Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
Tamdhu 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 MoreTurning back the clock to try angling – 1980s style
It has been a long time since plentiful salmon were caught on the River Awe, but a radical ‘new’ technique has had some surprising success… I couldn’t help but feel despondent when flicking through my parents’ old fishing records covering the 1970s and 1980s. What I wouldn’t give to have been around in those days,…
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 MoreHandy guidebook that’s on the nose for whisky lovers
Iconic Whisky provides a tremendous amount of knowledge on the nature of a thousand whiskies from around the globe. It takes a visual approach ensuring easy recognition of the foremost aromas, with tasting notes and flavour charts for 1000 of the world’s best whiskies. A handy guidebook for whisky amateurs or connoisseurs, it discusses production,…
Read MoreGame of Thrones Scotch whiskies are now available
The wait is over – the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection as it is officially available across Scotland and the UK. As fans patiently look forward to the highly-anticipated return of Game of Thrones this April, to celebrate the eighth and final season of the critically-acclaimed TV series, Game of Thrones, Diageo…
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 MoreIt’s the perfect guide to the best whiskies around
Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow has crafted the ultimate manual to help experts and beginners appreciate Scotland’s national drink. His genuine passion for whisky shines through, and in this book he showcases over 750 varieties of the iconic Scottish drink. He also includes a step-by-step guide on the art of whisky tasting, its journey to our…
Read MoreA new secret to be found in whisky-filled Cave Bar
A Scots hotel has revealed its biggest secret – a brand-new casual dining experience in its award-winning Cave Bar. 1236 is a new chapter in the history of Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire. The Cave Bar is in the oldest part of the 800-year old building and so it seemed apt to call it 1236 –…
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…
Read MoreMark Burns Night with a dram in a beautiful glass
Beat those January blues by celebrating Burns Night and enjoy a wee dram of whisky in the official whisky tasting glass. If January feels as though it’s dragging then why not cheer yourself up by celebrating Burns Night this year on Friday 25 January? Spend an evening enjoying fine food, poetry and dancing and don’t forget…
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