Happy Birthday Robert Burns!
Happy Birthday Robert Burns!
by Jeffrey Topping
For those of you who do not know this is Robert Burn’s month. Burns is the National Poet of Scotland who wrote in the dialect of the working Scot and not English. If you have never been to a Burn’s dinner to here is address to the Haggis you might recall a tune called, “Auld Lang Syne” on New Years Eve which was written by Burn’s.
So grab some Haggis and a wee dram of Wild Scotsman and salute o’l Robert Burns.
The State of Scotch a 2011 Year end Review
I am pleased to announce that according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) latest news bulletin, NEW CHAIRMAN FOR SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION AS EXPORTS BREAK RECORDS posted in December of 2012 that Scotch whisky is, “earning £125 every second for the UK balance of payments. The value of exports over the nine month period totalled almost £3billion – an increase of 23% on the same period of 2010.” The United States led the way with £430.7m in export value and France led consumption (USA 2nd)with 39,409,542 Liters of Pure Alcohol (LPA) exported.
The down side for 2011 was the ruthless and uneducated attack on Scottish Whisky Heritage and Tradition with the full ban of the historical terms “VATTED and PURE” to describe the blending of either Single Malt or Single Grain Scotch whisky from different distilleries. Now we must use the term “BLENDED Malt Scotch whisky” or “BLENDED Grain Scotch Whisky”. If being “accurate” in describing the contents of a bottle was truly at the heart of the issue the SWA would have fully demanded the the term “SINGLE MALT and SINGLE GRAIN” be accurately changed to “Single Blended Malt and “Single Blended Grain” as ALL Single are BLENDS unless they are only bottled out of one (1) cask with the cask number duly noted on the bottle.
We here at Wild Scotsman have taken a few steps backwards over the past few years due to the ailing economy but we have been working on expanding into our new direction of providing top quality privately labeled Scotch Whisky for both “on/off” premise license holders in the USA. With every adversity there is always an opportunity if one can look and work out side the box. For us 2012 is bringing new opportunities with our Private Label Scotch Whisky, Wild Scotsman Scotch Whisky, and whisky related talks and tastings.
New Brands arriving in January 2012!
21yr North Islay is aged exclusively in a Sherry Butt (sorry cannot name this distillery) bottled at 50% alc/vol, no added colour, no chill filtration.
38yr Bunnahabhain bottled at 51% alc/vol, no added colour, no chill filtration
From our Family to yours
Happy New Year!
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Oliva, Cain, Nub, and Wild Scotsman…OH MY!
Oliva, Cain, Nub, and Wild Scotsman…OH MY!
by Jeffrey Topping
Come join me on Thursday November 10, 2011 at The Wharf “without piers” from 4 to 8pm to sample, Oliva and Cain VS NUB cigars. I will be pouring Blend No. 888 and my Signature Wild Scotsman Black aka Cigar Malt. There are many brands which claim to be made for cigars, Wild Scotsman Black is the only Scotch made by a cigar smoker for cigar smokers. Full Stop!
Gold Medal Winner
The Wharf
3464 Pentagon Park Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431
RSVP: (937) 426-0633
Time: 1600 to 2000/hrs
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Check out these Dayton, OH retailers for a bottle near you:
3rd Annual Whiskey & Fine Spirits Expo
| October 28, 2011 | ||
| 17:00 | to | 21:00 |
3rd Annual Whiskey & Fine Spirits Expo
by Jeffrey Topping
come join me at the Montage in Indianapolis, IN Friday Oct 28 for the 3rd Annual Whiskey & Fine Spirits Expo put on by our friends at Vine and Table. We will be sampling a variety of Scotch, Irish, American whisk(e)y styles just in time for your holiday gifts.
Brands:
Blend No. 888- Hands down the best blended Scotch whisky at less than $27 per bottle
Wild Scotsman Black Label Vatted malt Scotch Whisky. The only malt whisky made by a cigar smoker for the pure enjoyment of a cigar. Don’t take my word for it…bring a stick and try it yourself!
