Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
New whisky release captures the spirit of the sixties
A 50-year-old Tomatin whisky has been launched as a limited edition. Wealth Solutions has realised the dram, a single malt from 1967. This spirit is the oldest whisky to have been lying within Tomatin’s warehouses and only 88 bottles have been offered for sale. Tomatin 50 Year Old Black, as this edition is named, dates…
Read MoreWhiskies will be flying high with air passengers
An award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller is showcasing its malts to high flyers in London this month. The Loch Lomond Group has launched its largest Global Travel Retail (GTR) initiative to date with World Duty Free at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 this month. The company is showcasing its Loch Lomond Whiskies and Glen Scotia single…
Read MoreTen of the best hotels for golfers in Scotland
Scotland has many fine assets for visitors looking for an escape in spectacular surroundings, and one of its chief qualities are the exquisite golf courses it has to offer. Famed for their championship statuses as well as their beauty, many of these golf courses sit within easy reach of some of Scotland’s finest hotels. Here,…
Read More100 pieces of Scottish art need new homes
A new scheme offering people the chance to adopt a contemporary Scottish sculpture has been launched. More than 50 Scottish artists have joined an initiative to find new homes for nearly 100 contemporary sculptures currently in storage. Glasgow International will see nearly 100 contemporary Scottish sculptures being put up for adoption in order to find…
Read MoreBehind the scenes with Justerinis in Edinburgh
Peter Ranscombe takes a sneak peak at wine merchant Justerini & Brooks’ revamped tasting room in the Scottish capital. FEW names in the wine trade have such an illustrious history as Justerini & Brooks – founded in 1749, the company was granted a royal warrant by George III, an honour it has maintained with each…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail revamps with five clear ranges
Scotch whisky maturation expert Gordon & MacPhail is streamlining its existing portfolio into five distinct ranges. They say the relaunch of its portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies will continue strengthening the reputation of the brand globally. The 122-year-old, family-owned company is will have five ranges: Discovery, Distillery Labels, Connoisseurs Choice, Private Collection, and Generations.…
Read MoreMore than happiness found in a whisky glass
Eleven years ago, amateur photographer Ernie Button found something beautiful at the bottom of an empty whisky glass. It happened completely by accident. One morning, as Ernie carried two drained whisky glasses to the dishwasher after they had been left out overnight after an evening dram, he noticed something in the bottom of the glass.…
Read MoreFormer rugby star has made whisky his business
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions rugby player Chris Cusiter has put his love of whisky to the fore with a new life and career in California. How did you make the transition from Scottish rugby to the American whisky industry? A friend who works in whisky in California planted the seed when my…
Read MoreWhisky – The Connoisseur’s Journal
What’s the Story? The Whisky Journal provides readers with a well organised and attractive way to record information from tasting notes to ages. With the inclusion of extensive whisky knowledge, invites amateur drinkers to connoisseurs to learn more about how to drink whisky in the ‘correct’ manner or how to store the drink accordingly. Traveling…
Read MoreBlack tie event will benefit former Marines
The inaugural Royal Marines Commando Dinner, Glasgow, has been announced. This exclusive, black-tie dinner will help support Royal Marines who past, present and future, have and continue to put themselves at huge risk across the globe to defend our national interests. The Royal Marines have a long and proud history in Scotland. 2018 is particularly…
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