Omaha Scotch Watch Newsletter
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The version here has been edited to exclude any commercial references.
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January, 1995: Volume One, Number One
NEWSLETTER DEVOTED TO SINGLE MALT SCOTCH BEGINS
This serves as the introductory issue of the
Omaha Scotch Watch Newsletter devoted to those who relish and savor the
benefits of single malt scotch in the Omaha Metropolitan Area. Among the
ongoing features of the quarterly newsletter will be the following:
- Tasting Notes From The Monthly Scotch Tastings
at the Dundee Dell.
- Comparison pricing of retailers selling single
malt scotches in the Omaha area.
- Comparison pricing of mail order retailers such
as SAMS Liquor in Chicago and the Cannery in San Francisco
- An Upcoming Schedule of Events including
Tastings and other social activities inside and outside of Omaha.
- Addresses and contacts of those other
organizations devoted to the pleasure of single malt scotch whisky.
DUNDEE DELL - HOME TO SINGLE MALTS IN OMAHA
To those who don't already know, The Dundee Dell
at 4963 Dodge Street is home to one of the finest collections of single malt
scotch in the United States. Pat Gobel, owner of the Dell has been able
to obtain in excess of 90 single malt scotch varieties over the years.
Pat also hosts a monthly tasting of single malt
scotch the first Sunday of every month. Those interested should call Pat at
553-9501 for the exact times.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
There are several excellent sources of
information on Single Malt Scotch.
The preeminent book on the topic is by
Michael Jackson entitled
The Complete Guides to Single Malt Scotch. A magazine devoted to Malts of all
kinds, including scotch single malts is the Malt Advocate published by John
Hansell. The cost is $11.95 for the subscription. Those interested may write
John at The Malt Advocate, 3416 Oak Hill Rd., Emmaus, PA 18049
Another source of information an single malts is
The Tindog Newsletter published 9 times a year under the leadership of Harry
Kuchma of Chicago, Illinois. The cost of the newsletter is $10 per year.
Those interested may write Harry at 2421 West
Coyle Street, Chicago, Illinois, 68645-4609.
Other sources will be provided in upcoming issues
of The Omaha Scotch Watch.
OMAHA RETAIL SOURCES FOR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
A number of retail stores in Omaha carry an
excellent selection of Single Malt Scotch bottlings.
[Contact B.J. Reed (breed@fa-cpacs.unomaha.edu) for details - jhb]
MAIL ORDER SOURCES FOR SINGLE MALT BOTTLINGS
A number of sources exist for single malt scotch
outside of Omaha. From time to time we will provide information on where
those in Omaha can obtain scotch bottlings via the mail.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
SMWS is a Edinburgh based company that bottles
and sells its own single malt whisky at cask strength.
[Contact B.J. Reed (breed@fa-cpacs.unomaha.edu) for details - jhb]
Those interested should write The SMWS at 11360 Fortune Circle E-14, West Palm
Beach, FL 33414 - 407-791-0118
IDEAS FOR FUTURE ISSUES SOUGHT
We would appreciate ideas for future issues.
Among those we have considered:
- A guest column for those of you who travel to
other cities and countries who find interesting single malt offerings.
- Tasting notes that Omaha scotch lovers develop
in comparing and contrasting varieties of single malts from the Northern Highlands to the Islay's off the Western Coast.
- Sources of single malts outside of the Omaha
area and how they might be acquired.
Anyone with ideas or suggestions please forward
them to Bill or B.J.
Thanks in advance for your help.
B.J. Reed (breed@fa-cpacs.unomaha.edu)
Tue, 3 Jan 1995 16:54:57 CTS