelle a/d IJssel

Blair Athol

Welkom bij de Bodega, uw speciaalzaak op het gebied van dranken! Naast het meest gevarieerde aanbod van Capelle en omstreken in whisk[e]y, rum, cognac, jenever, wijn en bier kunt u bij ons terecht voor een vakkundig advies en ouderwetse service. Uitgebreid advies en zelf proeven! Bent u op zoek naar een speciaal cadeau of een zeldzame whisky of wijn? Bij de Bodega kunt u niet alleen kiezen uit honderden whisky’s, rums, wijnen en andere dranken uit alle windstreken, maar bent u ook welkom voor een uitgebreid advies. Voor wie er echt niet uitkomt is er zelfs de mogelijkheid zelf te proeven, want wij beschikken over een proeflokaal achter onze winkel. Proeverijen, feestverzorging en geschenken In ons proeflokaal organiseren wij geregeld interessante en gezellige proeverijen. Ook kunnen wij u helpen met de complete verzorging van uw feest, en vindt u bij ons de mooiste kerstpakketten en geschenken. Kom snel eens langs voor ons assortiment van ruim 450 whisky’s, rums uit 26 landen, circa 500 wijnen van over de hele wereld, onze Capelse producten en talloze andere dranken. U bent van harte welkom!

Hidden Spirits new release “Blair Athol BLA.214” From October 2014 is available the New Hidden Spirits Independent Label Re-

lease; Blair Athol “BLA.214” is an 11 years old (2002 - 2014) Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky matured in ex bourbon hogshead.

BLA.214 is an elegant Single Cask Whisky full of character. Independent label: Hidden Spirits;

Bottling: Independent (Hidden Spirits);

Leen en Wilma van Wijk

Single Malt Whisky Region: Highland; Distillery: Blair Athol;

The strong taste 3 oktober 2015 (onder voorbehoud)

Aged: 11 yo (2002- 2014);

Matured: Ex-bourbon hogshead; Cask number: ref. 10614; 48%abv.

Slijterij-Wijnhandel De Bodega

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Annandale 01 Jolly Jaunt Annandale Distillery Visit 12 October, 2014 Jolly Toper on the Road Prior to its official opening, the distillery invited Jolly Toper to organize a sneak peak

tour of the facility, for a group of twenty-five whiskyphiles from the Edinburgh area. A

rare glimpse into a distillery that is yet to begin production was quite a treat, particu-

larly considering this is a Lowland distillery. When it begins production, which may peak at 250,000 liters per year capacity, Annandale will serve as Scotland’s most southerly active distillery.

Touring and Tasting The day-long trip included an assembly in central Edinburgh and a pleasant two-hour

coach ride through the Scottish Borders to Dumfries and Galloway. Upon arrival the

visitors assembled at the Village Inn in Kirtlebridge, a few miles from the distillery. Because of the space available and construction works still in progress, the visitor team was divided in two manageable groups. Jolly Toper’s program included an educa-

tional tasting on closed distilleries - a lineup of five whiskies - but in a manner slightly

different from his usual tasting program. It proved to be an interesting approach. After the first group departed for the distillery, the others engaged in a three-whiskies

tasting session. Upon the return their roles changed. Later, the groups joined into another session with two more whiskies.

This approach has created an inspiring whisky experience, which became a conver-

sation topic in the aftermath. The members of each group compared notes on the first three separately-tasted whiskies and the distillery tour with their counterparts.

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Annandale 01 vervolg Equal Attention to Past and Future At the distillery, Michael Hanratty, Annandale’s Whisky Experience Manager, took

special care in giving equal attention to everyone, answering questions about its

past, present, and projections for the future. Here, one feels that “the present is the fruit of the past and contains the seeds of the future,” as a scholar of culture, E. Rostlund, once noted. Emphasis on history is evident in an attempt to integrate the distillery into the landscape and cultural context. Remnants of the 19th century masonry, discovered during the recent construction, have been preserved to illustrate this very

point. Future visitors will be in position to learn about the four iterations of Annandale Distillery, its place in the industry and the local and overall Scottish history.

Within the Walls Inside, creating an aesthetically pleasing environment has received much attention. This is particularly evident - to the visitors’ great satisfaction - in the open floor

still room. A comment that this was one of “the most beautiful” in Scotland was not inappropriate. The photographs speak even louder than words. Stills, slightly elevated from the washbacks made of Douglas fir, make for an enjoyable view the

moment a person steps in the room. Condensers are outside. Although it does not

appear that way, the stills are actually at the ground level, because the building is dug into the ground. The future tasting room leaves an impression of a cozy place

where the visitors will have fun. Distillery’s theme of rock and crafted wood are

represented in the tasting room, too. During our visit the work to finish the details was still ongoing.

Wrapping Up Time flies by fast when people have fun. After the tour and the final part of the tasting, an occasional pint and a war story or two, the group gathered for the departure. In a cheerful mood Jolly and the Topers carried conversations about the latest adventure to Edinburgh. Already in the making are future Jolly Jaunts to other Scotch whisky destinations.

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De Whisky Proevers Scottish Malt Whisky Workshops & Culinary Exclusive

Annandale 01 vervolg Whiskies tasted: North of Scotland 1972 42yo single grain bottled by Pearls of Scotland Littlemill 22yo bottled by Cadenheads

Cambus 22yo single grain from a re-filled sherry butt bottled by Signatory Caperdonich 1999 bottled by Gordon & MacPhail

Schotland, het land van de ruige heuvels, het heldere water, de Schotse Kilts, de doedelzak spelers en de Highlandgames maar bovenal het land van de Schotse Malt Whisky. Jaarlijks wordt er ruim 330 miljoen liter levenswater gedistilleerd door meer dan 100 verschillende distilleerderijen. Het land is voor de whiskywereld ingedeeld in verschillende regio’s, de Lowlands, Highlands, Speyside en de Island. Elke streek heeft zijn eigen kenmerken en iedere distilleerderij weer zijn eigen karakter. De veelkleurigheid aan whisky is zodoende erg groot en zeer gewild bij de liefhebbers van Malt Whisky.

And a peaty dram to finish: Machir Bay 2014 release from Kilchoman About: Jolly Toper Whisky Tastings (jollytoper.com) is Edinburgh’s premier whisky tasting event. Regularly scheduled and the special events are designed for novices and experts alike and take place in different venues, including tastings on a canal

barge, whisky walks, and most recently a tasting on the road while visiting a distillery. The latter, under that name Jolly Jaunt, has been created to accommodate custom-

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ers’ growing requests for a niche-type touring of distilleries. Contact at

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Het rijpen van whisky gebeurt op eikenvaten van verschillende afkomst. Amerikaanse witeiken, de zogenaamde bourbonvaten, Europese eikenvaten, Oloroso sherry-en wijnvaten, zo komen allemaal voorbij. Natuurlijk komt ook de liefhebber van peaty en smoke aan zijn trekken. Een diapresentatie over de smaken, de soorten en het distilleren maakt het geheel compleet. Dit mag je dus echt niet missen! Ook u kunt kennis maken met een ruime selectie van whisky’s uit Schotland. Allen hebben zij het predicaat Schotse Malt Whisky en zijn afkomstig uit de voornoemde regio’s. De Whisky Proevers verzorgen uw Whisky Nosing & Tasting bij u thuis of op lokatie. In de agenda op onze website staat tevens een aantal interessante Nosing & Tastings vermeld, verdeeld over het jaar. Meer informatie op onze website: www.whiskyproevers.nl of mail naar: [email protected]

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Annandale 02 Annandale Distillery starts producing whisky 16 November 2014 at 8:00am

Whisky proeverij op maat Het kan soms lastig zijn een keuze te maken uit het enorme gevarieerde aanbod van whisky’s. Wilt u kennis maken met whisky? Of uw huidige smaak uitbreiden? Kado doen aan familie, vriend of collega? Bedrijfsuitje? Aandachtig proeven is een vereiste om uw persoonlijke voorkeur te bepalen.

A distillery in Dumfiresshire has begun producing whisky for the first time in nearly 100 years, following a £10.5 million transformation Prior to its official opening, the distillery invited Jolly Toper to organize a sneak peak

Wij verzorgen voor u een whisky proeverij in huiselijke sfeer. U regelt de ruimte, een datum en de mensen; wij doen de rest! U kunt de keus voor de whisky’s aan ons overlaten of uw voorkeuren kenbaar maken.

tour of the facility, for a group of twenty-five whiskyphiles from the Edinburgh area. A

rare glimpse into a distillery that is yet to begin production was quite a treat, particularly considering this is a Lowland distillery.

