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A LANDLORD in Whittlesey has transformed a popular real-ale pub into his very own Scotch corner as he looks to uncork the area’s first-ever whisky festival.

Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA: Press Article

2012-01-23T10:19:00.000Z

Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA: Press Article: Press article from 'This is Hull' with slight amendment, CAMRA is now in capitals and Stewart Campbell's title amended - 11/01/12 HOLY T...

Wetherspoons to open 50 more pubs this year

2012-01-19T07:41:00.002Z

Wetherspoons to open 50 more pubs this year
19/01/2012
mirror.co.uk

JD Wetherspoon will press ahead with plans to open 50 pubs this year despite a squeeze on profit margins.But the chain, which operates some 850 pubs, warned future openings may slow drastically if the Chancellor presses ahead with planned increases in ...

Link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/city-news/2012/01/19/wetherspoons-to-open-50-more-pubs-this-year-115875-23706585/

Bourbon Whiskey

2012-01-17T18:26:00.004Z

Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon Whiskey
bourbon whisky - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

Whisky \Whis"ky\, Whiskey \Whis"key\, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge
water (perhaps akin to E. wash, water) in uisgebeatha
whiskey, properly, water of life. Cf. Usquebaugh.]
An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc.,
especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In
the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize,
rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made
from malted barley.
[1913 Webster]

Bourbon whisky, corn whisky made in Bourbon County,
Kentucky.
bourbon whisky - There are strict laws governing just what a Bourbon must be to be labeled as such. For example, at least 51 percent of the grain used in making the whisky must be corn (most distillers use 65 to 75 percent corn). Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years in new, white oak barrels that have been charred. Nothing can be added at bottling to enhance flavor, add sweetness or alter color.

Bardstown Bourbon Society

Barton brands bourbon

Blantons bourbon - Blanton's single barrel bourbon

Buffalo Trace bourbon

Bulleit bourbon

David Sherman bourbon

Evan Williams bourbon - Heaven Hill's Evan Williams site

Fighting Cock bourbon

Four Roses bourbon

Great Bourbon bourbon - Buffalo Trace bourbon

Heaven Hill bourbon

Jim Beam bourbon

Labrot and Graham bourbon

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.

Knob Creek bourbon

Makers Mark bourbon

McCormick bourbon

Michters bourbon

Old Forester bourbon

Old Pogue bourbon

Old Rip Van

Winkle bourbon

Old Whiskey

River bourbon bottled by Heaven Hill

Rebel Yell bourbon

Small Batch Collection bourbon - Jim Beam's small batch bourbon collection

Thedford bourbon

Wathens bourbon

Wild Turkey bourbon

Woodford Reserve bourbon - Brown Forman's Woodford Reserve

Buy Bourbon Whiskey @ Whisky-Online.com

Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve fetched £46,850 at the auction

2012-01-11T18:57:00.002Z

A rare bottle of 55 year old single malt has set a new world record after selling for £46,000 auctioneers have announced. According to auctioneers Bonhams, the bottle of Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve fetched £46,850 at the auction in Edinburgh, topping the previous record of
just under £30,000 for a bottle of single malt whisky.

It is the first of 11 bottles of the 1955 tipple to be released to the public to honour Janet Sheed Roberts, the granddaughter of William Grant who founded the Glenfiddich distillery.

Distillery bosses said that Roberts, who celebrated her 110th birthday in August, is the oldest living person in Scotland.

Glen Grant 10 year old

2012-01-08T09:44:00.000Z

Just finished another bottle of my favourite 10 year old OB. An excellent whisky that will always be one of my go to whiskies for just sheer relaxation in a glass.

STRATHISLA 23 year 43%

2012-01-07T12:55:00.003Z

STRATHISLA

23 year

43%

Times Whisky Circle, Single Cask.

Dist. 1979

Bott. 2002

Not bad so far but will have to taste again I think this could be a 7 out of 10 whisky for me. Seemed quite light when I tried it but a little aftertaste that wasn't quite as smooth as I expected from one of the main components of Chivas Regal.

ST MAGDALENE distilled 1981

2012-01-07T12:54:00.002Z

ST MAGDALENE Lowland Distillery

Distilled 1981

Bottled 1997

40% G&M,

Props. John Hopkins & Co. Ltd.

Lovely whisky so far, full of flavour. 7 out of 10 and enjoying every glass full.
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GLENGOYNE BURNFOOT

2012-01-06T17:07:00.001Z

GLENGOYNE BURNFOOT

Glengoyne Burnfoot 40%

Apparently it should have a nose of fresh honey, vanilla, citrus skins, green apple, gentle cinnamon, some spice. Taste: Very smooth, almonds, sweet, green banana, oak, cream sherry. Finish: Quite long, stewed apples, butterscotch, dry.

Lovely whisky, quite smooth and full of flavour, would definitely recommend this to new whisky drinkers as easy to drink but with a full rounded flavour.

Merry Christmas to all and a happy 2012

2011-12-11T08:32:00.001Z

Your local charity shops will still have lots of charity Christmas cards left in stock so whether you want them for friends and relations or to send to business contacts to religious friends or atheists, pictures of Christmas trees or cats they have plenty of greeting cards that will help the charity and also be a great gift of thought at this time of year. Send a beautiful printed Christmas card with various designs that a both beautiful and special and spread some happiness both to the sender and help a good cause at the same time.

So when you are thinking about your Christmas decorations, Christmas shopping, Christmas Vacations and Christmas Food also try a remember to pick up a pack of charity cards as well.

Merry Christmas to all and a happy 2012

Beer hit during last order, order, orders!...Brown Cow in the News

2011-10-10T09:49:00.002+01:00

IT MAY be quite be some time before a beer as good as Brown Cow Brewery's Captain Oates is produced!The ale has just been chosen as one of the best at the annual Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court in London.The brewery's Keith Simpson said:...

Link: http://www.selbytimes.co.uk/news/local-news/beer_hit_during_last_order_order_orders_1_3852085

Hull Beer Festival starts today

2011-09-29T08:08:00.001+01:00

HULL REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL 2011

MORTIMER SUITE,

HULL CITY HALL

29th September – 1^st October

THURSDAY: 12 – 5 pm (Free Entry)

THURSDAY: 5 – 11 pm (Individual £3 / Two for £5)

FRIDAY: 12 – 4 pm (Free Entry)

FRIDAY: 5 – 11 pm TICKET ONLY*

SATURDAY: 12 –8 pm (Free Entry)

NB: Free Entry to Card-carrying members at all times (inc Fri Eve)

75 REAL ALES

25 REAL CIDERS & PERRIES

BELGIAN & GERMAN BOTTLED BEERS

HOT & COLD FOOD, SNACKS AND SOFT DRINKS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Hull Beer Festival starts on Thursday

2011-09-26T13:32:00.001+01:00

HULL REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL 2011

MORTIMER SUITE,

HULL CITY HALL

29th September – 1^st October

THURSDAY: 12 – 5 pm (Free Entry)

THURSDAY: 5 – 11 pm (Individual £3 / Two for £5)

FRIDAY: 12 – 4 pm (Free Entry)

FRIDAY: 5 – 11 pm TICKET ONLY* – Individual £3

SATURDAY: 12 –8 pm (Free Entry)

NB: Free Entry to Card-carrying members at all times (inc Fri Eve)

75 REAL ALES

25 REAL CIDERS & PERRIES

BELGIAN & GERMAN BOTTLED BEERS

HOT & COLD FOOD, SNACKS AND SOFT DRINKS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1^ST AUGUST

Contact: Stewart Campbell 07500 543199 stewartcampbell2003@yahoo.co.uk

Tickets will be available from: -

Hop & Vine, 24 Albion Street,

Wellington Inn, Russell Street &

Lion & Key (formerly Nelly's), Scale Lane

HULL REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL 2011

2011-09-07T17:50:00.002+01:00

HULL REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL 2011

MORTIMER SUITE,

HULL CITY HALL

29th September – 1^st October

THURSDAY: 12 – 5 pm (Free Entry)

THURSDAY: 5 – 11 pm (Individual £3 / Two for £5)

FRIDAY: 12 – 4 pm (Free Entry)

FRIDAY: 5 – 11 pm TICKET ONLY* – Individual £3

SATURDAY: 12 –8 pm (Free Entry)

NB: Free Entry to Card-carrying members at all times (inc Fri Eve)

75 REAL ALES

25 REAL CIDERS & PERRIES

BELGIAN & GERMAN BOTTLED BEERS

HOT & COLD FOOD, SNACKS AND SOFT DRINKS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1^ST AUGUST

Contact: Stewart Campbell 07500 543199 stewartcampbell2003@yahoo.co.uk

Tickets will be available from: -

Hop & Vine, 24 Albion Street,

Wellington Inn, Russell Street &

Lion & Key (formerly Nelly's), Scale Lane

King Billy Cottingham

2011-08-25T15:07:00.002+01:00

http://www.whiskyroom.co.uk/kingbillycottingham.html

The King William IV

King Billy, built 1880s, once had a brewery and the function room is still called the Old Brewery.
King Billy - Cottingham
152, Hallgate,
COTTINGHAM,
HU16 4BD
(01482) 875996
King Billy's New Tenants Martin and Mandie extend a warm welcome to all.
Two regular real ale - Cumberland Ale and Pedigree plus 4 regular guest ale changing weekly
King Billy's large function room and buffets available, ideal for all occasions
Food served Monday to Saturday (except Monday evening) 11.00 - 2.30 and 5.30 - 7.45
Sunday lunches 12.00 - 3.00
King Billy has a large beer garden and eating area
Outdoor courtyard with smoking area
Sunday nights is King Billy's Open Mic Music Night
Tuesday night is King Billy's Quiz Night

Glenmorangie Finealta

2011-05-02T09:32:00.000+01:00

It was a over a 100 years ago that The Savoy Hotel, then a bustling hub for London’s Belle Epoque society, first made an order of Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky. The city at the time was a thriving hotbed of artists, poets and writers, all of who congregated at the Hotel’s landmark American Bar for fun and revelry. Here Glenmorangie flourished as the delicious whisky of choice among the hotel’s patrons and from here, a strong international following blossomed.
This September Glenmorangie celebrates that moment with Glenmorangie Finealta, a new limited-edition expression, part of the company’s award winning Private Edition range.
Glenmorangie Finealta is unlike anything Glenmorangie has produced to date. The whisky has been recreated by Glenmorangie’s esteemed whisky makers from an original recipe, discovered in a distiller’s notebook from the 1900s. It’s set to go on sale this autumn and is already generating huge buzz in the industry.
“It’s a testament to Glenmorangie’s enduring whiskies,” says Dr Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation. “Even in 1903 Glenmorangie was being celebrated for its fine elegant malts. Now, with Glenmorangie Finealta, those brilliant flavours from the company’s past can be enjoyed again.”

http://www.glenmorangie.com/our-stories/latest-news/glenmorangie-finealta

Distillers support Japan

2011-04-10T10:05:00.000+01:00

Each of the seven distilleries, representing the best craft producers in the Scotch whisky business, will donate a cask of their single malt that will be expertly blended to create a limited edition whisky, appropriately called the Spirit of Unity, which will never be produced again.

http://www.whiskymag.com/news/13790.html

When the passion dwindles get a new drinking buddy

2011-04-07T20:18:00.000+01:00

You know how it is you've been drinking for years, you find the occasional new decent beer, a bottle of single malt that's still affordable but somehow it doesn't inspire you as it once did.

Cure: New drinking buddy

Started drinking with a new friend out for a few pints with a whisky at the end. Then tried some of his malt which he still had since Xmas. Whisky enthusiast took over, 'try smelling it with water and tasting the difference'. Next thing I know he's buying miniature selection packs, single malts and real ales like there's no tomorrow. The whisky from Xmas was gone in two weeks when he found out he was actually allowed to enjoy the flavour of the malt!!

Farewell Frank, St. Johns salutes you

2011-04-06T14:49:00.000+01:00

Frank was the second cousin of Bobby Charlton and the greatest landlord ever. I've drank regularly at St. Johns since 1983 and thought he was always the landlord so quite surprised he was only there the last 18 years! Shows how good a landlord he was I always saw him as a permamnent fixture of the pub. The heyday was when the rudest barmaid ever worked there, the indomiible Enid who would tell you to drink up and get out when time was called, you never messed with Enid! :lol:

Thanks Frank for keeping St.Johns real ale and real in all senses of the word as a place that anyone that ever went to University in Hull probably still remembers along with Spiders night club. St. Johns and all those that have ever drinked there will miss you.

