Scotland
Holyrood Distillery creates two new ‘Strong Waters’
This spring, Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is set to introduce two ‘Strong Waters’ into the UK market. Launching this month, the new varieties, named Charmed Circle, are the magnificent results of Holyrood’s experimentation with heritage barleys and their progressive approach to spirit-making. Fuelled by a passion for Edinburgh’s brewing past and the land that surrounds the…
Read MoreThe most ship-shape cookbook of all time
I always pictured food served aboard our mariners and matelots to be a school canteen situation with wrinkled sausages and dry mash. I’m thankful to be proven wrong by this toothsome cookbook. Chefs at sea may not have access to all the ingredients, but those at home can support a good cause, benefit from the…
Read MoreFettercairn unveils third release from Warehouse 2
Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled the third release in its hugely popular and sought-after Warehouse 2 Collection. This is a small batch series created to celebrate the hidden gems within its 14 dunnage warehouses and to showcase its commitment to enlightened whisky making. Limited to just 9600 bottles, Fettercairn Warehouse 2 Batch No. 003 was distilled…
Read MoreA Gothic version of Rabbie Burns’ stories
A contemporary take on the gothic Edinburgh of Rabbie Burns is coming to the capital this week. Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky premiers at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh this Friday, 15 April, combining Scottish folklore, iconic poetry, and live music, all washed down with a wee dram of the good stuff. Running for three dates…
Read MoreNew cream liqueur launched in time for Easter
Irish whiskey brand, Samuel Gelston’s, has today unveiled its latest expression – a decadent Irish Cream liqueur which will sit alongside its award-winning range of whiskies. Ideal for chocolate lovers, the finest Irish whiskey, smooth rich cream and luscious chocolate have been expertly blended to create the indulgent new expression. Bottled at 17% ABV, flavours…
Read MoreScots group CAFOLLA release their new single
The March Onto Forever is the exciting new single from emerging Scottish new-age act CAFOLLA, which is out now. The synth pop-rock track is the first single taken from CAFOLLA’s upcoming album of the same name, due for release this summer. In a departure from CAFOLLA’s previous material, The March On To Forever spells a…
Read MoreThe Flavours of The Balvenie range adds new expression
The Balvenie distillery has unveiled French Oak 16 Year Old, a new cask finished whisky to feature in the Flavours of The Balvenie range. The expression will embody the Speyside distillery’s signature honeyed character, alongside a unique twist garnered from The Balvenie’s first use of French Oak casks. Inspired by the flavours and memories from…
Read MoreThe real-life adventures of presenter Simon Reeve
In Journeys to Impossible Places, best-selling author and presenter Simon Reeve reveals the inside story of his most astonishing adventures and experiences, around the planet and close to home. It continues the story Simon started in his bestseller Step by Step, which traced the first decades of his life from depressed and unemployed teenager through to…
Read MoreKing’s Inch honoured to take best spirit in show title
Small batch King’s Inch single malt whisky has been named the UK’s best spirit in show at the London Spirit’s Competition 2022 which took place at St Mary’s in London. The 2022 competition saw almost 1000 product entries with King’s Inch whisky – one of the final legacy projects by top Scotch industry legend, Dr…
Read MoreWater vole watchers needed in Scotland this spring
Forget the Easter Bunny, this Easter is all about water voles! Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across Scotland, England and Wales to take part in their national water vole survey, which starts on Good Friday. Immortalised by Ratty in The Wind in the Willows, these native riverbank residents…
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