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<strong>WHISKEYS</strong> <strong>FROM</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>CASK</strong><br />
A GUIDE FOR CONNOISSEURS
WHISKEY INVOLVES<br />
LONG WORKING DAYS AND<br />
MANY ENJOYABLE NIGHTS<br />
Dear Whiskey Lovers,<br />
There are few distilled spirits as complex as a high-quality whiskey. During<br />
the past few years, whiskey has once again seen a strong increase in demand.<br />
Currently, whiskey distillers from Scotland, Ireland and the United States offer<br />
not only classic whiskey but an incredibly wide range of other products.<br />
VOM FASS has fostered relationships with the most renowned distilleries for<br />
several decades. These friendly ties have enabled us to offer hand-picked products<br />
with a unique standard, now available at VOM FASS. And, it’s easy to taste your<br />
favorite whiskey simply by visiting your nearest store to sample the wide variety.<br />
But, for now, please enjoy!<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
EDITOR’S NOTE PAGE 03<br />
WHISKEY <strong>FROM</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>CASK</strong> PAGE 06<br />
WHISKEY: A LONG JOURNEY TO YOUR GLASS PAGE 08<br />
WHISKEY HISTORY PAGE 10<br />
PRODUCTION PAGE 13<br />
ESSENTIAL DEFINITIONS PAGE 14<br />
WHISKY <strong>FROM</strong> SCOTLAND PAGE 16<br />
VOM FASS TWO <strong>CASK</strong>S PAGE 18
FASSZINATION WHISKEY PAGE 20<br />
WHISKEY <strong>FROM</strong> IRELAND PAGE 22<br />
IRISH SINGLE MALT WHISKEY LIQUEUR PAGE 24<br />
INTERNATIONAL WHISKEY PAGE 26<br />
GRAINS PAGE 28<br />
BLENDED SCOTCH PAGE 30<br />
RECIPES WITH WHISKEY PAGE 32<br />
FLAVOUR PROFILE PAGE 34
Whiskey From the Cask<br />
A PERFECT WHISKEY IS PRODUCED<br />
IN <strong>THE</strong> BEST DISTILLERIES<br />
AND ALWAYS <strong>CASK</strong> MATURED<br />
We love whiskey at VOM FASS, and we<br />
exercise this love by spending a lot of<br />
time selecting the best ones for you. We<br />
hand-pick every whiskey carefully and<br />
add refining touches to it before we fill<br />
the casks and send them off on their<br />
journey to your nearest VOM FASS store.
WHISKEY IS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE<br />
AND IT STARTS IN OUR TASTING ROOM<br />
In-Store Tasting<br />
Explore the world of whiskey at VOM FASS by<br />
stepping into our beautiful European-style tasting<br />
room at your local VOM FASS. Sample a wide<br />
range of products, and make sure everything you<br />
bring home is perfectly suited to you. You’ll feel<br />
like a kid in a candy store as you let your taste<br />
buds explore the world of VOM FASS!<br />
Experience Excellence<br />
Every product has a story at VOM FASS. We have<br />
been in contact with distinguished distilleries for<br />
decades. We visit our suppliers on a regular basis<br />
and foster a close relationship with them. This<br />
way, we can tell you the stories of our producers,<br />
and we can assure the products you buy are of<br />
excellent quality. Our search for the best whiskeys<br />
and relationships allow us to offer exceptionally<br />
rare and outstanding products. Let your taste buds<br />
be intrigued as you learn the rich stories behind<br />
each product.<br />
Our Warehouses in Scotland<br />
VOM FASS has stayed ahead of the curve and<br />
established two warehouses of our own in<br />
Scotland. The warehouses store young and old<br />
whiskies, chosen from selected distilleries.<br />
There, the whiskeys mature in the finest, expertly<br />
hand-picked wooden casks. These extraordinary<br />
whiskies are proudly offered to you at the<br />
moment of aged perfection.<br />
Customized and Fun Events<br />
Always exciting and fun, VOM FASS stores<br />
present fascinating and delightful whiskey tastings.<br />
Consider VOM FASS for your next birthday party<br />
or business event. Please see your local store’s<br />
calendar for upcoming events. Find your nearest<br />
VOM FASS store at www.vomfass.com.<br />
Give the Gift of Good Taste<br />
Discover customized one-of-a-kind gifts at VOM<br />
FASS. These charming and authentic gifts will<br />
be treasured and remembered long after they are<br />
received. VOM FASS is pleased to assemble and<br />
gift wrap your items with a classy presentation.<br />
Find your nearest VOM FASS store at www.vomfass.com.<br />
Handcrafted with Heart<br />
Every batch of whiskey that we purchase has been<br />
tasted carefully at our headquarters in Waldburg,<br />
Germany. Each blend has been carefully selected<br />
for its craftsmanship and quality by VOM FASS.<br />
We know how important it is to pay close attention<br />
to the distillation process, storage, and aging in<br />
casks. Handcrafted whiskey is our primary focus,<br />
and we have been mastering the process for years.<br />
There is a reason VOM FASS products have been<br />
awarded Best Whiskey in Contest by the German<br />
Agricultural Society. We offer unique, rare, and<br />
authentically made products from around the<br />
world. That is why VOM FASS is so special.<br />
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SAME WHISKEY, DIFFERENT STYLES<br />
Even with our suggestions<br />
on how to get the most out<br />
of your whiskey experience,<br />
please drink your whiskey<br />
as you like it. There is no<br />
right or wrong way when it<br />
comes to enjoying whiskey.<br />
We have provided these tips<br />
to maximize your enjoyment.<br />
The most important thing is<br />
to enjoy yourself, the whiskey,<br />
and the experience.