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Co-owner David Thomson cheers as the first cask is filled. Credit: ITV Border

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Annandale 02 vervolg A Dumfriesshire distillery which has not produced single malt whisky for almost 100

years has filled its first cask.

Exclusieve rondreis | Perthshire

The Annandale distillery is bringing 16 jobs to the region after being transformed into

Dag 1 aankomst op Edinburgh airport, we zullen u daar ontvangen, transfer naar de De-

anston distillery voor een rondleiding en iets te proeven. Hier vandaan naar Perth, waar we inchecken bij het in het centrum gelegen hotel. Overnachting in Perth.

Dag 2 een halve dag whisky school bij de kleinste distilleerderij in Schotland: Strathearn, een echte handen-uit-de-mouwen leerzame aanpak over het maken van whisky. Lunchpauze, dan op naar Glenturret distillery, thuis van the Glenturret single malt en Famous Grouse. Terug naar Perth, overnachting. Het zou kunnen zijn dat we in tegengestelde richting gaan.

a visitor attraction in a multi-million pound development.

The first cask was filled yesterday and will be matured over 10 years.

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Dag 3 rijden naar Aberfeldy, we beginnen de dag bij Dewar’s World of Whisky, een halve dag whisky school hier. Gevolgd door tijd voor lunch and een uitstapje door het landschap. Terug naar Perth, overnachting. Whiskyproeverij in uw hotel deze avond. Dag 4 een laatste dag, vroeg Perth verlatend en op naar Edinburgh, waar alle gasten een

whisky masterclass zullen volgen bij the whisky experience. In tussentijd wordt de bagage naar het hotel gebracht. Vrije tijd om Edinburgh te ontdekken na een twee uur durende masterclass. Overnachting in Edinburgh. Chauffeur/gids vertrekt na afzetten bij het hotel.

Dag 5 terug naar het vliegveld (eigen kosten). We kunnen en extra dag toevoegen indien gewenst.

Deanston distillery

Strathearn distillery

Glenturret distillery

Aberfeldy distillery

The multi-million pound transformation of Annandale distillery. Credit: ITV Border

Whisky Experience

KOSTEN PER RONDREIS: gebaseerd op een groep van 6 reisgenoten, een twin/double room delend, per persoon £830. Eenpersoonstoeslag £150. Inclusief 4 nachten accommodatie, 4 fully cooked ontbijten, vervoer en gids, toegang en scholen als bovenstaand vermeld. Exclusief vervoer, eten (anders dan ontbijt), whisky en extras niet bovenstaand vermeld. We kunnen accommodatie opwaarderen op uw verzoek. Bovenstaande rondreis gebaseerd op 4 reisgenoten kost £985 per persoon.


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The cask will now be matured over 10 years. Credit: ITV Border


Curling & Whisky This itinerary is a long weekend curling trip, we can be flexible and offer any dates

within the season, week days are better to curl as the weekends are tied up (mostly) with local clubs. We can also add days to any tour plans. All out curling tours include

full transportation, hotel with fully cooked breakfasts daily, curling ice time and local teams to play against. It also includes any visit fees.

Day 1; Arrival in Aberdeen suggested at 09:55. Paul and Liz will meet you all here.

Then drive to Brechin, where you will take a tour and a good sample selection at Glencadam whisky distillery. Then continue to Broughty Ferry. You stay overnight here at a local hotel. Get used to our Scottish weather, and enjoy the local scene at the ‘Ferry, we know all the very best pubs and restaurants, enjoy your first night here with a few drinks with the locals.

Day 2; Curling Bonspiel Another visit this morning, we can arrange a visit with tast-

ings to Eden Brewery & Distillery at St Andrews. From here directly to Perth Dewar’s

rink. We can allow for a short lunch break either in St Andrews, a rest and “meet

the local team” for your second session - we will arrange local Scottish teams to curl against. Returning to the ‘Ferry for overnight, meet the locals in Liz’s local pub.

Day 3; From the hotel, we travel to Forfar for a double curling session, two sessions against local teams on Forfar ice. Time for lunch between sessions and plenty of time

after the second session for mixing with the locals. Return to the ‘Ferry overnight once again.

Day 4; Depart hotel approx. 8.30 Drive direct to Aberdeen, flight probably at 12:55

Based on a team of 4 curlers, sharing two twin rooms, fully cooked Scottish breakfast

each morning, 4 curling sessions against local teams, entry to 2 distilleries, transport as shown, the cost is £650 per person.

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Dalmunach distillery Production Commences at Chivas Brothers’ new Speyside malt whisky distillery Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has completed the construction of its new Speyside malt whisky distillery, reinforcing

its long term growth prospects in the face of increased global demand for Scotch

whisky. Production at the new distillery, commissioned by Chivas Brothers in 2012, will commence this month (October 2014).

Built using the latest innovations and environmental expertise such as heat recovery

technology, the distillery is capable of producing up to 10 million litres of high quality Speyside style spirit per year to support the growing global demand for the bestsell-

ing blended whisky brands within Chivas Brothers’ portfolio, which includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and Royal Salute.

The new distillery, which is Chivas Brothers’ 14th operating malt whisky distillery, is

named Dalmunach after the nearby pool in the River Spey on whose banks the distillery sits. It has already had a positive impact on the local economy with companies from the Speyside area heavily involved in the construction, while an additional eight permanent employees have joined the Chivas Brothers production team.

Every element of the distillery design, including the unique still shapes, has been

geared to producing the very highest quality Speyside malt whisky with a rich, fruity character, a vital ingredient to the highest quality blended Scotch whiskies.

Laurent Lacassagne, Chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, comments: “As global demand for Scotch whisky increases year on year, our confidence in the long-term

growth prospects for the category remains strong. The construction of the new Dalmunach distillery is a clear demonstration of our confidence and also of our commitment to invest to meet the significant growth potential.

“With their reputation for crafted excellence, our blended whiskies form a key part

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Dalmunach distillery vervolg of the Chivas Brothers portfolio in both emerging economies and mature markets, so we believe the increased capacity which the new distillery will provide will help to drive the business forward in the years to come.”

The distillery architecture has been inspired by the shape of a sheaf of barley reflecting the core ingredient of single malt whisky. It houses eight unique copper pot stills,

with a tulip shape used for the wash stills and an onion shape used for the spirit stills,

replicating those from the Imperial distillery which was situated on the site until 2012.

In a departure from distillery traditions, the stills have been positioned in a circular Bij de WhiskyFlavourites whiskyproeverijen komt u niet alleen alles te weten over het productieproces van whisky, whisky in het algemeen en over de te proeven whisky’s zelf, maar wordt u tevens ’rondgeleid’ langs de betreffende distilleerderijen door de omgeving waarin deze gelegen zijn. De proeverijen kunnen bij u thuis of op locatie verzorgd worden en zowel voor de beginnende als de gevorderde Schotlandliefhebber en Whiskyproever wordt een informatieve en/of kennisaanvullende presentatie geboden.

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design that provides a unique aesthetic for the future.

Other original features from the previous distillery have been carefully incorporated to ensure a sense of heritage remains intact. Red brick from the original mill building

has been reclaimed to create a feature wall in the new entrance area, and wood from

the original washbacks has been used to form an entrance ‘drum’ and adorn the

gable walls of the new tun room which contains 16 new stainless steel washbacks. A new 9.5m diameter mashtun has been installed which draws spring water for production from the site’s original distilling water sources.

Situated on the banks of the River Spey, the Dalmunach distillery will not be open

to visitors but will be visible from the nearby Speyside Way walking trail. Great care

has been taken to ensure the external façade of the distillery is in-keeping with its surrounding environment and the traditional architectural style of the region, thus providing an interesting and fitting new viewpoint for passers-by.

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The construction of the distillery was managed from start to finish by Douglas Cruick-

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shank, who stepped back from his role as Chivas Brothers’ Production Director last year

familiefeest

to concentrate on the new build. The project is a fitting end to Cruickshank’s career prior

etc.

to retirement which began at the age of 15 at the Imperial Distillery and has now come full circle as he restores distilling to the same location after a 16 year slumber.

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Eden brewery Paul was chatting to Kevan Fraser, General Manager. Q; What started you along this whisky road when you have a successful beer operation? A; It seemed the next logical step for us to progress in to distilling. Looking

back at the history of our site it was a brewery and before that a distillery owned by

the Haig family between 1810 - 1882 so its nice to be restoring the site back to its original use.

