Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Rare whiskies remember the silent distilleries
Silent Scotch distilleries are being honoured with rare whisky releases. Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled its Summer Collection, which includes some of the oldest ever whisky releases from two silent distilleries. Bottled as part of its Private Collection range, Gordon & MacPhail 1969 from Dallas Dhu Distillery is joined by…
Read More10 of the funniest Scots who make us laugh
When it comes to having a laugh, Scotland punches way above its weight in the humour stakes. Our comics are loved not only at home, and in the rest of the UK, but all over the world. We present 10 of the funniest Scots and their best gags. 1. Billy Connolly (1942 – present) ‘Never…
Read MoreYardhead whisky looks to the past – and the future
John Crabbie & Co has released a very special single malt whisky aimed at a different market. Described by managing director David Brown, as the company’s most significant release to date, Crabbie’s Yardhead is aimed squarely at the growing sector of young spirits drinkers who want to do more with whisky than just sip it.…
Read MoreTamdhu exclusive single cask for Heathrow Airport
An exclusive single cask from Tamdhu is to be made available exclusively at Heathrow Airport. Available now from Ian Macleod Distillers, in partnership with Dufry, this first-fill American Oak Oloroso sherry cask whisky was distilled in September 2003 and bottled in June 2019. Hand-picked by members of the Dufry team from a shortlist of five…
Read MoreThe Turriff Show is now just over a week away
The Turriff Show is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland – and is returning to Aberdeenshire on the 4 and 5 August this year. This event highlights some of the most iconic aspects and brands of Scotland: Scotch Whisky, Scotch Beef, Scottish Seafood, BrewDog, Glenfiddich and Mackies’ Ice Cream. The show offers a fun…
Read MoreRoyal Salute releases its first even blended malt
Royal Salute is toasting an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with the Malts Blend, its first ever blended malt. The Malts Blend is crafted with more than 21 precious single malts aged for a minimum of 21 years from the five whisky regions of Scotland. Working in harmony, each of the…
Read MoreRoyal Salute’s first permanent peated whisky
Royal Salute has announced an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with The Lost Blend. This has been meticulously crafted to include scarce and exceptional whiskies from distilleries no longer in production. The Lost Blend is the first permanent peated whisky for Royal Salute and is available exclusively at Duty Free stores…
Read MoreExclusive Scotch whisky for Australian diner
A Scotch whisky distillery has teamed up with a contemporary Nordic inspired fine diner in Australia. Mjølner Australia are working with Highland Park – which has a proud Viking heritage – to release a cask strength 14yr old single malt exclusively for the Australian market. Mjølner is renowned for delivering truly unique drinking and dining…
Read MoreOpening date set for Bladnoch Distillery visitor centre
The official opening of Bladnoch Distillery’s new state-of-the-art visitor centre will take place later this month in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. The iconic distillery is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland and is owned by Australian businessman, David Prior. The new visitor centre will open on 25 July, and will feature…
Read MoreNew Scotch whisky with American women’s golf icon
Loch Lomond Whiskies, has released a very special limited edition single malt Scotch crafted in partnership with US women’s golf icon, Cristie Kerr. Kerr, who won the 2007 U.S Women’s Open and the 2010 Women’s PGA Championship, became Loch Lomond Group’s first female golf ambassador last year. She now owns and operates Kerr Cellars in…
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