EACH WHISKEY TAKES A LONG JOURNEY<br />
TO GET TO YOUR GLASS – SO PREPARE<br />
YOURSELF TO ENJOY<br />
The Glass<br />
Sip whiskey in a classic whiskey tumbler or snifter.<br />
Experts consider the Glen Carin glass the official<br />
whiskey glass as it brings out the full aroma. With<br />
increased popularity and as our recommendation<br />
for enjoying whiskey, Glen Carin glasses are<br />
available at your nearest VOM FASS store.<br />
Drinking Temperature<br />
A whiskey should not be consumed too cold or<br />
too warm. The smell and the exquisite taste of<br />
these unique products are adversely affected by<br />
extreme temperature. The best temperature to<br />
enjoy your whiskey is between 18 and 20 degrees<br />
Celsius.<br />
Whiskey with Water<br />
Drinking a glass of refreshing water with your<br />
whiskey is always recommended. A tiny added<br />
splash of water is especially important when<br />
enjoying a cask strength whiskey. The purpose is<br />
to increase the clarity of the taste and to round<br />
out the flavour on the palate.<br />
Whiskey on the Rocks<br />
Many experts condemn whiskey on the rocks as a<br />
mortal sin. And, it is true, in many cases, ice cubes<br />
are not beneficial for whiskey. However, you can<br />
add ice if the whiskey is served too warm. In<br />
that case, to preserve flavours in the whiskey while<br />
bringing it down to the optimal temperature,<br />
put one ice cube into the glass, swirl it around<br />
thoroughly, and use a spoon to take it out again.<br />
Tasting<br />
The sequence of tasting whiskey is<br />
straightforward. First, look at the colour and<br />
consider the age and type of casks in which the<br />
whiskey has matured. Next, slowly bring the glass<br />
to your nose and take in the bouquet. It is better<br />
to sniff a couple of times than to take one deep<br />
breath. Now it is time to drink and enjoy…<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
You can take your time and taste different whiskeys<br />
before you buy at our VOM FASS stores. With our<br />
knowledgeable store tour guides, you will discover your<br />
favourite products, which ensures you purchase only<br />
products you like.<br />
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1494 JOHN COR, a monk living in<br />
Lindores Abbey in Scotland, receives barley<br />
malt in order to produce aqua vitae or uisge<br />
beatha, a malt whisky. – Columbus starts his second<br />
voyage to the Caribbean.<br />
Whiskey History - A Brief Overview<br />
EVERY WHISKEY INVOLVES<br />
CRAFTSMANSHIP, PASSION,<br />
LOVE AND MORE THAN<br />
500 YEARS OF TRADITION<br />
There are many rumours about when the first<br />
whisky was distilled and by whom. Here’s<br />
a short history, with a timeline of world<br />
events to clue you into the time period.<br />
1608 <strong>THE</strong> IRISH “COUNTIE OF<br />
COLRANE” is granted a license to distill<br />
whiskey. – Galileo constructs astronomical telescope.<br />
1644 <strong>THE</strong> SCOTTISH KING imposes<br />
a tax on whisky to finance his wars.<br />
– Antonio Stradivari, the legendary violin maker, is born.<br />
1789 ACCORDING TO LEGEND,<br />
preacher Elijah Craig is the first man who<br />
distills whiskey in the United States of<br />
America. Later on, as an outcome, the tradition<br />
of Bourbon develops. – The French Revolution<br />
starts with the Storming of the Bastille.<br />
1823 AFTER MANY FAILED<br />
ATTEMPTS, the new “Excise Act” once<br />
again tries to unify the tax on whiskey in<br />
Scotland and Ireland. The tax gains more<br />
acceptance later and becomes the<br />
foundation of the whole industry. The first<br />
distiller to acquire a license is George Smith<br />
of Glenlivet. – Mexico becomes a republic.
