Dear Whisky Fringer. Best wishes, Keir Sword Proprietor

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1 th Anniversary 2007 Winner ~ Bruichladdich 18 year old 2008 Winner ~ Balbair Winner ~ PC8 Port Charlotte 2010 Winner ~ Bunnahabhain 25 year old

2 Dear Whisky Fringer Welcome to the 10th Whisky Fringe. Who d have thought it has been 10 years since my former colleague Robin Torrie half-convinced me that this mad idea of a whisky event during the festival wasn t quite as mad as it seemed. So here we are holding the 10th Whisky Fringe and I m still to be fully convinced that it s not a mad idea! It s a year of anniversaries here at Royal Mile Whiskies, with the 10th Anniversary of Whisky Fringe coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of Royal Mile Whiskies itself. The shop on the Royal Mile was founded back in 1991 by Ian & Ken Taylor of The Cashmere Store, our then next door neighbour. I first worked for them in 1993, but didn t take over until On top of these anniversaries, we re also very excited about a new shop that we opened last month in Pitlochry. Drinkmonger combines our current areas of expertise in Whisky, spirits and cigars with an extensive range of wines to suit most tastes and budgets. Both Stuart Smith (our Retail Manager) and myself worked with wine in Oddbins heyday in the early nineties and have had lots of fun refreshing our knowledge and putting together a wine list that we re pretty proud of. We ve been assisted in this task by Jonathan Wilson who joins as Manager of the new shop, and who brings a more up-to-date wine knowledge from his previous job as manager of various Majestic branches. He is assisted in Pitlochry by Kimmo Karjalainen who moves north from RMW Edinburgh and also by Stuart Campbell, who also previously worked with us in Edinburgh. please pop in and say hello next time you re heading up the A9. I hope that you enjoy Whisky Fringe. Thanks for coming along and also to all who have attended over the past decade. The event wouldn t happen if it weren t for all you whisky enthusiasts who attend, and in this I include the enthusiasts who give up their weekend to work at the event, pouring and talking about their own whiskies. These guys are what Whisky Fringe is all about, so please treat them and their whiskies with the respect and courtesy that they deserve. Finally I d like to sign off with special thanks to the two main people who are responsible for this event happening for each of the past ten years - Robin Torrie for talking me in to it in the first place, and Neil Berrie who took over the running since Robin left and has built the event into what it is today. Best wishes, Keir Sword Proprietor

3 - Welcome to our 10th annual Whisky Fringe - As always there is a plethora of whiskies (and rums) available to be sampled. Please pace yourselves and make use of both the water stations to constantly rehydrate and the spittoons to discard any excess (both of which are situated throughout the hall). Although 4 hours may not seem like a long time, it is more than enough for you to have your fill. When sampling, take note of the alcoholic strength of each product as listed in this guide; 40% abv is the industry standard strength of most spirits, but as you will see there are plenty of whiskies that are bottled well above this mark. They will need to be treated with due caution and respect. We are not trying to teach you to suck eggs; we simply want you to have a pleasurable day. Temptation is all around, but it is simply not possible to sample everything; so take a moment, select what you think you would like or take advice from any of the actual exhibitors themselves and then give yourself time to fully appreciate the wonder of whisky (and rum). Enjoy! Almost all of these fine drinks are available to purchase from our shop on the Royal Mile, some at a big discount if using your 10 off voucher (terms & conditions apply, see reverse of your ticket). The shop will be open until 8pm this evening and for the entire duration of the Edinburgh Festival. You can also place an order with any member of Royal Mile Whiskies event staff and your bottles can be sent to you (please see RMW staff at the front entrance for assistance). Alternatively all whiskies can be ordered at your leisure from our website: - Guidance - If you are relatively new to Whisky here is our brief guide to a sensible way to discover the enormous variety of whiskies that are available. It is recommended that you should aim to sample no more than 5 or 6 drams (be aware that some drams may be Cask Strength and above the standard 40% ABV). Always remember to keep yourself hydrated in-between drams. Below is a key to helping you choose a whisky. The idea is to start with a Light (number 1) and work your way towards the Heavily full-bodied (number 5) (1) Light; aperitif-style, sweet (2) Moderate; fruity, floral (3) Medium; robust, light spice, some smoke (4) Full bodied; rich, dried fruits, sherried (5) Heavy; peaty, smoky

