Unique 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…

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The 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…

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A 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…

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Head 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…

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Judges 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…

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Join 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…

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The 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 ÂŁ110; Ledaig…

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Association 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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The Macallan launches first 2018 rare cask edition

The first of three 2018 releases from The Macallan has now been made available. The Macallan has launched Rare Cask Batch No 1, 2018 Release, introduces new packaging for Rare Cask, designed to provide consumers with even more insight into the whisky making process, with more detail revealed on this complex spirit. Rare Cask exemplifies…

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Prominent Borders firm gives rugby support

One of the Scottish Borders’ most prominent rural businesses is to lends its support to a sporting institution in a new partnership announced for this season. Charlesfield Farms, based at Saint Boswells, has become the main sponsor of Melrose Rugby for season 2018-2019. The tie-up between Charlesfield and Melrose cements a long relationship between the…

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