Countdown to Scotland’s Dram-Atic Weekend in the West

Countdown to Scotland’s Dram-Atic Weekend in the West

 

News release 11.05.09

 

Final preparations are being made for the much hyped Spirit of the West festival that takes place in Inveraray this weekend, a major event marking the midway point in Homecoming Scotland 2009’s Whisky Month programme.

 

The inaugural festival is expecting between 4000 and 6000 visitors across the weekend from as far as Australia, USA and Canada and as near as neighbouring towns of Oban and Dunoon.  The event is set to be a global gathering that will celebrate Scotland’s west coast whisky, food and culture in the stunning grounds of Inveraray Castle. 

 

Festival highlights include a bag-rocking opener from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Saturday), cooking with whisky demonstrations by celebrity chef Nick Nairn (Sunday), 16 world famous west coast whisky distilleries, an array of mouth watering local Argyll produce in the Food & Drink Marquee (sponsored by Scotland Food & Drink) and a huge cultural line up of outdoor theatre trails, music, dance, drama and family entertainment. 

 

A whole range of whisky masterclasses, for over 18s, will also take place across the weekend, each run by whisky industry celebrities in their own right, including the entertaining Jim McEwan from Bruichladdich and the “New Kid on the Block”, Islay’s new Kilchoman Distillery. 

 

The team behind Spirit of the West, The Whisky Coast, which is a collaboration of 16 whisky distilleries, 20 first class hotels and restaurants along the scenic west coast, marked their two year birthday last month and the festival is set to raise even more awareness of the region and the popularity of whisky tourism. 

 

Nicky Murphy, Project Manager for The Whisky Coast and Event Manager for Spirit of the West said: “The west coast of Scotland is so dramatic and offers the most spectacular scenery.  The region is incredibly rich in culture that is unavoidably absorbed when visiting.  A taste of whisky goes a long way and this weekend we want to share with those who have a love for Scotland, whisky and all things west what lies behind every single malt – from its people to its food, its craftsmanship to its song.”

 

She added: “Preparations are going very well and building work has commenced in the castle grounds.  We are looking forward to sharing our love for whisky culture in the west with people from all over.”

 

Join in the celebrations at Inveraray Castle on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May, 11am to 6pm daily and be part of Homecoming Scotland 2009’s whisky month.  Visit
www.spiritofthewest.co.uk
 for more information.  Tickets are available to buy online at
www.seetickets.com/spiritofthewest
 or by telephone on 0871 230 5580.  Quote SOTWPROMO to claim 10% discount in advance. Tickets will be available to purchase on the gate. 

…ends…

 

For more information please contact:

Pauline Foster

PR & Events Executive

Pure Shores PR

Tel:       01631 569 651

Mob & Out of Office Hours:         07791573247 

Email:  
pauline@pureshorespr.co.uk
 

Note to Editors:

·         Please visit the events official website www.spiritofthewest.co.uk
·         Spirit of the West’s food & drink marquee is sponsored by Scotland Food & Drink, with support from the Scottish Government. www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org.
·         Ticket Information (available from www.seetickets.com/spiritofthewest): Adults: £14.50 per day; £22 for weekend; Children under 16: £10 per day; £18 for weekend; Family (two adults, two children):  £45 per day; £75 for weekend; Children under eight: Free; Senior Citizens & Concessions: £10 per day, £18 for weekend
·         In addition to a day or weekend ticket, whisky masterclass tickets cost £10 per head per class or £15 per head for extended classes.  Tickets for masterclasses will be available for purchase on the day and is based on a first come first serve basis. 
·         Inveraray Castle lies on the beautiful banks of Loch Fyne in the old town of Inveraray in Argyll, 60 miles north of Glasgow with road links north and south. 
·         Please visit www.whiskycoast.co.uk for more information and for details of whisky coast members.
·         The Whisky Coast & Spirit of the West encourages responsible drinking and supports the Drinkaware Trust which campaigns and educates to reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol related harm.
·         For more information on Homecoming Scotland & Whisky Month please visit www.homecomingscotland2009.com/whiskymonth.

