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Charity tasting event for International Women’s Day
A special whisky event is being held to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. The Dram Team, a Bristol based leading whisky tasting subscription company, has teamed up with six inspirational women from the whisky industry to host a one-of-a-kind virtual whisky tasting. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, this special whisky…
Read MoreCompass Box explores Scotch whisky’s wilder side
Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box have announce the launch of their latest limited edition, Menagerie, a blended malt that explores whisky’s wilder side. Compass Box were inspired to search out malts with a touch of the wild about them. Underneath fruitiness or maltiness lurk subtly animalic notes, qualities either built in thanks to distillation, or gained…
Read MoreLondon distillery looks to open new outlet in Scotland
The team behind London’s Bimber Distillery have confirmed plans to open a new Scottish whisky distillery in Dunphail, south of Forres. The proposal, which is currently being reviewed by Moray Council, will see an existing farm steading converted into a small (200,000 LA capacity), craft Scotch whisky distillery that combines tradition and modernity into both…
Read MoreNew podcast lifts the lid on the passion of whisky
A new monthly podcast series from anCnoc whisky is set to lift the lid on the passion, process and personalities that go into making some of the world’s most expertly crafted products. Knock Tales Whisky Podcast with Gordon Bruce will hear the Knockdhu distillery manager enjoy a dram and a bit of ‘craic’ with fellow…
Read MoreCreating a unique new whisky for Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is offering the chance to buy casks of its new whisky. Inspired by the history, vibrancy and diversity of the city, Holyrood’s team of distillers has created a cask offering unlike anything that has gone before. By using Lothian spring barley, chocolate and crystal specialty malts, Edinburgh Brewer’s Yeast and their distinct…
Read MoreAn impressive A-listed property with a walled garden
A beautiful Grade A listed property with a beautiful walled garden is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Aberdour House in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire was designed in country Georgian style, and constructed of harled stone under a slate roof. Grade A listed, it dates from 1740 and bears the initials of Samuel Forbes and his…
Read MoreClan Ramsay’s ancestral home for sale at offers over £3million
One of Scotland’s most significant and historic castles, 18th century Brechin Castle, is now for sale. Presented by Savills, Brechin Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking its surrounding designed landscape. There are about 40 acres of policies including the renowned walled garden, where, in addition to the Castle there are two gate lodges (West and…
Read MoreFestival to celebrate the golden eagle
The programme for the UK’s first ever Golden Eagle Festival has been launched by a pioneering conservation charity initiative. And one of the country’s leading wildlife film makers, Gordon Buchanan, will deliver the festival’s keynote speech. The festival, led by the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund,…
Read MoreGlasgow and Edinburgh are spring break choices
Glasgow and Edinburgh are two of the most popular locations in the UK, in which to take a spring break. While a lot of uncertainty remains around travel plans, dreaming of a springtime city break is a great way to get through a lockdown winter. Instagram is a fantastic place to find travel inspiration –…
Read MoreShare a whisky experience with other dram fans
A celebration of whisky is being held in a special collaboration. Media production company Blacksmith and Jones and The Single Cask are to hold a screening of whisky film The Water of Life, paired with an exclusive 2009 Bruichladdich cask bottling, for an evening celebrating Scotch whisky. The Water of Life is a feature documentary…
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