Posts Tagged ‘distillery’
Rum distillery set to open its doors to the public
Rum is flowing again from a commercial still in Glasgow for the first time in 300 years. Wester Spirit Co. opened their innovative new distillery last month, and visitors will be welcome to see the process for themselves from next next month. The cutting-edge technology used creates a truly unique, premium spirit which is inspired…
Read MoreNew gin set will be present and correct
A Scottish gin firm is presenting a special release for the festive season. Oro Gin’s new luxury gift box contains a full-sized bottle of award-winning Oro Gin or Oro V, accompanied by an art deco-style balloon glass. Packaged inside a luxury keepsake box with magnetic lid, complete with beautiful gold foil detailing, it’s ready to…
Read MoreDistillery’s tree is something rather special
If you’re working in a distillery and don’t have a Christmas tree to hand, what are you going to do? The team at the Isle of Raasay Distillery are an enterprising bunch, so when the festive season approached and they didn’t have their own, they made do with the best materials to hand – casks!…
Read MoreThe grandeur of batch 10 is now available
The GlenDronach Distillery is releasing its 10th Grandeur Batch today. Founded in 1826, James Allardice built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it GlenDronach, which means ‘valley of the brambles’ in Scots Gaelic. Allardice was a pioneer of sherry cask maturation and would have celebrated the release of the…
Read MoreMan who helped revive Bladnoch Distillery to depart
A man who has helped revive the fortunes of the Bladnoch Distillery is to leave early next year. Ian MacMillan, the master distiller of Bladnoch Distillery, has announced he will be leaving Bladnoch Distillery in Dumfries-shire on a full time capacity in the first quarter of 2019. For the past three years Ian has played a…
Read MoreJust 36 tickets available for Glengoyne event
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt has announced its first ever, exclusive Behind the Scenes at Glengoyne Distillery event. Ths will give the opportunity for a few lucky ticket holders to get the keys to the distillery for one day to get deeper insight than ever before into how Glengoyne’s unhurried single malt is crafted. With only…
Read MoreHe wants to produce a 20 year old whisky in days
No distiller in the world is redefining whisky like Bryan Davis. Part showman, wacky scientist and razor-sharp businessman, the larger-than-life Californian is in the process of changing the world of distilling forever. Davis founded The Lost Spirits Company in 2010 and since then it has become famous for its radical and innovative approach to distillation. An inventor…
Read MoreWhisky firm’s delight at a hat-trick of awards
Gordon & MacPhail has been recognised for its premium portfolio of exclusive single malt whiskies at The Spirits Business 2018 Design & Packaging Masters, securing three ‘Master’ accolades. Earlier this year Gordon & MacPhail unveiled its streamlined portfolio, comprising five distinct ranges: Discovery, Distillery Labels, Connoisseurs Choice, Private Collection, and Generations. The company’s commitment to…
Read MoreIsle of Skye Distillers launch Misty Isle Vodka
A Portree-based distillery has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle Vodka is crafted…
Read MoreA delicious whisky risotto with roasted squash
Eclectic Speyside distillery BenRiach has created its first ever recipes for Christmas. Working in collaboration with experimental Speyside/London chef Ed Barnard from It’s Right To Roam, we present their third recipe for the festive season – giving you plenty of time to have a trial run in order to perfect it! Chef Ed Barnard of…
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