Whisky 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…

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New Star Trek Scotch whisky is all ready to beam up

A new whisky has been named after the most famous Scotsman to travel through space. Star Trek’s intergalactic flying Scotsman Montgomery Scott Scotch is the latest product in a line of Star Trek branded spirits launched this year by Silver Screen Bottling Co. The blended scotch whisky is available for pre-sale for $49.99 beginning November…

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Gordon & MacPhail unveil new ultra-rare single malts

Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released two stunning new additions to its Private Collection range. The first is a 64-Year-Old single malt from Glenlivet Distillery and a landmark 50-Year-Old from Caol Ila Distillery – the oldest Caol Ila single malt ever released. The newly redesigned Private Collection range encompasses rare and…

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A new Scotch whisky gets an American slant

A Scotch whisky has been given an American twist ahead of the Christmas market. The Glen Moray Fired Oak Cask 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is released this month, as the Glen Moray team continue to develop their ‘Gateway to Flavour’ by adding a new expression which is intensely sweet and smooth. Master Distiller, Graham Coull…

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All change as new Premier Barrel designs revealed

A whisky firm is changing the packaging of its Premier Barrel single cask single malt Scotch whisky range. Douglas Laing has unveiled the new looks, as the original premium ceramic decanter dons a new hand-drawn label on parchment paper featuring eccentric yet romantic rhyming tasting notes. In addition, regional colour differentiation is a key theme…

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J&B Rare making a festive, modern comeback

A famous Scotch whisky which was a favourite of America’s Rat Pack has created a special Christmas serve. There has been a perception that traditional ‘masculine’ alcohol brands – particularly whisky – have alienated 50% of the market. To combat this, J&B Rare, originated in the 1930s and highly popular among influential drinkers such as…

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Single malt has been finished in Château Cissac casks

The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has unveiled the latest addition to its Wood Finish portfolio. They have launched the limited-edition Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010. The single malt Scotch whisky balances Benromach’s signature Speyside smokiness with rich red wine undertones. Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010 is matured in First Fill Bourbon…

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Scottish exclusive whisky and mixer special pack

A Scotch whisky firm and a soft drinks company have joined forced to launch a limited-edition ‘special banded pack’. Whyte & Mackay are giving away a bottle of Schweppes ginger ale with 1L bottles of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky. The pack is exclusive to stores in Scotland. The initiative will add…

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Just 3888 of final collectible edition are available

Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of the fifth and final edition in the John Walker & Sons Private Collection. 28 Year Old Midnight Blend is a smooth and indulgent Scotch whisky, which the distillers say is made to be shared among friends and best enjoyed after dinner. The John Walker & Sons Private Collection…

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58-year-old whisky in 222 bottles – at £1700 each

A 58-year-old Scotch grain whisky has been given its first-ever commercial bottling. The North British Distillery, which was incorporated on this very day, October 24 1885, has joined forces with Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co to release a remarkable one-off 58-year-old limited edition of only 222 bottles, distilled in July 1960. This is…

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