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The Clan Currie Society announced today that Alastair Robertson, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller of award-winning Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be attending their upcoming Burns Supper on Saturday, January 18. Direct from the Isle of Skye in Scotland, Robertson will introduce a special tasting of newly-released 20 year old cask strength Talisker. Burns Supper guests will be among the privileged few who will enjoy this malt as only 9,000 bottles have been produced for the worldwide market. Alastair grew up in and around some of the finest whisky distilleries in Scotland, which led him to his perfectly-matched calling and true passion – the timeless art of single-malt whisky distillation. Alastair’s resume includes experience at more than 27 whisky distilleries throughout Scotland. Beginning his career in cooperage and warehousing positions, he earned the opportunity to try his hand in operations and distillery management. After a year and a half-long comprehensive and in-depth course of studying all facets of scotch whisky production and management, he was awarded his current post. His stated goal is to maintain the character and consistency of Talisker. Distinguished Guest Speakers and Entertainers Featured speaker for the evening will be Evan Thomson Cattanach, brand ambassador for the Classic Malts of Scotland who will deliver the famous Address to the Haggis written by Burns and an integral part of every Burns Supper. U.S. Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) will again lead the Toast to the President. The Immortal Memory, a reflection on Burns’ life and contributions will be delivered by John Mauk Hilliard, President of the St. Andrews’ Society of New York. George Campbell, former Chief of the New York Caledonian Club will deliver the Toast to the Lassies with Tilly-Jo Emerson who will deliver the Lassie’s Response. The Rev. Dr. David Currie, chaplain of the Clan Currie Society will deliver Burns’ Selkirk Grace.
Entertainment for the evening will provided by a whole host of Scottish entertainers, including piper David Palladino of Berkeley Heights, the Madras Confach (Rabid Dog) ceilidh band from Manhattan, Scots fiddler Ronnie Stewart of Catskill, New York, and the Highland Lassies dancers from Edison, New Jersey. The cost for the Burns Supper is $75 per person, which includes a five-course meal, whisky tasting, and Scottish entertainment. A cash bar is available for beer, wine, or soda. The Grand Summit Hotel is also offering a block of rooms at a special discount rate for dinner guests, for further information contact The Grand Summit Hotel at 908-273-3000. For further information, contact the Clan Currie Society at 908-273-3509 or visit their website at www.clancurrie.com.
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