12 February 2018

Tullamore D.E.W. Tweet Tasting II


Continuing our hugely successful triumphant teeming throng of Twitter trending Tweet Tastings, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that on March 7th, we’ll be pouring and exploring a joyous and jubilant dramboree of Irish dramming ditties from our good friends at Tullamore D.E.W.

We’re also delighted to announce that on the night we’ll be Tweet Tasting live from the Tullamore D.E.W. distillery in Ireland, and throughout the afternoon ahead of the tasting we’ll be giving you a glimpse behind the scenes at the distillery via our social media channels.

Full details and sampling line-up coming soon, but if you would like take part in an evening of all things epic and Irish, click here to register your interest by emailing your name, address and Twitter handle, remembering to mark the subject line of the email: #TullamoreDEW

The closing date to register is February 20th, and if you are registering to take part please make sure that you will actually be free on the night!

Even if you're not one of the selected Tweet Tasters, it'd be great to have you following all the evening’s dramfotainment. It may even provide the perfect dramming inspiration for your celebratory St Patrick's Day sippage later in the month.

So we look forward to seeing you over on Twitter on March 7th, at 7pm GMT via hashtag #TullamoreDEW

Registration open to over 21's only
 
@TheWhiskyWire
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For more information on Tullamore D.E.W. visit: tullamoredew.com
 
Be part of the dramfotainment!

2 February 2018

Yamazakura Whisky Competition


Have a yen for all things on the Japanese whisky front, or are yet to discover the outstandingly opulent dramming delights from this particular part of the whisky world? Then pay attention!

We’re thrilled to announce that for our second competition of 2018, we’re teaming up with Japanese spirits specialists dekantā, to give away a bottle of Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky.

The Yamazakura brand, which takes its name from the portmanteau of two Japanese terms: 'Yama' meaning 'mountain' and 'Sakura' meaning cherry tree, is the best-selling range from the Sasanokawa Shuzo distillery, which is well-known for its meticulous blends, praised for their mellow fragrance and complex flavours.

Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky, is available across Europe, but for this competition we’re giving away a special limited-edition bottling, normally available exclusively to the Japanese market.

To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky, Click Here and email us your contact details along with the phrase that dramming pays:
 
“I have a yen for something yummy
and jubilantly Japanese”
 
*Remember to mark the subject line of your email with: Yamazakura Comp

If you’re on Twitter you can also follow us and RT one of our related competition tweets for another chance to win!
 
#YamazakuraComp
@DekantaWhisky
@TheWhiskyWire

Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky, is bottled at 40% ABV, and is available from dekanta.com for a RRP of £98.74.

Competition closes at 23:59 on February 28th 2018. You have to be aged 21 years or over to enter!

31 January 2018

Quick Fire Whisky Tasting Notes

Glenmorangie Spìos
 
 
Nose: Freshly picked fennel and mint leaves – grilled peaches – clove studded Seville orange – baked bramley apples dusted with brown sugar and cinnamon – vanilla fudge - Halls Soothers cherry cough drops - foam bananas – aniseed twists – avocado smeared granary toast - rye spice and the subtlest suggestion of sweet dill pickles.

Palate: A whirlwind of rye and wood spice – aniseed twists – creamy centre Werther Original’s – coffee Revels – sugared almonds - spiced baked apples – grilled peaches - sour cherries – M&S egg custard tarts with an extra dusting of nutmeg - clove studded Seville orange and something moreishly menthol-esque.

Finish: A long lingering, rich and rewarding finish, that highlights all the decadently delicious delights, that this dram delivers so well.
Summary: It’s very fair to say that this the ninth release in Glenmorangie’s Private Edition series and its first bottling to be fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks, most definitely delivers some seriously ‘good, good, good, good, rye-brations!’
The Glenmorangie Private Edition series, is a real annual release highlight. It’s always a genuine thrill to see how the variables of each release will impact and influence Glenmorangie’s signature spirit. To date different wine finishes, barley types, cask management and the traditional use of peat have been used to create some truly exciting and enticing drops of dramspankage. Roll on the 10th release in 2019!
 
 

17 January 2018

Balblair Whisky Competition


To help celebrate the launch of the two latest vintage releases from the multi-award winning Balblair Highland single malt whisky distillery, were giving one of our followers the chance of winning a bottle of their dramspankingly new 2000 Vintage Second Edition.

Balblair 2000 Vintage Second Edition, was matured in a combination of American oak and ex-bourbon casks for 13 years, before spending five years in first fill Spanish oak butts, and is said to be full-bodied with aromas of seasoned oak, baked red apples and fruitcake, followed by warming vanilla and ripe tropical stone fruits.

In addition to the Balblair 2000 Vintage Second Edition, the brand has also launched the third edition of its 1991 Vintage, which was matured in a combination of American oak and ex-bourbon casks for 24 years, before spending three years in first fill Spanish oak butts, and is said to be expansive and complex with rich citrus fruits and vanilla notes as well as toffee and chocolate.

To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of the new Balblair 2000 Vintage Second Edition, Click Here and email us your contact details along with the phrase that dramming pays:

“I’d love to pour and explore
the new vivacious and vibrant,
bountiful and belting
vintage from Balblair”
 
*Remember to mark the subject line of your email with: Balblair Comp

If you’re on Twitter you can also follow us and RT one of our related competition tweets for another chance to win!

#Balblair2000Vintage
@BalblairWhisky
@TheWhiskyWire

Balblair 2000 Vintage Second Edition and Balblair 1991 Vintage Second Edition, which are both bottled at 46% ABV, will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for the respective RRP's of £70.00 and £125.00.

For more information on Balblair, visit: balblair.com
 
Competition closes at 23:59 on February 9th 2018. You have to be aged 21 years or over to enter!