Festival Programme:

The Marquees: 

The Dram Room – 16 world famous whisky distilleries from the west
The Whisky Theatre – 12 whisky masterclasses across the weekend
Arts & Crafts – a showcase of wonderful top quality gifts, arts and crafts from the Whisky Coast.
Food & Drink – Demonstrations & a selection of local food producers, such as the Food from Argyll group, preparing freshly cooked dishes that are to die for!
Heritage & Culture – includes music, dance and drama performances, tartan fashion shows and genealogy advice. 

Saturday 16th May

Whisky Masterclasses (Whisky Theatre)

11.30am – Lagavulin/Caol Ila       1pm – Ben Nevis

2pm – Arran Distillery                 3pm – Springbank/Glengyle

4.20pm – Kilchoman                  5.20pm – Ardbeg

Food & Drink

12pm – Isle of Eriska chef demonstration

1.30pm – The Three Chimneys chef demonstration

3pm – Crerar Hotels chef demonstration

4pm – Willie Pike, award winning Scottish Chef and member of the Federation of Chefs, Scotland, presenting 'A modern twist on Canapes and finger food'

5pm – Auchrannie (Arran) chef demonstration

Dance & Drama

11am – Red Hot Chilli Pipers open the show!

12pm – Robin Laing – whisky folk singer/song writer

1pm & 5pm – Royal Scottish Country Dance Society “The Homecoming Dance”

2pm – Norma Munro – the Islay songbird

3pm – Fashion Show – presentation of the West Coast clan tartans

4pm – Children’s workshops with The Walking Theatre Company

Outdoor

12.30pm & 4.30pm – The Drakes of Hazard – the duck herding sheep dog!

11.30am & 3.30pm – Cumberland Birds of Prey

2pm – The Walking Theatre Company trail “The Whisky Way”

Performances throughout the day – The Archie McCallister Trio

Performances throughout the day – Lindsay Ritchies

Performances throughout the day – Clann an Drumma (Pipe & Drums tribal group)

Performances throughout the day – Big Rory and his big dog Ochie!

 

Sunday 17th May

Whisky Masterclasses (Whisky Theatre)

11.30am – Bunnahabhain/Tobermory        1pm – Bruichladdich

2pm – Bowmore                                     3pm – Oban/Talisker

4.20pm – Jura                                        5.20pm – Laphraoig

Food & Drink

12.30pm & 5pm – Nick Nairn cooking with whisky demonstrations

3pm – Nick Nairn is joined by Shirley Spear of Skye’s The Three Chimneys restaurant

4pm – Willie Pike, award winning Scottish Chef and member of the Federation of Chefs, Scotland, presenting 'A modern twist on Canapes and finger food'

Dance & Drama

11am – Taynuilt Gaelic Choir

12pm – Norma Munro – the Islay songbird

1pm & 4pm – Fashion Show – presentation of the West Coast clan tartans

2pm – Robin Laing – whisky folk singer/song writer

2.30pm – Storytelling by Linda Strachan author of the Hamish McHaggis collection

3.30pm – Children’s workshops with The Walking Theatre Company

5pm – Inveraray Pipe Band and the Highland Dancers

Outdoor

11.30pm & 3.30pm – The Drakes of Hazard – the duck herding sheep dog!

12.30pm – The Walking Theatre Company trail “The Whisky Way”

2.30pm & 4.30pm – Cumberland Birds of Prey

Performances throughout the day – Lindsay Ritchies

Performances throughout the day – Clann an Drumma (Pipe & Drums tribal group)

Performances throughout the day – Big Rory and his big dog Ochie!

 

Pauline Foster
Pure Shores PR
01631 569 651
07791573247

www.pureshorespr.co.uk
 

pauline@pureshorespr.co.uk
 

 

 

The Dram Room Arrives for Spirit of the West

The Dram Room Arrives!  Preparations for Spirit of the West Festival Well Underway
 

News Release 13.05.09

 

The ‘Dram Room’ arrived today at the stunning grounds of Inveraray Castle as preparations for the spectacular Spirit of the West weekend festival get well underway.  The marquee, set to be popular amongst whisky lovers from all over the world, is one of five themed marquees that will all celebrate west coast Scottish culture. 