4 - Nosing and tasting - Appreciating a whisky involves nosing it just as much as actually tasting it; the Snifter glass provided is the best glass for this purpose. First gently nose the dram. What aromas can you distinguish? There may be any number of the following and more; Phenols (- peat and smoke) Esters (- fruity or solvent) Floral (- grass and flowers) Cereal (- malty, yeasty) Wine (- sherry and nutty) Woody (- vanilla and toast) Sulphur (- gas and rubber) Feints (- tobacco and leather). Next, add a drop of water. It s worth trying a little without water first to see how it tastes, but the strength of the alcohol might not allow too much flavour to be tasted so a little water will help to make the drink less fierce and stop the strength of the whisky anaesthetizing your senses and reducing the taste you will enjoy. Add a little water at a time to get the right dilution. Individual tastes will vary so experiment with what you prefer some whiskies will be best without water. Take a little sip into your mouth, swirl it around and concentrate on the sensations. There are three elements to look out for if you really want to evaluate the whisky. The taste itself is perhaps the most obvious element - does the whisky taste sweet, bitter, salty or sour? The two other elements are the mouth feel, which occurs before the whisky is swallowed - is the whisky astringent, drying, fizzy, mouth watering? Finally there is the finish of the whisky - does it leave an aftertaste; how long does the flavour last for? Take a bit of time before moving onto a new whisky, to allow your taste buds to recover. There is water available throughout the hall, as well as oatcakes on all stands to help you cleanse your palate. To ensure maximum enjoyment of your day; Don t drink on an empty stomach Pace your sampling Drink plenty of water (refresh your palate, stay hydrated) Use the spitoons provided Retain your ticket it is also a 10 off voucher Remember Whisky is at least 40% alcohol by volume, 4x the strength of wine and 10x the strength of beer!

5 - The Half Time Orange/Whistle - Listen out for the Half Time whistle today, due at 4.00 pm (5pm on Friday). It is the signal to commence pouring on a few, very select drams, A variety (but not all) of our exhibitors have agreed to bring along one single bottle of something special for you to try today, at no extra charge. Details of what will be available will only be revealed once doors open on each day. This is a one off special, exclusively organised by Whisky Fringe and stocks are severely limited. The exhibitors are under strict instruction to have their special bottle available only from 4.00 pm for just a short window of time (approx. 15 minutes) or for simply as long as the bottle lasts. You may select only one of these prestigous whiskies to sample and must present your ticket to be stamped/marked and have your glass both empty and ready to receive your measure at the relevant stand. (A menu of the selection of Half Time whiskies available will be situated in the centre of the main hall, on a flip chart stand). DON T FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE The SPIRIT of WHISKY FRINGE Award YOU WILL THEN BE ENTERED INTO OUR PRIZE DRAW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 100 WORTH OF WHISKY PLUS 4 x SATURDAY TICKETS FOR NEXT YEAR S 2012 WHISKY FRINGE! (see a member of RMW staff for full details)

6 - Whiskies & Stands - Adelphi Distillery Ltd. (Stand 3) (2) Adelphi Private Stock ~ 40% (3) Fascadale 2nd Batch ~ 46% (4) Liddesdale 18yr ~ 46% (3) Bowmore 1998 ~ 61.9% (4) Bunnahabhain 1998 ~ 55% (3) Glenrothes 1990 ~ 58.6% (3) Adelphi s Breath of The Isles 1995 ~ 58% (5) Adelphi s Breath of Islay 1999 ~ 56.6% (3) Blair Athol 1986 ~ 52.9% (3) Dailuaine 1983 ~ 58.1% Amrut Indian Single Malt (Stand 19) (3) Amrut Fusion ~ 50% (3) Amrut Cask Strength ~ 61.8% (4) Amrut Sherry Intermediate ~ 57.1% Angus Dundee Distillers (Stand 25) (2) Glencadam 10yr ~ 46% (4) Glencadam 12yr Port ~ 46% (3) Glencadam 14yr Sherry ~ 46% (2) Glencadam 15yr ~ 46% (3) Glencadam 21yr ~ 46% (4) Glencadam 32yr ~ 46% (1) Tomintoul 10yr ~ 40% (5) Tomintoul Peaty Tang ~ 40% (2) Tomintoul 12yr Sherry ~ 40% (4) Tomintoul 16yr ~ 40% (2) Tomintoul 14yr ~ 46% (4) Tomintoul 12yr Port ~ 46% (3) Tomintoul 21yr ~ 40% (5) Old Ballantruan ~ 50% 31.50

