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Isle of Harris whisky sells out after more than 25,000 people queue for the dram
The first whisky to be made on the Isle of Harris sold out in less than five hours – after more than 25,000 people queued online to get their hands on the dram. Islander Murdo MacLeod was the first to purchase the Scotch at the distillery, having camped outside since 2am on 23 September to…
Read MoreThe only way is up as Port of Leith Distillery is completed
The UK’s first vertical distillery, Port of Leith, has been completed ahead of opening next month. More than a decade since the idea for the distillery was conceived by wine merchant Ian Stirling and finance director Paddy Fletcher the £12m nine-storey distillery is finished and is now taking bookings for tours ahead of welcoming guests…
Read MoreScotch Whisky distilleries attract more than 2 million visitors
Scotch Whisky distilleries attracted more than 2 million visitors in 2022, it has been revealed. A Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) survey found footfall more than doubled (114%) compared to 2021. Total spend by tourists last year was up by 8.65%, with more than £85m spent in total at sites across Scotland’s five whisky regions, up…
Read MoreIsle of Harris: Distiller launches long-awaited first whisky
The Isle of Harris Distillers has launched its long-awaited single malt Scotch whisky. The Hearach – the Scottish Gaelic for a native of Harris – will be available to purchase from 23 September. The first legal dram from the Outer Hebridean Isle of Harris, The Hearach offers an elegant single malt, with fruit and floral…
Read MoreLombard Collection takes centre stage at whisky auction
Some of the world’s finest whiskies, part of the Lombard Collection, are set to be auctioned off. Part 1 of the Lombard Whisky Collection will feature more than 200 whiskies from world renowned distilleries including, Springbank, Bunnahabhain, Brora, Glenury, and Glen Keith. The rare lot will be auctioned on 4 October at McTear’s in Glasgow. …
Read MoreWest Lothian Teenager Wins Inspirational Young Person Award 2023
A teenager from West Lothian has won this year’s NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Award. Sophie Mackenzie, a 19-year-old hotel supervisor won the award which honours those who own, work or study in the food and drink sector. With a prize of £500, the award aims to highlight not only the contribution young people make…
Read MoreFive ways to explore the North Coast 500 this autumn
From the UK’s most northerly reindeer to the North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark, folklore, storytelling walks and the UK’s most northerly mainland whisky distillery, here are five alternative ways to explore the world-famous North Coast 500 (NC500) at this quieter time of year. UK’s most northerly reindeer – Lichen Caithness, Harpsdale, Caithness Meet…
Read MoreStill Spirited: A Smooth New Scottish Vodka
Ask anyone to think of spirits synonymous with Scotland and whisky will be top of the list, closely followed by gin with the boom in craft productions. But there is one spirit that is joining these titans on the Scottish spirit market: vodka. Brought to you from Still Spirited, this new Scottish vodka certainly made…
Read MoreOnline bidding for the Distillers One of One Auction begins
Online bidding for the Distillers One of One Auction begins today, as Sotheby’s reveal 14 more ultra-rare Scotch Whiskies and experiences to be auctioned off. Among the 36 companies participating in the auction this year, are twelve “Member” donor brands, each donating a unique, never to be repeated lot. Appealing to the world’s leading collectors…
Read MoreGlen Dye hosts open fire supper club with Tim Maddams
Glen Dye estate is hosting an open fire Autumn supper club with chef Tim Maddams next month. Taking place in the Glen Dye’s woodshed, the evening will be a demonstration of open fire cooking with a menu that will include the finest seasonal ingredients, many of which will be sourced or foraged from the estate…
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