Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Enjoy a taste of island life in Glasgow city centre
Discovering a world of whisky is just a phone call away in Glasgow this weekend. For two weekends this summer, starting today, Friday 3 August, visitors to Glasgow’s Platform at The Arches will be transported to the home of Jura Single Malt Whisky, as they are connected, island style, via experiential phone boxes that will…
Read MoreNew Hebridean island whisky trail all set to launch
Dram lovers can enjoy several whisky trails on the Scottish mainland – and now something new is on the way. The island landscapes of Skye, Raasay and Harris will form the backdrop to Scotland’s newest whisky adventure, the Hebridean Whisky Trail. The new trail has been designed with intrepid whisky wanderers in mind, connecting four…
Read MorePlenty to sink your teeth into at country fair
This year’s Galloway Country Fair will be the toast of its many visitors. Every year the event delivers exceptional food and drink, and this year will be no different as it continues to excite visitors’ taste buds. With 30 food and drink exhibitors and more than 10 caterers, the hardest choice for visitors will be…
Read MoreScotland takes top two slots in TripAdvisor poll
Three Scottish tourist attractions are benefiting from a huge increase in visitors. The Seasonal Experiences Trend Index, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest provider of bookable tours and activities, reveals the must-visit attractions for summer, based on year-over-year booking activity on the site. The firm announced the top 10 for the UK, with Scotland taking…
Read More10 places you have to visit when you’re in Stirling
It’s easy to forget that when living in a country like Scotland, there’s no need far to find yourself by some fantastic sights. All it takes is a couple of hours and some knowledge on where to go. We’re equipping you with the latter. This summer, Stirlingshire is a place worth finding. 1. Stirling Castle…
Read MoreSpanish cooperage team give distillery the thumbs up
A Scotch whisky disillery has received a visit from an interested group from Spain. Spanish cooperage Toneleria J.L. Rodriguez visited InchDairnie Distillery in Fife to inspect the quality of their Andalusian wine casks that were recently imported to the distillery from southern Spain. InchDairnie are already working with the coopers, the team from Spain came…
Read MoreRock Oyster limited edition completes series releases
A whisky firm is to release an expression to mark National Oyster Day. Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of Cask Strength Rock Oyster Limited Edition Island Malt Scotch Whisky, the conclusion of a two-part series, Rock Oyster Cask Strength #2 is exclusively matured in American oak and bottled at 56.1% alcohol. Rock…
Read MoreThe key to ensuring the heritage of Scotch isn’t diluted
The Scotch whisky, and drinks industry in general, has been busying itself with two major changes which are set to mix up the sector in the coming year. Minimum pricing has just been introduced in Scotland, with calls for England and Wales to follow suit gathering momentum. Much of the discussion in the sector has…
Read MoreReaders taking part in the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Scottish Field readers are having a dram fine time in Edinburgh today. Readers of all levels of experience in malts are helping us choose three readers’ choice whiskies which will be entered into the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Grand Final later in the year. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we recruited readers…
Read MoreRare bottle of Port Ellen whisky in charity auction
A rare bottle of Port Ellen whisky is being auctioned for two great charities. Fred Laing, chairman of independent Scotch Whisky blender and bottler Douglas Laing, and Greg Dillon, founder of GreatDrams.com, competed on the squash court in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund and Ollie’s Army, a charity aiming to battle Batten’s disease. The meeting…
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