 

The Dram Room will host 16 world famous whisky distilleries that lie along the west coast of Scotland including Springbank & Glengyle from Campbeltown, Isle of Arran, all eight distilleries from the Isle of Islay including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Lagavulin and Laphroaig, Isle of Jura, Oban, Tobermory from the Isle of Mull, Ben Nevis from Fort William and Talisker from the Isle of Skye. 12 Whisky Masterclasses with key industry figures are also to take place across the weekend in the Whisky Theatre. 

 

Festival highlights also include a bag-rocking opener from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Saturday 11am), cooking with whisky demonstrations by celebrity chef Nick Nairn (Sunday), an array of mouth watering local Argyll produce in the Food & Drink Marquee (sponsored by Scotland Food & Drink) and a huge cultural line up of outdoor theatre trails, music, dance, drama and family entertainment. 

 

Join in the celebrations at Inveraray Castle on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May, 11am to 6pm daily and be part of Homecoming Scotland 2009’s whisky month.  Visit www.spiritofthewest.co.uk for more information.  Tickets are available to buy online at www.seetickets.com/spiritofthewest or by telephone on 0871 230 5580 until 12 noon Friday 15th May.  Quote SOTWPROMO to claim 10% discount in advance.  Thereafter, tickets will be available to purchase on the gate. 

 

…ends…

 

For more information or to attend the festival please contact:

Pauline Foster

PR & Events Executive

Pure Shores PR

Tel:      01631 569 651

Mob & Out of Office Hours:    07791573247 

Email:  pauline@pureshorespr.co.uk

 

Note to Picture Editors:

Photo Caption:

The Duke of Argyll toasts to the arrival of the Dram Room at his grand home of Inveraray Castle as preparations for Spirit of the West Festival get well underway. The Dram Room will be one of five themed marquees for the festival that will celebrate west coast Scottish culture.  www.spiritofthewest.co.uk

 

Note to Editor:

·         Ticket Information (available from www.seetickets.com/spiritofthewest until 12noon Friday 15th May or available to purchase at the gates): Adults: £14.50 per day; £22 for weekend; Children under 16: £10 per day; £18 for weekend; Family (two adults, two children):  £45 per day; £75 for weekend; Children under eight: Free; Senior Citizens & Concessions: £10 per day, £18 for weekend

·         In addition to a day or weekend ticket, whisky masterclass tickets cost £10 per head per class or £15 per head for extended classes.  Tickets for masterclasses will be available for purchase on the day and is based on a first come first serve basis. 

 

 

Pauline Foster
Pure Shores PR
01631 569 651
07791573247
www.pureshorespr.co.uk
pauline@pureshorespr.co.uk

whiskycompanion on Android

Using www.awa.dk as a source you will now find a very cool app 4 your android.

 

http://www.appbrain.com/app/whiskycompanion/com.whiskycompanion.client

 

WhiskyCompanion for Android is a complete whisky (or whiskey if you prefer) guide for the curious amateur as well as for the experienced collector.

The App comes with detailed information and pictures of more than 2.300 whiskies (rye, malts, single malt, cask strength, blended, etc.) from 211 distilleries in 18 countries.

The pre-loaded data for whiskies (Name, Age, Vintage, Bottling year, Alcohol strength, Bottler) and distilleries (Country, Region, Status, Visitor Center, Classification, Water source, Capacity, Stills, Founded, Owner, Address, Map location, Tel, Email, Web address) can easily be changed, or you can also create new whiskies and distilleries including your own pictures. Clicking on pictures of distilleries and whiskies will maximize the picture size.

The glossary is from www.awa.dk

Nice app from Jan Knudsen

Take a look at

http://www.whiskycompanion.com/

Whiskysmagning Rødovre World of vine 26.Nov-2010

WHISKYSMAGNING FOR ALLE :
 
Fredag den 26. november 2010 kl. 18.30
i World of Wine : Rødovre Centrum 20 – 2610 Rødovre
 
PRIS: 100,- Dkr.

Kom og smag disse 7 forskellige whiskies:

Macallan 15 Years Sherry Cask – Highland (Dufftown) – kr. 585,-
 

Mortlach 21 Years – Highland (Dufftown) kr. 775,-
 
Glencadam 14 Years Oloroso Finish – Eastern Highland – kr. 550,-
 
Smokey Joe, Islay – kr. 350,-
 
Kilchoman – Summer Realease – Islay – kr. 499,-
 
Talisker Distillers Edition – Isle of Skye – kr. 495,-
 
Kilkerran W.I.P II 6 Years – Glengyle Distillery (Campbeltown) – kr. 395,-
 
(Forbehold for taste og skrivefejl… )

Se PDF her.

