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International ticket rush for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

Dram lovers from all over the world will be descending on Scotland this May, as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival celebrates soaring sales. A...
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Eden Mill announces plans for £4million expansion

A Scots distillery is set for a multi-million expansion. Eden Mill has unveiled ambitious plans to create a new distillery and brewery just metres from...
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Scotland’s answer to eau de vie is being produced in Fife

A Fife microdistillery has launched Scotland's first version of the famous French eau de vie. Tayport-based Tay Spirits has created Never 25, using locally-source produce,...
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Cameron McNeish wins 2018 Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

Scottish mountain walker Cameron McNeish has won the prestigious Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture in 2018. Nominated by the public and his peers...
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Stars give their support to International Scotch Whisky Day

Scotland's national drink will tomorrow be celebrated globally from free distillery tours across Scotland to a series of red carpet events around the world. Thursday,...
The Campaign for Real Ale wants to hear the views of its members

Views are wanted to keep beer campaign all ale and hearty

Real ale lovers across Scotland have the chance to come together to discuss their campaign’s future at a number of meetings. Members of the Campaign...

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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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