11829/30 <strong>THE</strong> SCOTSMAN ROBERT<br />
STEIN and the Irishman Aeneas Coffrey<br />
invent the continuous still, also known as the<br />
“Coffrey Still.” This new form of distillation is<br />
very economic and revolutionizes whiskey<br />
production. – Andrew Jackson is elected the 7th<br />
President of the United States of America.<br />
1853 ANDREW USHER offers an “Old<br />
Vatted Glenlivet.” He is regarded as the father<br />
of a new type of whisky, the blended scotch,<br />
which blends pure malt whisky with an<br />
innovative grain whisky. – The Crimean War<br />
breaks out.<br />
1879 PHYLLOXERA, which appeared for<br />
the first time in 1863, destroys almost all<br />
European vineyards, causing brandy<br />
production to halt. Scottish whisky merchants,<br />
such as John Buchanan (Black & White), the<br />
Walkers from Kilmarnock, and the Dewars<br />
(White Label), recognize their opportunity and<br />
create whisky brands that are still very<br />
popular today. Blended scotch becomes the<br />
most sought-after drink worldwide. – Woolworth’s<br />
opens its first store.<br />
1898 <strong>THE</strong> BANKRUPTCY of the Pattison<br />
brothers puts the entire scotch whisky industry<br />
at risk in the middle of a boom when many<br />
new distilleries have just been built. – The patent<br />
for the Zeppelin is registered.<br />
1909 <strong>THE</strong> ROYAL COMMISSION decides<br />
that all three types of whiskey – malt, grain,<br />
and blended – are allowed to be called “whiskey.”<br />
– American businessman HG Selfridge opens a<br />
department store in London.<br />
1915 A MINIMUM STORAGE PERIOD<br />
for whiskey is stipulated. The minimum is<br />
three years. – Albert Einstein postulates the theory of<br />
relativity.<br />
1920-1933 PROHIBITION PREVAILS<br />
IN <strong>THE</strong> UNITED STATES, which has a<br />
huge impact on global whiskey production.<br />
1923 MASATAKA TAKETSURU returns to<br />
Japan after his years of apprenticeship in<br />
Scotland, amongst others at the Lagavulin<br />
distillery on the island of Islay. He builds the<br />
Yamazaki distillery for Shanjiro Tori. – George<br />
Gershwin composes Rhapsody in Blue.<br />
1963 WILLIAM GRANT & SONS starts to<br />
sell its “Glenfiddich” as the first single malt<br />
worldwide. – John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas.<br />
1969 <strong>THE</strong> GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY<br />
in Dufftown opens the very first visitor center.<br />
– Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the<br />
moon.<br />
1989 JOHN TEELING starts his Cooley<br />
Distillery and increases the number of Irish<br />
distilleries to three. – The Iron Curtain in Europe<br />
comes down.<br />
1995 <strong>THE</strong> ARRAN DISTILLERY opens in<br />
Lochranza on the island of Arran. – YAHOO! is<br />
founded in Santa Clara, California.<br />
2008 <strong>THE</strong> EUROPEAN UNION stipulates<br />
a binding whiskey definition. – The Summer<br />
Olympic Games XXIX takes place in Beijing, China.<br />
2015 <strong>THE</strong> TEELING WHISKEY<br />
DISTILLERY opens its gates in Dublin.<br />
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Production – What Characterizes a Good Whiskey?<br />
TO DISTILL A PERFECT WHISKEY,<br />
<strong>THE</strong>RE IS AN AIR OF MYSTERY<br />
A classic malt whiskey is distilled from<br />
malted grain. This means the grain is soaked<br />
before it is allowed to germinate. Afterwards,<br />
the grain is dried on a kiln floor by means of<br />
heated air and sometimes also peat smoke,<br />
which creates the smoky or peaty flavour that<br />
characterizes some whiskeys.<br />
Next, the resulting malt is mashed and turns<br />
into a sort of whole-grain flour, which is<br />
called grist. Then, the grist is washed out<br />
in hot water and produces a white liquid<br />
consisting of water and starch.<br />
This liquid, referred to as wort, is fermented<br />
with yeast in large vessels called washbacks.<br />
For further processing, the light, beer-like<br />
alcohol is distilled twice in a still is then<br />
called wash. In Ireland, it is usually triple<br />
distilled.<br />
By law, the resulting whiskey has to age for at<br />
least three years in wooden casks. After this<br />
maturation period, it is diluted to its bottling<br />
strength, chill filtered, and bottled.<br />
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Essential Definitions<br />
<strong>FROM</strong> AGE TO<br />
STRAIGHT WHISKEY<br />
AGE<br />
A whiskey has to age at least three years in<br />
wooden casks. In the United States, it must<br />
age at least two years and in oak casks. Malt<br />
whiskey usually ages a lot longer. The age<br />
statement on the label always marks the<br />
youngest whiskey in the bottle.<br />
AMERICAN WHISKEY<br />
Typically bourbon, although rye and other<br />
single malts are produced in small distilleries<br />
in the United States.<br />
ANGEL’S SHARE<br />
The content of a cask that has evaporated<br />
during the aging process. In Scotland, it is<br />
estimated that 2% of the total content<br />
evaporates per year.<br />
BLEND OR BLENDED WHISKEY<br />
A blend is a mixture of different whiskeys<br />
comprising a high share of single grain<br />
whiskey and a smaller share of different<br />
single malts.
