Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Whisky – 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…
Read MoreA handy guide to enjoying the perfect whisky
It’s the age-old question debated among whisky lovers around the world: what makes the perfect dram? With such a range of flavours and styles of single malts across Scotland, there is a great deal of variation even among whisky aficionados. We asked John MacDonald, distillery manager at Balblair, based in Edderton on the Dornoch Firth, for his opinion…
Read MoreCollection honours former still house’s final spirit
Spirit from the final days of Glenmorangie’s former still house is being ncelebrated in a new dram. The cask assemblage of Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989 is the first Glenmorangie expression to be part-matured in rare ex-Côte-Rôtie casks. This rich and complex single malt whisky is the second limited release in Glenmorangie’s prized Vintage Collection…
Read MoreBook review: Japanese Whisky by Brian Ashcraft
What’s the story? Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century, and this book by Brian Ashcraft, with Idzuhiko Ueda and Yuji Kawasaki, highlights the rapid growth in the industry, revealing the secrets of the master distillers of the Far East. It features never-before-published archival images and interviews chronicling the forgotten stories of…
Read MoreTen things to look forward to at Ideal Home Show Scotland
Scotland’s best loved home exhibition is returning for an ‘ideal’ day out. Returning to Glasgow’s SEC from 31 May–3 June for another year of top class home and garden inspiration, this year’s Ideal Home Show Scotland is set to be bigger and better than ever before. From interiors, home renovations, DIY, gardens, food and drink,…
Read MoreDistillery receives a trio of honours at world awards
A Scots distillery has been toasting its success at the recent World Whiskies Awards. Loch Lomond Group’s single malts triumphed across a range of categories at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards, including a trio of prestigious Best in Class accolades. The Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old Single Malt, which is produced at the group’s…
Read MoreCelebrating the joy of Scotch whisky in Australia
My involvement with whisky is pretty intense. I am the state manager for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for Western Australia, and I work for an importer who brings whisky into Australia. I run my own whisky blog called SquidgyAsh the Whisky Fiend, and along with co founding Dram Full Australia, I am also in…
Read MoreHave your automobilia items valued for a good cause
This Sunday is the 50th anniversary on the death of Scottish former Formula One driver Jim Clark. A full weekend of activities is taking place in Duns, with a special automobilia and general antiques valuation day taking place, run by Bonhams. Bonhams Automobilia specialist and general valuers will have a marquee in the car park…
Read MoreArtist Carne Griffith’s whisky art is neatly done
Fine artist Carne Griffith is taking the art world by storm with his signature style and striking images created using intricate layers of whisky and ink. There’s many an artist who will have imbibed a dram or two to help their creative juices flow. What is less common than an artist drinking the alcohol, however,…
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