We had a wonderful whisky tasting last night presented by Chris Riesbeck, U.S. Brand Ambassador for Gordon & MacPhail. He discussed Independent Bottlings and presented six Gordon & MacPhail whiskies:
Linkwood – 15 yr old – 43% – Speyside
Miltonduff – 10 yr old – 43% – Speyside
Glenlivet – 15 yr old – 43% – Speyside
Mortlach – 15 yr old – 43% – Speyside
Duffton – 8 yr old – 46% – Speyside
Bunnahabhain – 8 yr old – 43% – Islay
An interesting article about the history and hidden spaces of the Wisconsin Club:
Violin maker Scott Sleider gave a very interesting talk about his craft at our March meeting. See his work at: http://www.sleider.com/
Joan Maryniak, mother of our president Lyle Maryniak, died on March 1, 2014. Details here. Our deepest sympathies to Lyle and his family.
Word has just come that John Alley died last night. He was a long-time member of the Society, serving in many posts including that of President from 1993–1996. Arrangements are pending.
We held our 2013 raffle drawing this evening at 8pm at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233. Congratulations to this year's winners!
Custom Kilt: Scott Huber
Battle Axe: Jack Schafer
Claymore Sword: Jared Balistrari
Custom Celtic Plaque: Don Ross
Highland Park: Tamara Jackson
Glen Morangie #1: Tony Palese
Glen Morangie #2: Bruce McGarigle
Aberlour: Wayne Fischer
Tomatin: Vance Werner
Glenfiddich: Bill Brash