Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Sir Harry Lauder – a treasure or an embarrassment?
To many people he was a national icon but for others he was an embarrassment – and even today Sir Harry Lauder splits opinion. It seems apposite that the Sir Harry Lauder Road is the bypass road between Portobello and Edinburgh. On one hand, Portobello was his birthplace; on the other, the Scottish intelligencia have…
Read MoreNew investment for Eden Mill distillery plans
Edinburgh-based specialist consumer brand investor Inverleith LLP has secured a majority stake in distillers Eden Mill. St Andrews-based Eden Mill, a premium craft gin and Scotch whisky brand, is embarking on the development of its carbon neutral single malt whisky distillery. Eden Mill hopes to be one of the world’s first climate positive distilleries and…
Read More9000 bottles of whisky make history at auction
A man who has travelled the world in pursuit of good whisky, has made history after selling his personal collection – the largest in the world to come to auction. Working with market leader Whisky Auctioneer, over 9,000 bottles and 23 auctions later the curtain has closed with the final auction bringing the total to…
Read MoreOfficial Hibernian FC whisky launched by Eden Mill
Award-winning Scottish distiller Eden Mill has launched a new, limited-edition whisky for fans of Hibernian FC to celebrate some of their most iconic memories. The craftsmen of Eden Mill, St Andrews, developed the bespoke dram to allow Hibs fans to toast their favourite team’s greatest football moments. Although Eden Mill has been a gin sponsor…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Blue Label release for Lunar New Year
Johnnie Walker has launched an exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year limited edition. The stunning 2022 limited edition design created by Chinese artist Shan Jiang celebrates the year of the Tiger. The intricate illustrations by Shan Jiang are dedicated to the one who never walks alone… to the one whose steps inspire yours.…
Read MoreWagyu burgers are a decadent delight at Chateau-X
Burger and chips is a combination that’s as old as the hills, and a favourite with people, young and old. Glasgow’s hot new restaurant Chateau-X has become known for its steaks since opening before Christmas, but has enhanced its menu with a new weekly special available on Saturdays and Sundays only. Burger and chips is…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society ready for Big Burns Bash
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will host a virtual Big Burns Bash to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. And at the same time, they will be appreciating the finest Scotch malt whisky from the world’s most entertaining whisky club. Taking place on Thursday January 27 (8pm until 10pm GMT) members and non-members…
Read MoreThe Glendronach unveils its £20,000 50-year-old expression
The GlenDronach has today revealed the limited release of its first-ever 50 Year Old Single Malt; the Highland Distillery’s oldest and rarest whisky to date. Distilled in 1971, this expression represents a milestone in the near two-hundred-year history of The GlenDronach Distillery. The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years has quietly slumbered over five long decades in…
Read MoreA special Burns Night celebration awaits with Dewar’s
A special Burns Night celebration is being held at a Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery this Friday. This year, they have partnered up with Ballintaggart on a special Burns Night supper on Friday, January 21, where theyw ill be hosting an one-of-a-kind evening with a four course tasting menu including Aberfeldy 12 glazed carrots, fresh mussels, truffle…
Read MoreBenriach miniatures launched for Burns Night
Benriach have launched three packs of miniatures just in time to enjoy while ceilidhing on Zoom, toasting at a Burns supper, or sitting by the fire. The expressions have been created by Dr Rachel Barrie, also known as the first lady of Scotch whisky, to encapsulate the full spectrum of whisky flavour making them great…
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