Whisky
Scotland fights back against the counterfeits in China
Scotch whisky’s trademark has been renewed in China until 2028. The Scotch whisky industry has renewed its trademark in the far east for another decade, to help in order to protect future growth of the industry. Karen Betts, chief executive of industry body the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), revealed the news when she accompanied Prime…
Read MoreStars give their support to International Scotch Whisky Day
Scotland’s national drink will tomorrow be celebrated globally from free distillery tours across Scotland to a series of red carpet events around the world. Thursday, 8 February, is International Scotch Whisky Day. The annual diary date invites whisky lovers to raise a dram to Scotch, with A-listers James Marsden, Suki Waterhouse and Shanina Shaik launching…
Read MoreNew single malt offers a tantalising taste tease from Raasay
Everything comes to those who wait, and that’s definitely the case with a new single malt from Raasay. While in the process of building the first distillery on Raasay, R&B Distillers created the aptly named single malt Raasay While We Wait, as a preview of flavours enthusiasts can to look forward to from the island…
Read MoreBook review: A Field Guide to Whisky
From the general to the specific, this book by Hans Offringa has the answers to all the questions you can possibly think of relating to the water of life. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? What is the difference between malt, scotch, bourbon and rye whiskies? What are the latest trends on the…
Read MoreBook review – Spirit of Place: Whisky Distilleries of Scotland
Scotland’s whisky industry is a fascinating area, not just with the tipple itself, but also the surrounding industry. In Spirit of Place, Charles Maclean, the author of many notable works on whisky, explores the fifty greatest distilleries in Scotland. Not only does he tell a brief history of each distillery, it captures the spirit of…
Read MoreMacallan Classic Cut sells out online in just a handful of days
A new whisky released by The Macallan has sold out online in just a few days. Last week, the firm announced The Macallan Classic Cut, 2017 release; the first in a new series of annual releases created to celebrate The Macallan’s extraordinary character and unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit. Matured exclusively…
Read MoreIt’s time to celebrate Scotland’s favourite tipple with the Scottish Field Whisky awards
The Scottish Field Whisky Challenge is inviting the Scotch whisky industry to submit new expressions for its 2018 Summer Challenge. This prestigious competition is now its eighteenth year. A new expression constitutes a new age, year, finish, a new recipe or a new batch for an existing product. It must be Scotch whisky and available to…
Read MoreCelebrate our national drink as part of pub chain’s whisky showcase
Nearly 80 pubs are hosting their second annual National Whisky Showcase. Running until 25 February, across Nicholsons’ 77 pubs nationwide, a whole host of unmissable events are planned, including whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Lovers of a wee dram are being encouraged to explore the world of whisky and find new…
Read MoreBook review: The Whisky Dictionary by Iain Hector Ross
At first glance, the thought of a dictionary of whisky isnt’t the most gripping. However, appearances can be deceptive, and there’s plenty of humour throughout. Ross has brought together all aspects of the process into the one book, with absciscic acid and zephyr, featuring everything in between. Ben Averis’ illustrations break up the content, which…
Read MoreGlen Scotia whisky is really taking off this month
Independent Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia is taking off for the first time at airports across the UK in partnership with leading travel retailer World Duty Free. Two Global Travel Retail (GTR) exclusive expressions that showcase the distinctive heritage and craftsmanship championed at the distillery – Glen Scotia 1832 Campbeltown and Glen Scotia 16 Year Old…
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