Whisky Forum - TWE Whisky Show

John W · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:11 pm Post subject: TWE Whisky Show

Yesterday I was at the TWE Whisky Show in London which was a great day, here is what I tried -

Dalmore 15, 21 & King Alexander
Jura 21
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
Balblair 99
Old Pulteney 17
Ancnoc 12
Kilchoman 100% Islay
Bunnahabhain 18
Dalwhinnie Winters Gold
Oban Little Bay
Brora 35
Mortlach 25
Lagavulin Jazz Festival 2015
Glenfarclas 25
Glenfiddich The Original
Glenmorangie 18 & Signet

The highlight of the day was talking to and having a dram with Dalmore master distiller Richard 'The Nose' Patterson' there were plenty more for me to try but just couldn't do it and I'm in no rush for my next dram - maybe

Kind Regards

John W

sorren · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:22 pm Post subject:

Nice line up, the mortlach 25 is a good one, what did you thinks?

John W · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:32 pm Post subject:

sorren · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:38 pm Post subject:

Glad you enjoyed it, I just reviewed it on my blog, it is nice to have a older mortlach with no taints..

Crane · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject:

The TWE whisky show is a fantastic event, I have been a couple of times in the past, Always a great choice of premium drams to taste. The cost of travel, accommodation, tickets, food etc puts me off going more often as it easily adds up to Â£300 - Â£400 for me which I can spend on a few good bottles instead but no doubt I will be there again in the near future.

Keith · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:07 pm Post subject:

I know what you mean Crane, it is a fantastic event but an expensive trip down to London, especially when the Mrs wants to accompany you, go shopping and take in a show.

CGRenn · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Feb 2015 Posts: 684

I have never been to a Whisky show.. I saw this one come up and was interested.. Show how does it work? Is the ticket price your admission and that's it?

John W · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:34 pm Post subject:

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:47 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you had a great time John. I too very much enjoyed the Mortlach 25 at a tasting with Georgie Bell and I would have been quite motivated to have the Brora 35 if i had been at your show. I was at a pub in Toronto a few years back and ordered Brora 30 from their menu but the bottle had just been finished. I had a 22 year old rare Port Ellen instead.
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Diademo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 1255

Whisky shows are always great places to meet people and try some interesting drams.

I've been at TWE show only once but IMO is becoming too big/industrialized. I prefer smaller venues, where you have more opportunities to talk with producers and sales people. My favourite among "bigger"? shows is Whisky Fringe in Edinburg but the best are the local ones.

CGRenn · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Feb 2015 Posts: 684

TheWM · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:05 am Post subject:

Diademo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 1255

All bigger events are becoming similar - for all older/rare drams you will soon have to pay with additional tokens only. Organisers are trying to get as much from you as they possibly can.

It's funny watching people posting about their "conquers"? at the whisky shows - many are going to this kind of events just to brag about trying some older expressions, some to get pished:

minesascotch · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:02 pm Post subject:

Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:06 pm Post subject:

Very nice lineup minesascotch. You certainly had some fine and classy drams. Great to hear.
Very Happy

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