Summary of the
Dwyer’s Pub Scotch Club
July 18th, 2010 meeting
In Attendance-preferred scotch:
Eric Cochrane(m):Glen Grant; Mike Farrell(m): Glen Grant; Gary Flatt: Chivas Regal; Mike Gancasz(m): Glen Grant; Duncan Hollinger: Undecided1; Marcia Jones(m): Chivas Regal; Monte Jones(m): Chivas Regal; Paul Manly(m): Strathisla; Rich O’Grady(m): Glen Grant; Tommy Oberlander(m): Strathisla; Mike Peters: Strathisla; Bonnie Pierce- observer; Stephanie Pierce- observer; Dylan Pusateri: Glen Grant; Elaine Ronge: Glen Grant; Keith Sexton(m): Glen Grant; Becky Smith-Davis:Undecided2; Daryl St. Onge(m): Strathisla
(m)=member
Undecided1= undecided between Chivas and Strathisla
Undecided2= undecided between Chivas and Glen Grant
Topic/Theme: The Chivas Regal connection.
Scotches Tasted: Strathisla 12 yr., Glen Grant 10 yr., Chivas Regal 12 yr.
Famous Scotsman: Sir David Brewster, presented by Keith S.
Covered in the news: Talisker Bounty boat completes Captain Bligh’s 4,000 mile voyage, Chivas Regal introduces “Age Matters” campaign.
Scotch Term- “Age Statement”
Back To Basics- Attendees took a survey related to Chivas Regal’s “Age Matters” campaign. 3 people believed the age statement to be the oldest whisky in the bottle, 6 people believed the age statement to be the average age of the whisky in the bottle, and 6 people correctly figured the age statement to be the age of the youngest whisky in the bottle.
Old Business: n/a
New Business:
1. Bottles will be passed around while tasting for attendees to view.
2. All attendees will be actively encouraged to share their nosing and tasting opinions.
3. A “Back To Basics” segment will be added to each meeting (see “Back To Basics” above).
4. September’s meeting will be September 19th. (August meeting is Aug. 15)
Slainte!