Q; talking of the beer, how is this going? A; The beers are going down well we are

in the process of increasing capacity to keep up with demands with lots of interest in the export market.

Q; sorry, back to the whisky - Paul Mc’s note; wasnee my fault, he kept giving me

beers as we chatted! - who has been involved during the whisky start up process? A; We have been consulting with David and Tony from Strathearn who are great

Q; where did the stills and equipment come from and why? A; From Hoga in Portugal

to make the great 1000L Stills and do this in the small time frame we were looking for.

Q; where will the casks come from? And what size? A; We get casks from all over

our PX and Sherry casks from Toneleria J.L. Rodriguez as a sherry finish will be

our standard finish. But we will source casks from all over too try new and exciting finishes too.

Q; will you have the opportunity to “finish” differently? A; Yes we will and as we are all

small batch gives us great flexible to experiment and try new things.

Q; who is the master distiller? (whisky) A; Scott Ferguson is the head of our distilling. Q; will you be selling casks from day one? A; We are selling casks but only a limited

number each year.

Q; I think also you mentioned new make sales, can you expand on this? A; We are

looking at perhaps releasing a small amount of new make spirit to show people the

progression of the spirit with the smaller octaves that mature at a faster rate than the larger counter parts.

Q; what will be the annual volume of whisky? A; 80,000L Q; your plans are small but quality distilling? A; Yes Our aim is to create the best

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Eden brewery vervolg small-batch whisky in the world, alongside our award-winning craft beer and gin from a single, small site.

Q; so when do you expect the first dram to be ready? A; We expect our first dram to

be ready in May 2018

Q; have you completed the label design and bottle shape? A; We are almost there but we have plenty time to fine tune the design.

Q; What whiskies have you been involved with over the years that you would consider extra special? In fact what is your background? A; I have always had a love for whisky , Beer and gin. But I built up my knowledge of whisky while managing the Dunvegan in St Andrews which had a great selection of malt whisky to offer all the golfers after the round on the Old Course

Q; Relaxing at home what whisky would you pour yourself? Same for a beer? A; At

the moment I have been enjoying Edradour - Ruby Port cask matured 10yo, Beer of the moment just now is Siren Brewery - Soundwave IPA

Q; what is your least favourite part of the job ? A; Paper work not the best part but

is essential

Q; what is your favourite part of the job? A; tours showing people round our small set

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FINALLY … Q; what are the future plans at Eden for both beer and whisky? (you mentioned a gin and a whisky room, more warehousing etc etc) - A; The plans are

really exciting looking to try new things and really push the boundaries in beer whisky

and gin! We have also created whisky & gin experiences where people can come down and see what we are doing here at Eden. Mill and be a part of it.

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Ian Buxton Paul was chatting to Ian Buxton for Angels Whisky Club.

A Taste of Liquid Treasures 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die; A fun and accessible guide to completing an education in whisky from a man who knows his whisky. Avoiding the deliberately

obscure, the ridiculously limited, and the absurdly expensive, whisky expert Ian Buxton has scoured the shelves of the world’s whisky warehouses to recommend an

eclectic selection of old favourites, newcomers, and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. This witty, focused, and practical guide is not an awards list

or a list of the 101 “Best” whiskies in the world in the opinion of some self-appointed

whisky guru. It’s simply a guide to 101 whiskies that enthusiasts really must seek out and try - love them or hate them - to complete their whisky education. What’s more, it’s both practical and realistic as it cuts through the clutter, decodes the marketing

hype, and gets straight to the point; whether from India or America, Sweden or Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens, and islands of Scotland - here are the 101 whiskies that every whisky enthusiast needs to try. Sláinte!

Ian is a former Marketing Director of Glenmorangie and has worked in the industry

for more than 20 years. He was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1991, the highest

honour of the Scotch whisky industry, and is a member of the international tasting panel for the annual World Whisky Awards and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company

of Distillers. He writes regular columns for Whisky Magazine and has contributed

to its sister title Scotland. In addition, he writes for The Malt Whisky Yearbook,

The Tasting Panel, WhiskyEtc, Whisky Advocate, 100 Points by Robert Parker; RiddleMagazine.com and elsewhere. He has presented on the web based channel www.singlemalt.tv and at a number of tasting events. He advised

the SWA and the National Archives of Scotland on the 2009 Homecoming exhibition Whisky and the Scots for which he also wrote the accompanying monograph.

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MCLEANSCOTLAND SCOTTISH WHISKY TOURS Every distillery in every region. Individual and group tours. One night – 100 nights!

Ian Buxton vervolg 101 Whiskies series (there are three of them now) have proved to be best101 Legendary Whiskies is already proving very popular, with the second printing now in shops.

His

sellers with multiple reprints and foreign editions. The latest,

Q; Ian; with so many whisky books out there in the marketplace, can I ask, what

drives you on to write another book, where does your inspiration come from?

A; A pressing need to put food on the table and the bank off my back! Q; I know you also contribute to The Malt Whisky Yearbook, I met Ingvar in Helsinki early this year at a whisky festival, a really nice fella, in fact he is bringing a few

friends on tour here next year, we are taking care of him. How well do you know him and when did you start to contribute?

A; I have been writing for the Yearbook since its second issue (I think). Ingvar is, as you say, a delightful chap; it’s a pleasure to write for the Yearbook, not least because the format allows for longer and more thoughtful articles.

Q; Talking of whisky authors, you MUST know our whisky club Patron, Charlie Ma-

clean (we like to keep things in the family!).

A; Charlie and I have been friends for longer than I care to remember, dating back to when I lived in Edinburgh. We meet up from time to time to share news and views and that’s always a pleasure.

Q; Most whisky authors will upgrade their book, revise the following year and so on,

do you do the same?

A; If the publisher agrees, and the demand is there, then yes. Some of my books e.g.

corporate histories for Dewar’s, Glenfarclas, Glenglassaugh and so on, don’t date so

Whisky schools, educational tours, Tasting tours, whisky & golf tours. MCLEANSCOTLAND are one of the best whisky tour companies in Scotland – if not the best!

fast but the initial 101 Whiskies has been revised once already and may need further revision in 2015.

Q; Do you find the whisky industry is moving on with progress or has it stumbled

recently?

A; It’s in pretty good shape overall I think, with record levels of investment and new

consumers entering the market. The recent drop in Scotch exports (-11% Jan-June 2014) is a worry though and the increases in prices seems troubling.


Ian Buxton vervolg Q; What first got you interested in whisky? A; I was working in London in the brewing industry but wanted to return to Scotland. I got a job with a whisky company - and the rest is history!

Exclusieve rondreis | Speyside Dag 1 aankomst op Edinburgh airport, we zullen u daar ontvangen, transfer naar Elgin, met een korte tussenstop, op tijd voor een rondleiding en iets proeven bij Glen Moray distillery. Overnight Elgin.

Dag 2 we bezoeken Knockdhu distillery voor een privé-rondleiding & iets proeven. Terug

naar Dufftown voor een rondleiding en iets proeven bij Balvenie distillery. Terug naar het hotel hotel in Elgin waar de gasten van een whisky diner genieten, 3-gangen diner met 3 whisky’s. Overnachting in Elgin. Afhankelijk van de tijd vandaag, zullen we een bezoekje brengen aan The Highlander Inn voor “whisky tijd”.

Dag 3 rijden naar The Speyside Cooperage, een leerzaam bezoek waarbij getoond wordt hoe vaten gerepareerd worden, gemaakt en aangepast (formaat). Dit zal een VIP bezoek zijn; een ervaren cooper zal de gasten begeleiden gevolgd door een dram van hun eigen single malt whisky in een Speyside Cooperage tasting glass dat u mag houden samen met de proefnotities. Tijd ingericht voor lunch, alvorens richting Huntly te gaan, een rondleiding door de pakhuizen en bijzondere privé proeverij bij een onafhankelijk bottelaar. Overnachting in Elgin. Dag 4 een laatste dag, zuidwaarts rijdend, eerste stop in Perth waar we de microdistilleerderij Strathearn aandoen voor een kort leerzaam bezoek, gevolgd door een new make en gin proeverij. Terug naar Edinburgh voor de overnachting. Chauffeur/gids vertrekt na afzetten bij het hotel.

Dag 5 terug naar het vliegveld (eigen kosten). We kunnen en extra dag toevoegen indien gewenst.

