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Drinks lab hits milestone

THE Start-Up Drinks Lab in Port Glasgow has hit a landmark after its turnover reached £1 million. The lab was set up in 2017 to...

Local landmarks inspire Kingsbarns’ whisky names

KINGSBARNS, the family-owned distillery in Fife, has today unveiled its latest whisky – Balcomie. Matured in American oak butts that previously held oloroso sherry, the...
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Artist/Sculptor Natasha Phoenix has created the faces of Nicola Sturgeon, Donald Trump (using Scotty Brand
smoked salmon for contrast and amusement!) and Boris Johnson, as well as some cartoon
characters that will appeal to children.
The Scottish food producer, Scotty Brand, will be launching a Mash Art competition for 
consumers to enter their dinner plate creations. The competition entries are expected to be
strikingly visual and will be shared across Scotty Brand’s website and social media channels.

Kids told to play with their food

TATTIE supplier Scotty Brand is launching a mash potato art competition - and has created some spud-tacular examples. Scottish sculptor Natasha Phoenix has sculptured Prime...

Scotland’s first ‘vertical distillery’ takes shape

CONSTRUCTION has begun at Scotland's first "vertical distillery". Foundations have been laid for the £12 million Port of Leith distillery. The site sits next door...

Drinks maker grasps the nettle to extend range

A DRINKS business that was launched during lockdown has teamed up with Scotland’s Rural College to turn nettles into a "healthy shot". Hugo Morrissey, founder...
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Scots folk band releases US book shop tour album

A FOLK band that takes its inspiration from book shops has released its latest album. The Bookshop Band's Live in American Bookshops long-player has been...

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Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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