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Do you want to make your own whisky?

Lukasz — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:08:40 +0000

Our new program aims mainly at great fun and not so much at classic presentation with tasting. Blending may be a separate attraction although we suggest it should accompany the tasting.
All guests receive pipettes, measuring cylinders, bottles and all other laboratory gadgets needed to create “their own whisky.” Each composition is unique which makes it an unforgettable souvenir from the meeting. The participants get specially prepared bottles, which they fill with their own blend. They are going to have five completely different types of single malt whisky at their disposal. The presenter will be there to help get perfect taste.
The workshops are full of interaction, exchange of impressions or even experiences. It is a great way to integrate a group and have a nice afternoon or evening.
Bottles for the participants may have a logo or other sign on the glass or cork according to the client’s wish.

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Post summer news

Lukasz — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:00:57 +0000

As every year, we do not slow down during holidays and we prepare surprises and new projects for our clients for the busiest months.

This year we managed to visit Scotland, the capital of whisky, as well as the hot wine region of Cyprus and picturesque Hungary.

As regards Scotland, our tastings will be enhanced by new whisky from newly opened distilleries. We have visited boutique places often closed for tourists. We have spoken to master distillers, dived into the most complicated production secrets, discussed tastes and preferences of the Poles. All of it was done to match the liquors with the various senses of style of our clients even better and surprise them with some novelties from the world of whisky.

The Polish people are more and more familiar with wine. Thus we try to find family producers from little known regions. This year we were interested in Hungary and its Balaton lake. They have great white wines, for example Olaszriesling, or excellent and not too commercial Pinot Noir.

We are sure that our new arrivals will surprise you not only during wine tastings but also in the Whisky and Wine Place. All novelties and interesting facts about whisky and wine, which were drawn at root, will undoubtedly make discussions at our tastings more lively.

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New interesting shows and tastings

Lukasz — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:25:42 +0000

We have organized quite a few interesting shows and tastings in the last few months.
Our newest programme, the Wine Casino, was undoubtedly one of the most popular events. This alternative for a typical casino and roulette integrates the participants much more and at the same time is a great source of knowledge on wine and whisky. The groups are divided into several stands and each stand offers different tasks. The tasks are about identifying wine colour served in black glasses only with the use of taste, as well as the tournament of wine knowledge. One of the most popular contests is about identifying wine bouquet. We often know aromas but it is difficult to define them. This is what is tested here but it is done in a nice game. The Wine Black Jack is the most entertaining and we can win extra glasses with wine here.
The form of the tasting which is more and more popular is the Carribean liquors; rum most precisely. The spirit is more and more often served in bars and it must have been the reason why Poles want to know more about it and taste its limited editions. As it is a sweet liquor that is why it is best for mixed as well as only women’s groups.
The tasting of wine and cheese is still very popular. It is a tempting alternative for classic desserts and what is more, the participants obtain a lot of interesting information on pairing cheese and wine, preparing cheese plates, pairing them with other food as well as storing and buying this speciality.

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A 50-year-old in our team

Lukasz — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:00:00 +0000

In March we were joined by a 50-year-old… meaning a 50-year-old whisky. Since then our passion has been supported by the experience of The Glenlivet Vintage 1964.
The liquor is so far the most expensive whisky sold in Poland and it is the opening of the Winchester Collection – the series of very rare and valuable 50-year-old Scotch single malt whisky. The Winchester Collection whisky has been slowly aging in oak bourbon barrels for half a century in the The Glenlivet distillery in Speyside. It got unique flavour and aroma with time. The dignified character of the bottle, best serving the exceptional content, was taken care of by the most qualified British craftsmen. Each element was made with uncommon precision and finesse.
There has been only 100 bottles of the liquor, currently only one is in Poland. It can be bought in the Whisky and Wine Place, the biggest stationary whisky and champagne store in Poland.

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New member in our team

Lukasz — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:00:00 +0000

Last month our team was joined by another person – Marcin Likowski. Marcin is going to take care of the Whisky and Wine Place’s customers and to participate in the current activity of the Pick and Taste.
We are convinced that his great experience in working with customers will improve the service of the individuals as well as those who look for company and Christmas gifts.
The previous career path of Marcin was oriented mainly on wine because of his big qualifications in this subject. He is the graduate of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 and has the Associazionne Italiana Sommelier certificate. Thanks to numerous journeys, such as to Austria, France, Spain, Hungary, Italy and Scotland, where he visited such manufactures as Oban, Springbank and Benromach, he does not have only the theoretical, but also the practical knowledge in the field of wine.
We hope that our next changes will improve the relations between you, our customers, and our company even more and we will be able to fit to all our tasks ideally.
The Whisky and Wine Place is perfect for organizing events, as we have the biggest choice of whisky and champagne in Poland. If you are interested in noble spirits, exquisite cigars, highest-quality chocolate or cheese, you are invited to cyclic tastings.
More information on our FB profile – http://www.facebook.com/WhiskyAndWinePlace.
Whisky and wine is waiting for you.