Q; Do you have any thoughts about finishing? Port, Sherry etc. A; I actually developed the prototype product that became Glenmorangie Port Finish

(the first one) so I was in on the ground floor! Done with care it’s a great way to show new aspects of distillery and spirit character. Done wrong, it’s a gimmick. But most

people do it well.

Q; Here’s one to test your mind; what would happen if, for example, a distillery used

beech or larch in place of oak casks?

A; Well, legally, it couldn’t be called ‘Scotch Whisky’. But custom and practice shows

oak to be the best wood for casks. I guess it might make for an interesting, off-beat experiment - just for curiosity’s sake though.

Q; Weird question time; if Aliens came and took ALL our whisky in the world, what

would you then do with your time?

A; Hunt down the little critters and show them no mercy. Q; Do you have plans for the next book already in mind? A; Indeed. A corporate history of Morrison Bowmore should be out just before Christ-

mas and looks stunning. Then I am working on a book about gin right now.

Q; The 101 whiskies aforementioned; did you sample every one? A; I might have tried 102. One has to be selective and some whiskies just didn’t make the cut.

Q; Apart from being immersed in distilleries and the trade, what are your outside

Glen Moray distillery

Knockdhu distillery

Balvenie distillery

Speyside Cooperage

Strathearn distillery

KOSTEN PER RONDREIS: gebaseerd op een groep van 6 reisgenoten, een twin/double room delend, per persoon £830. Eenpersoonstoeslag £150. Inclusief 4 nachten accommodatie, 4 fully cooked ontbijten, vervoer en gids, toegang en scholen als bovenstaand vermeld. Exclusief vervoer, eten (anders dan ontbijt), whisky en extras niet bovenstaand vermeld. We kunnen accommodatie opwaarderen op uw verzoek. Bovenstaande rondreis gebaseerd op 4 reisgenoten kost £985 per persoon.

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interests?

A; I collect books (mainly about distilling I must admit); get to the theatre and opera as often as possible and have been seen in Ronnie Scott’s enjoying gigs there.

Q; A winter night in Scotland, it’s snowing and cold enough to scare monkey’s, it’s

9pm and you are sitting in front of the fire, what dram do you have?

A; Very kind of you to offer. I’ll have a Dalmore Trinitas please. Oh, you mean I’m

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Ian Buxton vervolg Park. And I’m getting more and more excited about some US rye whiskies (sorry) and various new world whiskies are there to explore. And then there’s the exploding Irish scene… Life is short; not enough wild, snowy nights to drink all the great drams out there. Slainte! Paul is owner of

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A Beginners guide to collecting and investing in whisky - part 2

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De Whisky Tartan, de Schotse ruit die het verhaal van whisky vertelt

Investing in whisky to start collecting or investing in whisky. You’ve already made decisions about what whiskies, distilleries, vintages that you’d like to feature in your portfolio. You’ve also

registered with auctioneers and are primed and ready to enter the bidding - so what pakhuizen vaten

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In this instalment we’ll consider the scenario that you’ve made a conscious decision

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comes next?

FAQs Familiarise yourself with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding bidding

that should be available from each auctioneer. Now, we’re not talking about the

charges, which we covered in the first instalment. No, what needs further consideration is the type of bidding software utilised by the auctioneer.

BIDDING FORMAT Take for instance you’re first in with a bid, all anxious and wanting to get things under-

way. The bottle has no reserve and bidding starts at £5. You’re prepared to pay £100. Now with some auctioneers the winning bid will show as £5 and you’ll have the safety net of being able to sit back and automatically bid right up until £100 is breached.

This is known as proxy bidding software and is featured on some auction websites

including here at Just-Whisky Auctions (JWA). A different approach is also utilised by some auctioneers whereby your maximum bid is immediately taken and displayed. In

this scenario the bid would immediately show at £100, meaning to secure this bottle you may have bid again.

There are pros and cons to both methods so being aware of what format bids are taken in advance is advisable. My own personal preference is the proxy format as a bidder and regardless of what method the auctioneer features, in this day and age

you should be informed almost immediately by email if you’ve been outbid or you can access the auction via your mobile phone.

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Lots may have a reserve price and these are set by the seller in advance. A good auctioneer will discuss reserves with their client and set an expectation whether what

they are looking for is realistic. The reserve is there to protect the seller who will only

part with the bottle when a minimum price is met. Of course there is nothing to stop the seller going against the auctioneer and setting their own reserve ignoring any advice. Hence why the auctioneer will charge a reserve fee to cover the entry of the lot in the auction; otherwise it’s a free listing for something that might not sell.

If a reserve has been set on a lot then it should be highlighted as part of the lot de-

scription. Unfortunately some auctioneers do not highlight this so your bidding may

be in vain even if you place the highest offer. In these situations the auctioneer may

act as a negotiator between you and the seller after the auction has ended. Personally I have acquired bottles through such discussions and here at JWA the lot will highlight when a reserve is placed and when it has been met.

Another method is to open the auction at the reserve level. For instance the seller

will not part with the bottle unless his minimum price of £800 is bid. Therefore the

auction bidding starts at £800 rather than £5. While this method protects the seller it can dissuade others from bidding until the very last minute or at all. On the flipside at least you know what you have to bid to remove the reserve.

CLOSING AUCTIONS Just hold on for a moment as you’re almost ready to bid! Another aspect to consider is how auctions close. Every auction has a closing time stated but auctioneers can adopt different methods prior to closing a lot. Again, it is worth being aware of what you will be dealing with in advance.

Some auctions will close at the specifically advertised time although this isn’t as

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entity until the bids dry up. This can be annoying to a certain extent, as you’re faced

with babysitting a bottle to ensure you are successful. Literally you can be sitting online several hours after the auction should have ended.

Another approach is one utilised here at JWA and we believe this is fairer to buyers and sellers alike. If a lot receives a bid within the last 5 minutes then a time extension will appear. This means that if a lot doesn’t receive a bid within those dying moments

then you’ll have won the lot when the auction is supposed to end. However say if

a bid does come in then a 15-minute countdown for that specific lot appears. If no further bids are entered within this set period, the highest bid wins.

EXAMINING THE LOT Now we’re almost ready. You’ve ticked all the boxes and know what is expected of you as a bidder in the auction. You’ve identified a bottle and before bidding please

read the description carefully and review the photographs. Look for anything that

may affect the value and for older bottles the auctioneer should comment if the fill level is below the norm - this could suggest poor storage or a weaker seal. The

importance of provenance is only going to increase in the coming years. Each bottle in my personal collection is documented and recorded as to where the bottle was purchased, when, the price and the original receipt/invoice is archived.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding a lot or a more detailed photograph

then contact the auctioneer before bidding. Good customer service should apply to sellers and prospective buyers alike.

If you follow all of these steps then you’ll be better prepared to participate in a whisky auction and remember it can be an enjoyable experience! In the third part of this

feature we’ll look at some tactics and the importance of not getting carried away during an auction.

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Isle of Harris distillery Today marks a milestone in the development of the Social Distillery 3rd November, 2014 Isle of Harris Distillers are delighted to announce that one of the main aims of the project, “to be of benefit to the local community” will take a step forward today with the first employees taking up their posts.

The small production team of four members has been recruited entirely from within

the working population of the Island and will be led by Production Manager Kenny Maclean (pictured) whose family have worked the land in Harris for generations.

Joining Kenny will be Donnie Macleod, Billy Fraser and Donald Macleod. All four men have varying work backgrounds including engineering, construction, administration

and I.T. Most importantly they are all united in a passion for our Island and a desire to make The Hearach the finest malt it can be.

The new production team will now undertake an intensive training program to learn the art and science of distilling with the support of experts from within the Scotch whisky industry.

Early in the new year the team will be managing the installation and commissioning

of the new distillation equipment, with the aim of having the first batch of the Harris Spirit filled into casks in the spring.

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Curling & Whisky October 2014.

