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The Grape, Grain & Cane Selection Here at the Grand, we have carefully selected a variety of sipping malts and brandies to satisfy the needs of all who stay with us here at the Grand Hotel. We appreciate each palate is different, so why not ask one of our skilled bar team to help pick one that best suits your requirements. Whatever your dram, sit back, relax and enjoy your surroundings – there really is no need to hurry, there are plenty more to choose from! The Grand’s Whisky Club Whether you are a keen whisky enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys the occasional dram, why not join our Whisky Club. Membership is free, and you can enjoy such benefits as; 25% discount on all Whiskies on the first Sunday of every month 10% discount on all Whiskies for the remainder of the month Exclusive members only offers Whisky Tasting Events Guest Speakers For more information, or to become a member, please ask a member of staff. Whisky Flights Benromach £18.00 25ml Benromach 10 year old, 25ml Benromach Organic and 25ml Benromach Peat Smoke Glenfiddich £18.00 25ml Glenfiddich 12 year old, 25ml Glenfiddich 15 year old Solera Methode and 25ml Glenfiddich 18 year old Ancient Reserve Balvenie £22.50 25ml Balvenie Double Wood 12 year old, 25ml Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old and 25ml Balvenie Single Barrel 15 year old Ardbeg £20.00 25ml Ardbeg 10 year old, 25ml Ardbeg Corryvreckan and 25ml Ardbeg Uigedail. Glenmorangie £40.00 25ml Glenmorangie 10 year old, 25ml Glenmorangie 18 year old Extremely Rare and 25ml Glenmorangie 25 year old Quarter. Flight Of Your Choice Want to create your own flight? Simply choose any 3 Whiskies and get 10% off your own personal flight. All Whisky’s and Cognac’s in this menu are served as a 25ml measure Whisky Tasting Events 2014 Most people have a favourite whisky – but what about all the others that are waiting for you to discover? Still unsure if whisky is the drink for you? Our relaxed whisky sessions are perfect for you too! Hosted on the first Sunday of every month, our whisky tastings offer the perfect opportunity to try something you’ve not considered before, take a different look at the world of whisky, and learn something new – all whilst having a bit of fun. Our own whisky specialists will be on hand to pass on their extensive knowledge, advice and insight. The exact whiskies for each session will be confirmed nearer the time, but the list below will give you a flavour of what’s in store. What styles or regions of whiskies will you try? As well as our own team of experts, we hope to bring you brand ambassadors to present extra exclusive tastings each month, allowing you to get a more detailed experience of a particular whisky or range. Information will be posted on here, so keep checking back. Our tasting sessions offer fantastic value at just £20 per person but for those who want to sample more, Whisky Club members receive a 10% discount on whisky at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa at all times, or a fantastic 25% on the first Sunday of each month. Whisky Club membership is free of charge, so join today. Sunday 4th May 2014 – Blended Whisky Whether you’ve never tasted a whisky before or if you’re usually a fan of single malt whiskies, let us introduce you to a selection of the finest blended whiskies. Our whisky specialists will be your guides as you sample 4 distinctly different styles and enjoy a small interactive talk about each blend. Sunday 1st June 2014 – Bourbon The Grand’s Whisky Selection - April 2014 1 Calling all bourbon lovers! Fuller and sweeter than their European cousins, bourbons offer a different choice for the whisky connoisseur. Broaden your whisky horizons stateside as you sample 4 excellent examples of this American favourite. Sunday 6th July 2014 – A beginner’s introduction to Whisky For novices keen to learn more, or for those who are yet to be convinced about the joys of whisky, let our head Bartender introduce you to some of the very best examples. Experience different varieties and tastes – grain Whisky, sweet bourbon, smoky and peated – and watch your preconceptions and perceptions of whisky quickly disappear. Sunday 3rd August 2014 – Highlands For many this is the home of whisky. The Scottish highlands is a vast area blessed with so many fine examples to try, savour and enjoy. Join our experts on a trip through the Northern, Central, Western & Eastern Highlands – enjoying a drink from each along the way. Sunday 7th September 2014 – Tour of the British Isles