Bruichladdich's Jim McEwan in Toronto

[portwood]

Summerhill location:

Thursday, February 23 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
FOR THE SINGLE MALT LOVER! | $40
Master distiller Jim McEwan leads a vertical scotch nosing showcasing Bruichladdich (see the distillery feature in the LCBO's 2010 Whisky magazine). This interactive event includes samples, visuals and aromatics accompanied by a complementary light food element. Seating is limited, so be sure to sign up early.

Will this event serve as the launch of the new "Ten" in Canada/Ontario?

I'm planning to attend. Any others?

[mfurman]

Thank you portwood. I may. Just checking my schedule on that week.

[CK_]

I'd like to go to this. Where do we sign up?

[CK_]

Sorry, found it. Not the easiest thing to find... http://www.lcbo.com/learn/tutoredtastin ... hill.shtml

[Mr Tattie Heid]

A nosing? Do you not get to actually drink anything? Well, whatever, it'll be entertaining, and you may even learn a few curse words in Gaelic.

[Frodo]

How much was the Laphroaig tasting again?

[Lawrence]

$95

[portwood]

How much was the Laphroaig tasting again?

http://www.rimshot.ca/

[Frodo]

Well, I think I may come to this one...

[Lawrence]

Well, I think I may come to this one...

I'm not, the price isn't high enough....





Just kidding...

[portwood]

He may be coming to flog this (new listing) instead of the new ten:

BRUICHLADDICH JIM MCEWAN SPECIAL BOTTLING EXCLUSIVE FOR VINT
VINTAGES 172866 | 700 mL bottle
Price: $ 95.00
Spirits, Whisky/Whiskey, Blended Scotch
46.0% Alcohol/Vol.

[CK_]

Interesting. I hope he brings the new ten along as well.

[Mr Tattie Heid]

Might that listing be for bottles of Ten that will be available at the event?

[CK_]

Is anyone else going to this? And have you heard what we'll be sampling?

[portwood]

So far all I've seen/heard is this twitter post:
Bruichladdich Whisky @Laddie1881
Jim off to Ontario for presentations and tastings for the LCBO - including The Botanist Gin.

I replied asking what was on the agenda - no response. The "Ten" may be included in the "presentations and tastings" but it has not been listed

[Nabil]

So far all I've seen/heard is this twitter post:
Bruichladdich Whisky @Laddie1881
Jim off to Ontario for presentations and tastings for the LCBO - including The Botanist Gin.

I replied asking what was on the agenda - no response. The "Ten" may be included in the "presentations and tastings" but it has not been listed

DBK and I have already sampled the Laddie Ten, thanks to my friends in NY!

A lot more maritime than expected, fruity, and even subtly peaty to add citrus lemony notes in the finish. Nicely spiced, salty, peppery, and well balanced on the palate. They'll price it probably at the 80$ price point, but I don't feel that's a fair price. I paid 48$ and I really don't feel that 80$ is fair, I can purchase many other malts that are better or cask strength for that price point.

A great dram, don't get me wrong, but there isn't even a rarity factor to push the price up...have to wait and see.

[portwood]

They'll price it probably at the 80$ price point, but I don't feel that's a fair price. I paid 48$ and I really don't feel that 80$ is fair, I can purchase many other malts that are better or cask strength for that price point.

They better not go higher than $70!
- it was listed in Calgary (KWM) for $60+GST, and IIRC, $70 in BC

[Nabil]

I will be pleasantly surprised if it is at 70$...that, I would consider a fair price for this whisky.

I DO like the malt, I just don't want to be fleeced at the till!

[CK_]

DBK and I have already sampled the Laddie Ten, thanks to my friends in NY!

Thanks for the invite. Gesh! Hopefully I'll see you guys at SofT.

I hope we'll be tasting something with a little more clout than The Botanist because as good a gin as it is, its not exactly a show stopper you'd expect to headline a trip across the Atlantic.

[Nabil]

DBK and I have already sampled the Laddie Ten, thanks to my friends in NY!

Thanks for the invite. Gesh! Hopefully I'll see you guys at SofT.

I hope we'll be tasting something with a little more clout than The Botanist because as good a gin as it is, its not exactly a show stopper you'd expect to headline a trip across the Atlantic.

If you're in Kingston, your welcome to come over this Friday night...more Laddie, and other goodies!

[portwood]

Is anyone else going to this? And have you heard what we'll be sampling?

I'll probably go a bit early to get the taste buds ready with a sample or two from the tasting bar.

[CK_]

Is anyone else going to this? And have you heard what we'll be sampling?

I'll probably go a bit early to get the taste buds ready with a sample or two from the tasting bar.

Not a bad idea!

[portwood]

Sampled:
Organic multivintage (mid coul, coulmore, & mains of tullibardine farms)
Classic Laddie '01
16yo bourbon cask
21yo black art
Port Charlotte an turas mor

NO Ten,
When asked when it would be available in Ontario, one of the product consultants whispered like it was some kind of state secret "period 8". That means Oct-Nov (likely in the vintages whisky release).
'nuff said.

[bebdo]

what were your impressions on black art and the PC ?

[Pudge72]

Heck, give us your impressions of all of them! The only one I have had is the PC ATM, which I love!