Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Ryder Cup captain and Open champion joins Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Whiskies has agreed a high-profile partnership with 2011 Open Champion, Darren Clarke, to promote the brand’s range of award-winning single malts across the world. Ahead of the 148th Open, when the world’s original Major returns to Northern Ireland next year, Clarke will work with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ master blender, Michael Henry, to create…
Read MoreThese new TV adverts aim to raise a wee smile
The Famous Grouse has revealed its new global advertising campaign for Christmas. The whisky adverts feature its playful global brand icon and Scotland’s most popular game bird, the famous grouse. The campaign, created by the Leith Agency, will target regular blended whisky drinkers across numerous channels in key markets throughout the festive season. The first…
Read MoreScottish Field Whisky Challenge was a huge success
Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge 2018 winners have been honoured. Hunter Laing + Co Ltd, Gleann Mor Spirits Company and Brown Forman were among the recipients of top accolades at this year’s awards lunch. Held at the Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh on Friday 26 October, the awards were the culmination of another 12 months of Scottish…
Read MoreOur 2018 Whisky Challenge winners are revealed
Scottish Field has announced the winners of our Whisky Challenge 2018. Held at the Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh today, the awards were the culmination of another 12 months of Scottish Field’s enduring commitment to the whisky industry. The winners are – Under £50: gold, The GlenDronach Original Aged 12 Years, Brown – Forman; silver, Benromach…
Read MoreAmbassador hosts a special tasting dinner
A whisky’s UK Brand Ambassador of Speyside Single Malt is to host a unique dinner in Edinburgh. Balvenie’s will be making a special guest appearance Alwynne Gwilt to host a unique tasting dinner at Cannonball House at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Taking place in Cannonball’s stunning private dining room, on 31 October from…
Read MoreA taste of the Middle East is coming to Scotland
Have you ever dreamed of strolling into the souks of a middle-eastern country and trying out some of their authentic food? Six by Nico restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have announced their latest theme this week where they offer authentic dishes from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. Chef Nico Simeone has created a tantalising tasting…
Read MoreWhisky and football unite for Drink Positive
Scotch whisky employees from around Speyside gathered in Elgin in support of a new responsible drinking campaign – Drink Positive. The alcohol education campaign, run in partnership between the Scottish Football Association and Diageo, aims to reach a million Scots with responsible drinking messaging. Using the William Hill Scottish Cup as a platform, the campaign…
Read MoreA corporate night to remember – at a distillery
The Clydeside Distillery is offering corporate customers the chance to treat clients with an extra special festive package. One of Glasgow’s most recognisable buildings, The Clydeside is welcoming in its first festive season as a fully operational distillery and tourist attraction. To celebrate, the team are hosting a one-off Christmas event on Friday 14 December,…
Read MoreNew tourism strategy aims to promote Gaelic
A new tourism strategy aimed at increasing promotion and access to Gaelic as part of the Scottish visitor experience has been launched today. Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop officially launched the Gaelic Tourism Strategy for Scotland 2018-2023 at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh alongside Lord Thurso, Chair of VisitScotland…
Read More58-year-old whisky in 222 bottles – at £1700 each
A 58-year-old Scotch grain whisky has been given its first-ever commercial bottling. The North British Distillery, which was incorporated on this very day, October 24 1885, has joined forces with Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co to release a remarkable one-off 58-year-old limited edition of only 222 bottles, distilled in July 1960. This is…
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