BOURBON<br />
An American whiskey, traditionally made in<br />
Kentucky, which has to be composed of at<br />
least 51% corn and aged in new, white<br />
American oak, charred barrels.<br />
<strong>CASK</strong>S<br />
In Scotland and Ireland, whiskey is<br />
generally filled into used casks. The majority<br />
are bourbon casks (barrels or hogsheads).<br />
Sherry casks are also very popular. Additionally,<br />
the use of former wine casks, for example,<br />
port or other dessert wines, has increased.<br />
<strong>CASK</strong> STRENGTH<br />
The level of alcohol by volume that the<br />
whiskey has reached naturally after its<br />
maturation period.<br />
CHILL FILTERING<br />
It is a method for removing fatty acids in<br />
order to remove residue. It is rather<br />
controversial because this process is believed<br />
to sometimes affect the taste of the whiskey.<br />
When possible, we select non-chill filtered<br />
whiskeys at 43% volume.<br />
FINISHING<br />
Since the 1990s, finishing is a common<br />
method of pouring whiskey into a second<br />
cask after its maturation in the first cask. This<br />
process is called second maturation and the<br />
resulting malts are referred to as Doublewood.<br />
GRAIN WHISKEY<br />
Grain whiskey can be produced from any<br />
grain. Mostly, it is produced on a large scale<br />
and used for large, international whiskey<br />
brands because of its soft and appealing<br />
nature. Yet, if a good single grain whiskey<br />
ages for 20 or more years, it develops a<br />
fascinating flavour. Hence, aged single grain<br />
whiskeys are a market trend today. Please,<br />
also see page 28 and 29.<br />
IRISH WHISKEY<br />
Ireland possesses a long tradition of<br />
whiskey production. One specialty is that<br />
almost all Irish whiskeys are distilled three<br />
times. High-quality, handcrafted single malts<br />
from Ireland are very popular at the moment.<br />
Please, also see page 22 and 23.<br />
ISLAY<br />
An island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland<br />
with eight active distilleries currently. This<br />
island became famous because of its very<br />
distinctive, peaty and smoky whiskies.<br />
MALT<br />
Malt is gained from barley in a complex<br />
process. The mash of malt whiskey has to<br />
consist of 100% barley malt.<br />
SCOTCH WHISKY<br />
The following five variations can be<br />
distinguished according to the Scotch Whisky<br />
Regulations 2009:<br />
Single malt: A malt whisky that originates<br />
from just one distillery.<br />
Single grain: A grain whisky that originates<br />
from just one distillery.<br />
Blended Scotch: A mixture of malt and grain<br />
whisky.<br />
Blended malt: A mixture of different single<br />
malt whiskies.<br />
Blended grain: A mixture of different single<br />
grain whiskies.<br />
SINGLE <strong>CASK</strong><br />
If just one cask of a selected whisky is filled<br />
separately, it is referred to as single cask.<br />
Please, also see page 20 and 21.<br />
SPEYSIDE<br />
More than one-third of all Scottish distilleries<br />
are located in this region. As such, it is the<br />
core area for scotch.<br />
STRAIGHT WHISKEY<br />
This term is used in the context of bourbon,<br />
and it means “single whiskey.” It is a whiskey<br />
that is unblended and produced in just one<br />
distillery.<br />
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Orkney Islands<br />
Wolfburn<br />
Thurso<br />
Isle of Barra<br />
Abhainn Dearg<br />
Tarbert<br />
Harris<br />
Lewis<br />
Hebrides<br />
Islay<br />
Bruichladdich<br />
Stornoway<br />
Isle of Harris<br />
Kilchoman<br />
Bunnahabhain<br />
Port Ellen<br />
Talisker<br />
Caol Ila<br />
Skye<br />
Port Charlotte<br />
Tobermory<br />
Bowmore<br />
Mull<br />
Jura<br />
Ardbeg<br />
Lagavulin<br />
Laphroaig<br />
Drumchork<br />
Ardnamurchan<br />
Isle of Jura<br />
Kintyre<br />
Aultbea<br />
Glen Scotia<br />
Glenlochy<br />
Oban<br />
Arran<br />
Glengyle<br />
Springbank<br />
Campbeltown<br />
C3<br />
Fort William<br />
Ben Nevis<br />
Glen Ord<br />
Dumbarton<br />
Muir-of-Ord<br />
Inverness<br />
Glen Albyn<br />
Glen Mhor<br />
Greenock<br />
H4<br />
Ailsa Bay<br />
Ladyburn<br />
Alness<br />
Invergordon<br />
Ben Wyvis<br />
Teaninich<br />
Dalmore<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
Ayr<br />
Balblair<br />
Littlemill<br />
Tomatin<br />
Kingussie<br />
Deanston<br />
Brora<br />
Clynelish<br />
Tain<br />
Royal Brackla<br />
Auchentoshan<br />
Airdie<br />
H5<br />
Kinclaith<br />
Moffat<br />
Glasgow<br />
Speyside<br />
Cairngorms<br />
E5<br />
E6<br />
Highlands<br />
G5<br />
Doune<br />
Stirling<br />
Glengoyne<br />
Glenmorangie<br />
Glenturret<br />
Brora<br />
Falkirk<br />
Rosebank<br />
Crieff<br />
Edradour<br />
Pitlochry<br />
Blackford<br />
Tullibardine<br />
Alloa<br />
Blair Athol<br />
Perth<br />
St. Magdalene<br />
Linlithgow<br />
Pulteney<br />
Wick<br />
Royal Lochnagar<br />
Balmoral<br />
Dalwhinnie<br />
E3 E4<br />
E7<br />
Dundee<br />
Edinburgh<br />
Pencaitland<br />
J5<br />
J6<br />
Lowlands<br />
Brechin<br />
North Port<br />
Glencadam<br />
Aberfeldy<br />
F3 F4<br />
F5<br />
F6<br />
F7<br />
G3<br />
H3<br />
Isle of Arran<br />
A4<br />
B4<br />
C4<br />
G4<br />
J4<br />
K4<br />
A5<br />
Millburn<br />
D3 D4<br />
D5<br />
D6<br />
D7<br />
K5<br />
Speyside<br />
Nairn<br />
C5<br />
G6<br />
H6<br />
K6<br />
Glenburgie<br />
Benromach<br />
Forres<br />
Dallas Dhu<br />
Daftmill<br />
Knockando<br />
Tamdhu<br />
Grantown<br />
on Spey<br />
Balmenach<br />
River Spey<br />
Imperial<br />
Dailuaine<br />
Speyside<br />
D5<br />
Speyside<br />
Tormore<br />
St. Andrews<br />
Ladybank<br />
Roseisle<br />
Glen Moray<br />
Miltonduff<br />
Mannochmore<br />
Glenlossie<br />
Glen Elgin<br />
Glenfarclas<br />
Cragganmore<br />
Glenlivet<br />
Tomintoul<br />
Braeval<br />
C6<br />
Ardmore<br />
