Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Revised plans submitted for new Islay distillery
Elixir Distillers’ plans to build a distillery on Islay is a step closer to reality submitting revised plans. Co-founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh want to build at a location just outside of Port Ellen, where their proposted the distillery would seek to combine the best elements of tradition and modernity in both design and production.…
Read MoreThe return of Velvet Fig whisky from Wemyss Malts
Wemyss Malts continues its 15th anniversary celebrations this year with the return of Velvet Fig. Velvet Fig was Wemyss Malts first limited edition blended malt released back in 2014 and received its flavour led name in reference to the rich flavours from the sherry cask maturation. It’s now back in the form of a 25…
Read MoreGolfer Iona Stephen signs up as whisky brand ambassador
Loch Lomond Whiskies has partnered with leading professional golfer and sports broadcaster, Iona Stephen as their latest brand ambassador. As Iona’s first move into partnering with a Scotch whisky brand, she will work alongside fellow ambassadors, including Colin Montgomerie, Cristie Kerr and Darren Clarke, to promote the Loch Lomond’s award-winning range of single malts worldwide.…
Read MoreNew blended whisky is guaranteed to be Waterproof
MacDuff International has launched its new blended malt Scotch whisky, named Waterproof. Waterproof aims to stand out from the crowd, as the bottle is yellow, while the contents are sourced from a handful of top distilleries. The sherry-influenced whisky is batch bottled at higher than normal strength, while its name and look have been inspired…
Read MoreCall for early removal of all tariffs on whiskies
America’s 25% tariffs imposed on EU goods, including single malt Scotch whisky, is to stay in place. The Scotch Whisky Association has now urged the UK and US Governments to hold talks, to try to resolve the dispute. The tariffs on a variety of produced was imposed on 18 October on EU goods, which also…
Read MoreFamous Grouse was top-selling whisky at Christmas
The Famous Grouse has overtaken Jack Daniels to become Britain’s top-selling whisky by value. The whisky enjoyed an outstanding Christmas in the UK off-trade, with sales topping £71m – making it the number one whisky in the UK, according to figures from Nielsen ScanTrack, with Off-Trade Total Coverage. The whisk(e)y category in total was valued…
Read MoreScotland’s top accessible venues named
Holyrood Distillery and Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre have been named Scotland’s Venues of the Year by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide. The awards, which are now in their second year, recognise the best accessible venues in eight regions across the UK, based on public nominations and reviews shared on Euan’s Guide. Holyrood Distillery was named Southern Scotland’s Venue…
Read MoreWhisky exports surge despite backdrop of uncertainty
The Scotch Whisky Association has revealed industry export figures for 2019, showing worldwide growth. The figures, compiled from HRMC export data, show that the export value of global Scotch whisky exports grew by 4.4% to £4.91bn, an increase of £208m compared with 2018, with growth in more than 106 of its global markets. The number…
Read MoreJust over a week left to vote for Eat Game Awards finalists
There’s just eight days left to vote in the second edition of the national Eat Game Awards. The team behind the Eat Game Awards has been working flat out not only to bring this tasty, nutritious, free range meat to the attention of a wider national audience, they have also been encouraging people up and…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker ‘crown jewels’ displayed for first time
Treasured historical artefacts from the roots of the world’s number one Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, are to go on public display for the first time in Kilmarnock – the town where the story began 200 years ago. It was in Kilmarnock in 1820 that young John Walker set out in business with the opening of…
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