We were hosting a curling team from Norway who just happened to like a dram now and again! Carl, Calle, Morten and Erik wanted to come over (again)

and do some curling with local Scottish teams. We, of course obliged them and

added in whisky - as you do. Thursday 30 October; The guys arrived into Aberdeen, we then drove south towards the County of Angus. With some local sightseeing en route, the first stop was Brechin,

Glencadam whisky distillery. The tour was with

Douglas Fitchett, Distillery Manager. Glencadam first opened in 1825, in the ancient

city of Brechin. It was little more than one year after the Excise Act of 1823 legalised

distilling. Glencadam is now the only distillery in the county of Angus, an area of the Highlands region of Scotland between Dundee and Aberdeen. Glencadam Single Malt has always been premium whisky for blending, and as such was highly sought

after for some of the world’s most prestigious blends. Glencadam was finally bought

by Angus Dundee Distillers on 1st June 2003, an independent Scottish company. Angus Dundee restarted production immediately, and we released our first ever single

malt product, Glencadam Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years, in December

2005. This was subsequently re-launched in November 2009 with new packaging, alongside the release of a 10 year old expression. The current multi-award winning

range includes Age 10, 15 and 21 Years expressions are good, WE TASTED THEM ALL along with a new make spirit. The most popular dram on the day was Aged 14 Years Oloroso cask finish. We all (except Paul who was driving) had a good tour and

taste here, many thanks Douglas and his team. We then drove south to Broughty

Ferry where a grand lunch was taken at the Ship pub, the @Ferry was also where

they stayed overnight. Liz lives in the ‘Ferry, so we were well covered for local news and where to eat and drink.

Friday 31 October; we started the day with a visit to St Andrews Eden brew-

ery/distillery, a tour (doesnee take long) until 10am by then we can legally drink samples - we did! Beers by the way and gins, no whisky as yet. Kevan the general man-

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Curling & Whisky vervolg ager guided us around the site and the drinks, you can read an interview with Kevan

was a full-time job to keep the paraffin lights burning. The distillery has a huge storage

Perth, Dewar’s Ice Rink, where a curling bonspiel

distilleries in the Elgin group combined. However the ISR (intermediate spirit receiver)

on angelswhiskyclub soon. It is an up and coming distillery, small but with a great future! From here we drove to

at 12.45 had been arranged, with another match at 3pm, sharing a few laughs and

drinks with your opposing teams in between rinks. The guys had brought over bottles

of aquavit for their Scottish teams! Returning to the ‘Ferry for overnight. More drams!

Saturday 1 November; From the hotel, we travelled to Arbroath for some sight-

seeing and ataste of the local seafood, we had a very nice lunch with drinks. Then

we headed north to Forfar for a curling session. After drinks with the opposite team,

again a bottle of aquavit showed up, we returned to the ‘Ferry overnight again. Dinner enjoyed at the Ship after a few drinks at The Fort pub, Balvenie Carribean cask and Doublewood, superb!

capacity for malted barley. The 36 malt bins can hold 400 tonnes - more than the 3 other which collects the spirit from the stills is very small and has to be pumped empty 3 times a day. The Glen Elgin spirit and wash stills are similar in size and shape, although the spirit stills have a flatter pot. There is a gentle incline on the lyne arms which lead out-

side to the worm tubs. The distillery operates a balanced distilling process: each wash back provides 6 individual charges for the wash stills; two wash distillations make up the charge for a spirit distillation. This makes for a busy shift in the still house with 9 sepa-

rate still charges to be made. Using worm tubs to cool the distilled vapours, as opposed to condensers, adds a depth and richness to the spirit. An added bonus are the fresh water shrimp which thrive in the tubs.

Ledaig, Situated on Scotland’s picturesque

Sunday 2 November; From the hotel, we travel back to Aberdeen for your flight

west coast lies the island of Mull, home to Tobermory, and the Maclean’s - is without

go, but a great tour yet again, lots of fun.

Distillery is quite unique to other distilleries as it produces two very distinct single malt

home. En route we stopped at Dunottar castle for a dram or two! Sad to see them

Drams on the road included; Kavalan Single Malt Whisky - water is essential to whis-

ky production, it follows that the character of the water used can have a considerable influence on the profile of the spirit. The founder of the Kavalan distillery has spent

years searching for the perfect site, with the ideal water supply. He chose Yilan as the site for its abundant supply of cold, spring water flowing through the Snow Mountain.

doubt one of Scotland’s most beautiful and charming distilleries. Built in 1798, The Scotch Whiskies, Tobermory single malt, which has an extremely smooth taste profile

and the robustly peated Ledaig single malt. We know it well! The Madeira finish single

malt Welsh whisky defines our ‘house style of whiskies’. Distilled in our unique copper pot still, matured in bourbon barrels, finished in rich Madeira wine casks and bottled at

premium strength, this single malt whisky is smooth, light in character and softly golden in colour. Penderyn Welsh whisky, Madeira Single Malt At a generous 46%

Kavalan, the earliest tribe that inhabited Yilan, represents sincerity, honesty, and the

ABV, it has a classic freshness with whiff’s of cream toffee, fruit and raisins. The Gold

every seasoned cask we choose. Coupled with the mastery of the blender, they ensure

malt whisky is matured in bourbon barrels and finished in Madeira casks to impart a

Elgin Distillery nestles quietly in the heart of Speyside approximately 3 miles south of

spirit of step-by-step cultivation. The effort goes into every drop of new make spirit and the silky smoothness and distinctive flavours of Kavalan whisky.

Glen Elgin, Glen

Elgin on the road to Rothes. The architect, Charles Doig, stated it would be the last one

built in Speyside for 50 years. His prediction was remarkably accurate with Tormore

being the next distillery built, in 1958. Until the 1950s the distillery was entirely operated

and lit by paraffin. All machinery was driven by a paraffin engine and a water turbine. It

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Medal award winning single malt whisky from the only distillery in Wales, distilled single

generous flavour of subtle complexity. Yummy!

AT THE SAME TIME our (friend, tour guide & driver) took another whisky tour, again from Norway. This is another story to look out for.

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MB Roland distillery Paul is chatting to Merry Beth Tomaszewski, Co-Founder/VP. MB Roland Distillery.

MB Roland Distillery 137 Barkers Mill Rd Pembroke, KY 42266 www.mbrdistillery.com

Merry Beth, can you give me a brief rundown on the distillery.

A; MB Roland Distillery is a completely “grain to glass” craft distillery in Pembroke,

Christian Co. KY, using local white corn to hand make a very unique “distillation & barrel proof” Kentucky Bourbon. The distillery was founded by myself (“MB”) and

Paul Tomaszewski in 2009 as Kentucky’s first completely “grain to glass” craft distillery. Paul is a native of south eastern Louisiana and arrived to the area via nearby

Ft Campbell, while MB is a local native. An Amish dairy farm came up for sale and proved to be a wonderful foundation for a Kentucky craft distillery.

Why at this location? A; One of the major benefits of the location is the proximity to a local grain supplier, Christian County Grain, located in nearby Pembroke. The operation started out with Paul as the one and only full-time distiller in 2009. Since then our team has grown

to more than 14 total employees, including myself coming over full time. The one constant with us with both our production process and our location is that we love

what we do and strive to make that come through in our products, the distillery, and our onsite events.

How do you make your whiskey? A; There is no minimum aging time for whiskey, but for certain whiskies (like bourbon or rye) to be designated as “straight,” they must be aged in the barrel for at

least two years. However, there is one whiskey that, by law, does not need to be

aged; corn whiskey. In fact, IF corn whiskey is aged, it can only be aged in used, charred oak, or toasted oak barrels. Unlike most other grain whiskies, corn whiskey also needs to be at least 80% corn, while bourbon, rye, and other whiskies need

only to be at least 51% of their respective major grains. There are some specifics

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MB Roland distillery vervolg for the type of barrels that must be used (new vs. used charred, toasted, etc.) for

finishing still. The original 100 gallon still is now a water fountain gracing the front

that must be produced in America, distilled from at least 51% corn, and aged in

tun. We double distil our product, stripping the whiskey on the 600 gallon still using a

certain whiskies, and that’s where it starts to get confusing. Bourbon is a whiskey new, charred oak barrels. There are some other specifics, but the main idea is that it’s American, corn-based and aged in new, charred oak. There is no requirement for bourbon to be made in Kentucky. However, 95% of all bourbon is made in Ken-

tucky. At MB Roland Distillery, in addition to our bourbon we take pride in making

other unique whiskies made a typical Kentucky distillery. We’ve made everything

from our “Black Patch Whiskey” to a wheat-based whiskey. There’s no end to the variations and we’ll be trying out new things anytime we get a chance or an excuse

lawn of the gift shop. We also use a basic boiler system and have a 600 gallon mash

unique method for our secondary distillation, incorporating previous batch low wines to attain a lower proof finished spirit for a very full flavour.

Technical time; where did you get the stills from and the other equipment? A; The stills & mash tun came from Trident Stills.

