Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Lagavulin takes to the air with exclusive release
A brand new single malt crafted at the renowned Lagavulin distillery is now available exclusively at selected Dufry Travel Retail stores. Lagavulin 10 Year Old has been created on Islay’s spectacular southern shoreline. The 10 Year Old is available now in Dufry Travel Retail stores in the UK and will roll out to selected European…
Read MoreBowmore release the dragon on the Far East
A 36-year-old Islay whisky is being released specifically for the Far Eastern market. The Bowmore 36-Year-Old Dragon Edition is a new expression from the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults. Featuring the mythical Chinese dragon, the 36-year-old whisky pays homage to the iconic Bowmore 30-Year-Old Sea Dragon, which celebrated a famous myth…
Read MoreBusiness will bloom as Magnum gets a boost
Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, has its sights set on further growth after announcing a new listing with Dobbies Garden Centres to stock 27 stores across the country. Just in time for the peak summer gardening season, bottles of Magnum will hit the shelves at selected Dobbies Garden Centres in Scotland and England, including…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreDistillery names new stills after city’s great female artists
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the exciting arrival and naming of two new whisky stills which have recently been installed at their premises in Hillington. After months of deliberation, the stills have been christened ‘Margaret’ and ‘Frances’ in honour of two of Glasgow’s most influential female artists. The new stills, which are identical replicas of…
Read MoreThe pies have it for Galloway Country Fair
Thousands of visitors are set to descend on the picturesque grounds of Drumlanrig Castle next weekend for Galloway Country Fair. And to whet their appetites; a world champion baker from Dumfries has prepared an exclusive Galloway Scotch Pie for revellers. Kerr Little from The Little Bakery, Dumfries, visited the Estate recently to serve up a…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker tourism vision strides forward
The biggest investment programme ever seen in Scotch whisky tourism in Scotland passed a major milestone today (Thursday) with granting of planning permission to transform Cardhu Distillery in Speyside. The green light for the Cardhu plans completes the key regulatory approvals for a range of new Johnnie Walker visitor attractions, including a global flagship visitor…
Read MoreGame of Thrones whisky in running for luxury award
A Scots business has been shortlisted in the Special Edition Pack – Drinks category of the 2019 Luxury Packaging Awards for the Game of Thrones Single Malt Whisky Collection, Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging, based on Port Glasgow, is in contention for its with in the collaboration between HBO Entertainment and Diageo. The collection…
Read MoreCelebrate the Glorious Twelfth with a special pie
The Ivy on the Square is marking the start of game season with a special limited-edition dish and cocktail, available at the Edinburgh restaurant from Monday, 12 August. A longstanding Scottish tradition, the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ signals the start of grouse season in the Highlands. To celebrate this, The Ivy on the Square will be offering…
Read MoreJody is whisky brand ambassador for Scotland
The co-owner of a Scots cocktail bar has taken on the role of first ever Monkey Shoulder whisky brand ambassador to Scotland and the North. Independent family distillers William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed the appointment of Jody Buchan, co-owner of Kin Edinburgh. With a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, not only has Jody…
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