Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
A spot of luxury hidden away in the heart of Speyside
NE250 Hotel Review: The Station Hotel, Rothes The hotel: Situated on the main street running through Rothes, Speyside, the hotel is on the NE250 itself and, with its own car park complete with a copper still, makes it ideal for an overnight stay whilst driving the route. The hotel is owned by the Forsyth family…
Read MoreSpeyside is the home of whisky – and lots more besides
Whisky is something that we take for granted in Scotland. I know that I do. My dad worked in the whisky business as an accountant for many years, and both he and my mum were keen enthusiasts of a wee dram, but it’s never quite been my tipple of taste. As a result, I’d never…
Read MoreScots distillery will recreate the era of Prohibition American with new Speakeasy
A Scots distillery firm is to celebrate the golden age of American whiskey by opening its own Speakeasy. The Spice & Rye will be a vibrant Speakeasy cocktail bar and will open from 20–24 March, in Fitzrovia, London. The creation of the spice-inspired, roaring 1920s-style temporary bar marks the release of Glenmorangie Spìos: the 9th…
Read MoreScotch Whisky gets protected legal recognition from New Zealand
Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection form down under, to protect its brand name. The Scotch Whisky Association’s application to register ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) has been successful in New Zealand. This recognition means the term ‘Scotch Whisky’ can only be used on whisky produced in Scotland in accordance with…
Read MoreAmerican inspired latest Private Edition release from Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s first single malt whisky fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks will be the ninth release in the Highland Distillery’s acclaimed Private Edition series. Glenmorangie Spìos, the Private Edition for 2018, exhibits a sophistication and subtle spice inspired by American rye whiskey’s golden era. With its savoury and full-bodied character, Glenmorangie Spìos (Scots Gaelic…
Read MoreExcitement continues to grow for New York’s 2018 Tartan Day Parade
The excitement is mounting for the 20th anniversary of Tartan Day and the New York Tartan Day Parade next month. To be held on 7 April, clans, pipe bands, dancers, lovers of Scotland from all over the globe (including Canada, Scotland, and points throughout Britain), will join Scottish Americans in coming together for the Parade…
Read MoreSuccessful north east of Scotland gin festival will return in 2019
A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February next year. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will…
Read MoreLegendary whisky area will celebrate with its first festival of gin
Campbeltown and the Kintyre area are legendary for their whisky, but now it’s set to host its first festival of gin. The inaugural Gintyre Festival will take place from 20-22 April as a collaboration between Campbeltown Town Hall, Explore Campbeltown and local gin producers, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers. A spokesman said: ‘Our aim is to…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker releases new Jane Walker Whisky label
Johnnie Walker Whisky has launched its first-ever female brand icon. Early this week, the firm unveiled Jane Walker, the first-ever female iteration of the brand’s iconic Striding Man logo, exclusively for the American market. The Jane Walker icon will debut on a special-edition offering of our award-winning Black Label blend. Johnnie Walker Black Label The…
Read MoreScotland is just six degrees of separation away from the Oscars
Six Degrees of Separation is a good fun game when you’re trying to link anyone to anyone else on the planet, in just six people. And ahead of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Visit Scotland has been playing the game too, to connect film-makers with Scotland. From Macbeth to Mission Impossible, Highlander to The Da…
Read More