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All is still no more at the Falkirk Distillery
The Falkirk Distillery is now distilling single malt whisky, after a frustrating period of delays. Issues relating to planning due to the proximity to a section of the Antonine Wall and the global pandemic slowed down their progress. But, finally, founder George Stewart is delighted to be back on track. He said it was ‘a…
Read MorePutting the clocks forward with National Trust for Scotland
Just as the clocks are set to go forward this weekend (Sunday 28 March), 19 historic long case timepieces have gone back in time. The long case timepieces, sometimes called grandfather clocks, in the National Trust for Scotland’s north east collection are being brought back to full working order after months of meticulous conservation work.…
Read MoreNew stillhouse at Ardbeg is awash with whisky tradition
Ardbeg Distillery have unveiled their new purpose-built stillhouse. The new stillhouse will increase the distillery’s capacity significantly. Retaining the character of Ardbeg was at the heart of this project, so the new stills were designed to the exact specification as the old ones – right down to the millimetre. Every nut, bolt and rivet had…
Read MoreOnly 274 bottles of new Highland Park have been crafted
Highland Park has unveiled its new 50-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, the third 50-year-old created in the distillery’s 223 year history. Available from specialist outlets globally from March 2021, 274 bottles have been created, each signed by Highland Park master whisky maker, Gordon Motion. The 50-year-old whiskies have been created using a traditional solera system…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies mark 149th Open with limited editions
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two new special limited edition single malts to mark the 149th Open at Royal St George’s, which will take place this July. The Loch Lomond Open Course Collection Royal St George’s 2021 and The Open Special Edition 2021 have been specially crafted by master blender Michael Henry, to celebrate Loch…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to recreate White Heather
An iconic whisky distiller is turning back the clock on his career in blending to recreate White Heather as a premium aged small batch blend. With more than 50 prestigious awards in three years, and a Master Distiller with almost 50 years’ experience at the helm, The GlenAllachie Distillers Company is launching its first-ever Blended…
Read MoreWorking with an architect to get the best design possible
Every time I begin a new architectural project – whether it’s designing a new house, renovating a farmhouse, or rethinking a traditional shooting lodge – I go back to the basics of what a great building should be. A building is for now and for the future. It should uplift our spirits and create good…
Read MoreA pineapple topping pizza recipe for three
One of the most biggest arguments that people have with their pizza toppings is pineapple – to go or not to go? For those of you who say ‘yes’, then stay with us, as we have a delicious pizza to make at home with a pineapple topping. Courtesy of Mutti, an Italian firm who produce…
Read MoreEdinburgh Whisky Academy educates in Irish whiskey
Edinburgh Whisky Academy, which is dedicated to improving whisky education across the globe, has launched an online Certificate in Irish Whiskey. Between 2010 and 2020, Irish whiskey was the world’s fastest growing spirits category, with the numbers of distilleries increasing in number from 4 to 38 in the same period. Through this new course, developed…
Read MorePandemic heroes honoured with charity bottling
Award-winning Islay malt Big Peat has announced a charitable bottling in honour of the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Big Peat Heroes limited edition will result in a bulk sanitiser donation to the value of £10,000 being made to a leading UK charitable organisation by Douglas Laing & Co. Packaged in a rainbow-coloured premium…
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