Summary of the
Dwyer’s Pub Scotch Club
March 21st, 2010 meeting
|
Name |
Preferred Scotch |
|
Keith Sexton |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
|
Tommy Oberlander |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
|
Mike Wilson |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
|
Phil Allport |
Black Bottle |
|
Peter Scott |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
|
Jeff Banks |
Black Bottle |
|
Ryan Few |
Black Bottle |
|
Dave Larson |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
|
Mike Farrell |
Black Bottle |
|
Jeff Hy |
Black Bottle |
|
Brian McEachon |
Black Bottle |
|
Paul Manly |
Laphroaig 10 yr. |
Topics: Learn a little about the Island of Islay, and what makes scotch from Islay so unique.
Scotches Tasted: Famous Grouse, Black Bottle (nas), Laphroaig 10 yr.
Famous Scotsman: John Muir, provided by Brian M.
Covered in the news: Scotland’s minimum pricing debate, Test marketing of Johnnie Walker Double Black, Gordon & McPhail release Mortlach 70 yr. old, Kilchoman distillery- a new distillery on Islay, The return of Cardhu single malt to the U.S. market.
Scotch term- Age Statement
Old Business:
1. Review of Single malt/vatted malt/blended whisky.
2. Review the 4 Scotch producing regions of Islay.
3. If the Sabres play the EVENING of April 18th, the April meeting will shift to April 25th.
4. Shared Malt Advocate editor John Hansell’s recollection of his first acquaintance with Scotch whisky.
New Business:
1. Plan for expensive whisky at year’s end- Dave Larson will purchase it, and the rest of us will pay him 5$for a dram.
2. Dave Larson has been named DPSC treasurer.
3. Plans for those interested in attending the Spirit of Toronto.
4. May’s meeting is May 16th. (April’s is April 18).
Happy Birthday, Tommy!