Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
There’s no stopping demand for rare Scotch whisky
The UK’s rare whisky auction market has exceeded sales of more than 100,000 bottles of rare whisky in a single year for the first time. The findings are part of the 2018 annual report published today by whisky analyst, broker and investment experts Rare Whisky 101. According to the report, both the volume and value…
Read MoreThe four elements inspire Old Particular 2019
The elements have inspired a new series of Old Particular Single Cask Limited Edition bottlings for 2019 from Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. The four elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water are the inspiration for the range. The series launches with the Fire bottling which, very aptly, is a mocha-spiced Craigellachie 12…
Read MoreWorld Class Bartender workshops come to Scotland
The hunt is on for Scotland’s top bartender – with the aim of finding the best on the planet. Diageo Reserve’s world-renowned bartender competition, World Class, is set to return, launching with its UK-wide studios tour next month. On the hunt for the very best home-grown talent, there will be two Scottish events taking place…
Read MoreChris’ new life in the USA is a world away from rugby
As the Six Nations kicks off, former Scotland rugby hero Chris Cusiter is a world away from the game. The 36-year-old made 70 appearances for Scotland, in a carer which also saw him play for the Glasgow Warriors, Border Reivers, Perpignan and Sale Sharks, before reporter. Now retired from the game, he is now working…
Read MoreGlenmorangie unveils its first whisky from wild yeast
The first whisky created from yeast growing wild on Glenmorangie’s own barley, marks the tenth anniversary of the Highland distillery’s pioneering Private Edition series. For a decade, Glenmorangie has invited whisky aficionados to explore its passion for innovation through this acclaimed series of rare and intriguing limited-edition single malts. Now, in the collection’s rich, fruity…
Read MoreLimited edition is a new permanent fixture
Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky has added to its core range with a new permanent aged expression to its collection – Speyburn 18 Years Old. To celebrate the addition, the first annual release of this special expression will be dedicated to Speyburn’s Distillery Manager, Bobby Anderson, to coincide with 2018 being his 18th year at…
Read MoreThe story of whisky comes to the big screen
A new documentary film on how Scotch whisky became the spirit of choice around the globe is to be premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival. Scotch: The Golden Dram, a revealing feature documentary, will also be released in UK and Irish cinemas on March 8 by Parkland Entertainment and Munro Films. This follows the film’s…
Read MoreIsle of Arran announce official poem of new Lagg Distillery
The official poem for the Lagg Distillery on the Isle of Arran, which will be displayed at the new site, has been announced. Following over 80 entries from budding writers across the world, who were tasked with capturing Arran’s history, landscape or spirit, the winning entry is a piece written by David Cover entitled From…
Read MoreBig names will descend on Glasgow for film festival
A full programme has been announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2019. Across 12 days, the city-wide celebration of cinema will feature 337 individual screenings, talks and events – showcasing seven world premieres, 102 UK premieres and 49 Scottish premieres from 54 countries. From 20 February to 3 March, guests including Sir Michael Palin, Carol Morley,…
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – JANUARY 2019 – BURNS’ NIGHT SPECIAL
With The Bard’s birthday just around the corner, Peter Ranscombe raids his notebook to recommend some very special whiskies from recent tastings. WHISPER it, but you don’t need haggis to enjoy Burns’ night. Raising a dram in memory of Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s national bard, is an equally-fitting tribute to the poet who gave us the…
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