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DEC 2004 - Malt Maniacs Award for Invergordon

Duncan Taylor's Invergordon 38yo

Gentle Giant Award (Best un-peated, un-sherried and un-finished bottling): Invergordon 38yo 1965/2004 (51.6%, Duncan Taylor, Cask #15537, 254 Bottles).

Who would have ever thought a 'simple' grain whisky could beat dozens and dozens of single malts?
NOV 2004 - BBC Good Food Show Birmingham UK
BBC Good Food Show, Birmingham (24-28 November) The show was a real success with the official launch of the Rarest of the Rare Collection and the exclusive introduction of the new Duncan Taylor 200ml bottlings.

Many whisky enthusiasts came to meet Jim Murray at our stand on Thursday 25 November, where he signed the new Whisky Bible 2005.

We look forward to seeing you there in 2005!
NOV 2004 - DTC visit Japan

The busy “Mash Tun” bar, recently opened by Suzuki-san in Meguro.

Messrs Yamaoka, Kuribayashi, Kikuchi & Kimura and Mark Watt!
OCT 2004 - Spirit of Toronto whisky festival


Kirsty's DTC master class at Spirit of Toronto whisky festival 2004.

Thanks to all who attended what turned out to be a great evening!
OCT 2004 - Scottish Field 1st for Duncan Taylor Strathisla

1st Place – Best Single Malt Over 26 Year Old – Strathisla 1967

In a recent blind tasting challenge organised by Scottish Field magazine, seven independent judges chose our Strathisla 1967 as the best single malt of over 26 years old. The Strathisla came out tops in a very strong field that had representatives from, amongst others, Balvenie, Macallan and Glenfarclas – strong competition indeed.
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OCT 2004 - Van Wees Potstill Festival


Mark and another old friend of DTC.

Marcel from Van Wees helping out!


Ruud Blokker - excellent flamenco dancer

Kirsty, Marc & 'The Doc' from Belgium.
OCT 2004 - Kolding Denmark Whisky Fair

Our importer for Denmark (Lago Imports) had a very successful Kolding Whisky Fair 2004!

Our new star 'Auld Reekie' went down particularly well.
OCT 2004 - Jim Murray visits DTC

The "unofficial" opening of the Legendary "Rarest of the Rare" Kinclaith 1969 35 YO by arguably one of the Worlds finest Whisky "gurus" Jim Murray.

Euan Shand (DTC Director) and Jim Murray open the cask.
OCT 2004 - Rarest of the Rare

A sneak peek of the packaging for the soon to be available "Rarest of the Rare" Kinclaith 1969. Order yours now!

Duncan Taylors youngest employee Andrew Shand with one of the Worlds Rarest Single Malts, The Formidable "Kinclaith".

Bottlings from selected distilleries will be packaged in a wooden case.

The majority of the collection will be available in stylish gift boxes.
SEP 2004 - Whisky Live Glasgow 2004

Mark Watt on the Duncan Taylor Stand.

Thanks to all our contacts, old and new, for visiting our stand.

Whisky Live Glasgow group at the City Inn.

Damien from Whisky Mag and Michael Jackson.
SEP 2004 - New store opening Sams Chicago, Downers Grove


DTC & WG selection Sams Downers Grove.
AUG 2004 - Whisky Fringe, Edinburgh

DTC Stand at Royal Mile Whiskies Show

Mark at Royal Mile's Whisky Fringe

A packed hall at the Whisky Fringe event

The DTC Whisky Expertz!
AUG 2004 - Class of 64 reunion


Class of 64 tasting event at DTC.

The tasting event included a tour.

Group photo of the Class of 64.
AUG 2004 - Visitors to DTC

Euan with Johanna and Charles from Canada.

Jennifer our French student.

Mark with members of Akkurat Whisky club.
JULY 2004 - DTC Casks


Duncan Taylor Springbank 1967 poured for bottling July 04

DTC Springbank 1967 a beautiful dark colour

Duncan Taylor 1966 Bowmore poured for bottling July 04.
JULY 2004 - Visitors from Taiwan

Euan and Michael with a Duncan Taylor Cask

Flora and Michael from taiwan

Flora and Kirsty in the DTC shop

Euan and Michael with another Duncan Taylor Cask
JULY 2004 - Venezuelan visitors to DTC

Venezuelan visitors in the DTC shop.
JUNE 2004 - "Auld Reekie" Islay Malt Launch
Bringing “the big smoke” back to Auld Reekie.