H7<br />
J7<br />
K7<br />
Linkwood<br />
Elgin<br />
Glen Grant<br />
Caperdonich<br />
Glenrothes<br />
Glen Spey<br />
Speyburn<br />
Cardhu Macallan<br />
D6<br />
Rothes<br />
Tamnavulin<br />
GlenDronach<br />
Kingsbarns<br />
BenRiach<br />
Longmorn<br />
Coleburn<br />
Aberdeen<br />
Glenury Royal<br />
Stonehaven<br />
Haddington<br />
Glenkinchie<br />
Craigellachie<br />
Aberlour<br />
Fettercairn<br />
Auchroisk<br />
Glentauchers<br />
Mulben<br />
Keith<br />
Dufftown<br />
Glenfiddich<br />
Balvenie<br />
Kininvie<br />
Convalmore<br />
Mortlach<br />
Glendullan<br />
Dufftown<br />
Pittyvaich<br />
Allt A' Bhainne<br />
Benrinnes<br />
Glenallachie<br />
Oldmeldrum<br />
Glen Garioch<br />
Hillside/Glenesk<br />
Montrose<br />
Lochside<br />
Glenglassaugh<br />
Buckie<br />
Inchgower<br />
Aultmore<br />
Strathisla<br />
Glen Keith<br />
Strathmill<br />
Huntly<br />
Peterhead<br />
Glenugie<br />
C7<br />
Knockdhu<br />
Ardmore<br />
D7<br />
Banff<br />
GlenDronach<br />
Macduff<br />
Highlands<br />
Whisky from Scotland<br />
STRAIGHT <strong>FROM</strong><br />
<strong>THE</strong> ISLAND<br />
Scotch whisky is the classic whisky of all whiskies.<br />
Nowhere else is the variety of whiskies as<br />
splendid and fascinating as it is in Scotland. Here<br />
is a brief overview of the different whiskies<br />
according to their region:<br />
<strong>THE</strong> SPEYSIDE<br />
Alongside the river Spey in the middle of the<br />
Scottish Speyside area are 48 active whisky<br />
distilleries. As such, it is the heart of the whisky<br />
production in Scotland. Some of the most classic<br />
and renowned single malts originate from this<br />
region. Here, the main focus lies on elegance and<br />
soft richness. Since the VOM FASS range of<br />
products is so extensive, we regularly include<br />
premium selections from distilleries in this area,<br />
such as Tomore, Glentauchers, Inchgower and<br />
Benrinnes.<br />
OUR TIP: Taste the quintessence of the Speyside<br />
area with our “Mac Spey” blended malt whisky. It is<br />
composed of delightful single malts from different distilleries.<br />
It is wonderfully elegant, and its lasting taste has<br />
earned great honour. In 2015, the German Agricultural<br />
Society awarded VOM FASS Mac Spey as Best<br />
Whisky in Contest.<br />
Old Bushmills<br />
Co A<br />
Annandale
<strong>THE</strong> ISLAND ISLAY<br />
The popularity of the very peaty and smoky single<br />
malt whiskies from distilleries on the island of<br />
Islay is overwhelming. Yet, it is not surprising,<br />
since these whiskies mirror the rough beauty of<br />
the island. At VOM FASS, we offer rare batches<br />
and single casks from selected distilleries such as<br />
Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Laphroaig or Bowmore.<br />
“Cragabus” Islay Blended Malt Scotch<br />
Whisky, 43% vol.<br />
Taste the essence of Islay! The mysterious smoke<br />
of Islay can be found in this high-class blend of<br />
the most exquisite single malt whiskies from the<br />
famous distilleries of the island. This blend has<br />
a traditional nose of smoke, salt, and peat with<br />
the typical, complex taste of Islay and a finish<br />
that lasts for several minutes. It is a must-have for<br />
lovers of smoky, superior whisky. Awarded the<br />
Best Whisky in Contest 2014 by the German<br />
Agricultural Society.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> HIGHLANDS<br />
Not only are the Scottish Highlands enormously<br />
beautiful but they are the home of famous<br />
whiskies produced by first-class distilleries. At<br />
VOM FASS, we regularly offer single malts made<br />
by the best distilleries from this area.<br />
“The Great Glen” Highland Blended Malt<br />
Scotch Whisky, 8 years, 43% vol.<br />
Experience the mysticism of the Highlands with<br />
this blended malt whisky, which contains only the<br />
finest scotch single malt whisky that was distilled<br />
in some of the best Highlands distilleries of<br />
Scotland. It is named Great Glen, after the magnificent<br />
landscape that surrounds these distilleries.<br />
From the snow-capped mountains to the<br />
heather-covered valleys, it is the pure, clean water<br />
that flows beneath this land that gives this exceptional<br />
scotch malt whisky the rich, complex flavour<br />
it boasts. It has a red, golden colour and an intensely<br />
spicy bouquet that creates a wonderful caramel<br />
and toffee touch if you add a dash of water,<br />
with a rich and strong spicy taste on the palate.<br />
It is no wonder it was awarded Gold at the International<br />
Spirits Competition.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> LOWLANDS<br />
The single malts from the Lowlands are often<br />
slightly milder and softer. Yet, they comprise a<br />
unique soft-spicy character. Our favourite is from<br />
the Auchentoshan distillery. You can almost<br />
always find one of its interesting whiskies in our<br />
product lineup.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> ISLANDS<br />
Whisky is distilled not only on the main land and<br />
on the island of Islay but also on many of the<br />
Scottish islands. Legally, the islands are attributed<br />
to the Highlands. Yet, this regulation is quite<br />
controversial. At VOM FASS, we offer regularly<br />
selected single malts from the best island distilleries.<br />
You find these rarities, for example from the<br />
Isle of Mull, Jura or Arran, and in our single casks<br />
labeled with “FassZination.”<br />
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VOM FASS Two Casks<br />
ONE PLUS ONE<br />
EQUALS AMAZING<br />
Are you looking for an exceptional blended<br />
malt scotch whisky with special character and<br />
history? Are you open to new ideas and admire<br />
outstanding quality in your glass? In that case,<br />
VOM FASS’s Two Casks is perfect for you!
TWO <strong>CASK</strong>S IS WHEN TWO<br />
SINGLES MEET AT A BAR<br />
What is Two Casks?<br />
Two Casks is made up of two special single casks<br />
of the best single malts from selected distilleries,<br />
which are beautifully brought together for VOM<br />
FASS. Both casks complement each other<br />
perfectly to create a splendid malt whisky, which<br />
is unique and has an outstanding quality.<br />
Two Casks – How Old Are the Whiskies?<br />
Two Casks are made from ageless classics and no<br />
age is given.<br />
Why Two Casks?<br />
With Two Casks, we wanted to create a fascinating<br />
whisky that presents a clear flavour and provides<br />
premium quality. When only two casks are used,<br />
the amount available is then relatively small. Make<br />
sure to go pick up this whisky while it’s in stock.<br />
Take your time and enjoy this specialty; and then<br />
look forward to the next edition of Two Casks.<br />
Two Casks –Which Malts Are Used?<br />
We use one cask from the island of Islay and one<br />
from either the Highlands or Speyside. That way,<br />
the smokiness and roughness of Islay is combined<br />
with a cask full of richness and complexity.<br />
What Should You Expect from Two Casks?<br />
The malts used are always outstanding quality and<br />
create a perfect harmony. Two Casks is made for<br />
discerning and joyful consumption. No matter if<br />
you are a whisky expert or a curious novice, Two<br />
Casks offers just the right taste for everyone who<br />
enjoys whisky.<br />
Two Casks – Now What?<br />
Just come by your nearest VOM FASS store and<br />
ask for Two Casks. We are happy to present the<br />
latest edition to you, as well as provide you a<br />
personal tasting. All that’s left is to choose the<br />
perfect size.<br />
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FassZination<br />
ONLY <strong>THE</strong> VERY<br />
BEST <strong>CASK</strong>S RECEIVE<br />
SUCH A GREAT HONOUR –<br />
TO BE IN OUR BOTTLE
PURE FASSZINATION<br />
You know that feeling when you are eating a<br />
carton full of strawberries and there is one<br />
strawberry that tastes extraordinarily good? At<br />
VOM FASS, we have a similar feeling when we<br />
taste the different samples of whisky casks.<br />
Sometimes single casks are just so outstanding<br />
that we want to honour them by having them<br />
bottled separately.<br />
FassZination is the perfect name, which expresses<br />
extraordinary, unique quality! The bottling<br />
is always very limited and one cask rarely<br />
produces more than 300 bottles. Just ask for this<br />
gem at your nearest VOM FASS store.<br />
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Whiskey from Ireland<br />
A BRIGHT<br />
GREEN LIGHT<br />
FOR WHISKEY<br />
Jack (left) and Stephen Teeling<br />
Ireland is becoming known as<br />
a whiskey heaven. For more<br />
than two decades, we have<br />
been proud to be considered<br />
one of the leading providers<br />
for high-class Irish single<br />
malt whiskey. In Ireland, the<br />
whiskey is often distilled three<br />
times, which refines it to a<br />
perfect elegance.
