http://www.twas.com.au/main Tasmanian Whisky Appreciation Society Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:27:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi Folks, The next TWAS night is almost here! Theme: “Tasmanian Whisky - the state of play” When: Monday 8th November Time: 6.30 for 7pm Where: Lark Distillery Cost: $75 on the night A chance to catch up on Tasmanian whisky!  See what is being offered! Please let me know if you can ... http://www.twas.com.au/main/?p=169 Gilpin Family Whisky made from diabetics' urine James Gilpin is a designer and researcher who works on the implementation of new biomedical technologies. He's also got type 1 diabetes, where his body doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. So he's started a project called Gilpin Family Whisky, which turns ... http://www.twas.com.au/main/?p=168 Tasmania is fast gathering a reputation as a producer of premium single malt whiskies. There are six distilleries and a seventh isn't far away. There are about two dozen distilleries across the country, but with a quarter of them based in Tasmania, already some connoisseurs are labelling what used to be ... http://www.twas.com.au/main/?p=167 I just thought I would let you know that Drysdale House are holding their next "Isle of Spirits" event in a few weeks time... Venue: Drysdale House, 59 Collins Street Hobart Date: Monday 26 July 2010 Time: Master Class: 5:45pm - 7:15pm General tasting session for public and industry members: 7:30pm - 9:30pm RSVP: Ring ... http://www.twas.com.au/main/?p=165 A rare single malt has sold in Edinburgh for more than £25,000, making it one of the world's most expensive bottles of whisky. The Glenfiddich, distilled before World War II, went under the hammer for £25,200, including the buyer's premium, at Bonhams' whisky sale. The 70cl bottle, dating to 1937, was one ... http://www.twas.com.au/main/?p=164