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Tennent’s catches gas to keep lager fizzy

BREWING giant Tennent's is to capture the carbon dioxide gas given off when it makes its beer and use it to keep its lager fizzy....

Farmers help Scotty Brand pop its cherry

A FARMING family in Perthshire has helped Scotty Brand to add cherries to its range of soft fruit. Rowan and Jennifer Marshall have grown enough...

Aberdeen’s biggest zero-waste shop opens

GOING green just became easier in Aberdeen following the opening yesterday of the Granite City's largest zero-waste store. Refillosophy on Albyn Grove sells coffee beans, loose...

Leith Spirits flooded with hand sanitiser orders

A DISTILLERY in Leith that gave away more than 15,000 bottles of hand santiser during just two months has now been inundated with orders for...

Distillery buys Bonnie Prince Charlie’s island hideout

North Uist Distillery has bought Nunton Steadings on Benbecula, where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid following the Battle of Culloden. Master distiller Jonny Ingledew and creative...

‘Wellbeing manager’ sets sail on Fingal

FLOATING luxury hotel Fingal has appointed its first "wellbeing manager" as it prepares to reopen on 22 July. Mari-Nel Scorer will be responsible for ensuring...

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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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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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