Gold Medal Winner
John McDougall’s 13yr Vatted islay- Come taste Islay through the eyes and bottling created by the only living Master Blender and distiller of Scotch Whisky in the world.
John McDougall Blended Malt Islay 13yr
Wild Scotsman 15 yr Vatted Malt Scotch Whisky The dram that start it all! My first blended malt creation styled after my experiences in the Lowlands of Scotland. One of the most complex scotch whisky’s on the market today. 95 out of 100 in The Whisky Bible by Jim Murray and a silver medal at the International Wine and Spirits competition in the UK> Wild Scotsman 15yr Liquid Gold Award- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Wild Scotsman Caol Ila 27yr
Wild Scotsman 27yr Single Cask Single Malt Caol Ila only 108 bottles as the rest was used by the Wild Scotsman himself in his blending and private label bottlings.
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Event Location:
The Montage
8580 Allison Pointe Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Get directions
Phone: 317-577-3663
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Event Time
VIP Event: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
General Admission: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Event Cost
VIP Ticket – $125.00
Regular Admission Ticket – $50.00
Designated Driver Ticket – $35.00
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Event Contact
317-817-9463
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Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant -Wild Scotsman Style
Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant -Wild Scotsman Style
by Jeffrey Topping
come join me at Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant in Barrington, IL Tuesday October 18. We will be sampling a variety of Scotch whisky styles just in time for your holiday gifts.
Brands:
Blend No. 888- Hands down the best blended Scotch whisky at less than $27 per bottle
John McDougall’s 15yr Bladnoch Single Cask Single Malt at 55.8%. The only distillery approved bottling of Bladnoch sold in the entire USA..full stop!
Wild Scotsman Black Label Vatted malt Scotch Whisky. The only malt whisky made by a cigar smoker for the pure enjoyment of a cigar.
Gold Medal Winner
John McDougall’s 13yr Vatted islay- Come taste Islay through the eyes and bottling created by the only living Master Blender and distiller of Scotch Whisky in the world.
John McDougall Blended Malt Islay 13yr
Wild Scotsman Caol Ila 27yr
Wild Scotsman 27yr Single Cask Single Malt Caol Ila only 108 bottles as the rest was used by the Wild Scotsman himself in his blending and private label bottlings.
Event Location:
Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant
205 Park Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010
Tuesday October 18th from 1730 to 1900/hrs
Get directions
(847) 382-3900
Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant -Wild Scotsman Invasion
| October 18, 2011 | ||
| 17:30 | to | 19:00 |
Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant -Wild Scotsman Invasion
by Jeffrey Topping
come join me at Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant in Barrington, IL Tuesday October 18. We will be sampling a variety of Scotch whisky styles just in time for your holiday gifts.
Brands:
Blend No. 888- Hands down the best blended Scotch whisky at less than $27 per bottle
John McDougall’s 15yr Bladnoch Single Cask Single Malt at 55.8%. The only distillery approved bottling of Bladnoch sold in the entire USA..full stop!
Wild Scotsman Black Label Vatted malt Scotch Whisky. The only malt whisky made by a cigar smoker for the pure enjoyment of a cigar.
Gold Medal Winner
John McDougall’s 13yr Vatted islay- Come taste Islay through the eyes and bottling created by the only living Master Blender and distiller of Scotch Whisky in the world.
John McDougall Blended Malt Islay 13yr
Wild Scotsman Caol Ila 27yr
Wild Scotsman 27yr Single Cask Single Malt Caol Ila only 108 bottles as the rest was used by the Wild Scotsman himself in his blending and private label bottlings.