7 Isle of Arran Distillers (Stand 2) (2) Arran 10yr ~ 46% (3) Arran 14yr ~ 46% (Deal 6 off) (4) Arran Port ~ 50% (2) Arran Amarone ~ 50% (2) Arran Sleeping Warrior 54.9% (2) Arran Gold Cream Liqueur ~ 17% Bruichladdich Distillery (Stand 2) (3) Bruichladdich Islay Barley ~ 46% (4) Bruichladdich Sherry Classic ~ 46% (3) Bruichladdich 16yr Bourbon ~ 46% (3) Bruichladdich 1989 Black Art 2 ~ 49.7% (5) Port Charlotte Multi Vintage ~ 46% (2) Botanist Islay Gin ~ 46% BenRiach & Glendronach Distilleries (Stand 16) (5) Benriach Curiositas ~ 40% (2) Benriach 16yr Sauternes ~ 46% (3) Benriach Horizons ~ 50% (2) Benriach 20 yr ~ 40% (4) Glendronach 15 yr Revival ~ 46% (Deal 5 off) (4) Glendronach 18 yr Allardice ~ 46% (4) Glendronach 15 yr Tawny Port ~ 46% (4) Glendronach 1990 Single Cask PX ~ 50.1% Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd (Stand 1) (5) Black Bottle ~ 40% (3) Bunnahabhain 12yr ~ 46.3% (4) Bunnahabhain 18yr ~ 43% (4) Bunnahabhain 25yr ~ 43% (2) Deanston 12yr ~ 46.3% (5) Ledaig 10yr ~ 46.3% (Deal 3 off) (3) Tobermory 10yr ~ 46.3% (Deal 3 off) (3) Tobermory 15yr ~ 46.3% 63.95

8 Compass Box Whisky. (Stand 22) (3) Great King St. Artist s Blend ~ 43% (1) Asyla. ~ 40% (2) Oak Cross ~. 43% (2) Orangerie ~ 40% (0) Compass Box Test Tube Gift Pack (5) Peat Monster ~ 46% (3) Spice Tree ~ 46% (2) Hedonism ~ 46% Cooley Distillery. (Stand 23) (5) Connemara Single Malt. ~ 40% (5) Connemara Turf Mor ~ 58.2% (5) Connemara 12yr ~ 40% (1) Tyrconnell Single Malt ~ 40% (2) Tyrconnell 10yr Madeira ~ 46% (2) Greenore 8yr Single Grain ~ 40% Diageo (Stand 14) (1) Singleton of Dufftown 12yr ~ 40% (1) Glenkinchie 12yr ~ 43% (3) Cragganmore 12yr ~ 43% (5) Caol Ila 12 yr ~ 43% (2) Dalwhinnie 15yr ~ 43% (2) Singleton of Dufftown 15yr ~ 40% (4) Mortlach 16yr ~ 46% (3) Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition 1992 ~ 43% (1) Glenkinchie Distillers Edition 1992 ~43% (4) Cragganmore Distillers Edition 1997 ~ 43% (3) Talisker Distillers Edition 1999 ~ 45.8% (3) Caol Ila Distillers Edition 1996 ~ 43% (4) Oban Distillers Edition1995 ~ 43% (3) Talisker 57 North ~ 57% Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd. (Stand 5) (5) Big Peat ~ 46% (Deal 5 off) (3) Double Barrel Caol Ila/Braeval ~ 46% (2) Rosebank 1990, 21yr OMC ~ 50%

