Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
Rare bottling from ‘lost’ distillery raises ÂŁ50,000
One of the most iconic, well-regarded and rare whiskies ever produced – the Port Ellen 12 Year old Queen’s Visit 1980 – has been purchased for a record-breaking ÂŁ50,000 hammer price in an auction held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. Thought to be the only official bottling of Port Ellen released while the distillery was active,…
Read MoreRare whisky marks 20th anniversary at Benromach
Twenty years after the Benromach Distillery was reopened by Prince Charles, a rare single malt whisky has been released to mark the occasion. Benromach Cask No 1 is an incredibly rare and limited-edition expression taken from the first cask that was laid down when the distillery reopened after many years of closure. The cask itself…
Read MoreBalvenie’s malt master joined by new apprentice
The longest serving malt master in the whisky industry now has a new apprentice. Glasgow’s Kelsey McKechnie will officially take up the role as The Balvenie’s apprentice malt master, having been a Technical Graduate and Whisky Technologist at William Grant & Sons since August 2014, to work with the respected David Stewart MBE. The 25-year-old…
Read MoreTen of the top family friendly hotels in Scotland
Offering a family holiday with traditional values and entertainment, an escape to Scotland with the children is all about discovering the magic of the great outdoors and spending evenings by the fire reading good books and playing games. Offering a family break that takes you far away from an over connected world, here are 10…
Read MoreFife Whisky Festival will return for a second outing
Fife Whisky Festival has been such a hit that it is to return for a second year. The organisers of the event have unveiled a packed programme for the showcase event which returns to the Kingdom next March. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (September 1) for the second Fife Whisky Festival which has grown from…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society ready for birthday party
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is getting read to throw open the gates to the normally private Queen Street Gardens. It will be hosting a party celebrating its 35th anniversary. The festivities start at noon on Saturday, September 8, and include food, drink and music with prices from ÂŁ20 for members and ÂŁ25 for non-members.…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail marking 50 years of choice range
A Scotch whisky distillery is marking the golden anniversary of its innovative Connoisseurs Choice range. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, family-owned whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail is enhancing the range with a series of single malts aged 30 years and above. George Urquhart, second-generation member of the Urquhart family that owns Gordon & MacPhail, first…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin have been getting into the festival spirit
With the world’s largest arts festival in town, Edinburgh Gin has been welcoming international visitors and locals alike to enjoy the festivities in style. Taking over the city with a range of bespoke pop up bars and activities, Edinburgh Gin has presence throughout the Festival with sites at some of the festival’s main venues. Appearing…
Read MoreA taste of Argyll in the heart of Glasgow
Argyll comes to Scotland’s largest city this Sunday with its finest food and drink. The Wild About Argyll Food and Drink Festival follows in the wake of its famous pipe bands, who aim to lift several trophies on Glasgow Green at the World Pipe Band Championships on Saturday. However, Sunday at the Briggait, located beside…
Read MoreWhisky helps bartenders to see the world
A Scotch whisky is helping bartenders from the best bars in the world swap locations for four days of exploration and discovery. Blended malt Naked Grouse has announced the return of its LiBARating Swap programme, which will focus on the Future of the Whisky Serve encouraging participating bartenders to devise a cocktail that they believe…
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