Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Distilleries report a record number of visitors
Scotch whisky tourism is in good spirits at the turn of 2018, as latest figures reveal a record year of visitors to Diageo distilleries across Scotland, according to new figures released this week. Over the past 12 months (January –December 2017), the number of tourists visiting Diageo’s 12 distillery visitor centres across Scotland reached a…
Read MoreBook review: Whiskies Galore – A Tour of Scotland’s Island Distilleries
With nearly 30 years of experience in and around the whisky industry, Ian Buxton is well-placed when it comes to going on a tour of Scotland’s island distilleries. From Arran to Orkney, he brings together his expert knowledge with entertaining travelogues, to make for a read that should appeal to more than just the connoisseurs of…
Read MoreFishing season is now underway on the River Tay
The opening of the River Tay salmon fishing season took place at Meikleour on Monday this week. However, the 2018 season comes at a time of change, some positive and some very concerning, for fish runs into the Tay. On the positive side, early-running spring salmon are getting bigger. The mean weight of salmon caught between January…
Read MoreYour vote can help make Speyside the very best of British
Speyside has been shortlisted as the only Scottish location in the UK’s top holiday destination award competition. Speyside has been nominated in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018 as Holiday Destination of the Year – the only area in Scotland to feature Only four other areas in the UK made the list; the Forest of…
Read MoreBenromach reveals plans to create a new warehouse to boost its output
A Scottish distillery is throwings its doors open to the public, to hear their views on its planned extension. Forres-based Benromach, owned by Gordon & Macphail, plans to build a new warehouse for whisky maturation to the west of the existing site. Ewen Mackintosh, managing director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: ‘We have been expanding…
Read MoreRaise a dram to Glasgow’s second National Whisky Festival this Saturday
The National Whisky Festival is returning to Glasgow this weekend. Run in partnership with Celtic Connections, this unique tasting festival blends the world of whisky with the best in Scottish culture: featuring makers of whisky-related crafts, home-ware and artwork, an impressive programme of live music and food from popular local haunts. This will take place…
Read MoreFife gets ready to host its inaugural festival of whisky
The first Fife Whisky Festival will take place in the heart of Fife. Running on Saturday, 10 March, at The Corn Exchange, Cupar, visitors can join Fife’s distilleries, Edenmill, Lindores Abbey, Inchdairnie and Kingsbarns, along with over 25 of Scotland’s premium whisky producers and independent bottlers. The day is organised over two sessions giving ample…
Read MoreBurns Night gift for whisky lovers from Glencairn Crystal – and Scottish Field readers get 20% off
This year, treat whisky loving friends and family to beautiful, handcrafted crystal glassware – perfect for enjoying a wee dram or two to celebrate Burns Night. If you’re looking for an extra special gift on Burns Night for whisky-loving friends and family, or simply want to serve your whisky in style, then feast your eyes…
Read MoreDistillery doors open and a chance to see the world’s biggest whisky archive
A leading whisky manufacturer is to give visitors to its Scottish bases the chance to visit for free. To mark International Scotch Whisky Day on February 8, Diageo is opening its doors with free passes to its distillery visitor centres and an exclusive look at the world’s biggest Scotch whisky archive. Scotch, the world’s favourite…
Read MoreA celebration of Robert Burns with whisky and fine food
Eight pubs in Edinburgh and another in Glasgow are getting ready to take part in a celebration of whisky. Launching on 15 January, Nicholson’s will be hosting its second annual National Whisky Showcase at eight pubs in Edinburgh and at The Drum & Monkey in Glasgow, as well as celebrating Scotland with their special Burns…
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