Whisky of the Month – Old Hebridean!!!

Publisher Tom Cannavan and esteemed whisky writer Gavin D Smith have rated Sheep Dip ‘The Old Hebridean’ as their:

Whisky of the Month for November 2009

 

We at  Spencerfield are delighted with the the reception our new creation has been given by those who know a wee thing or two about what we do best….

That is bringing you fresh, lively and iconic Scotch.

November Winner - Our new 'Old Hebridean'

The end is nigh! Whisky Picnic 2009 revealed!!!

Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never too late to register – but best to  hurry

Compulsory for attendance is the following:

- tweed

- a moustache or beard of some description (and some pennies to support our friends at Movember)

- a bottle of whisky (any sort – these are all going into Barry the Barrel to make our very own blend on the night)!!!!

Address is:

The Caves

8 – 12 Niddry St Sth

Edinburgh

EH1 1NS

And if you want to bring a friend down; absolutely no worries; just make sure they are suitably suited and booted!

See you all on Sunday at 8pm sharp!

Meet New Friends

Old Hebridean Taste Note

The Spencerfield Spirit Company are overwhelmed by the reception our customers have given  Sheep Dip ”Old Hebridean”.

Available since September it has quickly established itself alongside traditional Sheep Dip and our favourite blend Pig’s Nose.

Old Hebridean enjoyed since 2009 created in 1990

The Tasting Notes :

Colour: Deep, rich, dark mahogany with gentle highlights.

Nose : Positive and explicit. The intense aroma arouses the senses immediately with its salty island characteristics which erupt and flaunt themselves in an explosion of attractive nuances. Rope and brine stage the initial attack followed swiftly by the strong support of the majestic aged Highland and Speyside malts.

These muscular, sensual tones give way to soft, floral honey sweet notes of exceptional quality. Graceful and elegant.

Taste : As expected, this galaxy of delight is reflected on the palate – every complex flavour stirs the imagination regarding its origins and heritage. Although there is a definite awareness from the West Coast, the intricate art of blending and marrying has moulded and tamed these wonderful hedonistic top notes into perfect submission along with its counterparts scattered throughout the Scottish Highlands.

The backbone and structure coupled with a warm, sensual finish are the perfect accompaniments to the cured tobacco leaves of a fine cigar – just like the preparation of this noble pure malt each part of the cigar, the filler, binder or wrapper will play its part too in fulfilling and satisfying even the most discriminate connoisseur.

It has taken years to perfect this aged Pure Malt – take your time and linger over a generous glass of Old Hebridean and reflect on an exciting future.

 

 

 

 

Sheep Dip ”Old Hebridean” – Buy OnLine Now

Our latest Sheep Dip creation ” Old Hebridean” is now available on line from The Spencerfield Spirit Company

Distilled in or before 1990

Please note UK delivery is not imapated by current industrial action by our postal workers.

The Whisky Picnic – Get Your Ticket Now

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Where to start?

They are insane!

They think whisky is not about old people, scores out of 100, secret societies, tartan, marble fireplaces, snobbery, frowning upon adding anything to whisky, silver service, crystal tumblers, five stars, big cars…! But this is exactly what whisky is all about, right!?

Well, no.

For Duncan McRae and Nick Ravenhall whisky is about fun, flavour, vigour, innovation, youth, fusion, twist, accessibility, wit, humour, freedom, friendship, technology, affection, abstraction, distraction, construction, promotion…

They are actually insane. They have lost their marbles. Coo-coo.

They tried to convince me just how messed up they are at a dinner they kindly invited me to on Monday. And as you may have gathered from the introduction, they managed that just fine. Luckily for both sides, I am a weirdo of a similar caliber and among people who talk about distilling clove infused fermented orange juice in stainless steel pot stills, I am like a pig in the mud.

Some time ago these guys had an idea. They came across a photo of a bunch of guys sitting and enjoying their whisky outdoors and they thought: “this is what it’s all about for us!”. They dragged a group of friends up the Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh and they drank their whisky. It was great but it wasn’t enough. They wanted to share the liberating experience of breaking up with all convention and they organised an event. They invited mixologists and flavour geeks and served whisky in the ways that would make SWA officials flip.

And now they are doing it again, only bigger, better, louder and crazier than the last time. Early November. A secret location. 400 people! The theme is “a touch of tweed”, you are also encouraged to sport facial hair (no matter your gender). I will be getting my pass asap and I recommend you do the same, it is one whisky event in Edinburgh you do not want to miss! www.whiskypicnic.org

But going back to Monday night, they didn’t just treat me to a dinner and a PR chat. That would be conventional. They laid our an 8-course whisky dinner comprising of traditional Scottish food with some outrageous twists put together by a talented young chef. A display of some of the finest cuisine this country has to offer and a show of ridiculously good whisky-food matching. My favourites were Scotch Pancakes, Auchentoshan creme fraiche, toffeed apples paired with Auchentoshan 1978 Bourbon cask and Seared Scottish Mackeral terrayaki; pickled vegetables and wasabi paired with Yamazaki Sherry Cask. You can have a look at the full menu below the press release. Coo-coo.

