Win A Nosing Kit From The Balvenie

Contest news from The Balvenie:

Just in time for the holidays, The Balvenie is offering the chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize: An exclusive Scotch Whisky nosing and tasting kit. This unique kit contains 24 separate aromas and a dedicated nosing guide, as well as other essential whisky tasting tools. The lucky winner will also receive an exquisite Balvenie hipflask.
Visit this link to enter:
http://www.thebalvenie.com/en-us/sweeps.php

The good folks at The Balvenie also wanted me to remind you about this year’s addition to the 17 year old range, The Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask.  Richard and I sampled this at WhiskyFest this year.  It’s a good dram.  The nose is a little weak, but it packs a wallop on the palate (a reversal from last year’s Rum Cask).  I’m still waiting for a 17 year old that knocks me out like the Islay Cask, but this will tide me over until then.

The Balvenie website is also offering some new features in the member’s only “Warehouse 24” area.  They’ve added a “whisky shelf” for members to catalog their whisky collections and even create a wish list.  You can also make your shelf public so other Warehouse 24 members can view your extensive collection and benefit from your tasting insight.  In case you are wondering, it is not just for whiskies from the Balvenie.  There are over 20,000 users with a wide range of tastes and preferences.  I played with the features a little last night.  It’s fun and serviceable, but not as extensive as similar services that provide more of a social network feel like Connosr.  While you are surfing the net, you should try that one too.

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