What made you select them? A; We’ve known Jesse, the owner & maker for a number of years and knew he would

really get down to it, moonshine is simply ILLEGAL distilled alcohol. Over here in

What will be the annual total litres distilled? A; We currently distil approximately 40,000 litres per year, but we have the capacity

to do so.

What is your description of moonshine? A; My description? Paul; sorry, US Moonshine - my cousins in Ireland make their own! A; Unlike whiskey, moonshine has no legal requirements. In fact, when you

make a product that would be reliable and that he would stand behind.

Kentucky, we take our moonshine seriously, so if you do a little looking into the “art of

to grow into 80,000 litres annually.

it’s made with what we consider a true moonshine recipe, 50% corn and 50% cane

Where do you source your casks? A; Kelvin Cooperage

moonshine,” you’ll find our “True Kentucky Shine” is just like the real deal. First of all,

sugar, hence the name “True Kentucky Shine.” Due to us using some sugar in the mash, it can’t be called whiskey. We don’t distil our shine to a pure alcohol (there’s

if you’re looking for proof as a sign of quality), we want some flavour to come through

Can you try and explain the state laws on alcohol? A; I’d certainly try, but those laws depend on what type of alcohol you’re selling and

sugar, so it’s really in it’s own league when compared to an all-grain recipe. Further-

winery or distributor. So you can see, that’s a long conversation needed over a nice

an ethanol plant 5 miles away producing grain alcohol at 200 proof for your gas tank

in the spirit itself. The flavour of our shine has influences from both the corn and the more, we only use white, food-grade corn.

Can you tell me about the equipment? A; We opened 5 years ago with a 100 gallon pot still. That tiny still worked night/

day until February of 2014. We now have a 600 gallon stripping still & a 300 gallon

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in what capacity. Beer, wine or spirits, liquor store, restaurant, distillery, brewery, pour…or two.

You offer tours I believe? A; Certainly! We are open 10 AM - 6 PM Monday through Saturday Central Time and give tours on the hour.


MB Roland distillery vervolg Have you any favourite Scottish whisky? Or any whisky from around the world? A; My husband and I enjoy quite a few Scotch whiskies, most notably Laphroaig.

one of our tours dropping by? A; We would be honoured to have you at MB Roland

How many different whiskies do you think you have tasted during your life? A; That’s a tough one. I developed a palate for whiskies late in the game, so I can’t

Kentucky Bourbon all the way to Scotland, Kentucky doesn’t allow us to ship out of

say I’ve tasted hundreds like many I know. But I’ve tasted enough to know good

whiskies. I think that’s probably the best answer.

Distillery.

Paul, I’ve answered all the questions to the best of my ability. Hopefully you will be able to come by the distillery one day soon! While I would love to send some of our state! (see above) Regretfully, it is going to have to wait until you are able to make that trip in person, or Kentucky changes its law to let us ship our spirits (which I certainly hope happens!).

In the meantime, I hope we keep you entertained via Facebook. We also are on Twitter & Instagram if you care to follow us (@mbrdistillery).

What Kentucky whiskey/bourbon would you recommend to someone who is a novice? A; As a member of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, I can (and will) recommend

good entry level Kentucky Bourbon.

Paul McLean

many quality bourbons from various producers. However, I think Makers Mark is a

What’s your most memorable experience in the industry? A; Having our bourbon become so popular that it sells out within 30 minutes of re-

lease at the gift shop. While we are infinitesimal in the whiskey world, our bourbon

Take care & cheers!

Merry Beth Tomaszewski, Co-Founder/VP, MB Roland Distillery

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has garnered an ardent local following. It is so exciting and personally satisfying to

know that you’ve helped to create a spirit and demand for that spirit keeps growing. We’re making certain to grow as well.

Is there a best mixer for your drinks? A; Personally, I love Ginger Ale for our non-bourbon spirits! But if it’s bourbon, give

it to me neat; meaning straight with no ice or water, just pour it in a glass and put it in front of me. At room temperature, please.

Merry Beth, many thanks for the time today, as mentioned previously, we are aiming

to arrange a Kentucky/Tennessee whiskey tour in the future, would you be open to

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Nephin distillery Interview with Paul Davis Nephin Distillery - Nephin (pronounced Nay - Fin) Whiskey Company

Nephin Whiskey Company opened the first distillery in the west of Ireland for 100

years. There are many new distilleries either in progress, or planned for Ireland in these coming years,

Paul, Can I ask why Lahardaun, Mayo? Both myself

and my wife (Jude) had bought a holiday home here a number of years ago and fell

in love with the location. On one side we have the peak of Nephin mountain which

dominates the landscape and on the other side we have the blue of Lough Conn. In between we have the peat bogs that have been used for generations in the area for

fuel for heating. It always struck us that this would be a great place for a whiskey bar, but footfall was always light. Then just over a year ago I came across this particular site in the heart of the village and I knew that it was the perfect location for a distillery.

It had the history of local stills (making traditional uisce beatha albeit illegally) and a great sense of community. We both knew it was the right spot to start the business.

Opening ceremony, who cut turf, laid a stone etc? This was a great occa-

sion. We had An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launch the distillery. It was attended by most

of the locally elected representatives, local councilors and most of the residents of

the area. We had speeches from the CEO of Mayo County Council and the Local En-

terprise Offfice. To be honest it was a great day with huge support for the enterprise.

Will this have any impact on the local community? (good or bad) It

will create 18 jobs locally. These will be full time. It will create a cooperage onsite whereby we will train up initially two new coopers. We will have the tourist side

which will bring in over 40,000 visitors per year - currently the village would have

less than 5000 visitors per year. So economically it will be very positive for the

village. We are also working with a couple of the businesses on a redevelopment plan for the village itself to enhance it. You can see the proposed development in the pictures attached.

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Nephin distillery vervolg Please explain what Traditional Craft Irish Whiskey is and how it is different? We use the word Traditional because we will be peating our whiskey.

Technical time; where did you get the stills from and the other equipment? We are currently in the process of selecting the still manufacturer as well as

has since lost out to larger distilleries in more urban settings. We will also be doing

of suppliers to innovate the production processes.

This would have been how the malted barley would have been dried previously but small batches of single malt with a range of finishes.

the other equipment. This is quite an exciting time for us as we work with a number

What made you select them? The key will be flexibility of production and the

producing the first peated pot still in Ireland as well.

of innovations coming on stream and as such the more flexible the production design

Type of whiskey? Peated single malt will be the primary product, but we will be

Do you have any plans for various finishes, ie; sherry, port, wine etc?

ability to innovate for new products. As a small distillery we will want to have a range the better.

Yes , we will be laying down a proportion of our whiskey in bourbon casks, sherry

What will be the annual total litres distilled? The total volume we are

tina, and rum casks as well.

of the casks is very important to any distillery, can you tell me who selects yours and

casts , port casks, and will be looking at using perhaps a malbec cask from Argen

Will you double or triple distill, is there a reason? We will be triple distill-

ing as this is how the traditional Irish Whiskey was and it delivers a very smooth whiskey.

Will you be marketing special brands? own label, or allowing cask purchasing? Absolutely, our primary brand will be Nephin but there will opportuni-

ties for people to buy casks and have them bottled for themselves. We will be making own label brands.

looking at initially is 254,000 l.p.a rising to 508,000 l.p.a. after three years. The quality

where they originate? I myself will be sourcing these and I am currently in conversation with a number of companies in Spain, Portugal , Argentina and the USA.

I believe you have a cooperage and maltings on site? Yes - this is really

important to us as we will be ageing in quarter casks as well as full casks. We are

also developing a market for mini-casks handmade on site for the gift market. It is critical that the malting be under our control as we wish to develop some very unique products.

How do you see Irish whiskey in relation to Scotch? It’s a growing mar-

What is your overall aim for the new distillery? A centre of excellence for

ket place but a complimentary one. I believe that we can both gain from the interest

small distillery like ourselves we can learn a lot from the Scottish distilleries and they

small distilleries in Ireland.

Can you tell me about the equipment? We are currently in the design phase

of the project and as such we are working with number of the suppliers to finalise the design of the production equipment and stills. We are also in the process of sourcing a micro-malting unit as we will be both malting and peating barley on site.

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in premium whiskeys and not to the detriment of each other. So I believe that for a too hopefully will have something to learn from us as we progress with this venture.