Event Location:
Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant
205 Park Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010
Tuesday October 18th from 1730 to 1900/hrs
Get directions
(847) 382-3900
Cigar Rights of America Charity Cigar Event
Cigar Rights of America Charity Cigar Event
by Jeffrey Topping
Come join me on October 7, 2011 for the Cigar Rights of America (CRA) October Charity event by Cigar Explorer of Columbus, Oh. The event will be held on the roof of the Renaissance Hotel, 50 North Third Street · Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Participating Cigar Co.:
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TBA (Padron)
Alejandro Turrent (Altadis USA)
Glen Case (Kristoff)
Matt Booth (Davidoff/Camacho/Room 101)
Eddie Ortega (EO Brands)
Nish Patel or Nimish (Rocky Patel)
Felipe Sosa (Torano)
Jose Ortega, Janny Garcia (My Father)
Pete Johnson (TBA) – Tatuaje
Glynn Loope / Brian Berman (CRA)
TBA (LFD)
TBA (Drew Estate)
Hector Paz (Miami Cigars)
Partcipating Retailers:
Wild Scotsman Scotch Whisky will be pouring the following Brands:
Blend 888
Wild Scotsman Black Label aka The Cigar Malt
Gold Medal Winner
Renassance Hotel
50 North 3rd Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-5050
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Torano Cigar and Wild Scotsman Whisky at The Wharf
Torano Cigar and Wild Scotsman Whisky at The Wharf
by Jeffrey Topping
Come join the Wild Scotsman and Miguel Schoedel of Torano Cigars at the Wharf -without piers cigar shop in Beavercreek, OH. Torano will feature a Wild Scotsman favorite, The Exodus 1959 cigar.
Gold Medal Winner
We will be pouring for those of legal age a 1/4 oz sampling of our Ohio approved brands:
Wild Scotsman Black Label aka the Cigar malt (OH-9606B)
Blend No. 888 (OH-0950B)
**please visit your local Ohio retailer for a bottle
The Wharf
3464 Pentagon Park Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431
RSVP: (937) 426-0633
Date: September 22, 2011
Time: 1600 to 2000/hrs
Check out these Dayton, OH retailers for a bottle near you:
| Name | Street | City |
| LIQUOR AND WINE WAREHOUSE | 3440 YORK COMMONS BLVD | Dayton |
| Marsh Supermarket | 982 North Market St | Troy |
| AIR CITY WINE & LIQUOR | 3114 N DIXIE DR., HARRISON TWP. | Dayton |
| ARROW WINE STORES | 615 LYONS ROAD | Dayton |
| Lofino’s Food Store | 3245 E. Patterson Rd | Beavercreek |
| ARROW WINE STORES | 2950 FAR HILLS AVE | Kettering |
| Kroger | 885 Union Blvd | Englewood |
| MIAMI VALLEY WINE & SPIRITS | 943 WEST MAIN STREET | Tipp city |
| Piqua Beverage Center | 633 West High St | Piqua |
| RITE AID DISCOUNT PHARMACY | 2532 EAST THIRD STREET | Dayton |
Brick House Cigars and Wild Scotsman Whisky -Dayton, OHIO
| October 13, 2011 | ||
| 16:00 | to | 20:00 |
Brick House Cigars and Wild Scotsman Whisky -Dayton, OHIO
by Jeffrey Topping
Come join the Wild Scotsman and Brick House Cigars at the Wharf -without piers cigar shop in Beavercreek, OH. Brick House is part of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company which is the oldest family owned cigar company in the Untied States circa 1895
Gold Medal Winner
We will be pouring for those of legal age a 1/4 oz sampling of our Ohio approved brands:
Wild Scotsman Black Label aka the Cigar malt (OH-9606B)
Blend No. 888 (OH-0950B)
**please visit your local Ohio retailer for a bottle
The Wharf
3464 Pentagon Park Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431
RSVP: (937) 426-0633
Time: 1600 to 2000/hrs
Check out these Dayton, OH retailers for a bottle near you:
| Name | Street | City |
| LIQUOR AND WINE WAREHOUSE | 3440 YORK COMMONS BLVD | Dayton |
| Marsh Supermarket | 982 North Market St | Troy |
| AIR CITY WINE & LIQUOR | 3114 N DIXIE DR., HARRISON TWP. | Dayton |
| ARROW WINE STORES | 615 LYONS ROAD | Dayton |
| Lofino’s Food Store | 3245 E. Patterson Rd | Beavercreek |
| ARROW WINE STORES | 2950 FAR HILLS AVE | Kettering |
| Kroger | 885 Union Blvd | Englewood |
| MIAMI VALLEY WINE & SPIRITS | 943 WEST MAIN STREET | Tipp city |
| Piqua Beverage Center | 633 West High St | Piqua |
| RITE AID DISCOUNT PHARMACY | 2532 EAST THIRD STREET | Dayton |
Cirque du Yelp!
