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Chivas Brothers named Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year
The team from Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, is toasting being crowned Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year. The title was bestowed upon them at the recent International Wine & Spirit Competition annual dinner in Edinburgh. Regarded as one of the world’s largest and most influential authorities on spirits, the International…
Read MoreWaitrose boost for Scots distillery’s whisky
A Scots distillery is celebrating after clinching a deal with a major supermarket. Kingsbarns Distillery have announced their partnership with Waitrose, launching the award-winning Dream to Dram single malt whisky across an initial 115 Waitrose shops from this week, growing to 150 sites from January 2022. Kingsbarns are proud to partner with Waitrose in playing…
Read MoreBringing life back to the Firth of Forth in new project
Seagrass meadows and oysters are being put on the path to recovery in the Firth of Forth in a major marine restoration project that will enhance the local environment and help tackle climate change. Announced days before the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference gets underway in Glasgow, ‘Restoration Forth’ – supported by the ScottishPower Foundation…
Read MoreEleven distilleries preserving the Water of Life
A group of eleven distilleries on the River Spey – the most famous whisky waterway on the planet – have achieved a new world-first for Scotch whisky with a prestigious certification for how they manage precious water resources. Scotland-based Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), which sets a global benchmark for water sustainability, made the award…
Read MoreNine bedroom estate and private island for sale
Castleton Estate is situated on the northern shores of the spectacular Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland. Presented by Knight Frank, the C-listed Castleton House nestled at the heart of the estate includes five reception rooms, nine bedrooms (three ensuite) and three further bathrooms and includes a swimming pool. Castleton House, which is…
Read MoreThere’s a vacancy for an official craft beer taster…
Aldi Scotland is launching a nation-wide search for an ‘official taster’ to review its entire range of Scottish craft beer being showcased at its 25th Scottish Beer Festival. The successful applicant will be tasked with sampling 30 Scottish craft beer products from 11 different Scottish suppliers before reviewing and rating them. A crate of the…
Read MoreMore honours for Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian and Guerlain Spa have been awarded three prestigious accolades. Following the announcement of this month’s Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards and being voted as Scotland’s favourite city centre hotel, it has added to its honours. The hotel has been awarded Scotland’s Leading Hotel 2021 in the 28th annual…
Read MoreDrinks firm commit to restore and conserve peatlands
Beam Suntory, the maker of Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, and its parent company, Suntory Holdings, have announced the launch of a new Peatland Water Sanctuary initiative. The first project is due to begin at Ardmore distillery in November 2021, followed by subsequent projects at other sites across Scotland. The initiative aligns closely with…
Read MoreSpecial Scotch whisky is created to mark COP26
The Scotch Whisky Association has unveiled a limited edition blended Scotch Whisky to be enjoyed by world leaders, delegates and visitors to the COP26 conference. The whisky, which has a run of just 900 bottles, represents the Scotch Whisky industry’s commitment to sustainability from grain to glass, and will be presented to negotiators gathering in…
Read MoreLast chance to buy a cask from the Lagg Distillery
Whisky lovers have a final chance to purchase an original cask from the Lagg Distillery. It’s a chance to pick up a piece of whisky history by purchasing one of the first fill casks from the Lagg Distillery, situated on the Isle of Arran. Each first-fill ex-bourbon barrel contains a rich, earthy, peated spirit that…
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