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Facultative journeys

Lukasz — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Despite holidays we did not slow down and tried to spend this time busily.
As every year, we did some facultative journeys to elaborate our knowledge of wine. We went to quite distant countries, rarely represented in Poland – Croatia, Serbia and Hungary. Frequent questions from our customers in the Whisky and Wine Place made us visit the leading wine makers and elaborate the wine offer from these Southern regions of Europe which are often chosen by the Poles during holidays. That is why we invite you to our store as we have several unusual “pearls” to taste.
Our other passion, whisky, was not forgotten either. During the whisky festival in Jastrzębia Góra, we represented the Jim Beam bourbon company. It was very nice to share our knowledge, information and bouquet sensations with the participants. On a specially prepared stand, we familiarized the guests with bourbon ingredients, production process, history and flavours of this unusual liquor. The participants were also able to take part in competitions which varied the tasting and the event. The conversation with passionate of whisky and bourbon from all over the country convinced us that more and more people are interested in exquisite liquors and their tastings.

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Tasting with the Fred Noe

Lukasz — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Last month we had the great honour to run a tasting with the Fred Noe, the heir of the Beam family.
Fred represents the seventh generation that produces this liquor and is the current Master Distiller of Jim Beam. Because of his unusual experience and rich history of the family you can say that bourbon is in his blood.
Within two days, together we ran six tastings for the fans of the best-selling bourbon in the world. The connoisseurs of Jim Beam came to Warsaw from all over Poland to take part in the workshops, meet Fred, shake his hand and participate in the First Whisky Debate in Poland.
Our task was, as we are the lovers of Scotch whisky, to convince the public how superb Scotch whisky is. However, Fred Noe was convincing the guests about the superiority of Jim Beam. The aim of the debate was to pass a lot of knowledge and practical information, but what is most important, have fun and informal friendly atmosphere. The reactions of the participants showed that we managed to meet all these aims.
This unusual experience bore fruit also in discovering new flavours and bouquets in the US whisky and it will undoubtedly be presented in our events more often.

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Next interesting tastings

Lukasz — Thu, 29 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Last month was abound in the next interesting tastings, which makes us very happy.
We ran a wine tasting for one of the leading insurance companies during the Iberian event. Rich scenery, wine barrels, huge bottles of Spanish sparkling wine and delicious cheeses were surely held in memory of our guests.
Another unusual event for the representatives of the banking sector was presented with an innovative pairing of wine and cheese. Blue, mature and bitter cheese, as well as naturally sweet white wine from Moselle complemented each other perfectly and created new sensations for our guests.
A big challenge, however, was to rise to provide our clients with souvenirs matching the Scottish night. Specially for them, we managed to import a set of a 12-year-old whisky and its 15- and 18-year-old miniatures together with a book with basic information on whisky.
We always emphasise that we are able to offer unique presents for each type of an event. We can also organise spirits for the whole event.

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Summing Up 2013

Lukasz — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:00:00 +0000

We would like to thank all our clients and customers for the whole year 2013.
During over 130 events we had a great pleasure to enthuse thousands of people with our passion – exclusive liquors and cigars. What is interesting, every year more and more Poles are interested in single malt whisky and highest-class wine. Every tasting brings more and more difficult and sophisticated questions, which undoubtedly confirms the improving knowledge on exquisite spirits.
The year 2013 surprised us with new needs of our clients. They are more and more interested in rum whose bouquet may be as rich as Scotch whisky’s. Food pairing, especially of wine and cheese, seems to be popular, which is shown by several such tastings during the year.
What is interesting, despite ban on smoking, cigars as an exclusive type of tobacco still arouse a lot of interest and accompany whisky shows. We discuss both basics on cigar savoir-vivre, cutting, burning and smoking cigars, and treat our guests with superior tobacco.

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Merry Christmas

Lukasz — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:00:00 +0000

All the team of Pick and Taste would like to wish you very Merry Christmas in good health and peace, and many unforgettable moments with your families.
Wishing you a lot of success, we would like to thank you for the cooperation in the previous year and all the projects we managed to organize together. Some of them were smooth and easy and trouble-free; some were full of surprises thanks to which we improved the tastings even more. Undoubtedly a part of memories from the events will accompany us not only during Christmas but also in the whole year to come.
We would like to wish you a good New Year’s Eve party with a glass of excellent liquor and many great moments in 2014.
As always, we invite all the connoisseurs of spirits, cigars, cheese and chocolate to the Whisky and Wine Place – www.wawp.pl.

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