Tag: Scotch Whisky

Calvay Mist sales increase – buy some before this rare blend runs out

Calvay Mist Whisky Galore style whisky sales increase

This past few weeks we have seen a big increase in the sales of the 5 year old 1940′ style Calvay Mist blend. You can buy it direct via our Amazon site of our own website too.

Here is the story that is behind it;

Calvay Mist replicates the look and style of the whisky which was the cargo on the S.S. Politician.
This is the famous ‘Whisky Galore’ ship that ran aground on the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War and is an opportunity to savour a 1940’s whisky at a reasonable cost.

On the 3rd February 1941 the freighter SS Politician sailed from Liverpool, England for Jamaica via New Orleans. Along with fur coats, Jamaican currency and material from the British War Office, 21,000 cases of Scotch Whisky nestled in her cargo hold.

Her route took her north to Scotland and there, two days out of Liverpool, her voyage ended. As she sailed into the Sound of Eriskay among the remote islands of the Outer Hebrides, the ‘Polly’ ran aground on Calvay Island. When the inhabitants of the neighbouring small islands of Barra, Eriskay and South Uist discovered the Politician’s cargo included whisky, they didn’t miss their opportunity.

The islanders proceeded to ‘rescue’ over 9,000 Cases of whisky under the very noses of His
Majesty’s Customs and Excise officials.

Sir Compton McKenzie, the writer, spent the War years on Barra. After the War he immortalized the events surrounding the shipwreck in his novel “Whisky Galore”. A Subsequent film of the same title secured a place in Scottish folklore for the “Whisky Galore” story.

Not all the whisky was recovered in 1941 and some stayed under the waters for 50 years. The Scottish company SS Politician PLC was formed to salvage the remaining
bottles.

Ancient Mariner Dailuaine 1997 now available via Show Distributors

Dailuaine 17 year old single cask Scotch Malt Whisky now in stock

This new 17 year old single cask bottling is now in stock.

Dailuaine 1997 cask number 11700 46.1% ABV 50cl in Ancient Mariner bottles – the glass cube ones.

The distillery is in the Speyside region of Scotland and is near both Macallan and Aberlour. Quite an unusual malt this one as it is rarely available as a single cask bottling.

To find out which Show Distributor could supply this to you at an event, contact Roy Lewis;

roylewis@hebridean-liqueurs.co.uk

East Anglia Forthcoming events

East Anglia events that Iain Taylor will be attending with our brands

Here are some events that our Show Distributor, Iain Taylor will be attending soon;

  • The Sandringham Show 12 – 13 September
  • The Norfolk Gift Fair 14 – 15 November

To contact Iain and find out some of the smaller shows coming up, here are his details;

Iain Taylor
 Telephone: 07983 168131
Area: East Anglia – Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire

Show Distributors-still looking for good people

Thinking of becoming one of our Show Distributors? If so then this Blog gives you an idea of what is involved.

Most of our Show Distributors Earn £5k to £10k per year by selling at public events. To achieve this level of income most of our Show Distributors will work two days per month.

Many counties already have a Show Distributor in place. There are often too many events to attend in some Show Distributor areas – contact us even if it looks like your area is taken and we may be able to accommodate you.

Hebridean Spirits & Liqueurs sells liqueurs direct to the public via Show Distributors, all round Great Britain at consumer shows.

View our brands on our Website: www.hebridean-liqueurs.co.uk

The benefits of owning and running one of our Show Distributor businesses are:

  • Pre-start meeting to discuss Show plans and experience the brands
  • Steady, regular income from selling direct to consumers
  • In business for yourself, but not by yourself – we help you to get started
  • Exclusive area with full training package carried out at a Show
  • Free Distributor Training Day including Accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast and refreshments – meet other Distributors and exchange sales ideas
  • Good margins – tasting stock supplied free so your margin is protected
  • No purchase or ongoing fees – all you pay for is the stock
  • Additional profitable mail order business – you can start this and we will help
  • Money back guarantee on unsold stock – you can get your money back at any time

What’s involved? No licence fees or ongoing marketing charges to pay.

The Show Distributor signs Licence to sell our Liqueurs in a specified area.

All the materials required to sell the Liqueurs at a show are supplied, free of charge:

  • Graphics and marketing materials
  • Sample glasses and sample bottles of all liqueurs
  • Bags for the customers to take the liqueurs home in
  • Branded clothing to establish a professional image

The Show Distributor chooses which shows to attend and pays for them and obtains a liquor licence as appropriate. We help with this and it is a straightforward process.

Orders stock to be delivered some days prior to each show.

Depending on the size and number of shows the Show Distributor is attending, an outlay of £2,000 to £3,000 is required to get started and to keep trading.

All liqueurs are paid for prior to each show and are delivered to you free of charge.

We offer a full sale or return guarantee on all stock.

 

What type of person is a Show Distributor?

