Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
Abbey Whisky Bar announces festive menu
One of Edinburgh’s favourite local pubs, The Abbey Whisky Bar specialises in whisky, traditional ales and fresh Scottish fayre – and the release of their latest festive menu has got our mouths watering. From hearty Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps and tatties to Christmas classics like traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, you’ll find a delicious meal…
Read MoreEight on shortlist at Speyside whisky awards
The finalists have been announced in the Spirit of Speyside Festival Whisky Awards. The annual contest to find the best whiskies in Scotland’s most prolific whisky-producing region has seen judges select eight finalists in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards – and are now handing the difficult task of crowning the best of the…
Read MoreSingle malt has been finished in Château Cissac casks
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has unveiled the latest addition to its Wood Finish portfolio. They have launched the limited-edition Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010. The single malt Scotch whisky balances Benromach’s signature Speyside smokiness with rich red wine undertones. Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010 is matured in First Fill Bourbon…
Read MoreSociety jazz it up with three special whiskies
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has released The Jazz Trio, a set of whiskies all originally born from the same sherry puncheon before being split equally across three different types of cask. The Jazz Trio is a project to showcase the influence of the wood and additional maturation on the flavour of Society whisky. The…
Read MoreJust 3888 of final collectible edition are available
Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of the fifth and final edition in the John Walker & Sons Private Collection. 28 Year Old Midnight Blend is a smooth and indulgent Scotch whisky, which the distillers say is made to be shared among friends and best enjoyed after dinner. The John Walker & Sons Private Collection…
Read MoreA real appreciation of Scotland’s national drink
Whisky is Scotland’s national drink, which is appreciated across the world. Unforgettable whisky moments are shared ones, which is why membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a Christmas gift any whisky fan – whether newly interested or hardcore adventurer – will be overjoyed to receive. Only members of the SMWS can access…
Read MoreExclusive whiskies coming to UK airport stores
An exclusive travel retail range for premium Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky brand Glengoyne is coming to all World Duty Free managed UK airport stores. Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the world’s top 10 whisky suppliers, is introducing its Glengoyne Spirit of Oak Collection, which includes four Highland Single Malt expressions, each carefully created to…
Read MoreRyder 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 MoreNew Isle of Arran whisky bottling is a limited edition
An exclusive whisky bottling from Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies and Edinburgh bar Nauticus is being launched today. The expression from the island distillers, which has been fully matured in Tuscan wine casks, is a limited edition with just 900 bottles being made available from 31 October. This is…
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…
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