Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
A dram that’s been 527 years in the making
The first Scotch whisky from Lindores Abbey Distillery to be made available for purchase by the general public will be released on 2 July, a mere 527 years after distillation was first recorded at Lindores Abbey, Fife, in 1494. While 1,494 bottles of the inaugural Lindores Abbey release were dispatched for the ‘1494’ Society members…
Read MoreSuspension of US whisky tariff welcomed by industry
Tariffs introduced on Scotch whisky are being suspended after a resolution to an international trade row between the UK and American. The Scotch whisky industry was struck by a 25% tariff on single malt by former US President Donald Trump, after the two countries imposed tariffs in the trade dispute. The row is thought to…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail introduces 80-year-old whisky
On February 3 1940 in a quiet corner in the north of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a bespoke Gordon & MacPhail cask to be enjoyed by future generations. To celebrate John and George Urquhart’s vision, Gordon & MacPhail has collaborated with internationally acclaimed architect and…
Read MoreWork to begin on distillery as new investment arrives
Ardgowan Distillery has announced work will begin this year on their new distillery which is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The company today [Monday] confirmed a £8.4 million equity investment into the business. £7.2m of the new equity comes from Austrian investor Roland Grain and the balance…
Read MoreA fascinating read – whether you like a dram or not
Don’t worry – The Language of Whisky is not a book which takes an oaky sip of Scotland’s finest and turns it into a seven-verse poem. No, this is about the extraordinary journey of whisky: from the Scottish Highlands to New York and Tasmania. This surprising book also takes us to the origins of our…
Read MoreA rose garden tribute to Scotland’s great poets
In a corner of a park in Glasgow, there lies an unassuming tribute to some of Scotland’s greatest poets. The Scottish Poetry Rose Garden was opened in 2003 to mark Glasgow’s hosting of the World Rose Convention that year, and celebrates poetry in Scots, English, and Gaelic. This quiet corner of the park is popular…
Read MoreTake it as red as the Macallan presents collection
The Macallan Red Collection, a series of rare single malt whiskies, has been introduced to Ever Rich Duty Free’s VIP customers at an exclusive event in Taiwan. A group of 34 of Ever Rich’s VIP customers were welcomed to the event, which took place at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Taipei. The event, which paid…
Read MoreFormer brand ambassador takes on new whisky role
Former Chivas Bros international brand ambassador, Ian Logan, has joined Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky. He will take on the post of senior manager of whisky and hospitality. Aged 52 and originally from Ayrshire, Ian has made the move after nearly 21 years with Chivas. Renowned for their extensive portfolio of world-class whiskies and casks, Duncan…
Read MoreEquipment arrives as new whisky distillery proceceds
The building of The Cairn Distillery has taken a leap forward with the arrival of the distilling equipment. The mash tun, washbacks and stills, all manufactured by Forsyths, were transported from their facilities in Elgin, Rothes and Buckie, before being craned into position at the site in Craggan. The two Moray based family-owned firms have…
Read MoreSixty incredibly rare whiskies going to auction
For dedicated whisky collectors, there are few independent bottlers as iconic and revered as that of the late Silvano Samaroli and the Corti Brothers. The former, a visionary Italian importer and bottler whose whiskies are compared to works of art, and the latter, American gastronomic specialists who bought and bottled casks from legendary distilleries during…
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