Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
Top 10 Scottish hotels for whisky lovers
If you’re a fan of whisky and thinking of a wee getaway this weekend to celebrate World Whisky Day, then we’ve got the guide you’re after. Few things beat a glass of whisky surrounded by the rich beauty of Scotland. After walks surrounded by exquisite landscapes, amidst the highlands and historic cities, these are the…
Read MoreMedals galore for Isle of Arran Distillers
A Scotch whisky distiller was all smiles after winning a host of medals at international competitions. Isle of Arran Distillers won a Double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its 10-year-old Single Malt, then collected four silver medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2018. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is…
Read MoreAre whisky bloggers really the masters of malt?
Whisky blogs appear to have reached a level of saturation and are now omnipresent across the internet and social media. Anyone can write a blog, and it appears that every whisky drinker and his dog write a whisky blog these days. So, what will happen to all these whisky blogs and will this glut lead…
Read MoreThe countdown continues for World Whisky Day
For whisky lovers around the planet, this Saturday’s World Whisky Day offers the perfect excuse to savour a dram of something with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a delicate dram from the Highlands, a smoky, untamed spirit from Islay or a big, bold and full-bodied whisky from Texas, we have recommendations for a…
Read MoreRaise your glass and enjoy a double celebration
There’s a double celebration this weekend – with the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as World Whisky Day. Glen Moray Classic Whisky has the perfect spring cocktail The Northern Great for celebrating this special day, May 19. Handcrafted in the picturesque Glen Moray Distillery in the heart of Elgin, Glen Moray…
Read MoreScotch whisky at the centre of a worldwide celebration
A celebration of whisky from all over Earth is taking place at the Whisky Event. Organised by the Whisky World, this inaugural event will take place on 17 June at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, from 5-10pm. With an incredible line-up of over 150 different whiskies from around the globe, the…
Read MoreWhisky attraction marks 30 years with exclusive bottles
The Scotch Whisky Experience is toasting 30 years as a top Edinburgh whisky visitor attraction. Since opening in 1988, the five-star Royal Mile attraction has welcomed 6.8 million whisky fans through its doors, who have sampled a whopping 8 million drams. Now, it has released the unique 30 year old Scotch to commemorate three decades of…
Read MoreSome dram fine choices ahead of World Whisky Day
Whisky connoisseurs from across the globe will unite next week to celebrate the whiskies of the world. Whether an enthusiast or a new drinker, people will be cracking open a single malt and raising a dram to the much-loved World Whisky Day on 19 May. With hundreds of whisky brands worldwide, here’s a selection of…
Read MoreThe Dining Room offers far more than just whisky
I must admit I hadn’t appreciated that the Scottish Malt Whisky Society has only been going since the early 1980s. Perhaps it’s the patina of age bestowed by having a gorgeous old wood-lined Vaults in Leith or a whole Georgian townhouse on Queen Street in the centre of Edinburgh. The SMWS is actually a pretty…
Read MoreSpirit of Speyside is alive and kicking as festival begins
A five-day festival celebrating Scotland’s national drink kicks off in earnest today (Thursday, May 3). However, revellers on Speyside – the spiritual home of the country’s whisky industry – have already had plenty cause for celebration. A gala dinner to officially launch the start of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival took place last night,…
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