It’s not all about Scotland! Take a tasting trip through the British Isles with us and you’ll compare and contrast whiskies from England, Wales, Ireland and, of course, Scotland. Each has its own distinct flavour making this a journey that’s certainly worth taking. Sunday 5th October 2014 – Islay The island of Islay, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, has an important heritage and special place in the heart of many whisky aficionados. Head over the water with us and taste 4 whiskies that express the best of what this region has to offer and fall in love with it yourself. Sunday 2nd November 2014 – Whiskies of the New World You could easily spend a lifetime enjoying the whiskies of Scotland, but why limit yourself? Great whisky is global. Let us show you some an exciting examples from Japan, Canada and India before returning a little closer to home with a dram from Wales in a whisky new world tour. Sunday 7th December 2014 – Speyside For some it is simple: Speyside IS whisky! Find out why as we explore some of the familiar whiskies and popular bottlings, as well as guiding you to something a little less known. The perfect aperitif for the festive season (and a great chance to add another whisky to your Christmas list!). Balvenie Dipping Dog For over a hundred years there has been a secret way to drink The Balvenie. Known only to those inside the distillery walls and frowned upon by the office and accounts department. It’s called The Balvenie Dipping Dog and it is time to take it further than Dufftown. Dipping Dogs were once used by distillery workers to “liberate” whisky from casks in the warehouse. Made from copper tubing and tied to the belt, it was stored down the worker’s trouser leg. The dog was then dipped into casks and filled with whisky when the Exciseman’s back was turned. The vessels were affectionately known as ‘dogs’ due to them being a man’s best friend, kept on a lead and always by one’s side. Each dog contains two drams for you to share and is definitely something to savour. The manner in which it’s obtained may have changed but the enjoyment of The Balvenie will always remain the same. Balvenie Double Wood, 12 year old £10.00 (50ml) £20.00 (100ml) Aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in sherry casks, this Whisky is sweet, with a good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla. The finish is long, dry and spicy. Balvenie Caribbean Cask, 14 year old £14.00 (50ml) £28.00 (100ml) Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combined with fresh fruit notes. Rounded taste with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a soft and lingering finish. Balvenie Single Barrel, 15 year old £21.00(50ml) £42.00 (100ml) Delicate sweetness of honey and dried mixed fruit appear on the nose. Husky sweetness on the palate. This Whisky climaxes with barley and bourbon spiciness, peaking most spectacularly Balvenie Portwood, 21 year old £32.00 (50ml) £64.00 (100ml) Unusual aroma’s for a wine-finished whisky. Surprisingly delicate. Her sublime mouth feel carries, masterfully: red fruit, raisins, an edge of white grape and a very floral honey. Long finish with a lovely praline amid the soft grape. The Grand’s Whisky Selection - April 2014 2 Single Malt Whisky Single Malt is a Whisky that comes from a single distillery, that is distilled from one single ‘malted’ grain. In the case of a Single Malt Scotch, barley is always the grain to be used. Single Malt Scotch must be distilled in Scotland, and matured in oak casks for at least three years and a day, although most Single Malts are matured for longer. The Grand Selection The following rare vintages have been specially selected from a variety of distilleries from around Scotland. Glen Grant 1968 £26.00 The nose is quite full and rich with a profusion of sherry notes, steeping the peels and gentle smoke with pep. Note’s of juicy fresh fruit’s and a touch of berry fruit’s. There are notes of cut herbs and acacia honey. The palate is quite smoky and full. There are notes of espresso beans and sherried winter fruitcake. Notes of cloves and cinnamon and dark brown sugar with just a touch of rum. The finish is long and fruity with plenty of wood smoke. Linkwood 1946 £60.00 The nose is full of juicy sultana’s and sherry. Hint’s of wood shavings and pine oil with feinty notes of rubber and leather with a touch of cereal sweetness. The palate is rather full and very smooth with lots of fruit. The oak shines with chewy tannin’s and a touch of dark nuttiness with mixed peel’s. The finish is quite long and fruity with a good oak.