Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Enjoy a fantastic festive fizz with a whisky
Loch Lomond Single Malt is getting into the festive season – Scottish style. It has crafted the perfect serve for revellers planning to welcome the New Year. Marrying whisky and fizz, the Loch Lomond Sparkling Gold is designed to satisfy the staunchest of traditionalists, while also providing the ever-pleasing pop of a cork. Made with…
Read MoreFantastic recipe to get you in the festive mood
Christmas is coming – and we’re all starting to think of what we’ll eat this festive season. This week, we present a series of recipes courtesy of BenRiach Whisky, which have been created by Ed Barnard from Right to Roam. Chef Ed is based at Right to Roam, a culinary pop-up in Speyside and London…
Read MoreVisitors donated £53,000 to the Jim Clark Trust
The Jim Clark Trust is delighted to announce that £53,000 was raised by donations from Goodwood Festival of Speed visitors over the four-day event weekend held this summer. The official charity of the Festival, the proceeds will help to celebrate the memory of one of the most successful and admired motor racing legends of all…
Read MoreSixth release in Glengoyne’s Teapot Dram series release
The much-anticipated sixth release from Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been announced. From the Teapot Dram series, Batch No. 006 is matured in first fill Oloroso sherry oak casks and has a natural, rich amber hue and notes of cinnamon, marzipan and cloves. The Teapot Dram series has been created in tribute to…
Read MoreFour single casks launched at The Whisky Shop
A new partnership will see The Whisky Shop launch four single casks from three top distilleries – two from Highland Park and one from Maker’s Mark and Bowmore respectively. Edrington-Beam Suntory UK was delighted with the deal, from three distilleries in their portfolio. The first Single Cask from Highland Park is available exclusively to The…
Read More10 facts you never knew about Clan Morrison
In Scotland, our clans have rich fascinating histories, dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Here, we reveal ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan Morrison should know. 1. The seat of the Morrisons of Harris was at Pabbay (Gaelic: Pabaigh), a small island to the south of Harris. The island is now uninhabited. It is…
Read MoreKiwi Jason is the new face of Talisker whisky
Premium Scotch whisky Talisker has a new brand ambassador – and he’s from New Zealand! Diageo Reserve has appointed Jason Clark to the post. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Jason joins the Diageo Reserve team in the UK and has recently celebrated 20 years in the bar industry. He has represented New Zealand in various…
Read MoreThe used whisky casks finding a brand new use
If you suddenly found that you had over 3000 whisky casks on your hands, what exactly would you do? That’s exactly the situation that Patrick Keir found himself in earlier this year. Having spotted an eye for a business venture, but wasn’t exactly sure to begin with, he’s now selling the former casks in an…
Read MoreDouble awards delight for William Grant & Sons
The 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) have taken place. These awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide. The competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period. Now in its 49th year,…
Read MoreA new Scotch whisky gets an American slant
A Scotch whisky has been given an American twist ahead of the Christmas market. The Glen Moray Fired Oak Cask 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is released this month, as the Glen Moray team continue to develop their ‘Gateway to Flavour’ by adding a new expression which is intensely sweet and smooth. Master Distiller, Graham Coull…
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