| October 1, 2011 | ||
| 20:00 | to | 22:00 |
Cirque du Yelp!
by Jeffrey Topping
**This event is now full!** However, still RSVP and get on the waitlist. If spots open up (and they tend to as we get closer to the event), I will let you know!
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This amazing event is now open. It is FREE to attend but you must RSVP by clicking the red button in the top right corner! Welcome to Cirque du Yelp!
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Come one, come all to the greatest show on earth – the Cirque du Yelp, a free carnival themed event with more free food, drinks and entertainment than you can juggle into an entire lifetime.
This is a one-night only event at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, KY on October 1st from 8 to 10pm. Guests will be amazed by the wide world of entertainment offered: legendary magicians, epic sword swallowers, Irish tarot card readers, zombie caricaturists, aerial acrobats and so much more!
Still not convinced? Well, how about coming to see three different Guinness World Record holders perform and marvel at The League of Cincinnati Steampunks’ Tent of Curiosities! Ahha, there it is. Truly, this is an event not to be missed. And yes, it’s all free!
Attractions include…
FREE SWEETS FROM…
Donna’s Gourmet Cookies (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
PhroZen (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Sugar Cupcakery (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
SugarPlums Cupcakery (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Sweet Peace Bakery (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Sweet Petit Desserts (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Yagööt (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
FREE FOOD FROM…
Bella Luna (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
City BBQ (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Crock of Love (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Dilly Café (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
FB’s (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Fireside Pizza Wagon (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Gliers Goetta (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Grandma Debbie’s Kitchen (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
The Skinny Pig (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Taste of Belgium (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
DRINKS PROVIDED BY…
Christian Moerlein (http://www.christianmo…)
Coffee Emporium (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Crispin Hard Cider (http://www.crispincide…)
Kentucky Ale and Bourbon Barrel Ale (http://www.kentuckyale…)
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka (http://www.FireflyVodk…)
Middle West Spirits (http://www.middlewests…)
vitaminwater (http://www.vitaminwate…)
Wild Scotsman Whisky & Spirits (http://wildscotsman.com/)
Wild Scotsman Logo
PERFORMANCES BY…
Pickled Brothers Sideshow (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Queen City Caberet (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Zahara’s Tangled Web (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
MUSIC BY…
The Clifton Heights Music Fest & Far-I-Rome Productions (http://www.fariromepro…)
Queen City Crates (http://www.queencitycr…)
SHADOWRAPTR (http://shadowraptr.ban…)
Healing Trapeze (http://www.myspace.com…)
ENTERTAINMENT BY
Aerial Acrobatics by Jamming Talent Productions (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Cincinnati Circus Company! (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Dante’s Gypsy Circus Dancers (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Face Painting, Henna Tattoos and Feather Hair Extensions by Fabulous Faces by Jen (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Internationally Known Balloon Artist Vicky Kimble (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Irish Tarot Card Reader Patricia Garry (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Magician Tom James (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Video and Photos by Aubergine Imagery (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Zombie Caricatures by Gorgeous Gore Art (http://www.yelp.com/bi…) and (GorgeousGoreArt@facebo…)
CHARITY SPONSORS
Hoxworth Blood Center (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
The Freestor Foodbank (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
CLEANING PROVIDED BY
VesCo Residential Cleaning (http://www.yelp.com/bi…)
Free food, free drinks, fun for boys and girls of all ages … unless you’re under 21 (IDs will be checked at the door).
Cirque du Yelp? It’s going to be … grand
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