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Glenfiddich Goodwood will support a great cause
Glenfiddich is collaborating with England’s greatest sporting estate, Goodwood, to create an exclusive drawing of just three bottles from an extraordinary 1979 cask. Glenfiddich Goodwood, a celebration of Goodwood and Glenfiddich’s historic connection, sees each decanter paired with a VIP experience at a renowned Goodwood motorsport event: Goodwood Members’ Meeting, the Festival of Speed and…
Read MoreStone Moon: Seven portraits of seven poems
Stone Moon: Seven Portraits of Seven Poems is a collaborative exhibition by the distinguished British poet, Fiona Sampson and Edinburgh-based artist, Alison Grant. Initially intended for the Rodd in Herefordshire, along came Covid and the 2020 showing had to be postponed. Now six of the seven artworks have found their way onto the walls of…
Read MoreCOP26 whisky to be auction for environmental charities
The Scotch Whisky Association has announced that three bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch whisky, created especially for the COP26 conference in Glasgow, will go under the hammer later this month. Whisky bosses are describing as a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to own a piece of Scotch whisky history. The SWA has partnered…
Read MoreScottish know-how at the core of Chinese whisky distillery
A major distiller has unveiled its $150 million malt whisky distillery in China – based on how we do it in Scotland. Pernod Ricard has officially unveiled The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan. The announcement celebrates Pernod Ricard’s achievement as the first international spirits and wines group to establish a fully operational malt whisky…
Read More£10 million investment by Crerar Hotels
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has announced a £10 million investment in a hat-trick of hotel refurbishments. The group is continuing to deliver on its much-publicised commitment to investment in its people and portfolio – this time announcing a seven-figure investment in three of its seven four- and five-star properties. The group is set to…
Read MoreThe Macallan opens its latest Boutique in New York
The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with Duty Free Americas to unveil its new retail experience at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Based in Terminal 7, this is the first opening of the brand’s global Boutique programme in the Americas. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Edrington Global Travel…
Read MoreScots vermouth makers search for a Borders home
The makers of one of the UK’s most talked-about new vermouths have begun surveying locations for a new Scottish Borders headquarters. It comes after a successful £120,000 crowdfunding campaign which hit its target in just two days. More than 170 investors ‘put their money where vermouth is’ during Valentian Vermouth’s campaign on Crowdcube, launched to…
Read MoreA superb family home with views over the Dee
Norton House is a magnificent Victorian detached property dating back to 1840, sitting proudly in around one acre of beautiful garden grounds with a south facing aspect and view towards the River Dee. Presented by Galbraith, the property was extended during the late 1950s to create the home of today, and has been a superb…
Read MoreGlasgow Distillery launches three limited editions
The Glasgow Distillery Co has today revealed three new limited edition releases of its Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The new releases consist of three different whisky styles finished in three different cask types which have been sourced from three different countries. These are an Unpeated Ruby Port Cask Finish; a Triple Distilled Tokaji…
Read MoreWhisky rarities and a legend going under the hammer
Christie’s Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits auction next month will feature some legendary whisky releases. On 2 and 3 December 2021, Christie’s will present an extraordinary selection of leading spirits, highlighted by the legendary Springbank 1919, Macallan rarities and the finest releases from The Dalmore, Brora, Royal Salute and Ardross. The leading lot of…
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