9 (3) Tamnavulin yr OMC ~ 50% (5) Laphroaig yr OMC ~50% (4) Mortlach yr OMC ~ 50% (3) Clynelish yr OMC ~ 50% (4) Bowmore yr OMC ~ 50% (3) Caol Ila yr OMC ~ 50% (4) Tomatin yr O&R ~ 55.7% Duncan Taylor & Co Ltd. (Stand 7) (4) Black Bull 12yr ~ 50% (5) Auld Reekie 10yr ~ 46% (5) Bowmore NC ~ 46% (3) Auchroisk Octave 1988, 22yr ~ 52% (2) Port Dundas 1973, 38yr ~ 54.3% (3) Glen Grant 1974, 34 yr ~ 54.5% (3) Bunnahabhain yr Lonach ~ 40% Eaux de Vie. (Stand 24) (2) Evan Williams 2000 Single Barrel ~ 43.3% (2) Bernheim Wheat ~ 45% (2) Elijah Craig 18yr ~ 45% (2) High West Rendezvous Rye~ 46% (3) Wasmund Virginia Single Malt ~ 62% (2) Millstone 8yr French oak ~ 40% (3) Nikka from the Barrel (50cl) ~ 51.4% (3) Yoichi 10yr ~45% (2) Noah s Mill 15yr ~ 57.1% (2) Rowan s Creek 12yr ~ 50.5% Glenfarclas Distillery (Stand 9) (3) Glenfarclas 10yr ~ 40% (Deal 2 off) (4) Glenfarclas 15yr ~ 46% (Deal 4 off) (4) Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength ~ 60% (4) Glenfarclas 21yr ~ 43% (4) Glenfarclas 25yr ~ 43% (4) Glenfarclas 30yr ~ 43% (4) Glenfarclas 40yr ~ 46%

10 Glen Moray Distillery. (Stand 12) (1) Glen Moray Classic ~ 40% (2) Glen Moray 10yr Chardonnay ~ 40% (2) Glen Moray 12yr ~ 40% (3) Glen Moray 16yr ~ 40% (4) Glen Moray 1995 Port ~ 56.7% TBC (3) Glen Moray 2003 Chenin Blanc ~ 60.7% TBC Gordon & MacPhail Ltd. (Benromach) (Stand 18) (3) Benromach Origins Batch 1 Golden Promise ~ 50% (3) Benromach Origins Batch 2 Port Pipe ~ 50% (3) Benromach Origins Batch 3 Optic ~ 50% (3) Benromach Hermitage 2001 ~ 45% (3) Benromach 2001 Cask Strength ~59.9% (3) Benromach Burgundy ~ 45% (3) Benromach 30yr ~ 43% (4) Imperial1997 Cask Strength G&M ~ 61.6% (3) Speyburn 1977 Conn. Choice ~ 43% (3) Benrinnes 1976 Conn. Choice ~ 43% (3) Scapa 2000 ~43% (4) Mortlach 21yr ~ 40% (3) Secret Stills 6.4 ~ 45% (3) Glen Deveron 15yr ~ 40% (3) The English Whisky Co. Chapter 6 Unpeated ~ 46% (5) The English Whisky Co. Chapter 9 Peated ~ 46% (5) The English Whisky Co. Chapter 11 Peated ~ 46% (5) The English Whisky Co. Chapter 11 Peated ~ 59.7% (5) The English Whisky Co. Royal Wedding ~ 46% Ian Macleod Distillers (Glengoyne) (Stand 27) (1) Glengoyne 10yr ~ 43% (1) Glengoyne 12yr ~ 43% (2) Glengoyne 12yr Cask Strength ~ 57.2% (3) Glengoyne 17yr ~ 43% (4) Glengoyne 21yr ~ 43% (5) Smokehead ~ 43% (2) Six Isles ~ 43% (Deal 5 off) (3) Isle of Skye 8yr ~ 40% 18.95