Edinburgh has long been associated with smoke, whisky and royalty. It is reported that in 1777 there were no fewer than 400 illicit distilleries in Edinburgh. These easily went undetected in the thick smoke that filled Edinburgh. The smoke was such an issue in Edinburgh that the capital affectionately became known as “Auld Reekie”. In more modern times Edinburgh has lost its reputation as being the smoky capital of Scotland with the island of Islay now more synonymous in whisky circles with smoke than Edinburgh.

The 24th of June 2004 will see the “the big smoke” returning to Auld Reekie with the launch of Duncan Taylor’s “Auld Reekie” Islay malt whisky at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh. – Combining the elements of Edinburgh and smoke once again. Come and see us at stand B12 and experience “the big smoke” for yourself.

Duncan Taylor's “Auld Reekie”: is a 12 year old bottling of Islay Malt whisky. Each cask is specially selected for the pungent smoky character unique to Islay whisky, ensuring that Auld Reekie is worthy of the title "the big smoke".

“Auld Reekie” is bottled at natural colour at 46% ABV. The whisky is non chill filtered to leave a fuller flavour to the whisky, allowing “the big smoke” to be fully experienced.

“Auld Reekie” is sure to be of great interest to all lovers of whisky, especially those with a fondness for smoky heavier style whiskies. “Auld Reekie” 12 Year Old Islay malt whisky will be available from specialist whisky outlets.

For more information please visit us at the Royal Highland Show or contact us.

Click image to veiw "Auld Reekie" poster for the Launch event.
JUNE 2004 - Isetan Store visit, Japan

Mr Takakuwa of Isetan.

Whisky Galore products in store.
JUNE 2004 - Whisk-e stand at NBA Cocktail final in Kobe

Noriko at the stand

Toshi working hard!
JUNE 2004 - Big Tsukizi store visit, Japan

Kirsty McLeod on Big Tsukizi store visit.

Duncan Taylor products at Big Tsukizi.
JUNE 2004 - Helmsdale Bar Duncan Taylor Tasting Event

David, Noriko, Kirsty, ???, Mr Yoshimura, Masaki and Hideo Yamaoka

Kirsty McLeod, Taylor Smisson, Mr Suzuki and ???

The Helmsdale bar.

Whisk-e Ltd's Toshi with some guests at the Helmsdale Tasting

The Duncan Taylor whiskies at Helmsdale bar.

Takeshi & Katsu enjoying DTC whisky with fish & chips!

Masaki at work!

Mr Maeda Koichiro who cam all the way from Osaka for the DTC Tasting evening!
MAY 2004 - Visitors from Austria

Kirsty of DTC and Mario of Potstill, Austria

Tino, Heinz, Kirsty and Dr Mario
MAY 2004 - Film producer says new Whisky Galore may be in the cannes

A New version of one of Scotland's most popular films, Whisky Galore, could be nearer going into production following the Cannes Film Festival.
Film producer Iain Maclean gave a strong hint yesterday that finance may now be available to allow the film to be made.
Mr Maclean, from Lewis, said he and co-producer Ed Crozier met many financiers and backers at Cannes in a bid to raise finance for the remaking of the iconic movie.
"There was enormous interest in the film from all quarters of the industry," said Mr Maclean.
"Without going into specific detail, we had a very successful week, going from the response and feedback we have had from the studios and financiers. Our visit allowed us to talk to many distributors and agents who were interested in the remake."
A leading French film company has signed a deal with British production team Whisky Galore Film Ltd, which was set up by Maclean and Crozier for the purpose of remaking the movie.
Mr Maclean stated: "We have every intention of shooting the new Whisky Galore in the Western Isles and all is going well."
He said that, unlike the original, they did not intend to shoot the entire film on Barra, but were keen to use various locations throughout the Western Isles.
"We would film from Barra up to the west coast of Lewis. This would mean that the whole of the Western Isles would benefit as it would be a massive boost to the islands in terms of tourism," he said.
Whisky Galore is based on the true story of the sinking of the SS Politician which sank off the Outer Hebrides in 1941.
The ship was destined for the United States with a lucrative amber cargo on board - 50,000 cases of Scotch.
It was with this event in mind that Compton Mackenzie put pen to paper and wrote the novel, Whisky Galore.
Eight years later, the book was adapted to make the movie of the same name.
The new film will, like the original, be set during World War II. But Mr Maclean said: "We intend starting it off in the present day although mostly it will be set in the same time period as the original."
He said that at Cannes they had met Ron Halpern from Studio Canal, the executive who had signed off the options on Whisky Galore. He was very happy with the way the film was progressing.
Film star Sir Sean Connery has publicly endorsed the film. He said: "I welcome this project and wish the impressive creative team well in bringing it to fruition."
Articles Courtesy of The Press and Journal 28.05.04
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk
For information on the range of Whisky Galore Scotch Whiskies visit: www.thewhiskygalore.com


