Cask and Still
Superb Scottish whiskies for Burns Night celebrations
We take a look at some superb Scottish whiskies you can enjoy for your Burns Night celebrations. Tomatin – 12 Year Old single malt (43% ABV, £47) This remarkable 12 Year Old single malt is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-Spanish sherry and traditional Scotch whisky casks. Initial aromas of wild heather, pine…
Read MoreWhisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value…
Read MoreThe latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreCask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreAge means nothing: James Robertson on new age whiskies
For decades we have been told that age means everything with whisky and in some circumstances it certainly does. If the new spirit runs off the still with bags of flavour and structure, then placed in a good oak barrel, there is every chance that once it passes the magical three year point it will…
Read MoreLouise Aitken-Walker launches whisky 33 Years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph
In the exhilarating world of rally motorsport, few names shine as brightly as Louise Aitken-Walker MBE. Her unwavering determination, tenacity, exceptional natural driving skill and passion saw her name carved into the annals of motorsport history. Now, 33 years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph, Louise is celebrating her Scottish heritage and…
Read MoreBessie Williamson: The woman behind Laphroaig distillery
Beth Squires from whisky brokers and consultants, Mark Littler, takes us through the history of Bessie Williamson, the woman behind Laphroaig distillery. Laphroaig distillery on the south coast of Islay is a rugged and tranquil place with a long and fascinating history. Its modern success is the work of many employees over the years, who have…
Read MoreThe Rollercoaster: Ardbeg releases whisky from irreplaceable stock
Uniting irreplaceable stock from the distillery’s most turbulent time, Ardbeg has released a set of two whiskies called The Rollercoaster. Contained within 143 sets, these two rare cask single malts are time capsules of a bygone Ardbeg and are priced at £85,000. One was distilled in 1981 when the Distillery closed, many feared forever. The…
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