 
 
Billet kan købes på deres hjemmeside.:
 
eller i butikken
World of Wine : Rødovre Centrum 20 – 2610 Rødovre
 

AWA August 2011 news. AWA now on Android, Joomla and virtue mart – whisky catalog and more

2025 – Since VirtueMart is no longer free, this site is to be converted into woocommerce.
Sorry for any broken links that may occur while converting.

News on AWA August 2012

Upgrading website.. building next version of Android Whisky App, but spend to much time drinking whisky …

Ardbeg event in Denmark September 2012 with MH.

News on AWA September 2011

Starting to embed Google maps…

Updated Android Whisky App

August – 2011.

Created AWA Android Whisky App.

Added barcode to several whisky bottles and over 100 pictures on website.

See all whisky bottlings here or find the still by searching within the catalog (Down since virtue mart is slow and not available on Joomla 3.2 ! (select category)

The old Brands and bottlings (Whisky index) moves into the Whisky Catalog above. ( Currently you are able to Search in both. )

You can take a look at the “old” layout and site here http://www.awa.dk/index.htm

The old whisky index

Another cool Android app check http://www.whiskycompanion.com

Slainte.

www.awa.dk

 

Nyt fra Whiskymessen

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18286&id=128231877224508

AWA was at whiskymessen Tap-1 ( Copenhagen )…

Check pictures on url above…

= = =

 

Nyt fra Whiskymessen – Danmarks største whiskyevent 

Kære Whisky ven

Whiskymessen har fornøjelsen at indbyde til den 12. Whiskymesse – som finder sted i Kolding Lørdag den 4. april i Bramdrupdam Hallerne.

Vi afholder vores 12. whiskymesse med mere end 400 forskellige slags whiskies fra hele verden, præsenteret af Danmarks førende whisky importører. Billetprisen er sænket til 225,- kr. incl. 1 whiskyglas, 5 polletter, smagekatalog, kuglepen og masser af gratis whisky. Der er desuden et rom tema og en speciel pris til kvinder. 

Da vi afholder 2 sæt i løbet af dagen á 5 timers varighed – med start fra kl. 9.00 til 14.00 og igen fra 15.00 til 20.00 – vil vi gøre det ekstra aktraktivt at være V.I.P. CLUB medlem, så du kan sparer 50,- kr. hvis du køber til både Formiddag og Eftermiddags delen.

Mange af de faste punkter vil selvfølgelig være at finde på messen:
              a.. Eksklusivbaren – smag på sjældne aftapninger af "Livets Vand"
              b.. Masterclasses med kendte whiskyeksperter – á 1 times varighed
              c.. Se og smag på ægte skotsk Højlandskvæg fra Agervig Cattle
I løbet af dagen vil der være besøg fra mange af de skotske destillerier, allerede nu har vi fået bekræftelse fra: Lynne McEwan, Grant McPhearson, Mike Harrison, Dennis Malcolm samt flere, der endnu ikke er 100% bekræftet. Klik ind på hjemmesiden som løbende vil blive opdateret med navne, smagsprøver og hvem der udstiller m.m.  

            Vi håber at kunne tilfredsstille alle whiskyentusiaster fra ind og udland, så velkommen til…

            Med venlig hilsen

            Henrik Olsen & Ulrik Bertelsen
            NBO-Gruppen I/S 
     

        
      
      NBO-Gruppen I/S – Sjølundgade 18 – 6093 Sjølund – Cvr. 25 99 58 05 – Mobil:
2395 2313 – info@whiskymessen.dk

For mere information se deres hjemmeside på http://www.whiskymessen.dk

(Tilføjet af www.awa.dk

AWA Newsflash

AWA to become 25 yo in 2023 (To be celebrated) – Stay tuned.

AWA boycott Put-in-sanity (2022).

AWA celebrated it’s 10 years online in year 2008. The members of awa.dk celebrated the anniversary in Scotland / Islay where we collected more information and pictures to all of you.

Se our reports on our site.