11 (3) Chieftains Ledaig 1997 Sherry Butt ~ 46% (2) Chieftains Longmorn 1997 French Oak ~ 43% Inver House Distillers Ltd (Stand 11) (2) ancnoc 12 yr ~ 40% (Deal 4 off) (3) ancnoc 16yr ~ 46% (2) Balblair 2000 ~ 43% (3) Balblair 1989 ~ 43% (2) Old Pulteney 12yr ~ 40% (Deal 5 off) (3) Old Pulteney 17yr ~ 46% (Deal 7 off) John Dewar & Sons Ltd (Stand 21) (2) Aberfeldy 12yr ~ 40% (4) Aberfeldy 21yr ~ 40% (1) Dewar s 12yr ~ 40% (2) Dewar s 18 yr ~ 40% (4) Dewar s Signature ~ 43% (1) Drambuie Liqueur 15yr ~ 43% Kilchoman Distillery (Stand 13) (5) Kilchoman Spring 2011 Release ~ 46% (5) Kilchoman 100% Islay ~ 50% Maxxium UK Ltd. (Stand 17) (3) Ardmore Traditional ~ 46% (Deal 5 off) (5) Laphroaig Quarter Cask ~ 48% (Deal 4 off) (3) Highland Park 18 yr ~ 40% (3) Glenrothes 1995 ~ 43% Moet-Hennessey (Stand 6) (1) Ardbeg Blasda ~ 40% (5) Ardbeg 10yr ~ 46% (5) Ardbeg Uigeadail ~ 54.2% (5) Ardbeg Corryvreckan ~ 57.1% (2) Glenmorangie Original ~ 40% (3) Glenmorangie Lasanta ~ 46% (4) Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban ~ 46% (3) Glenmorangie Nectar D or ~ 46% 42.95

12 (3) Glenmorangie Finealta ~ 46% (4) Glenmorangie 18yr ~ 43% (4) Glenmorangie Signet ~ 46% (4) Glenmorangie 25yr ~ 43% Morrison Bowmore (Stand 28) (2) Auchentoshan 12yr ~ 40% (4) Auchentoshan Three Wood ~ 43% (Deal 5 off) (3) Bowmore 12yr ~ 43% (Deal 3 off) (4) Bowmore 15yr Darkest ~ 43% (Deal 5 off) (3) Glen Garioch Founders Reserve ~ 48% (Deal 3 off) (3) Glen Garioch 12 yr ~ 48% (2) Glen Grant 10yr ~ 40% Pernod Ricard (Stand 8) (2) Aberlour 10yr ~ 43% (4) Aberlour 12yr ~ 43% (4) Aberlour A bundah ~ 59.4% (4) Aberlour 16yr ~ 43% (4) Aberlour 18yr ~ 43% Not available in UK (1) Glenlivet 12yr ~ 40% (Deal 5 off) (2) Glenlivet 15yr ~ 40% (3) Glenlivet 18yr ~ 43% (3) Glenlivet Nadurra ~ 57.7% (4) Glenlivet 21yr ~ 43% (4) Glenlivet 25yr ~ 43% (2) Longmorn 16yr ~ 48% (3) Scapa 16yr ~ 40% (1) Tormore 12yr ~ 40% (1) Strathisla 12yr ~ 43% (2) Ballantine s Finest ~ 40% (2) Ballantine s 17yr ~ 43% (3) Chivas Regal 12yr ~ 40% (3) Chivas Regal 18yr ~ 40% (3) Chivas Regal 21yr Royal Salute ~ 40% (3) Chivas Regal 25yr ~ 40%

13 Springbank Distillery (Stand 20) (3) Springbank 10 ~ 46% (3) Springbank 15 ~ 46% (4) Springbank 18 yr ~ 46% (5) Longrow 14 yr ~ 46% (2) Hazelburn 12 yr ~ 46% (2) Kilkerran W.I.P 3 ~ 46% Tomatin Distillery (Stand 26) (2) Tomatin 12yr ~ 40% (Deal 5 off) (2) Tomatin 15 yr ~ 43% (Deal 5 off) (3) Tomatin 18yr ~ 46% (3) Tomatin Decades ~ 46% (3) Tomatin 21 yr ~ 52% (4) Tomatin 30yr ~ 46% (Deal 10 off) (2) Antiquary 12yr ~ 40% (Deal 4 off) (2) Antiquary 21yr ~ 43% Tullibardine Distillery. (Stand 15) (2) Tullibardine Aged oak ~ 40% (2) Tullibardine Sherry Finish ~ 46% (2) Tullibardine 1993 ~ 40% (2) Tullibardine 1988 ~ 46% (2) Tullibardine 1992 John Black No 5 ~ 53.8% William Grant & Son Ltd. (Stand 4) (3) Glenfiddich 12yr ~ 40% (3) Glenfiddich 14yr Rich Oak ~ 40% (3) Glenfiddich 15yr Solera ~ 40% (3) Glenfiddich 15yr Distillery Edition ~ 51% (3) Glenfiddich 18yr ~ 40% (2) Monkey Shoulder ~ 40% (3) Balvenie 12yr Double Wood ~ 40% (3) Balvenie 12yr Signature ~ 40% (Deal 5 off) (3) Balvenie 15yr Single Barrel ~ 47.8% (3) Balvenie 17yr Peated Cask ~ 43% (4) Balvenie 21yr Port Wood ~ 40% 83.95

