The Lethbridge Scotch Society

A group of Scotch enthusiasts who join together in their love of that decadent dram.

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Jason Johnstone-Yellin from the Single Cask Nation will be at our store on Tuesday the 15th of March at 6pm promoting the Single Cask Nation -- a unique private society which bottles extremely high-end spirits at very affordable prices. This event will mark the launch of the Single Cask Nation in Canada.

Jason will be at the store for 3 hours tasting some of their superb products, the Single Cask Nation philosophy, and how the unique society is structured; Jason will also be available for an informal discussion after the tasting. The Single Cask Nation are a small US based bottler of high-end spirits. One of their bottlings of scotch whisky was included into the second edition Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar this year, and immediately attracted our attention for its balance, composure, complexity, grace, and well-craftedness. I have been fortunate to sample several of their products to date, and I have been overwhelmed by all of them.

Joining Jason will be Jonathan Bray from Secret Spirits -- a delightful and passionate scotch whisky importer and father of the Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar. Jonathan will also be available to chat and discuss new directions in Scotch Whisky (and, perhaps, some other exciting upcoming opportunities).

Entry to the society is facilitated by a once yearly payment of $36 with no bottle commitment and Andrew Hilton is one of only three stores in Alberta who will be part of the Single Cask Nation. Andrew Hilton have made this commitment to this exclusive and remarkable opportunity due to the extremely high quality of their bottleings. We hope that you will join us on Tuesday to learn more about their company, the nation, and their products.

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February Scotch Tasting

So I have heard back from almost everyone. For obvious reasons the 14th only works for a few people, and the 13th is problematic for others. So I have decided that Greg shall host this month scotch tasting on Sunday the 21st of February.

I shall not be there to join in, but I am the only one who cannot be there — and so Sunday the 21st it is! Everyone is to meet at 5:30 onwards!

I shall ask Greg to get me a few samples and the choice shall be his! There are lots of new scotches to chose from — I am looking forward to the selection.

For those of you who cannot remember, Greg’s address is: 63 Laval Road.

Greg — please do your best to round up the crew. I shall send another e-mail nearer the time. Sorry to all those who cannot make it to this event — Please ensure you call in to make your club contributions as soon as you can!

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I shall be hosting a special 50th Anniversary scotch whisky tasting event for the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Museum in Pincher Creek tomorrow night. We are told that there are a few tickets left, and they are priced at $60 each. If you are interested in joining, you can contact Dan at 403-627-7891. There is a most spectacular selection of scotches on taste -- you would definitely be getting your money’s worth if you came along!

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February Scotch Meet

Whatchya All!

After the madness of Burns’ night (which was a splendid success) I now have time to put a bit of effort into the society meetings. There are a few new interested parties for the society this year, and I have been asked to hurry up starting it up again by many of the original members.

Due to work commitments and other events, it has not been possible to run one in January, but we shall start up as usual in February at 5pm in the 3rd Sunday of the month (which shall be the 21st). We shall be meeting at my house, and because of my potentially leaving the city later this year, I shall be selecting the scotch theme, but giving away the bottles to people in the society as I have enough bottles as it is and will only have issues shipping them.

So, please keep the 21st free, and I shall provide more information as we get nearer the time!

Leis gach dùrachd

Steve

Lethbridge Scotch Society

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The Scotch tastings at Andrew Hilton start Friday..... Are you ready for this level of contentment???

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Check out this great little article on Whisky in space! The article also mentions some interesting results from Ardbeg's endeavours with whisky in Space (remember Galileo?!)

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The spectacular Brora/glenlochy tasting by Andrew Hilton and The Lethbridge Scotch Society was remarkable! Also opened were the impressive GlenCraig and the 1990 Bruichladdich. There may or may not have been a very overwhelming after party featuring 15 spectacular drams (though the palate may have weakened somewhat by then!)

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Secret spirits have released their collectors edition!!! http://www.secretspirits.com/collectors-edition/

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This beautiful Littlemill can be yours for $4999, if you're interested. Let me know if you are.

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An Interesting Read

Gary kindly dropped me an email this morning, in it was this link -- which I think you'll all enjoy! http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=15265&source=mobile_share

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A few days ago we started the list for the special tasting to be held at Andrew Hilton. The tasting will put $3000 worth of supreme scotch on the table, and you do not want to miss out. A large number of you have popped down to the store to put your name on the list, and I thank you for your interest. The tasting will be held on Monday the 17th of August at the store and shall start at 6pm sharp! There's plenty of time to get your name down, and bring a little extra cash -- as last year we opened something else very interesting by communal purchase (we do have a very nice Craigduff that's begging to be opened!) See you there! Leis gach dùrachd Steve, The Lethbridge Scotch Society

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Looking at things no broke scotch lover should be looking at!

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Close to my heart are these great scotches from Edradour -- who are also owned by Andrew Hilton. I'm really looking forward to the fairy flag!!

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In the un-chillfiltered range, Signatory have sent us an unusual Glenlossie, a glen Keith, and another fantastic Imperial (last years was super and sold out within the week!!)

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With the Signatory order are included 3 spectacular grain whiskies. The Cameronbridge should be particularly spectacular!!

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Here it is, gang!! You heard it here first! Just look at the selection of scotches from Signatory we have coming in on Wednesday! They're spectacular -- and in some cases, we only have 6! If you want a chance of getting them, you're going to have to be here soon. I expect the Bruichladdich, Imperial, Strathmill, and Glen Keith to sell out before Friday!

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May's special food-matched tasting hosted by Gary was spectacular; I think the meet was one of my all time favourites. Once again, my great thanks go to Paul for dutifully noting the tasting notes of the remarkable scotches. By far the favourite of the night was the OMC Laphroaig -- but the clear winner for me was the club bought PC7. Ledaig 16 yo, 1997 - Nose: Brine, honey sweetness. - Palate: Brine, very light flavour, subtle sweetness, light peaty. - Finish: Sweetness vanishes, brine, nuttiness. The Ileach - Nose: Peat, dark fruit, something green -Palate: Peat, bit of brine, bit of fruit. Sweetness comes out with smoked sausage. - Finish: Lingering peat. Caol Ila - Distiller's Edition - Nose: Fruit and honey, bit of peat smoke, bit of a candy sweetness. - Palate: Very smooth, honey syrup, dark fruits, nicely coexisting with peat smoke. - Finish: Short. Talisker 10 yo - Nose: Brown sugar sweet, dark fruits, citrus. - Palate: Peat, kumquats. - Finish: Lingers a bit with peat. Old Ballantruan 10 yo (Tomintoul Distillery) - Nose: Peat, forest undergrowth. - Palate: Peat, pine, kind of sweetness, the sort that comes from caramelization. - Finish: Lingers with peat, pine. OMC Laphroaig Cigar Finish - Nose: Smokey (peaty, but also like a fire) and sweet (a creamy caramel thing going on), citrus. - Palate: Smoke and ash, fruits, maybe a bit of leather. Pork really bring out sweetness, and fruits, tropical fruits. - Finish: Sweetness, with some cooked fruit notes. First Edition’s Bottling of Glen Scotia 1991, 22 yo - Nose: Floral, honey, vanilla, toffee, wood (pine, cedar), citrus. - Palate: Toffee, vanilla, wood (more like oak, now), ginger. - Finish: Toffee, vanilla, wood, coconut.