X marks the spot as textile weaving edges closer

An innovative textiles enterprise is about to take shape at its new home in Ross-shire. Textile design, manufacturing and product creator business Prickly Thistle has built an international clientele since 2015 and is now set to start work on the conversation of a Black Isle farm steading to create The Black House Mill, what will…

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New limited edition trio of wood finish whiskies

GlenAllachie are extending their range of whiskies with the launch of their first-ever series of limited edition wood finishes. The range comprises the 8 year old Koval Rye Quarter Cask Wood Finish; the 10 year old Port Wood Finish; and the 12 year old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish. The trio highlights the wood management…

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Distell digitally launches 2019 limited release malt collection

Award-winning whisky producer Distell has chosen a modern route to unveiling its 2019 Limited Release Collection, reaching influencers and whisky lovers old and new solely through film and social media. A bespoke whisky tasting featuring special releases from Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston has been captured on film to showcase eight malts to be launched as…

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An exclusive bottling will be available soon

Royal Mile Whiskies has announced the release of a 2006 single cask release from Daftmill distillery. This marks one of the very first exclusive bottlings from this highly regarded Lowland farm distillery. Daftmill distillery founder and owner, Francis Cuthbert, has always maintained that the whisky he makes is for drinking and sharing, and Royal Mile…

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Only 148 bottles of the Black Series will be released

Award-winning Scotch whisky creator Douglas Laing & Co has announced a brand extension to the Xtra Old Particular Single Cask Scotch Whisky range: XOP The Black Series. The new, luxury packaging employs monochromatic colourways complemented by gold foil detail, said to honour the super-premium Single Casks planned. Each bottle is filled by hand and features…

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New campaign and website are Made In Hawick

Scottish rugby stars Stuart Hogg and Darcy Graham are back in their hometown of Hawick to help celebrate all things ‘Made in Hawick’ and launch a new website which promotes the town’s world class products. The Made in Hawick campaign and new website – www.madeinhawick.com – is a partnership between several leading manufacturers in the…

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Laphroaig’s new release in time for whisky festival

Laphroaig has announced the 2019 annual release of its Càirdeas series, in time for the annual Feis Ile festival on Islay. Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is an exclusive bottling which celebrates the Friends of Laphroaig. The unique expression is a special triple maturation, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then in quarter casks and finally…

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The essential guide to fantastic gins

We are in the middle of a gin craze – hardly a week goes by without the release of a new brand or artisanal distillery and serious gin bars are stocking well over 300 brands. But how do you choose? Is Edinburgh Gin a style, or just a name? Can a rose-flower and cucumber infusion…

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A real gem at the heart of the spring collection

Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has announced its Spring Collection, with a rare 38-year-old whisky at its heart. Gordon & MacPhail say their whiskies draw upon the unrivalled depth and breadth of knowledge the company has gained from maturing spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries. One of the highlights of the Spring Collection…

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Wine cask whisky collection to take off at Heathrow

Whisky lovers flying through Heathrow this Easter are in for a rare treat with the launch of the new Aultmore Wine Cask Collection next week. Starting on 18 April, a limited-run edition only available from World Duty Free Stores at Heathrow. Georgie Bell, the Aultmore Global Brand Ambassador will be in World Duty Free stores…

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