14 Rum Chapel (Stand 10) Foursquare Spiced ~ 40% Ron Matusalem Platino ~ 40% Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva ~ 40% Appleton 8yo ~ 43% Doorly s XO ~ 40% Brugal 1888 ~ 38% El Dorado 8yo ~ 40% El Dorado 15 yo ~ 43% Plantation Trinidad Dark ~ 40% Plantation Trinidad Dark ~ 73% Overproof Caroni 1992 (Velier) ~ 55% TBC Caroni 1994 (Velier) ~ 52% TBC Caroni 1994 Heavy (Velier) ~ 62.3% TBC Rhum Rhum (Velier) ~ 56% TBC Albion 1994 (Velier) ~ 62% TBC Caroni Trinidad 1998 (Bristol Spirits) ~ 40% Nicaragua 1998(Bristol Spirits) ~ 40% Vale Royal Jamaica 2002 (Bristol Spirits) ~ 43% Port Morant 1999 Port Finish (Bristol Spirits) ~ 46% Caroni Trinidad 1974 (Bristol Spirits) ~ 46% Blanc Rhum (Neisson) ~ 55% Rhum Par Neisson (Neisson) ~ 52.5% XO Rhum (Neisson) ~ 45% Cuba 2003 (Samaroli) ~ 45% TBC Guadaloupe 1998 (Samaroli) ~ 45% TBC Jamaica 1993 (Samaroli) ~ 45% TBC (Prices are inclusive of VAT and are correct at the time of going to print. Royal Mile Whiskies can not guarantee availability and prices may change without prior notifi cation. Customers must be at least 18 years of age. All prices in this guide are subject to change, availability and printing errors!

15 10 North Chapel Baldacchino 11 Nave Doorway Entrance Hall South Chapel Toilets Downstairs 1) Bunnahabhain & Tobermory 2) Arran & Bruichladdich 3) Adelphi Whiskies 4) Balvenie & Glenfiddich 5) Douglas Laing Whiskies 6) Ardbeg & Glenmorangie 7) Duncan Taylor Whiskies 8) Aberlour, Glenlivet, Chivas Regal 9) Glenfarclas 10) Rum Chapel (Variety) 11) An Cnoc, Balblair & Old Pulteney 12) Glen Moray 13) Kilchoman 14) Diageo 15) Tullibardine 16) Benriach & Glendronach 17) Highland Park & Laphroaig 18) Gordon & MacPhail (Benromach) 19) Amrut & St George 20) Springbank (not Friday) 21) Aberfeldy & Dewar s 22) Compass Box 23) Cooley Irish Whiskies 24) Eaux de Vie 25) Glencadam & Tomintoul 26) Tomatin 27) Glengoyne 28) Auchentoshan, Bowmore & Glen Garioch

16 The Mansfield Traquair Trust oversaw the complete restoration and continues to maintain this wonderful venue. Any donations to ensure both the building and the Phoebe Anna Traquair murals never fall into disrepair again are gratefully received. Contact: or call For all your whisky needs visit us online at: Tel: Royal Mile Whiskies Shops 379 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW (opposite St Giles Cathedral) Tel: ***OPEN UNTIL 8pm DURING THE FESTIVAL*** A few doors down from our Edinburgh whisky shop is The Cigar Box, stocking a huge range of rums, cigars and cigar accessories; 361 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW Tel: Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QE (close to The British Museum) Tel: