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First single malt Scotch whisky from isle of Harris to be released
The first single malt Scotch whisky from the Hebridean isle of Harris will be released this month. Isle of Harris Distillers is offering people the chance to be a part of history and join in the first ever dram of this historic malt on 22 September. The Hearach, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for…
Read MoreWhisky expert to auction off collection of rare spirits for new family charity
Whisky expert Charles Maclean is set to auction off a collection of rare spirits for his new family charity. The author has rallied the Scotch whisky industry to donate a collection of highly collectable drams for auction. All the funds raised will go towards the The Maclean Foundation which hopes to raise money for clean…
Read MoreThe Glen Grant launches oldest ever release set to sell for £110,000
The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced its oldest ever release – with the first decanter set to sell for £110,000 at auction. The Glen Grant Devotion is a 70-year-old single malt whisky, many years in the making, and the oldest release from the distillery in its 180 years. Inspired by the reign…
Read MoreVal McDermid confessed she wishes popular character drank whisky instead of gin
Scottish crime writer Val McDermid has confessed she wishes she’d made her popular character Karen Pirie drink whisky instead of gin. The whisky-loving writer behind the globally successful Karen Pirie book series revealed she regularly receives bottles of gin as a gift from well-meaning fans. But on The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Whisky Talks podcast…
Read MoreScotland’s thriving rum scene
Peter Holland, co-host of The Scottish Rum Festival masterclasses, tells us about Scotland’s thriving rum scene ahead of this year’s festival. Ever since Dark Matter hit the news in 2015 for being the first Scottish Rum-producing distillery to open in the modern era, the Scottish Rum scene has been growing year on year. Fast…
Read MoreTobermory Gin Isle of Mull themed Christmas centrepiece
Tobermory Distillery, has created the perfect addition to your Christmas table – the world’s first forageable centrepiece, inspired by the Isle of Mull. Gin lovers can forage garnishes directly from the unique handmade Tobermory Hebridean Gin centrepiece which includes some signature Tobermory botanicals such as lavender and juniper berries. Festive additions of cinnamon sticks and…
Read MoreScottish winners in pub and bar awards named
Some 30 pubs and bars across Scotland are celebrating ahead of the bank holiday weekend, after a selection of venues were named the best in their respective local authority areas. With consumer confidence on the rise and hospitality venues continuing their journey on the road to recovery, 94 pubs and bars across England, Wales, Scotland…
Read MoreCask and Still Magazine Issue 9
We celebrate whisky, spice and all things nice in issue nine of Cask & Still. We look at Ghillie Basan’s new book, which has some perfect whisky and food pairings. Heading across the North Sea for our whisky bar of the edition, we uncover a unique retro whisky bar in the Netherlands, in Utrecht. The…
Read MoreCask and Still magazine issue 8
James Bond’s drams are in focus as we take a look at Ian Fleming’s favourite whisky cocktails. We feature six – not 007 – of the best drinks from Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming, the official cocktail book in collaboration with Ian Fleming Publications and The Ian Fleming Estate and Bar Swift.…
Read MoreCask and Still Magazine Issue 6
Issue six of Cask & Still has some northern exposure, as we head to the world’s most northerly distillery, Aurora Spirit, is situated deep in the stunning Arctic Circle. Our featured whisky bar is the dizzying selection of drams at the Jack Rose Dining Saloon in DC. We stay in America as we meet Scottish…
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