Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Unique chance to buy a very rare pre-war Mortlach
A rare pre-war Mortlach whisky is to goes under the hammer for the first time since 2012. Whisky-onlineauctions.com are listing this extremely rare bottling of Mortlach 60 year old, from 29 August until 5 September. Distilled on 20 October 1938, the spirit was matured in Cask 2657 – which had previously held a high-quality sherry…
Read MoreName of new Glasgow distillery is revealed
A new distillery on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow is to be named after the water’s Gaelic designation. Scotch Whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & Co has today announced that its new facility is to be named the Clutha Distillery. ‘Clutha’, meaning Clyde in Gaelic, reflects both the company’s heritage and the location of the new distillery which will sit on…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail marking 50 years of choice range
A Scotch whisky distillery is marking the golden anniversary of its innovative Connoisseurs Choice range. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, family-owned whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail is enhancing the range with a series of single malts aged 30 years and above. George Urquhart, second-generation member of the Urquhart family that owns Gordon & MacPhail, first…
Read MoreThere’s unusual places to stay Down on the Farm
Glamping – donning a pair of muddy wellies, lighting a roaring campfire and cuddling up to enjoy a hot chocolate and an oozing toasted marshmallow is an increasingly popular pastime. Understandably, switching off those familiar ‘pings’ of modern technology that compel us to direct our attention to a blue screen holds great appeal to many.…
Read MoreStirlingshire mansion is a true work of art
A Scots Baronial mansion transformed into a work of art is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and enlarged after a…
Read MoreScots having been sharing their pictures of whisky
People enjoy sharing their lives on social media in the 21st century – and they also share their food and drink too. So it comes as no surprise that new research has been released revealing the most popular drink people have photographed in Scotland this summer is whisky, according to Instagram data. Celebrity Cruises commissioned…
Read MoreBids sought to bring Dallas Dhu distillery to life
A historic Speyside whisky distillery could be brought back to life by Historic Environment Scotland. HES is trying to find a commercial partner to help to redevelop the distillery in Forres, which is currently used as a museum. The Dallas Dhu distillery was originally built in 1898 and produced its first barrel the following year.…
Read MoreCountry house fishing party is exclusive opportunity
A grand one-off three-night fishing party will mark the close of the sporting season at Kinloch Lodge this October. It’s an appropriate send off, given its history as the Macdonald family hunting lodge. Located close to the Skye bridge, at the southern end of this dramatic island, down a long, private drive and at the…
Read MoreFamily business is on the side of the angels
Angels’ Share Glass was founded in 2013 by a father-and-daughter team in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire who are known for producing unique, handblown glass angels filled with whisky. Tom Young is a world-renowned glass blower and in 2005 sold his business Village Glass in anticipation of his retirement. However, his daughter Karen Somerville had a…
Read MoreHeaven scent with a real nose for business
Imogen Russon-Taylor is the woman behind Scotland’s first fragrance house, Kingdom. Having previously worked in the whisky industry, Imogen knew that she had a well-trained sense of smell, but with her new venture, she has been inspired by Scotland’s rich heritage and people. However, she admits she feared that: ‘the scents that I came up with…
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