Whisky’s part in helping to reduce the UK trade deficit

The UK trade deficit would be almost 3% greater without Scotland’s contribution through whisky. The Scotch Whisky Association has released an analysis of the industry’s 2017 export performance, revealing the statistic. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Scotch Whisky industry has posted record-breaking exports in 2017, growing in both volume and value (by…

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#myargyll is at its best in these beautiful shots

How would you like to get your hands on a prize that money can’t buy? And to enter, all you have to do is share your highlights of Argyll to being in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the…

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New exhibition inspired by ‘mother of Japanese whisky’

An inspirational Scotswoman dubbed ‘the mother of Japanese whisky’ is the focus of a fascinating new exhibition. Rita Cowan swapped Kirkintilloch for Hokkaido when she crossed the globe to help create one of Japan’s most successful and best-known whisky distilleries. Her story is one of courage, heartbreak and strength – and it has now been…

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Book review: The Way of Whisky by Dave Broom

What’s the story? An art long ago imported from Scotland, Japanese whisky is nonetheless the expression of a particular culture and a profoundly different approach to life and creation. In The Way of Whisky, Dave Broom leads us through the past, present and future of whisky in the land of the rising sun. The book…

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New Scottish gin gets a capital launch

A new Scottish gin was launched earlier this month in the heart of the capital. Kinrara Distillery launched into Edinburgh with a gathering of friends at Kin Bar on Barony Street. Those invited got to meet Wee Alice, the Kinrara still named after the mother of the co-founders of Kinrara Distillery and sample the new…

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We’re looking for whiskies and people to review them

Whisky distillers and Scottish Field readers have the chance to take part in our 2018 Readers Challenge. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we are now looking to recruit readers with a passion for whisky to become members of a unique Scottish Field consumer group. From this process we will select up to…

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Whisky firm Well pleased with new sponsorship deal

A Scotch whisky distillery is on the ball after it announced a new two-year partnership with a Scottish football club. Tullibardine has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with Motherwell Football Club. A first for the club, the deal sees Tullibardine become the official whisky partner and official club partner of the Fir Park club. Motherwell…

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Time to begin a voyage of whisky Discovery

A whisky firm has unveiled a new range of single malt Scotch whiskies. Family-run single malt whisky creators, Gordon & MacPhail, has announced the launch of Discovery, a new range that is part of the company’s commitment to strengthen and streamline the brand’s portfolio. The range of carefully selected whiskies is grouped and colour-coded under…

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Scotch Whisky distillery is branching out into gin

A Scots firm has revealed plans to create a handmade gin in Forres. The owners of The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd have unveiled plans for Red Door Gin, named after the distillery’s distinctive red doors, which will be available later this summer. The move marks a new milestone in the company’s strategic plans for growth…

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10 fantastic Scottish facts about Harry Potter

From polyjuice potion to gillyweed, transfiguration to parseltongue, most of us are familiar with the weird and wonderful creations of JK Rowling’s imagination. Aside from being written by one of Scotland’s most successful authors to date, here are ten Scottish facts about the famous Harry Potter series. 1. It has been translated into Scots Harry…

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