Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Live the Outlander lifestyle in historic castle
A beautiful Scots castle, which looks like it would be at home in cult TV series Outlander, is opening its doors to the public – for ÂŁ1200 per night. For nearly 70 years one of Scotland’s most historic castles, the 12th century Old Castle of Rowallan, has been largely closed off to the public. Until…
Read MoreDistillery’s fish pass project leaps into action
A team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish in the Knockando Burn near Aberlour – for the first time in a century. Biologists from the Spey Fishery Board and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have teamed up with Tamdhu to build…
Read MoreWhisky boost for Glasgow School of Art
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt has announced its latest collaboration with one of Scotland’s best-loved contemporary artists in association with The Glasgow School of Art. The single malt has again teamed up with Glasgow School of Art graduate, John Lowrie Morrison OBE (Jolomo), to reveal the third in a series of specially commissioned seasonal paintings inspired…
Read MoreA royal occasion at Royal Lochnagar Distillery
The Royal Lochnagar Distillery on Royal Deeside presented a gift fit for a king to an extra special visitor today. HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, visited the distillery to be formally presented with a rare cask of single malt Scotch whisky that was laid down 30 years ago. The Prince toured the distillery…
Read MoreWhisky, Fire & Song at a celebration event
Whisky, Fire & Song is a fun-filled weekend of live music, community events and whisky drinking taking place early next month. Now in its fourth year, Whisky, Fire & Song will kick off on Friday 2 November with a night of music and song at Raasay Distillery; the evening of Raasay Tunes with feature talented…
Read MoreGlen Moray launches cider cask project whisky
A Scots distillery launched its Glen Moray Cider Cask Project, a small batch single malt whisky expression exclusive to the UK. This is the first release from the new Glen Moray Elgin Curiosity Range embracing master distiller, Graham Coull’s passion for experimentation and his desire to push boundaries in the world of whisky. Marketed as…
Read MoreA real twist to whisky firm’s 70th birthday
Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing continues to mark its platinum anniversary – and this time, it’s with a twist. The Remarkable Regional Malts – With A Twist bottling encompasses single malts from all of Scotland’s whisky producing regions, representing the various brands in the range. Aged for 10 years, bottled at 48% alcohol…
Read MoreA bright future at Ardgowan Distillery
The designs for a ÂŁ12million new facility for the Ardgowan Distillery have been revealed. The new distillery is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The plans showcase the flagship building which has just secured revised planning consent from Inverclyde Council. The striking new design, by Michael Laird Architects,…
Read MoreThey will gin-gle all the way with these baubles
A Scots firm has joined forces with an Irish business to create this year’s must-have Christmas gift for spirit lovers – glass baubles filled with gin. Stirling-based giftware company Angels’ Share Glass and Irish artisan distillery Dingle Distillery have worked together to bring bespoke glass gin baubles to the Irish market. The baubles, which are…
Read MoreAfter nine albums, Phamie releases her first single
A Scots musician with nine albums behind her is doing something new in her music career today – she’s releasing her first single. Phamie Gow, who is originally from the Scottish Borders but now living in Edinburgh, is releasing The Peace Farmer. The artist, who was recently described as ‘one of The Great Woman Composers’…
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