This week in cocktail news we go from conventions to high dollar and demand whisky to a bit of good will...
San Antonio Cocktail Conference - Cocktail celebrations are popping up all over the country and this year is the first time San Antonio, Texas will host their first cocktail conference. It sounds like great fun and something to do at the end of January. In fact, I'll be there and will bring back news for those who do not attend. Tickets are on sale now and the seminar line-up is an interesting one.
Glenfiddich Whisky for Oldest Scot Sells at Auction for $72,630 -BusinessWeek.com reports that a 55 year-old Scotch sold at Bonhams today for 46,850 pounds. The auction was held in Edinburgh for one of 15 bottles of Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, which was barreled in 1955 and bottled just last month. Who is Janet Sheed Roberts? The 110 year-old just happens to be the country's oldest living person, lives next to the distillery, and is a member of the distillery's founding family. Her birthdays have been marked with whisky releases before.
Maine Distilleries to Donate Potatoes to Food Bank - During the first three months of the new year, those who buy Cold River vodka or gin in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts can feel a little better about their purchase. That is because Maine Distilleries will donate a pound of potatoes for every bottle sold in those three states to New England food banks during next fall's harvest.
Old Hobart Distillery unveils first batch of Overeem Single Malt - If you are seeking a unique whiskey that few have tasted before, this Australian single malt may be just the thing? you didn't know you needed. I've not tried it, but it sounds intriguing and by the looks of their website, they will ship overseas. This first release includes both a sherry and port aged expression, both available at cask strength and 43%.
Liquor industry faces deadline to introduce health warnings -This story comes from Australia where drinkers maybe seeing new labels on alcohol bottles that resemble those we see on cigarettes. Beyond the usual warnings, it seems that nutritional information will also be printed on the labels. However, there is a debate about what these new regulations on exactly what the wording and contents will be.
Old Pulteney 21-Year-Old Runs Dry Due to Soaring Demand - In other Scotch news, it was announced today that Old Pulteney is almost dry when it comes to their 21YO single malt. It seems that the high and unexpected demand was aided by the expression being named "World Whiskey of the Year" in Jim Murray's 2012 Whisky Bible. I've not enjoyed the 21, but if it's anything like the 17YO Scotch (and I project that it's better), then the honor is fitting and those who listened to Murray are enjoying a bit of the sweet life while others are vying for the last bottles (until March, that is).
More Blue Laws Tumble - Last week we received the news about teetotaler Carrie Nation's home town? finally going wet on Sundays, and it seems more municipalities are following suit. This week saw the first Sunday sales in Gainsvillle, Georgia and in Portales, New Mexico voters decided that restaurants should have the option to sell alcohol on Sundays.
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