Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
You can try the 51 finalists in our whisky challenge
There’s not long to go until we find out the winners of this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. Our expert judging panel of nine met last week at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Vaults, to go through the finalists. They were presented with a total of 51 drams on Friday, and carefully went through them,…
Read More£13,500 for a bottle of Highland Park 50-year-old
If you enjoy a dram, then you’d better check your pockets for loose change if you fancy owning the Highland Park 50 Year Old. Only 274 bottles of Orkney-based Highland Park’s new 50-year-old malt will be released, drawn from two ex-sherry hogshead casks and priced at £13,500 a bottle. As well as a fine dram,…
Read MoreUnique event packaging for three whiskies
Three uniquely designed bottles of whisky will play their part in the 10th anniversary of the Whisky Show. Being held at Old Billingsgate, London, the event has a theme of the Future of Whisky, which will be marked by three limited edition bottlings from the Whisky Exchange, of Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Invergordon, all using…
Read MoreThe craft of whisky inspired Michel Roux Jr
The Balvenie has launched its final instalment of The Craftsmen’s Dinner. This year, the series of short films, hosted by renowned Michelin starred chef, Michel Roux Jr., takes place at The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland, where Michel gets sparks of inspiration from the craftspeople behind the whisky. Spending a week at the distillery, Michel aimed…
Read MoreA whisky cocktail to mark autumn’s arrival
It’s nearly the weekend – so it’s the ideal time for delicious cocktail for the autumn. After a day spent relishing the arrival of autumn with golden sunsets, the crunch of fallen leaves and the whiff of a bonfire a great start to a relaxing evening would be creating Glen Moray’s Peaty Blinder Cocktail, a…
Read MoreHead chefs work together for unique dining
A Scottish hotel is to celebrate autumn with a new dynamic dining experience. Following the successful dynamic dining experience at the beginning of the summer, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will be holding its second Moveable Food evening on Wednesday, 26 September. The menu will include a three course dinner with paired wines and…
Read MoreJudges tasting for Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Judging is underway today for the 2018 Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. Our panel of experts are currently going through the drams which have been entered, at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s The Vaults. They are giving their marks, and the results will be revealed at the end of next month. Each judge is given a…
Read MoreJoin us at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge awards
Enjoy a dram? Enjoy good food? Then why not combine your love of both at this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge award lunch. The ‘Lang Lunch’, in association with Cask & Still Magazine, is being held on 26 October at the Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh. Be the first to find out the winning whiskies from the…
Read MoreThe joy of six as new whiskies are revealed
Six new limited edition Scotch whiskies have been revealed at Distell’s first annual showcase event, The Malt Gallery. The new releases represent the four distilleries in the Distell portfolio, from Deanston in the Highlands to its West coast island presence with Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig: Tobermory 2005 (12 YO) Fino Cask Finish, RRP £110; Ledaig…
Read MoreAssociation looks to unite Scottish spirits
The national association which represents and promotes distillers in Scotland is relaunching. The newly titled Scottish Distillers Association has pledged a fresh set of objectives to promote Scotland’s position as a global centre of excellence in the creation of premium quality spirits. It comes at a time when there is rapid growth within the Scottish…
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