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Zee Press Release (hear it from the horse’s mouth):

The Saint of St. Stephen Street in Stockbridge, Edinburgh was host to the most unusual dinner on Monday 5th October.

The eight course dinner, was designed and created to put an innovative twist on Scottish cuisine and match each dish with a dazzling array of fine and rare single malts generously supplied by the sponsors of the second annual Whisky Picnic, which will take place early in November at a secret location.

After the resounding success of the first Whisky Picnic which was held in 2008, it is anticipated that the event this year will be like no other seen within the whisky world. There are 400 places available this year for those who sign up early enough to get one.

The Whisky Picnic is an event that represents a movement with the sole aim of raising levels of passion, engagement and awareness of single malt whisky in a completely new, refreshing, unpretentious and above all fun way

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The dream of the co-founders, Duncan McRae and Nick Ravenhall is to reclaim malt whisky as the number one spirit in Scotland by recapturing both the trade’s and the public’s fascination and imagination. They aim to achieve this by presenting whisky in a way that is not elitist and instead about enjoyment rather than analysis.

The picnic brings together a group of the best bartenders from across the UK who are each assigned a whisky brand to work with. Their task is to create a truly original cocktail which they will then showcase at the main event. It invites everyone to explore and enjoy a whisky tasting with a difference.

The event has also teamed up with 21st Century Kilts’ Howie Nicholsby, as his modern take on traditional Scottish dress very much encapsulates the same spirit that the Whisky Picnic is all about. In addition to this, the Whisky Picnic are also working to raise money for Movember, a  charity that encourages growth of moustaches in November with the aim of raising awareness around mens health issues.

For further information or to sign up for an invitation, please visit: www.whiskypicnic.org.

Sheep Dip Old Hebridean quaffers in the Hebridies

The Menu

• Seared Scottish Mackeral terrayaki; pickled vegetables and wasabi paired with Yamazaki Sherry Cask.

• Haggis and red currant crepe; deep fried leeks and Connemara whisky jus paired with Connemara Peated Sharry Cask.

• Stornoway Black Pudding and Chorizo frittata paired with Sheep Dip 18 Year Old ‘The Hebridean’.

• Platter of Abroath Smokies, oatmeal scones, samphire and chive butter sauce paired with Springbank.

• Spiced duck parcel, rosti potato and plum sauce paired with Mortlach 16 Year Old.

• Peppered venison, bubble and squeak polenta, thyme jus paired with Talisker 25 Year Old.

• Scotch Pancakes, Auchentoshan creme fraiche, toffeed apples paired with Auchentoshan 1978 Bourbon cask.

• Irish coffee mousse and Arran malt foam paired with Arran 1996.

One Alex in Henty is Plenty

Cheers!!!!

Heroes of the range Alex and the Australian Mounties!!(Police)

Alex had much fun taking  Sheep Dip and Pig’s Nose to the picturesque town of Henty, NSW, Australia it’s fine wheat and sheep country, halfway between Albury and Wagga Wagga.

Onya mate!!!

Health in a frying pan Scottish Fry Up

Home sweet home

Picturesque wheat and sheep country, halfway between Albury and Wagga Wagga

Inverkeithing Highland Games and Sheep Dip

“A great day for fun, frolic, fit races, ale and drunken folks” was had at Inverkeithing Highland Games on Saturday. Sheep Dip whisky was a proud  sponsor of our home town games.

The sun came out for the 3500 visitors who converged on the Ballast Bank  to enjoy the various traditional events including tests of strength, track events, Highland dancing and pipe band competitions.

Rosyth Tug-o-War Team in Action

Sheep Dip Wins Guild of Fine Food ‘GOLD’

Sheep Dip has won Gold  for Great Taste in this year’s roll of honour – congratulations!!!

Sheep Dip Gold Award

The SheepDipper Improving

Well done to The SheepDipper team – getting better and finishing 7th in the 2:20 from Perth yesterday.

Hopefully a top 3 finish is not far away??

We all missed the race as we were out on the road bringing you Sheep Dip and Pig’s Nose at Edinburgh Taste , Holker Hall and Chatsworth House.

Thanks to everyone for visiting our stands and your warm comments.

If you want to find out more please feel free to email us on :

info@spencerfield.com

Down the Road in ‘09 -Well??

Spencerfield Spirit are still clocking up the miles to bring our unique whiskies to you  in 2009.

After the holiday weekend at  Hampton Court and  Country Fest in Kendal. We roll ever onwards and upwards 2:

*Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.

The new venue is the popular Chef’ing Fest that is ‘Taste of Edinburgh’. Come and meet Hattie and Liz and try their new cocktail mix – The Ginger Pig !!!!!

We think it wins  – trotters down…….

*Holker Hall -  Cumbria.

Alex will be at there to let you in on the secret that is ” Sheep Dip” – he has a passion so make sure you come along and share it if you can.

*Chatsworth House – (Nice)

Come chat 2 Jane – she wants your company and will even let you know all about our fabby Whisky Club – tempted?

……….well you heard it right here!!!!!

ps

The weather man say the sun is gonna shine!!!

(View the latest schedule by clicking ‘On the Road’ tab)