Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
There’s so much class in this A-Listed property
An outstanding A Listed manse dating from 1590 has been brought to the Scottish property market. Offered for sale by Galbraith, Melville Manse is thought to date from 1590 when the house was built on land donated by the Laird of Anstruther. The property is believed to have become the Manse of Anstruther Easter in 1713…
Read MoreNew tourism strategy aims to promote Gaelic
A new tourism strategy aimed at increasing promotion and access to Gaelic as part of the Scottish visitor experience has been launched today. Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop officially launched the Gaelic Tourism Strategy for Scotland 2018-2023 at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh alongside Lord Thurso, Chair of VisitScotland…
Read MoreAmerican deal is class in a glass for Glencairn
A Scottish firm is celebrating after it was selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be its official tasting glass for this year. The family-owned award-winning Glencairn Crystal from East Kilbride has today announced that its iconic Glencairn wee whisky glass has been chosen by the Council, as it goes from…
Read More58-year-old whisky in 222 bottles – at ÂŁ1700 each
A 58-year-old Scotch grain whisky has been given its first-ever commercial bottling. The North British Distillery, which was incorporated on this very day, October 24 1885, has joined forces with Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co to release a remarkable one-off 58-year-old limited edition of only 222 bottles, distilled in July 1960. This is…
Read MoreThe Machrie Hotel and Golf Links – just unique
Whether you’re just looking to explore the stunning island of Islay, home to some of the world’s finest whiskies, birdlife, seafood and dramatic coastal seascapes, or you’re taking on the challenge of the championship links golf course, The Machrie will be the perfect place to start your stay. An 18th century converted farmhouse, The Machrie…
Read MoreFour different glasses to collect in whisky giveaway
A Scotch whisky is giving away 120,000 limited edition glasses. Whyte & Mackay is distributing the receptacles with their 70cl of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky throughout the UK, as part of their Funny as Folk campaign. The on-pack promotion gives consumers the chance to collect one of four bespoke whisky glasses,…
Read MoreWhisky distillery gets a buzz from its Plan Bee
A Scottish distiller has adopted 100,000 bees as part of National Honey Week. Running until 28 October, independent Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, which is based in Campbeltown, has teamed up with the Plan Bee, Scotland’s leading beekeepers, as part of its plan to position the Kintyre peninsula at the forefront of Scotland’s food and drink…
Read MoreAqua Vitae was loved by kings and commoners
A drink enjoyed by 15th century Scottish kings and commoners alike is now available to taste again. Aqua Vitae is a new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. The spirit is abundantly rich in both flavour and history, making the perfect gift with a…
Read MoreArdgowan’s successful launch of Expedition
The Ardgowan Distillery held a public launch for its Ardgowan Expedition whisky. Held in the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, Robert Swan OBE told his story of becoming the first person in history to walk to the North and South Poles, and his present mission to protect the Antarctic by 2041. Ardgowan Expedition whisky is a premium…
Read MoreLost in time and restored for the 21st century
A Scotch heritage brand will add a new single grain whisky to its repertoire – Grain of Truth. The Tweeddale was first blended by J&A Davidson in 1820 in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, and later continued by Richard Day from 1895 to 1940. In 2009 Alasdair Day – great-grandson of Richard Day – decided…
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