Whiskey Explorer Club Tasting- Carmel, IN
| March 11, 2010 18:00 | to | March 12, 2010 14:30 |
Whiskey Explorer Club Tasting- Carmel, IN
by Jeffrey Topping
Just before the Holidays in 2009 Wild Scotsman had a soft release of our brands in Indianapolis, IN. We are now in full swing of getting the brands out in 2010.
Thursday March 11, 2010 I am pleased to be the featured brand and speaker at the Whiskey Explorer Club in Carmel, IN. The event will take place at Vine and Table Gourmet Market from 1800 to 2030/hrs.
If you are not a member give the shop a call at: 317-817-9473
We will be tasting:
Wild Scotsman 15yr Vatted Malt Scotch
John McDougall’s 16yr Bladnoch
John McDougall’s 18yr Bladnoch
Wild Scotsman 13yr Mortlach
John McDougall’s Vatted Islay
Wild Scotsman Black Label Vatted Malt
See you in Indy!
Slainte,
The Wild Scotsman
Westin Great Southern Columubs, OH
Westin Great Southern Columubs, OH
by Jeffrey Topping
Very pleased to announce that the The Westin Great Southern in Columubs, OH now carries the Wild Scotsman Black Label and Blend No. 888.
Who let this guy into the Westin?
I met with the bar staff and management today to share my passion and inspiration for the Wild Scotsman Black Label Vatted Malt Scotch and the history and back ground of Blend No. 888. Being able to present my whisky to the very people who sell it is very important to both me and my brand. In the spirit of Tommy Dewar and Arthur Bell I will sell each bottle one person at a time if given the opportunity.
WHO’S BEHIND YOUR BRAND?
Wild Scotsman on the road- The Wrap Up
Wild Scotsman on the road -the wrap up
By Jeffrey Topping
Wow…I must be a bad blogger or someone who is just doing too many things with so little time. I left off my last post heading to the Louis Glunz Wines fall preview show. The Westin was a great location for the show. We had a wonderful room with high ceilings which is important if you are wearing 6 yards of 16oz wool and enough long hair to spare for 4 people. Since Glunz only has two spirits vendors (new one this year) the hall was filled with lots of wine! I could basically come, set up, and leave as I am only needed for the last 2 hours of the show. No one would want to intoxicate their sense of taste and smell before drinking wine, except for one of my biggest Chicago retailer fans, Gene, from Warehouse Liquors who just comes to talk scotch and leaves the wine tasting to his staff (look for a store tasting soon at his Shop with me).
I did find two gems for my wine tastes at the after party. First was the 2007 cabernet sauvignon Volunteer which is a mix of different grapes from several vineyards in Nappa Valley. I could not find any details on this wine except I was told that this was a creation from an associate of the producer for ThePrisoner (quite enjoy that wine as well). The Second was a bottle of Sabina Vineyards Cab Sauv 2006 which was just what this Scotsman needed after a long day. I would say that both wines were enjoyable. I would prefer the Sabina with a big porterhouse steak and the Volunteer relaxing at home after a long day. Either way great wines!
The day after the show was a mixed bag of traffic jams, changing schedules, and a rolling with the punches. My new wholesaler, Hoosier Wines and Spirits, in Indiana called and stated his staff was taken out with the flu! The good side was that I could lie in my king size bed and have a few more cups of coffee the bad side was now I had to cancel a series of hotel reservations and work on a new schedule and quick! A million things ran through my mind like a shot gun blast through a squirrels nest. In the end I had to stay with the plan as I had cases of whisky to be delivered and all I needed was a red suit.
I fought traffic for an hour getting to Glunz and dropped of my shipment (note to self..stay at a closer hotel). Next stop Indianapolis, via the outer belt around Chicago. I would rather drive a few extra miles and keep moving than sit around in traffic. I am a firm believer that things in motion stay in motion. I was in Indy by 1730/hrs and headed home. The next day was filled with meetings in Columubus, OH and then a trip to Louisville, KY for another show.