Perhaps between jobs, have some spare time, retired or semi-retired with a desire to do something which is fun, to stay busy and earn some extra income.

The difference here is that as a Show Distributor, you have control over when you attend events – no-one else decides when you are to work.

Maybe working full time but looking for extra cash to make ends meet and able to spare one or two days a month at weekends.

Someone who is not working and wants independent income or perhaps saving for a new car or holiday.

Somebody who loves meeting people and attending Summer Fetes/Craft Fares and getting paid for it.

Somebody who owns a business and has time for another business.

Occupations of our Show Distributors include Headmaster, Petrol station owner, Salesman, Computer analyst, Policeman, Business owner, Promotional staff company owner, Warehouse Manager

If you are interested please call 01436-679935 and ask for Roy Lewis, or send an Email to roylewis@hebridean-liqueurs.co.uk

 

Whisky Collections bought for cash-call now for an offer

We buy Whisky Collections – read this Blog to find out more details

If you have a Scotch Whisky collection or are in a position to sell one, call us to discuss how much it’s worth.

Before you call, prepare a list of the entire collection and if possible, email it to us on;

info@hebridean-liqueurs.co.uk

Once you have sent the Collection details and we had an opportunity to value it, we can discuss this with you. If you never ask, the Collection may end up going to auction with possibly very poor return for you.

Delivering the Collection – getting your Collection to us is your responsibility – you can either bring it to us here in Helensburgh or agree to meet somewhere convenient for the stock transfer. Sending via post is not recommended. We do not deal in miniature collections.

We have been handling the sales of the Dragon Whisky (Highland Park) for the owners for some time so are used to sorting out this type of item for collectors and sellers alike.

As we have a full Off Sales Licence, we can sell goods on Amazon too.

If in doubt, send a list and call us on 01436 679935 and ask for Roy Lewis, Managing Director

Kent Show Distributor-forthcoming events

Here are the events that the Kent Show Distributor, Hugh & Nancy will be attending with their Trade Stand featuring our spirits & liqueurs.

  • Aug 15th               The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells      (Market Square Group)
  • Aug 29th – 31st     Wimbledon Park Food & Drink Festival
  • Sept 4th – 6th         The Pantiles, Food & Drink Festival, Tunbridge Wells
  • Sept 11th – 13th    Leeds Castle Food & Drink Fair (Nr. Maidstone)
  • Sept 19th              The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells      (Market Square Group)
  • Sept 25th – 27th    Canterbury Food & Drink Fair       (The Event Umbrella)
  • Oct 2nd – 4th          Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Surrey Food & Drink Fair  (FBFF)
  • Oct 16th – 18th      The Pantiles Harvest Moon Market, Tunbridge Wells   (MSG)
  • Nov 7th                 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells      (MSG)
  • Nov 21st`              The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells      (MSG)
  • Dec 5th                 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells      (MSG)
  • Dec 11th – 13th   Sevenoaks Christmas Market, Sevenoaks Vine            (MSG)

Here are their contact details if you wish to call them prior to an event to ensure they bring along your favourite brand;

Hugh Jenkins
 Telephone: 01737 832880
Email: topdrinkskent@gmail.com
Area: Kent

 

Events coming up in Godfrey Harvey’s area-Warwickshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire

Forthcoming events in Warwickshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire

Here are some events that our Show Distributor for the above Counties, Godfrey Harvey, will be attending with a Trade Stand and a selection of our brands;

Saturday-Monday 29-31 August  – Earls Barton Steam Rally

Saturday & Sunday 5-6th September – Northampton Food Festival, Holdenby House

Saturday 12th September – Henley Agricultural Show, Henley-on-Thames

Sunday 27th September – Harvest Fayre, Sulgrave Manor

If you would like Godfrey to bring a particular product with him to one of these Events and to find out what other ones he is doing, please call him on 01295-660414

 

Arran Whisky Tasting Set now available via Amazon

Tasting kit (6) (web)Tasting kit (2) (web)Since last year, we have been supplying a Regions of Scotland Whisky Tasting Set. This has proved to be popular that in May last year we introduced another one based on Malts from the Island of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. All the malts have a nice West Coast feel to them and each one is different.

The set includes 30ml bottles of the following Arran Distillery whiskies;

  • 10 year old
  • 14 year old
  • Port cask finish
  • Amarone cask finish
  • Sauternes cask finish

Each Set comes in a Presentation Box with Tasting Notes cards for each whisky and a Tasting Mat so that you and your friends can take part in your own Tasting Session. You even get a card with instructions on how to taste and drink  whisky.

It is a really novel gift and a must for anyone who enjoys the many Scottish islands on the West Coast.

From where we are based in Helensburgh, you can see the mountains on Arran easily from the tops of the hills in Glen Fruin behind the town. Last year when we had a late snow fall, Arran looked like it was in the Alps – amazing.

On Amazon, just key in ‘Arran Whisky Tasting Set’ and that should take you to a page where you can buy it from us.