The original Whisky Galore Film
MAY 2004 - Visitors from Belgium

Euan Shand of DTC joins our Visitors for a dram.

Enjoying a dram in Duncan Taylor House.

Luc Timmermans, Bruno Van de Pol, Nathalie Desmedt of DTC, Johan Baert & Dirk Vanhoutteghem.
APRIL 2004 - Copenhagen Football/Tasting

Ready for the game.

Martin supporting Duncan Taylor!

A defensive game! 11 Scottish players on the line.
APRIL 2004 - Limburg 2004

The gorgeous Duncan Taylor Girls!

Theo & Euan at Limburg.

The Limburg event Hall.

The Duncan Taylor Masterclass.
APRIL 2004 - DTC Limburg Dinner 2004
Peerless Whiskies were on the menu at this sell-out event!

Robin Laing and Kirsty.

Mercedes and Nathalie.

Euan and Dirk.
APRIL 2004 - WSWA Las Vegas

The Whisky Galore and Duncan Taylor selection at the Preiss Imports Suite in Bally's Hotel Las Vegas.

Henry Preiss Preiss Imports pouring some cocktails.

Some new & existing customers finding out more about Duncan Taylor & Preiss Imports products.
APRIL 2004 - Whisky fest Chicago April 7th

Steve Fox Fred Einstein with friends from Dundee Dell's Nebraska.
APRIL 2004 - DTC tasting at Delihlah's Bar

Tasting Delilah's Chicago April 6th.

Mike Miller & Mary the Bartender Delilah's.

Fred Einstein Steve Fox David Sotto Fergal Wilson.

Mrs Miller Mary Jimmy Russell Wild Turkey.
APRIL 2004 - Grampian Food & Drink Innovation Award
Duncan Taylor & Co Ltd received another award this year at the 2004 Grampian Food & Drink Innovation Awards. The Duncan Taylor Cask Strength Collection was given a Highly Commended award.

Left: Nathalie Desmedt Export Assistant and newest member of the DTC team with the certificate.
APRIL 2004 - New Duncan Taylor Miniatures launched

A few of the New DTC Miniature bottlings
The Duncan Taylor Cask Strength miniature collection is now available. These Single Malt and Single Grain 50ml bottlings are regionally colour coded as per 700/750ml. A list of bottlings will be on the site soon and a 3x333ml gift pack will also be added to the range in the next few months
MARCH 2004 - Exhibition in Taipei Grand Hotel, Taiwan

Channg Ruey tasting event.

Michael from Channg Ruey.

The Channg Ruey team.

Attractive Duncan Taylor "Peerless" Bottles.

The Channg Ruey stand.

Fun photo of group at the stand.

Michael & Flora Chang of Channg Ruey (Taiwan exclusive Importer for
Peerless).

Photos taken at their exclusive shop and offices - Cognac House.
MARCH 2004 - Duncan Taylor Whisky Museum Dinner Austria

Whisky Club Austria at the DTC Dinner in Steyr Austria.

Ol Blue Eyes at DTC Dinner Austria.

Excellent fare at the Hotel Mader Steyr Austria DTC Dinner.

Deirdre Campbell Shaw Soprano & Harpist DTC Dinner Austria.

Adrian Fulton and Mario Prinz share a joke.
MARCH 2004 - Whisky Museum Wattens Evening

Euan with Joe Riedmuller at the Wattens Whisky museum.

Some of the incredible items of the Watten Whisky Museum.