Cheers,
On The Road With the Wild Scotsman
On The Road With The Wild Scotsman
by Jeffrey Topping
I left Friday morning for an early meeting with my wholesaler, Bryant Distributing, in Louisville, KY and then headed to Lexington, KY. My wife was a featured performer at The Scare Fest for the Costume Ball on Friday and Vip Party on Saturday. She put on a great show as I do not believe anyone has ever seen belly dancing to Rob Zombie.
Drove from Lexington, KY back to Cincinnati, OH to unload and un-pack just to load and pack. A wopping 2 hours at home! Got in the car, lit a cigar, and headed 4 1/2 hours north to Chicago. Stopped only long enough to get a cup of joe at the Piloton the way.
Have no fear Wild Scotsman Scotch lovers I do not stay downtown an add to the cost of my whisky. There is no pomp or pretence here. I am proud to say that I am a Holiday Inn Express kind of guy. Two nights at the HI is still less than one night downtown. I will leave the Fat Catting to those sales guys on expense accounts, I work for a living.
Up early in the AM to get ready for a great afternoon at the Glunz Fall Preview Show.
Good night!
Jeff
Louis Glunz Wines Vendor Show- Chicago
| September 14, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 | to | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | to | 16:00 |
Wild Scotsman Black Label
You Must be an On/Off Premise Liquor Account in the State of Illinois to attend.
Stop by the Wild Scotsman booth for a wee dram!
Scotch Tasting -Lucky’s Stout House
Many thanks to eveyone at Lucky’s Stout House in Columubs, OH. John McDougall and I both had a wonderful afternoon samlping our drams to the Restaurant trade.
Many thanks to Brett for the wonderful BBQ of slaughtered lamb from his family’s farm. The meat was out of this world with flavor! That kind of meat cannot be found in any supermarket.
Tonight we are having a tasting at J. Liu Restaurant at 1830/hrs RSVP (614) 888-1818
See you tongiht!!
John McDougall- Columubs, OH Tour
| July 7, 2009 | to | July 14, 2009 |
John McDougall will be back in town this comming July for a variety of events and activities. I will keep everyone posted on any events which are open to the public.
Cheers,
Jeff
Winter Tour has come to an End
Being on the road has both its ups and downs. The “ups” are introducing new people to the brands and sharing our passion for great Scotch Whisky. The “downs” are driving hundreds of miles, sleeping in hotels, and being away from my family. I never get tired of what I do and I only have to look at a picture of my wife and daughter each morning to know why I do what I do. One cannot run on passion alone. There must be a purpose outside of work for which the fruit of my passion and labor will hopefully benefit from.
John McDougall is safely back home in Scotland with his family, however, here is a shot from the road. Here John is educating on/off premise establishment owners and staff on our brands at Heidelberg Distribution in Cincinnati, OH
The Master at Work
Cheers from my home and not from the road.
Jeff
Cork-N-Vine Wine Market & Lounge Tasting Tonight!
Come join John McDoguall and I at the Cork-N-Vine Wine Market & Lounge in Dayton, OH for a wonderful Scotch Tasting Event
See you there!
Jeff and John
Smith & Wollensky Tasting Two Days Away!
Join us on Thursday, March 26 2009 for a Scotch Tasting featuring Wild Scotsman Whisky and a unique four course dinner prepared by our Chef. Our guest speakers are Jeff Topping, founder of Wild Scotsman Whisky and Master Distiller/Blender John McDougall. The reception is at 6:30 PM and the Dinner starts at 7:00 PM.
The pairings are outlined below:
1st Course
Wild Scotsman 15yr
Poached Lobster with spiked cream & arugula
2nd Course
Wild Scotsman Black Label
Maple walnut crusted salmon with a candied citrus oil
3rd Course
John McDougall’s 16yr
Antelope Chop over scalloped potatoes with a Juniper Sherry Glaze
4th Course
Wild Scotsman 12yr Royal Lochnagar
Vanilla Roasted Pear with a Chocolate almond tuille & Scotch Carmel
The event is priced at $100 per person plus tax & gratuity.
To make reservations or for more information please call (614) 416-2400.
We look forward to serving you,
Rob Schneider
General Manager
Smith & Wollensky
4145 The Strand West
(Easton Town Center)
Columbus, OH 43219
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