EXCLUSIVE VOM FASS IRISH SINGLE<br />
MALTS THAT YOU NEED TO TRY<br />
“Stephen’s Choice” Irish Single Malt<br />
Whiskey, 5 years, 40% vol.<br />
This whiskey is sweet and malty. It has a wellbalanced<br />
body and a harmonic structure. On the<br />
tongue and palate, it is full and malty with a soft,<br />
nearly creamy taste experience. Specially selected<br />
by Stephen Teeling, one of the most renowned<br />
experts for Irish single malt whiskey.<br />
“Jack’s Choice” Irish Single Malt Whiskey,<br />
11 years, 43% vol., Sauternes Cask Finish<br />
Jack Teeling, one of the famous whiskey<br />
specialists of Ireland, together with VOM FASS,<br />
chose this wonderful aromatic and rich single malt<br />
whiskey. It is aged for 11 years and then refined<br />
for 3 months in sauternes casks. It is a must-have<br />
for whiskey lovers!<br />
“Brothers in Arms” Irish Single Malt Whiskey,<br />
14 years, 43% vol.<br />
Jack and Stephen Teeling, famous Irish whiskey<br />
specialists, together with VOM FASS, chose a<br />
splendid single malt, the “Brothers in Arms”. It’s<br />
a marriage of aged Irish single malt whiskey, some<br />
matured in sherry butts and some in bourbon<br />
casks. The result is a balancing act between two<br />
cask types with toffee, caramel, and nuts all<br />
fighting for attention with a long spicy finish.<br />
OUR TIP:<br />
Besides these classics, VOM FASS regularly offers rare,<br />
special batches from Ireland. Some of the whiskeys are<br />
matured in noble port casks, some are very old – just come<br />
by your nearest VOM FASS store and ask for our Irish<br />
specialties. Our knowledgeable store tour guides will help<br />
you find the exact whiskey that you love.<br />
There are quite a few reasons not to drink<br />
whiskey neat; a delicious cocktail is one of<br />
them! Here is one of our favourite whiskey<br />
cocktails:<br />
Irish Whiskey Sour<br />
Ingredients: Serves 1<br />
5 cl VOM FASS Irish Single Malt Whiskey<br />
2-3 cl lime juice<br />
(depending on how sour you like it)<br />
2 cl VOM FASS Fassmix Syrup<br />
Directions:<br />
1. Put all of the ingredients together with ice<br />
cubes into a shaker, and shake thoroughly.<br />
2. Next, sieve the cocktail into a suitable glass<br />
(preferably a martini glass).<br />
Find more recipes at www.vomfass.com.<br />
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Irish Whiskey Liqueur<br />
HANDCRAFTED<br />
BY VOM FASS
A SWEET TEMPTATION<br />
Whiskey is one thing, but to choose an exquisite<br />
whiskey and create a splendid liqueur from it is<br />
one of the strengths of the VOM FASS Liqueur<br />
Factory. Only superior Irish single malt whiskeys<br />
form the foundation for this wonderful liqueur,<br />
which is then combined with fair trade cane sugar<br />
from Paraguay and Mauritius.<br />
The glass fills with a rich amber colour; the nose<br />
develops a vanilla-like aroma surrounding the cask<br />
flavours with a pleasant, malty sweetness on the<br />
palate. Its finish is warm and lasting. It is a classic<br />
and one of the most awarded products for VOM<br />
FASS. Irish Whiskey Liqueur has been awarded<br />
with the Gold medal of the German Agricultural<br />
Society in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015 and won<br />
another Gold at the International Spirits Award<br />
in 2015.<br />
OUR TIP:<br />
Liqueurs and whiskeys from VOM FASS are greatly<br />
appreciated gifts. We’re happy to assist you with your<br />
gifting needs at your nearest VOM FASS store.<br />
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International Whiskey<br />
WHAT WOULD <strong>THE</strong> WORLD LOOK LIKE<br />
WITHOUT A WHOLE UNIVERSE OF <strong>WHISKEYS</strong>?<br />
Swiss Highland Single Malt Whisky<br />
“Classic”, Rugen Distillery, 46% vol.<br />
You find this whisky worldwide exclusively at<br />
VOM FASS. Having matured for at least three<br />
years in Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky shows<br />
an intense, fruity, malty smell, and richness as well<br />
as a touch of white chocolate, fruits and malt on<br />
the palate followed by a long lasting finish. It is an<br />
outstanding rarity!<br />
Spanish Single Malt Whisky, 14 years,<br />
DYC Distillery, 43% vol.<br />
This single malt whisky from Spain is an absolute<br />
rarity. Only casks selected by master distillers are<br />
used for this unique product and create a rich,<br />
balanced single malt, which pleases the palate with<br />
its Mediterranean heat. Distinctive flavours of<br />
American oak and a long, lingering finish turn it<br />
into a great representative of its kind.<br />
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Schon seit jeher schauen wir bei VOM FASS gern über den Tellerrand<br />
und suchen in aller Welt nach außergewöhnlichen Produkten.<br />
Gerade beim Whisky hat sich in den letzten Jahren enorm viel getan<br />
und so haben wir – neben dem Klassiker Bourbon – auch viele<br />
andere spannende, internationale Whiskys im Programm.<br />
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<br />
40 % vol.<br />
The labeling “straight” implies that the whiskey<br />
originates from just one distillery. Our straight<br />
bourbon shows an especially strong and intense<br />
flavour.<br />
Austrian Single Malt Whisky, 5 years,<br />
Wieser Distillery, 43% vol.<br />
Having matured in new American oak barrels,<br />
so-called “virgins”, this exclusive single malt<br />
proves itself as a fine, elegant whisky with a<br />
distinctive vanilla touch, a subtle sweetness and a<br />
malty appeal as well as a lingering mouth feel and<br />
a soft fruity finish of medium length.<br />
OUR TIP: Come by your local VOM FASS store<br />
and taste our international whiskeys! We are sure that<br />
they will impress you!<br />
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Grains<br />
WHISKY WITH A SOLID<br />
FOUNDATION<br />
Until recent years, nobody in the<br />
whiskey market was talking about<br />
so-called grain whiskey. It was<br />
simple and treated rather poorly.<br />
It was considered to be good<br />
enough to build the boring base<br />
of big brand whiskeys and then<br />
enhanced by high-quality malt<br />
whiskeys. Time to rethink.
