U of L toasting 50 years with 25-year-old scotch

Scotch enthusiasts may consider celebrating the University of Lethbridge's 50th anniversary with a 25 yearold scotch.

It’s not the first time the university has used scotch as a fundraising tool. During their 45th anniversary, the U of L Alumni Association's private bottling raised $10,000 for student scholarships.

In light of previous success, alum Doug McArthur and Gord Jong sought the help of Max Baines, retired owner of Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits, to create a similar initiative.

Four hundred bottles of single-malt scotch whisky have been sourced from Gordon & MacPhail in northeastern Scotland. The $400 bottle excludes shipping costs, but comes packaged in a special wood case celebrating the occasion.

As a result, the university stands to raise around $50,000 for scholarships.

“This time around, we have secured a cask so I can truthfully tell anyone that the scotch we’ve had bottled is totally unique,” said McArthur in a press release.

“For $400 you’re getting an excellent scotch and a commemorative box, you’re doing something positive for U of L students and you’re going to get a tax receipt for $155.”

The Alumni Association will be holding a 2017 Scotch Tasting for those who desire a taste, but not an entire bottle, on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Markin Hall Atrium.

Attendees will be guided through a flight of six scotches — including the commemorative bottle.

Tickets to the tasting event are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight.

To purchase a bottle or ticket, click on the corresponding links at

www.uleth.ca/unews/article/u-l-unveilscommemorative-scotch-whisky-celebration-its-50thanniversary.

For more details email alumni@uleth.ca or call 403-3172825.

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