Who are the People involved and backgrounds? • Dr. Paul Davis - Managing Director • Dr. Davis qualified in Bio Technology and w w w . s c hotl a n d d i g i z i n e . n l

Nephin distillery vervolg worked in including Coca Cola Bottlers before completing his MBA and PhD. He

develop our processes and finalise the design. The least favourite part of the job cur-

founding of the MSc in Strategic Procurement in DCU and his work on the Board of

has developed an international reputation as a procurement expert through his

the International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management. In addition to his manufacturing knowledge,he brings obvious expertise in managing the procurement of the distillery setup and both direct & indirect supplies for ongoing opera-

tions. • Mark Quick - Sales / Financial Director • Mark Quick is a qualified Electronic Engineer with an MBA from Trinity College. He previously founded, managed & sold SourceDogg - a multi award winning software product for procurement profes-

sionals to source, negotiate with and manage suppliers and supply contracts. As a

founder of SourceDogg, Mark secured early stage key clients such as Aer Lingus,

rently is not having as much time on the plant as I would wish.

How will you compete against Multinational Corporations? Innovation of product offerings including the production of peated single malt using barley which has been malted and peated by us.

The Bottles of Nephin Whiskey? They will come in a variety of sizes, but already we have a huge interest in our mini-cask offerings.

WHEN do you think the first bottle will be sold? We sold through some

Rehab, Rexam, An Garda Siochana and expanded sales internationally including

already on our Crowd Funding site although people will not be able to have them until

stage clients and partnerships for Nephin Distillery. Mark has a strong professional

UK, USA & Canada. This experience will be replicated in personally securing early

focus on Sustainability and this will be at the core of the new distillery operations

three years from now.

DO YOU have any idea what a bottle will cost? We are aiming for the pre-

and integrated in the marketing of both the spirits and tourism products. • Jude Da-

mium and super premium so a standard bottle of Nephin will be starting at around

in Industrial Engineering. She has worked for Cadbury Ireland limited for five years

be producing.

vis - Operations Director • Jude Davis has a B.Sc in Biotechnology and a Masters and was responsible for product and process development on a number of production lines which included chocolate production, caramel production, extrusion

technology, tempering and enrobing systems. From 1994 until 2007, she worked

for Chivers as Technical and Quality Manager. In that time she was responsible for the operation of the laboratory, which was both a process laboratory and a quality assurance laboratory. She was responsible for all product development, packaging

development, food labelling and food legislation compliance within Chivers. Jude

€80 RRP, with prices increasing for the special editions and limited editions we will

Can these be purchased in cases? Absolutely , although we are working through our pricing models now with a number of distributors.

Do you have any “special” whiskey planned? Yes - small batch peated pure pot still - not produced on a single distillery in Ireland to date.

was also actively involved in the Technical and Legislation Committee of the Food

Where will you ship? Globally - we aim to capture a small

What do you see as your 3 largest markets? USA , India and continental

Currently this involves a great deal of co-ordination between the three of us as we

with a number of partners on how best to achieve our premium positions.

and Drink Federation.

What are your day to day tasks? What is your least favourite part of the job?

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Europe - we have not decided on single country strategy as yet as we are working


Nephin distillery vervolg How many staff do you have on a daily basis? We currently have 3, but are

increasing this in January to 5, and the by August we will be employing 18 people.

As a whiskey tour operator this is an important question to me; How will distillery tours be? These will be about 1 hour in length and will take you

through from cooperage, malting to distilling and maturation. (Paul McLean’s note;

“If you don’t belong you may never taste the delights of a full strength unfiltered dram. For the malt whisky lover a subscription to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society might be the ultimate gift.” Derek Cooper

THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY. BV VIJFHUIZENBERG 103 NL-4708 BV ROOSENDAAL

we will be there in 2015 with our group from Finland!

Who will take them and what will guests discover? A unique experience in Ireland of a small distillery with staff who are passionate about making whiskey in a time honoured tradition.

Do you intend to offer any masterclasses at the distillery? Or plan to? We intend to start a distilling and brewing school over the next two years but our primary focus is on whiskey manufacturing.

Finally, what dram do you settle down with at the end of the day? (Scotch or Irish) For me it will always be a peated Scotch - that is until I make my own here.

THANK YOU PAUL, HOPEFULLY WE SHALL MEET UP NEXT YEAR WHEN WE BRING OUR WHISKEY LOVERS TO VISIT YOU! Paul McLean

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McLeanScotland MCLEANSCOTLAND recently hosted another whisky tour of Scotland, unknown to us at the time - until the final day - they were taking notes and voting on distillery visits, here are their results;

Dear Liz and Paul. Warmest thanks also from me for an excellent arrangement and so many valuable visits. I have found my new knowledge about whisky much more fruitful than all the attended salsa- and tango courses. I would like to come back in

order to visit Orkney and probably a revisit to Speyside including a few more distill-

eries. As Bjoooorn (Bo) indicated, I’ll give you the complete result of our Distillery evaluation, built on following factors:

A. Environment B. Cleanness C. Pot stills D. Washbacks E. Whisky Tasting F. Logistics we mean that it is easy to get around to the different parts of the distillery and it is easy to have an overview over different parts of the process. That things are not in a mess.

Here are the final results from the Swedish jury: 1. Gold medal! Edradour. 128 points.

2. Silver medal. Mac Allen. 118 points.

3. Bronze medal. Tullabardin. 109 points. 4. Strathisla. 101 points. 5. Strathearn. 97 points. 6. Aberlour. 82 points.

Mats Söderberg

A recent whisky tour with a wee group from Sweden; Bjorn, Bo, Matts, Bengt, Mats. The tour began at Aberdeen airport, where we met the guys from Swe-

den, all into the vehicle and away we went! North to Keith and our first distillery tour

at Strathisla. A good private tour here followed by four drams; Strathisla single malt, a grain and two Chivas Regal blends of different ages. Liz joined in … while Paul

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McLeanScotland vervolg (driver) sat doon with a cup of tea! Just a 100 yards away we stopped for lunch,

Day four; directly to Tullibardine distillery, another private tour, with Gavin our pal,

Huntly, Duncan Taylor for a few drams with our friend Ronnie - some interesting

Three good drams and a whisky beer followed. Then to Edinburgh, a quick city tour,

grand food indeed and a beer for most. We then drove south again, stopping at drams here from their own bottlings, whilst Liz and the guys drammed, Paul had a chat with owner Euan - and - a cup of tea. Across country to Dufftown, then Craigel-

lachie, where a visit to the Speyside Cooperage followed. Following this a 5 minute

drive to Glenfiddich, a tour, 3 drams and a final visit of the day. Driving to Elgin and the hotel, more drams and beers (and a cup of tea) before Liz and Paul headed off to their apartment, Paul quickly caught up on the whisky!

Day two saw the group depart after breakfast for Glen Moray distillery and a brief

visit to the ruined Elgin cathedra. Booked in for 11am, we then hot Macallan, Liz and

Liz and Paul - aye you guessed, sat around with Liz dramming and Paul with tea!

check in luggage, say goodbyes (the group stay in Edinburgh two nights) and we head home, reached it at 5.45, tired, so drams flared up! It was a good tour, lots of fun, even more whisky and 5 more Swedish friends to add to our growing list!

A very good short tour, the guys are coming back! Paul McLean

Paul left the guys here whilst they did some work and visits locally (whisky industry

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Skink and sandwiches, before the 2pm Aberlour tour, which we all did, great! At the

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friends). A dash to Aberlour and the Mash Tun for a pre arranged lunch of Cullen

tour end there were 6 drams (Paul had the drivers share; tea!). We then drove to Sandend harbour for sightseeing and Portsoy for a pub dinner and photos. Thanks

Jimmy for your hospitality. Back to Elgin, arrived around 8pm, dropped off the group

and headed back for a deserved dram or 6.

Day three a drive ahead, through Speyside stopping at Dalwhinnie distillery a

while, to Blair Atholl and a visit to Blair Castle, lunch in Pitlochry and a visit (best of

the tour the guys said) to Edradour distillery. While the group took a tour, Liz and

Paul chatted and interviewed own Andrew - see other story, over a fed drams (Paul

nosed, Liz drank, guess what Paul drank!), following their tour, they joined us for drinks, a good visit. Straight to Perth and 20 minutes on, Strathearn distillery to meet

one of the owners Tony, a private tour and tasting of gins. A long day almost over, back to the hotel in Perth, Liz and Paul stayed at Paul’s apartment. We all met for

dinner and drinks followed at Paul’s local pub Christies - until we were thrown out at closing time!

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Tullibardine interview John, might I first say a big thanks to all the staff who looked after our guests from

Sweden recently, also looking after myself and Liz with sample drams and cups of tea!

