Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Thumbs up for Johnnie Walker’s flagship store
Plans to create a global flagship visitor experience for Johnnie Walker have taken a major stride forward with official approval from local authorities in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council Planning Committee formally granted permission for the project, which will transform one of the city’s most important landmark buildings into a major new tourist destination.…
Read MorePort Ellen Distillery plans are formally submitted
Plans to bring the iconic Port Ellen Distillery on Islay back to life after 36 years, in a unique celebration of distilling heritage and innovation, have been formally submitted to local authorities. The detailed Planning Application setting out proposals that will see the famous ‘silent distillery’ reopened more than 35 years after it was closed…
Read MoreScallywag set to launch new campaign
A Scotch whisky brand with a cheeky mascot is looking to boost its presence in the market. Scallywag Speyside Malt’s new marketing campaign, launching this month, will focus on building the Scallywag brand via digital, print and the on-trade. The activation will be significantly bolstered by three exciting new product launches for the brand which is…
Read MoreWhisky distillery earns Scottish tourism accolade
A whisky distillery steeped in the heart of Glasgow’s distillery industry is celebrating after achieving a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland. The Clydeside Distillery, situated in the pumphouse building which once controlled entry into the Glasgow Queen’s Dock, has secured a five-star rating from the national tourism organisation. The grading highlights businesses within the…
Read MoreCaol Ila visitor experience given the go ahead
A key milestone has been reached in the journey to transform the Caol Ila Distillery visitor experience after Argyll and Bute Council formally granted planning permission for the development. With the green light given from planners, work is now expected to begin on the expansion of the distillery visitor experience over the next few weeks.…
Read MoreDistillery manager creates a limited edition dram
The manager at a Speyside distillery has revealed his personal choice for a new limited edition Single Cask (Distillery Exclusive Release), which is officially launched today. Sandy McIntyre, distillery manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, was crowned Distillery Manager of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Scotland 2019 awards, has hand-selected…
Read More1968 Glenlivet available at £6800 a bottle
Reservations are now open for a 50 year old single cask whisky from the Glenlivet distillery. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and award-winning independent bottler Cask 88 has sourced a special dram. It comes from one of the casks chosen by Scotch whisky legend Abe Rosenberg, who is well-known for importing whisky to the United States in…
Read MoreScotland and France unite for a new take on the Auld Alliance
Compass Box’s new releases celebrates kindred spirits and the classic combination of apples and barley. Leading independent Scotch whisky maker and six-time Whisky Magazine Innovator of the Year introduces a unique limited edition: Compass Box Affinity. Compass Box have crossed the channel in pursuit of classic complementary flavours for their latest Limited Release. Affinity presents…
Read MoreThis whisky celebration is a labour of love
The Scotch Whisky Treasures is a beautifully produced history of whisky distillation. Written by Scotsman Tom Bruce-Gardyn, who considers it a blessing to have grown up with Scotch whisky, he guides you through our most celebrated whisky regions, from Speyside to the Highlands and Western Isles. Award-winning drinks journalist and author Bruce-Gardyne’s passion for the…
Read More1770 Glasgow Single Malt now ready to take off
1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky is now available to purchase in World Duty Free stores throughout Scotland’s major International airports. The move into travel retail follows the news of Gold Medal success for 1770 at the World’s largest spirits competition, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, earlier this week. The Glasgow Distillery Company recently…
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