Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Rare whisky market sees prices rise by 40% in a year
The price of rare whisky has shot up by 40% in the last year, after it topped the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII). The Wealth Report 2019, released today, reveals that new entrant whisky has surged in value by 40% over the 12 months to Q4 2018. The Knight Frank Rare Whisky 100 Index,…
Read MoreA totally unique twist on pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
A Scots eaterie is putting a new twist on Shrove Tuesday tomorrow. For one day only, in honour of Pancake Day, Bross Bagels will be filling your bagel of choice with Scotch pancakes, finished off and complete with blueberry schmear and Canadian maple syrup – and maple glazed bacon if you’re feeling naughty! Vegetarians and…
Read MoreTamdhu will take off with airport exclusive
Tamdhu has launched its first ever airport exclusive Tamdhu Single Cask Speyside Single Malt whisky in partnership with Edinburgh Airport and leading travel retailer Dufry. The official launch by Ian Macleod Distillers of the limited release of 597 bottles took place on 2 March in the World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport and was…
Read MoreFemale coopers break down whisky gender barriers
Whisky has always been enjoyed by people of both genders – now the art of creating it continues to move away from it being male dominated. The ancient craft of creating oak casks has been part of Scotch whisky for centuries, but the industry yesterday celebrated a new first with the recruitment of two female…
Read MoreNew distillery plans for Cairngorm park revealed
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled images of the new distillery the company hopes to build in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland. The distillery, which would be built at Craggan near Grantown-on-Spey, has been designed to take advantage of stunning views across the River Spey to the Cairngorm mountains. The circular design of the building…
Read MoreGet ready to bid for bottles of Prince Charles’ whisky
More bottles of Prince Charles’ 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar Scotch Whisky are to be sold in an online auction, starting this weekend. Bottle number 1 reached the tremendous sum of £9100 on Whisky.Auction for the Prince’s Foundation, and now the final 20 bottles are to be released by The Prince’s Foundation in response to extraordinary interest…
Read MoreRare whisky from the mythical Malt Mill at auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of blended Scotch whisky that is likely to contain the near mythical Malt Mill single malt is set to go under the hammer in an online auction. Being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer, the bottle is expected to fetch over £5,000. Mackie’s Ancient Brand Scotch Whisky takes its name from the…
Read MoreIt’s been worth the 30 year wait for Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. The latest addition to the distillery’s limited edition range, the Glengoyne 30 Year Old, 2018 Edition, is set to be even more exclusive than the first 2017 release, with only 5,200 bottles of the Highland Single…
Read MoreBenromach is celebrating its whisky Heritage
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of two Heritage expressions. Benromach Heritage 1977 is an exclusive 41-year-old single cask vintage (49.6% abv) and Benromach Heritage 1972 is a rare 46-year-old single cask vintage (55.7% abv). Matured in single Refill American Hogsheads, these sought-after expressions are both available for worldwide sale from today,…
Read MoreSearch is on for the Chivas Masters Global Champion
Chivas blended Scotch whisky has launched its search for the 2019 Chivas Masters Global Champion. Launched six years ago, the Chivas Masters is a global competition that celebrates the individual blend that makes world class bartenders who they are – while championing the spirit of collaboration that drives this creative community to achieve even greater…
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