More items of the Watten Whisky Museum.
MARCH 2004 - Whisky Museum Austria

Mario & Euan with Thomas of the WhiskyMuseum Austria.
MARCH 2004 - Whisky Club Austria

A sitting of the Whisky Club Austria.

3am Tasting with Whisky Club Austria.

Oliver, Heinz, Juergen, Konstantin and Thomas of Whisky Club.
MARCH 2004 - Bar Duesenberg Duncan Taylor Night

Bar Duesenberg Tasting Vienna.

Bar Duesenberg Scotch Whisky Range Vienna Austria.

Cigar Smoke obscures at the DTC Duesenberg Night.

Dr Mario Prinz serving Whisky galore at the Bar Duesenberg.
MARCH 2004 - Update as Whisky Galore is Renewed

A New version of one of Scotland's finest films, Whisky Galore, is to be shot in the Western Isles, it has been confirmed, and the producer will be a Lewis man.
Leading French film company Canal Plus has signed a deal with the British production team Whisky Galore Film Ltd, which was set up last year by Iain Maclean and Ed Crozier for the purpose of remaking the movie.
Lewis man Mr Maclean, from Leurbost in Lochs, said yesterday: "We have every intention of shooting the new Whisky Galore in the Western Isles, and everything is going well."
He said that, unlike the original, they did not intend to shoot the entire film on Barra, but were keen to use various locations throughout the Western Isles.
"We would film from Barra up to the west coast of Lewis. This would mean that the whole of the Western Isles would benefit as it would be a massive boost to the islands in terms of tourism."
The idea to remake Whisky Galore came from Iain himself and he approached a friend working in London's west end shows.
Respected UK film producer Stephen Evans became involved. He has been responsible for 13 films which have received 11 Academy Award nominations, including two Oscars.
His hits include The Madness of King George, Wings of the Dove and The Luzhin Defence.
Most recently, he was executive producer of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, directed by George Clooney.
The original Whisky Galore movie made in 1949, is based on the true story of the sinking of the SS Politician off the Outer Hebrides in 1941, while she was destined for the United States with 50,000 cases of Scotch whisky on board. Islanders made sure that the cargo did not go to waste - and there are still bottles of the famous whisky around.
Compton Mackenzie subsequently wrote the novel Whisky Galore, and eight years later an adaptation of the book was made into a movie.
The new Whisky Galore will, like the original, be set during the war years.
But Mr Maclean said: "We intend starting it off in the present day although mostly it will be set in the same time period as the original. We hope to start filming within the next year."
Articles Courtesy of The Press and Journal March 2004 www.pressandjournal.co.uk
For information on the range of Whisky Galore Scotch Whiskies visit: www.thewhiskygalore.com

MARCH 2004 - Whisky Live London
FEBRUARY 2004 - Raf Tasting

RAF Tasting (617 squadron) held at The Manse, Lossiemouth. Station Master's house.

A selection of Whisky Galore & Peerless whiskies from each region were tasted.
JANUARY 2004 - Lindores Abbey bottling
Duncan Taylor & Company were proud to provide the 30 Year Old Pure Malt Scotch Whisky for the special edition Lindores Abbey commemorative bottling, celebrating the reputed birthplace of scotch whisky.

Click here to view the Lindores Abbey Press Release
JANUARY 2004 - Whisky Galore Cask Strength Range

The NEW “Whisky Galore” CASK STRENGTH range of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies has just been launched. These single cask bottlings are individually identified with information detailing the distillery and region of origin, date distilled, cask number, cask strength, date bottled and individual bottle number.

Click here to view the Whisky Galore website
JANUARY 2004 - Team signs up for Whisky Galore remake

Plans for a remake of the classic film Whisky Galore have taken a step forward, with a British production team signing up to the project.
Whisky Galore Film Ltd, comprising the people behind films such as the Madness of King George and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, could be making the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay famous again as the backdrop of the now-legendary Compton MacKenzie tale.
It was revealed last year that French film company Canal Plus, which now owns all the Ealing Comedy rights, was planning to remake the 1949 classic. It is understood the remake is to be shot in Scotland.
A statement from the production company read: "Whisky Galore Film Ltd can confirm they have optioned from Studio Canal the remake rights of Sir Compton MacKenzie's book Whisky Galore. We are in the early stages of development, but will hopefully soon be in a position to formally release full details on the project."
Articles Courtesy of The Press and Journal 19.01.04
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk