Whisky news round up: New expressions

Fettercairn has unveiled the fourth annual release of their limited-edition 16 Year Old expression.  The dram offers a finely balanced spirit that accentuates the distillery’s unique tropical style. Bottled at 46.4% ABV, it presents with a rich, golden amber, in natural colour.  To smell, warm aromas of tropical fruit are layered with berry fruits, rich…

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Production at Rosebank Distillery restarted after 30 years

Production at Rosebank Distillery has restarted after 30 years, with the first cask filled and now maturing.  The Falkirk distillery was mothballed in 1993 after more than 150 years of distilling whisky. The new spirit is maturing in a refill bourbon barrel which will create a rich, fruity, and floral whisky, reminiscent of the original…

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Whisky news round-up: Tours, festivals and more

Looking up The UK’s first vertical whisky distillery has appointed its Head of Whisky as it prepares to turn on its stills and open its doors to the public. Vaibhav Sood, previously Operations Manager at The Lakes Distillery, has taken on the newly created role. The £13m nine-storey distillery is due to open later this…

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Book review: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die

Sammi Minion reviews 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die by Ian Buxton who began working in the Scotch whisky industry in 1987. This compact guide is ideal for both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and those new to the world of whisky. Buxton recommends a perfect balance of classic brands alongside exciting new drams, ensuring accessibility for…

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Dundonald, Best of the West?

Editor Richard Bath travelled to his old stamping ground of Ayrshire to try out the acclaimed £25 million Dundonald Links golf course, plus its restaurant and lodges. Dundonald Links is right at the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, just a 45-minute drive south west of Glasgow. Formed from what was once Southern Gailes, it is…

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