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Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 11, 2012
This is a bit of a teaser video sent to me by the North American Bowmore media team. I admit I was very intrigued so I decided to share the teaser with all of you. Apparently something special is on the horizon.
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Cheers Everyone!
Posted in Extras, First Impressions, Howls, Interviews, Scotch Whisky, Whisk(e)y | Tagged: Bowmore Whisky, Morrison Bowmore, Scotch Whisky, Whisky | Comments Off on Something Special at Hamilton and Inches
Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 1, 2012
Fantasyland Hotel Conference Centre
Friday, October 19th, 2012: 6:00-9:00 pm
Call for more information
780-483-1083 or Email: info@aligrawineandspirits.com
With Tequila Fest in the Subject line
Posted in Festivals, Festivals and Events, Rum, Tequila | Tagged: Edmonton Tequila Fest, Tequila, Tequila Festival | 2 Comments »
Posted by Arctic Wolf on August 21, 2012
Project Director Fritz Hanselmann (Photo Credit: Jonathan Kingston)
I would like to welcome Mr. Frederick “Fritz” Hanselmann to my website.
Frederick “Fritz” Hanselmann is the Research Faculty and Chief Underwater Archaeologist and Dive Training Officer with the River Systems Institute and the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State University. I was offered a chance to interview Mr. Fritz Hanselmann via telephone a few short weeks ago to discuss his search for the most famous Privateer in history, Admiral Sir Henry Morgan (aka Captain Morgan). Circumstance conspired against me such that a telephone interview was not possible, however, I was graciously allowed to conduct my interview via email.
Most people associate Captain Morgan with the iconic logo on the rum bottle; but Hanselmann’s team of U.S. archaeologists, with the help of the Captain Morgan brand, are on a mission to find the fleet of ships the iconic real-life privateer lost in the Caribbean in 1671. The search began in earnest in September 2010, when the team discovered six iron cannons which might have possibly belonged to Sir Admiral Henry Morgan during their archaeological survey mouth of the Río Chagres off the coast of Panama. The team of archeologists continued their work this past summer with the the discovery of a 17th century wooden shipwreck, which is potentially one of the five ships Captain Morgan lost at the mouth of the river. Among the five ships lost was Admiral Sir Henry Morgan’s flagship “Satisfaction”.
In the interview we discuss underwater diving and archeology learning how these seemingly disparate fields are coming together in the search for Captain Morgan’s lost fleet. We examine the evidence recovered in an effort to verify whether the artifacts found to date can really be assigned the Privateer of legend. Mr. Hanselmann elaborates on his most exciting finds to date, and even theorizes on the possibility of finding a stash of rum at the bottom of the sea.
You may read the full interview here:
Please enjoy the Interview!
Posted in Extras, Interviews, Rum, Spiced Rum | Tagged: Archeology, Captain Morgan, Captain Morgan Black, Captain Morgan's Lost Fleet, Frederick Hanselmann, Interview, Rum, Shipwrecks, Spiced Rum | Comments Off on Introducing: Archeologist Frederick Hanselmann
Posted by Arctic Wolf on August 16, 2012
True North Rye Whisky is produced from western prairie wheat and grains. It is aged in charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three years (as per Canadian Law) before being blended and bottled at the Highwood facility in High River, Alberta. True North is what I refer to as an economy whisky. It is inexpensive compared to other whisky in its category, and is a whisky meant for tall drinks as well as other cocktails in bars and restaurants (or on your back deck).
Highwood Distillers is the only Canadian distillery which uses wheat as its primary distilled grain. I have noticed when tasting the wheat based spirits in their portfolio that this grain seems to lend a soft gentleness to the final spirit. They use Rye is in much smaller quantities, and this grain adds a flavourful spiciness. Corn may also be used, and when it is, the corn provides additional sweetness, and body to the spirit.
Earlier this summer, I was given a bottle of Highwood’s True North Whisky for the purpose of a review here on my website. Here is an excerpt from the resulting review:
You may read the full review here:
I have also provided a nice cocktail with the review, the Rye-jito.
Please enjoy the review and cocktail.
Cheers!
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For those who are interested I have provided a detailed overview of Highwood’s distillation and whisky making process which you may find her:
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Posted in Canadian Whisky, Cocktails & Recipes, Distillery Tour, Whisk(e)y, Whisk(e)y Review | Tagged: Canadian Whisky, Canadian Whisky Review, Cocktails and Recipes, Distillery Tour, Highwood Whisky, Whisky, Whisky Review | Comments Off on Review: True North Canadian Rye Whisky
Posted by Arctic Wolf on July 31, 2012
I would like to welcome Iain McCallum, the current Global Master of Malts for Morrison Bowmore Distillers to my website. I was granted an email interview with Mr. McCallum in early June, and after a bit of back and forth the interview was concluded in mid July.
Iain discusses his job as the Global Master of Malts for Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD) as well as the various styles (and brands) of whisky that Morrison Bowmore produces at the three MBD distilleries in Scotland, the Bowmore Distillery, the Auchentoshan Distillery and the Glen Garioch Distillery. The interview moves on to the McClelland Single Malt Whisky brand which is also produced by Morrison Bowmore, and then on to a questions about MBD’s practice of aging the Bowmore Islay whisky offsite.
I am surprised to learn that the The Scottish Whisky Act has very little to say regarding the use of oak casks which have previously contained other wines and spirits (and how much of this liquid may be left in these casks to influence the flavour profile of the resulting whisky). Finally, Mr. McCallum gives his recommendations for the enjoyment of each of the Morrison Bowmore Distillery offerings sharing opinions regarding his favourite Malts, and his favourite cocktails with me. I am happy to learn that even the Master of Malts allows himself to enjoy a great cocktail!
You may read the full interview here:
Please enjoy the Interview!
Posted in Interviews, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Whisky, Whisk(e)y | Tagged: Iain McCallum, Interviews, Master of Malts, Morrison Bowmore, Scotch Whisky, Whisky | Comments Off on Introducing – Master of Malts, Iain McCallum
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