The Grain Experience<br />
SLOW DOWN AND<br />
TASTE AWHILE<br />
Today’s grain whiskeys can be very favourably<br />
compared to a malt whisky if they are refined by<br />
experts or matured for decades. At VOM FASS,<br />
we have used our excellent relationships to offer<br />
you unique single grain whiskeys!<br />
“Teeling´s Grain” Irish Single Grain Whiskey,<br />
6 years old, 43 % vol.<br />
Grain whiskey tends to have a lighter flavour than<br />
malt whiskey and its principal purpose is to be<br />
mixed with the more flavourful malt whiskey to<br />
produce an easy-to-drink blended whiskey.<br />
However, at Teeling we aim to produce a grain<br />
whiskey that is good enough to drink on its own.<br />
By maturing our grain whiskey in former cabernet<br />
sauvignon and bourbon barrels, we have been able<br />
to create a bottling of our single grain whiskey for<br />
VOM FASS with very distinctive character. This<br />
is a unique combination of aged Irish single grain<br />
whiskey containing a single grain matured 50% in<br />
bourbon barrels and 50% in cabernet sauvignon<br />
wine barrels. Through this process, we are going<br />
against the grain by not using this to blend with<br />
malt, but instead, revealing that grain whiskey on<br />
its own is an extremely interesting and singular<br />
expression of Irish whiskey.<br />
OUR TIP:<br />
Besides this Irish whiskey, at VOM FASS we always<br />
offer more than 20-years-old single grain whisky from<br />
Scotland. So just ask specifically in your local VOM<br />
FASS store for this rarity and take the chance to<br />
personally taste it.<br />
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Blended Scotch<br />
A SUCCESS STORY<br />
At the end of the 19th century,<br />
phylloxera hit vineyards hard<br />
and the elite clubs of the British<br />
upper classes ran out of brandy,<br />
the favourite club spirit at the<br />
time. This shortage coincided<br />
with the first large production<br />
of grain whiskey blended with<br />
malt whiskey. This produced a<br />
pleasant and highly appreciated<br />
taste for the times.
WE UNDERSTAND<br />
FLUENT SCOTTISH<br />
These spirits spread rapidly throughout the British<br />
Empire and became the basis for the popularity<br />
and success of Scottish whisky today.<br />
As homage to these products and this time,<br />
VOM FASS presents:<br />
“The Gentlemen” Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
Scotch Whisky - This history is no dry topic.<br />
Maturing over decades, The Gentlemen is a<br />
highly complex and enduring Scottish whisky. It<br />
is composed from the best single malt and single<br />
grain whiskies available through selected world<br />
renowned distilleries. You will be captivated by its<br />
splendid, aromatic richness; its balance and<br />
complexity, and its profound flavour profiles.<br />
VOM FASS is proud to offer this distillate;<br />
crowned by its excellent lingering finish, this<br />
blend is a one-of-a-kind experience.<br />
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Recipes with Whiskey<br />
PERFECT<br />
WITH FOOD<br />
Just drinking whiskey? Think again!<br />
Whiskey is also great in the kitchen.<br />
Try something new with VOM FASS.<br />
Try our Venison in Mango-Whiskey Sauce.<br />
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VENISON IN MANGO-WHISKEY SAUCE<br />
Ingredients:<br />
Serves 4<br />
• 4 venison steaks<br />
• 2 tablespoons VOM FASS Grape Seed Oil<br />
• 1 fresh mango<br />
• 2 tablespoons crème fraîche<br />
• 100 ml VOM FASS Single Malt Whiskey<br />
• 300 ml game stock<br />
• 2 tablespoons VOM FASS Mango Balsam<br />
• VOM FASS Salt and Pepper<br />
Directions:<br />
1. Brush the steaks with your choice of VOM<br />
FASS Single Malt Whiskey on both sides, and<br />
let marinate for at least one hour.<br />
2. Peel the mango and cut the pulp into 2cm<br />
cubes. Briefly boil the mango cubes in the<br />
game stock.<br />
3. Dry the venison with a paper towel and sauté<br />
both sides in Grape Seed Oil for 2 minutes.<br />
Take the meat out of the pan and wrap it into<br />
aluminum foil. Then, let it rest in the oven for<br />
at least 30 minutes at 80°C.<br />
4. Deglaze the venison pan by adding the<br />
remaining whiskey and the mango game-stock,<br />
including the mango cubes. Stir in Mango<br />
Balsam and crème fraîche. (Be careful, as the<br />
mango cubes quickly become soft while<br />
cooking). Reduce the sauce to the preferred<br />
thickness.<br />
5. Take the meat out of the aluminum foil and<br />
place it on pre-warmed plates. Add any juices<br />
from the foil to the mango sauce. Serve steaks<br />
and sauce right away.<br />
OUR TIP:<br />
Serve venison with a red wine from VOM FASS.<br />
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Flavour profile for VOM FASS Whiskey<br />
A TREASURE MAP<br />
FOR TASTE EXPLORERS<br />
At VOM FASS, you can sample our<br />
whiskeys to your heart’s content. We<br />
want to make sure that you only choose<br />
products to purchase that will delight<br />
you later on. To make the first steps<br />
simpler, have fun using our VOM FASS<br />
whiskey chart.
SMOKY<br />
Cragabus<br />
Peatside<br />
Bowmore<br />
Two Casks<br />
Great Glen<br />
Macduff<br />
LIGHT<br />
Spanish Single Malt<br />
Auchentoshan<br />
Mac Spey<br />
Irish Single<br />
Grain<br />
Jack’s Choice<br />
Brothers in Arms<br />
Swiss Single Malt<br />
Bourbon<br />
RICH<br />
Tormore<br />
Glentauchers<br />
Stephen’s Choice<br />
SOFT, ELEGANT, FRUITY
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