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/news/m-throwing-beer-towel-hope-pub-won-t-change/article-3413540-detail/article.html

The 10 best Christmas whiskies

2010-12-18T09:39:00.000Z

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/dec/12/christmas-best-whisky-guide

Is there a more appropriate drink for Christmas night than a good whisky? Not for me there isn't. This is, after all, a spirit that only really comes into its own in the dead of winter. At its best, there's something about the smoky, oaky flavours that demands a cosy chair; something about its mellow, soothing effects that, more than any other drink, promotes late-night conversation and the exchange of anecdotes. It's a drink that places a fuzzy full stop at the end of a day of frenetic, sometimes gaudy activity, a drink to calm the nerves of.......

* Business * Diageo Diageo opens the first major new whisky distillery for a generation

2010-10-11T16:18:00.000+01:00

Diageo opens the first major new whisky distillery for a generation

The £40m distillery at Roseisle can produce 10m litres a year which go into brands such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bells

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/oct/03/diageo-roseisle-distillery-opens

Jim Murrays Whisky Bible award for best whisky of 2011

2010-10-11T16:17:00.000+01:00

Jim Murrays Whisky Bible award for best whisky of 2011 goes to Ballantine's 17-year-old.

Kentucky whiskys took second and third place with Thomas H Handy Sazerac and William Larue Weller bourbon produced in Kentucky at Buffalo Trace distillery.

Jim Murrays book includes 4,500 different brands with over 1,000 new entries.

Laphroaig whisky tasting online

2010-09-22T14:19:00.002+01:00

Laphroaig malt whisky is to host an online interactive tasting, broadcast live from a sherry boedga.

The tasting takes place on Thursday (September 23) at 7pm UK time, lasting for 40 minutes.

Viewers can post live questions to a panel composed of distillery manager John Campbell, brand ambassador Simon Brooking, singer and Laphroaig fan Diego Sandrin and Harveys Bristol Cream general manager Jose Antonio Souto.

The tasting will aim to offer an insight into marriage of flavours that come from the sherry casks and bourbon barrels used in the whisky’s creation.

A similar tasting held last year was viewed by 20,000 people in 79 countries.

The tasting can be seen at http://live.laphroaig.tv.

Whiskyroom

Glen Grant distillery website

First ever whiskey festival in Whittlesey

Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA: Press Article

Wetherspoons to open 50 more pubs this year

Bourbon Whiskey

Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve fetched £46,850 at the auction

Glen Grant 10 year old

STRATHISLA 23 year 43%

ST MAGDALENE distilled 1981

GLENGOYNE BURNFOOT

Merry Christmas to all and a happy 2012

Beer hit during last order, order, orders!...Brown Cow in the News

Hull Beer Festival starts today

HULL CITY HALL

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Hull Beer Festival starts on Thursday

HULL CITY HALL

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1ST AUGUST

Contact: Stewart Campbell 07500 543199 stewartcampbell2003@yahoo.co.uk

Tickets will be available from: -

Hop & Vine, 24 Albion Street,

Wellington Inn, Russell Street &

Lion & Key (formerly Nelly's), Scale Lane

HULL REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL 2011

HULL CITY HALL

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1ST AUGUST

Contact: Stewart Campbell 07500 543199 stewartcampbell2003@yahoo.co.uk

Tickets will be available from: -

Hop & Vine, 24 Albion Street,

Wellington Inn, Russell Street &

Lion & Key (formerly Nelly's), Scale Lane

King Billy Cottingham

Glenmorangie Finealta

Distillers support Japan

When the passion dwindles get a new drinking buddy

Farewell Frank, St. Johns salutes you

The 10 best Christmas whiskies

* Business * Diageo Diageo opens the first major new whisky distillery for a generation

Jim Murrays Whisky Bible award for best whisky of 2011

Laphroaig whisky tasting online

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1^ST AUGUST

*A TOTAL OF 400 TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THE 1^ST AUGUST