A. D. Rattray Tweet Tasting

More industry leading dramfotainment from the home of the Tweet Tasting you say? Well as ever, allow us to very gladly oblige

We’re thrilled to announce that on September 22nd, we’re teaming up again with our very good friends at the South Ayrshire based A.D. Rattray, to pour and explore some of their belting independently bottled bounty!

On the night we’ll be having an exclusive taste of some of their dramspankingly new Cask Collection bottlings; Ardlair 2010, Campbeltown Blended Malt 2016, Caol Ila 2007, Fettercairn 2009 and Glen Moray 2013.

So if you fancy sharing, sipping and savouring some of the latest sensory stories from A. D. Rattray’s amazing whisky portfolio click here to register your details by emailing your full name, address, date of birth, mobile number and Twitter handle, remembering to mark the subject line: #ADRattrayWhisky

The closing date to register is September 3rd, and if you are registering, please make sure that you will actually be free on the night to take part!

Even if you're not one of the selected Tweet Tasters, it'd be great to have you following all the evenings dramfotainment. So we look forward to seeing you over on Twitter on September 22nd, from 19:00 BST via #ADRattrayWhisky

Registration open to over 21's only!

For more info on A. D. Rattray, visit: adrattray.com

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Jura Whisky Tweet Tasting - The Flavour Edition

Continuing our teeming throng of industry leading Twitter trending Tweet Tastings (the original series of virtual tastings) we’re thrilled to announce that on August 25th, we’re teaming up again with our very good friends at the Jura Distillery, to pour and explore four of their fabulous full flavoured single malts, in our Jura Whisky Tweet Tasting – The Flavour Edition.

On the night we’ll be sharing, sipping and savouring Jura’s 10 Year Old, Red Wine Cask, Rum Cask and Seven Wood expressions, and if you fancy taking part in what promises to be a joyous and jubilant evening of all things Jura click here to register your interest by emailing your name, address, date of birth, mobile number and Twitter handle. Please also remember to mark the subject line of the email: #JuraWhisky

The closing date to register is August 15th, and if you are registering, please make sure that you will actually be free on the night to take part!

Even if you're not one of the selected Tweet Tasters, it'd be great to have you following the evening’s dramfotainment. So we look forward to seeing you over on Twitter on August 25th at 19:00 BST via hashtag #JuraWhisky

Registration open to over 21's only!

For more information on Jura, visit: jurawhisky.com

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Quick Fire Rum Tasting Notes

Eminente Reserva 7 Year Old
Cuban Rum
41.3% ABV

Nose: Abundantly alluring aromas of freshly brewed coffee, dark chocolate, warm molasses and oven roasted pecans lead the sensory charge. Followed by wondrous waves of vanilla, sugared almonds, sultanas, maraschino cherries, flat Irn-Bru, mixed spice, anise, tobaco leaf, old dried chair leather and sweet charred oak.

Palate: The promises made on the nose are delivered in abundance on the palate, with vibrant vivacious vanilla, espresso coffee, dark chocolate, boiled condensed milk, molasses and tea steeped prunes. Followed by notes of maraschino cherries, orange peel, bread pudding, dried banana chips, smoked walnuts, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, tobacco leaf and a tease of wood smoke.

Finish: A robust and richly rewarding finish, which lasts as long as a flight to Havana!

Summary: The art, craft and history of Cuban rum is nothing short of fascinating, and being able to sample the first release from a new brand is a genuine thrill to say the least. Eminente Reserva 7 Year Old is one smooth opulent operator, delivering a wealth of balance and bounty. Thanks to the warmer maturation climes of Cuba, you could also be easily mistaken for thinking that you're enjoying a rum much older than its stated years.

I could happily recommend a whole host of cocktails that this would work an absolute dream with, but please, enjoy this one as a solo sipper first. Trust me, you'll thank me!