Q; With properties becoming available next door to the distillery, I know there are A; It is a little

huge plans to expand, can you tell me what plans and a timescale?

early to talk about our plans in detail, however we will be looking at the possibility of adding additional warehousing and potentially bottling to the distillery.

Q; Will you be adding more stills? A; We are happy with the level of production that

we are achieving at this time.

Q; Staying with stills, what age are your stills just now and when would you look to A; We have a regular maintenance program in place for our stills and so

replace?

this is not something which we are currently looking at.

Q; How will the new developments affect production? A; With the plans that we are looking at for the site there would be no effect on production.

Q; Can we move to the actual whisky, many readers/members will not know just

how many brands you have and how many different expressions you release, can you elaborate?

A; Tullibardine has a core range of Tullibardine Sovereign, which

is our signature malt, and three finishes - 225 (Sauternes), 228 (Burgundy) and 500 (Sherry). We then also have a 20yo and 25yo expression. We also own the High-

land Queen and Muirhead’s brands of Scotch Whisky, which are widely distributed

around the world.

Q; On a personal note, and for all drivers, will future plans include a coffee shop/ A; We are focused on our whisky, so it is unlikely that we will put in a full

restaurant?

coffee shop. Tea or coffee are also available though for drivers at our visitor centre.

Q; Whilst there last week, I saw this fabulous bottle for £16,000, can you tell me all about this release please? A; We are in the process of launching the Tullibardine

Custodian’s Collection, which is our exclusive super premium range. Whiskies in the collection have a minimum age of 40 years, and are all bottled in the Custodian’s Decanter which has been handcrafted for us by Baccarat. The whisky you saw is the

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Interview: The Whisky Exchange’s Sukhinder Singh October 6, 2014 - Sukhinder Singh has seen the growing interest in whisky collecting and investing from multiple points of view. As the co-founder of The Whisky Exchange in London, he’s made rare bottles available to collectors and investors, and his own personal whisky collection is one of the world’s largest.

While he’s not sure exactly how many bottles he has in a secured warehouse, he estimates his collection at between 6,000 and 8,000 bottles. That includes one of the rarest and most expensive whiskies ever, one of the three bottles of

The Dalmore Trinities, for which he paid £100,000 (approximately $165,000) in 2010.

Tullibardine vervolg Tullibardine 1952, which is bottled from the oldest cask that we own and is the first

product in the collection, which will be officially released later this year. The whisky is 60 years old. We will also be introducing the Custodian’s Club at the same time, which is our exclusive distillery membership club.

Q; What is the oldest cask you have in the warehouses at the moment? And do you A; 1952 - which is being officially bottled later this year as the

have any plans for it?

first product in the Custodian’s Collection.

Q; There are many finishes on offer from the distillery, is this something you may be A; There are only three finishes which are part

doing more of in the coming years?

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of the core range. We have no plans to introduce any more at this point.

Q; We all know that casks play a huge part in the final whisky, where do you obtain/ select casks from? A; All of the whisky for the Tullibardine brand is aged in first fill

bourbon barrels. Today we buy these directly from a source in the US to ensure that we control the quality of the wood that we are using.

perfect samengaan met Templeton Rye, de favoriete whiskey van Al Capone.

Q; Do you feel awards and good write ups in books and magazines actually affect sales? A; They definitely help the process and give reassurance to both the distiller

mout, dat een groepje Amerikaanse drinkvrienden op het idee kwam 25 var-

Q; How do you see the whisky industry advancing in the coming years? A; The

Elke dag een portie mout van rogge en over een paar weken moet hun vlees Het was ook rond een fles van die whiskey, gemaakt met precies diezelfde

kens van het ras Duroc zo op te kweken dat hun vlees goed combineert met de whiskey.

De dieren, die op een farm in Woodward, Iowa, elke dag hun menu verslinden,

bereiken binnenkort hun ideale gewicht en nu al staat vast dat om elk van hun

95 kilo’s zal worden gevochten: 699 dollar per stuk is voor de meer dan 200 belangstellenden geen enkel probleem.

Onder hen vleesspecialist Aron Mackevicius van 7M Grill in Omaha, Nebraska,

die met het vlees een volledig menu wil samenstellen, van voorafje tot dessert. Hij hoopt op een vleugje mout in het vlees.

Volgens Scott Bush van distilleerderij Templeton Rye gaat het om een proef, maar dan wel met een enorm economisch potentieel als hij slaagt. Iowa telt immers meer varkens dan inwoners.

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and the consumer.

industry continues to develop strongly, and there is still great potential in many of the emerging markets which give us a very positive outlook for the future.

Q; Finally, at the end of the day, you sit down and relax with a dram - what dram A; Tullibardine Sovereign!

would you select?

John, many thanks for your time and we hope to see you again soon, as we bring our tours in to visit Tullibardine.

You can find out more on this Perthshire distillery at www.tullibardine.com Should your group, club, or business wish to take a tour here, we can assist;

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Whisky travellers Whisky travellers from Norway We were very happy to look after a second group arriving from Norway in two days! To be brief, here is where they visited; Glendronch distillery, a traditional harbour

pub in Portsoy, Speyside cooperage, Glen Grant, Glenfiddich, Aberlour distilleries, in addition to our friend’s shop in Dufftown, where they tried on kilts! With really good evening meals, fantastic whiskies at our great pubs, more whisky in the vehicle and

of course great scenery! Our driver guide took very good care of them, while Liz and

Paul looked after our other Norwegians friends - the whisky curlers (that’s another story).

Here is what they sent us once home; “Hi again, yes we have now recovered from a great and interesting trip, with a lot of new experience, and a very good tour leader/

driver! The trip was fantastic, and enjoying, with a good variety of happenings. As this

was our first time in the highlands, we think the program in general was good. And

we did suggest a couple of things we would like to do, outside of program, and this was no problem. Thank you very much for the present you arranged for Frode, very

surprising for him, and he thought this was a great thing! We will have no problems

recommending you for others, and when we come back, we will get in touch. Here you have some pictures from our trip! Happy & smiling people in whiskey land! And, thanks again for a perfect tour guide / driver! Regards from Åge Skår”

Where did they stay? Based in Elgin, a great base for exploring Speyside, Moray

and Aberdeenshire.

We arrange tours of Scotland - specialising in whisky tours - all year round, we have another tour arriving at the end of November, meanwhile - Liz and Paul will be head-

ing north into Speyside mid - December for the MCLEANSCOTLAND STAFF Christmas outing! This year this consists of a couple of days away with two whisky schools

(brush up time) a distillery or two, just to say hello and of course plenty of superb Scottish food and drinks! Slainte

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Whisky tour Whisky tour with a difference Pipes & Drams, at the World Pipeband championships, Glasgow 2015.

Thu 13 August Arrival into Glasgow, a free day, make your way to the accom-

modation, drop bags and enjoy Glasgow. At 1pm we meet up for the trip to Auchen-

toshan distillery, once on the tour - a journey of discovery starting with new make

spirit. One Auchentoshan exclusive. A new release. One core Expression and a Dis-

tillery Manager’s choice. Returning to Glasgow, a wee bit more free time! We meet up again this evening for warm up drams! A special evening tasting at the famous

Pot Still. Glasgow’s famous Pot Still Pub hosts the finest collection of malt whisky in

Scotland. ‘THE POT STILL’. named after the earliest whisky stills and situated at 154 Hope Street. The hundreds (literally) of malt whiskies on display on the impressive gantry. Overnight in a Glasgow apartment on a self catering basis.

Fri 14 First day of worlds - free for you to wander along to Glasgow Green and take

in the best bands in the world, as the Grade 1 bands run through the group stages. This evening we shall meet up again for a private whisky tasting with our resident friendly whisky expert! Overnight in a Glasgow apartment on a self catering basis.

Sat 15 World finals and main day - spend all day at the event, ticket included for both days. As well as the most prestigious pipe band competition in the world, enjoy

the Glasgow World Highland Games, Highland Dancing competitions and Scottish

food and produce. Back at the city centre tonight, meet up in a local pub for a fare-

well drink and swapping of emails etc! Overnight in a Glasgow apartment on a self

catering basis.

Sun 16 TOUR IS OVER. Anyone whisking to stay on for more whisky, scenic, golf

tours etc please let us know. Either self - drive or driver guided.

Cost for this tour is based on a small group tour of 8 people, sharing apartments in

Glasgow. To include 2 day ticket to the worlds, accommodation, whisky and visits as shown; £399 per person sharing. Bookings being taken now.

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