Heartwood Malt Whisky in Brisbane – June 2016

Heartwood Malt Whisky is coming to Brisbane for tastings.  At present details are not specific, however I can say it will be around the 8th and 9th June. Invitations with details will be sent out in the next week or so when details are known. It is expected that there will be about 30-40 persons per session. Cost…

Whisky Tasting April 2016

Hello all, The April meeting of the Grand Central Malt Whisky Sept was held on Wednesday 27th April at Tank Bar and Restaurant 32 Turbot Street Brisbane commencing around 6:30pm. Due to late notice of the meeting it was an intimate affair as we shared a flight of three Aushentoshan comprising the Classic,  American Oak and…

Whisky Tasting March 2016

Hello All, The Mach 2016 meeting of the Grand Central Malt Whisky  Sept was held on Wednesday 30th March at our usual meeting place at TANK Bar and Restaurant 32 Turbot Street Brisbane.  We had a late minute withdrawal from Filip due to a family emergency, however he managed to leave the nights tibbles at…

Whisky Tasting February 2016

Hello All, The February 2016 meeting of the Grand Central Malt Whisky Sept was held at the TANK Bar and Restaurant situated at 32 Turbot Street Brisbane and many thanks to the staff there for this privilege. Filip again excelled by presenting a flight of three Taliskers for the evening.  We started with the Talisker Port Ruighe,…

Whisky Tasting November 2015

The November meeting of the Grand Central Malt Whisky Sept was held at the TANK Bar and Restaurant a 32 Turbot Sreet on Wednesday the 25th November.  As things transpired it was an exclusive meeting with one guest, Nathan, present.  Due to the numbers present Filip opted to share two whiskies and then followed some…

Whisky Tasting October 2015

Hello all, Well there was an exclusive meeting of the Sept held on the 28th October 2015.  Unfortunately our Gauger, Filip, was unable to attend due to other commitments so I had to improvise a little to establish a creditable flight of whiskies.  One urban myth that has held my interest is the saying that…

Whisky Tasting September 2015

Hello all, The September 2015 meeting of the GCMWS was held at Tank Bar and Restaurant 32 Turbot Street on Wednesday 30th.  We had a gathering of 7 members and guests and savoured some fine whiskies. We started with the Auchentoshan 3 wood, unaged, triple distilled single malt at 43% into American bourbon oak and…

Whisky Tasting & AGM July 2015

Hello All, The July meeting combined with the AGM for the Sept. was held at Tank Bar and Laneway dining (32 Turbot Street Brisbane) on the evening of Wednesday 29th July.  The formalities resulted in Peter McLaughlan being co-opted into the Chieftain’s role, Filip Piliouras again taking the role of Gauger and Gregory Hudson with…

Whisky Tasting June 2015

Hello All, A good meeting was held at Tank Bar & Restaurant 32 Turbot Street Brisbane, and again thanks to them for the venue. We had a total of eight members and guests, it was good to catch up with Peter, Shymal and Majella after long absences and we were joined by newby Jeff. For…