Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Visitor numbers at distilleries rise by an impressive 18 per cent
A distiller has reported an 18 per cent rise in visitors for the summer season. Diageo is toasting a successful 2017 at its distillery visitor centres as it joined the national tourism organisation at the leading global event for the travel industry in London yesterday (Monday). Visits to Blair Athol, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Royal Lochnagar, Cragganmore,…
Read MoreDistillery is taking shape for whisky and gin production in Dingwall
Whisky and gin are to be produced at the world’s first 100 per cent community-owned distillery in Dingwall. GlenWyvis has confirmed its order for gin distillation equipment with Forsyths of Rothes, as it completes its plans to bring both gin and whisky production to Dingwall. With the first run of new make spirit planned for…
Read MoreMacallan 1878 bottle is exposed as a fake by Whisky 101
One of the world’s only known bottles of Macallan 1878 still in circulation has been officially exposed as a fake. Following an investigation by Rare Whisky 101, working in partnership with Sandro Bernasconi, bar manager at the Waldhaus Hotel, the bottle has been confirmed as a forgery. The Waldhaus Hotel Am See in St Moritz…
Read More‘Forgotten’ distillery releases limited series of contemporary single malt whiskies
A coastal distillery which was once forgotten has unearthed a limited release series of contemporary Highland Single Malt Scotch whiskies. Offering a unique voyage of discovery into a distillery which has been reinvigorated, the latest additions to the series represent a new chapter for Glenglassaugh and include the distillery’s first ever-wood finish expressions. For over…
Read MoreScotland is a true gin-spiration for spirit drinkers
Gin is the ‘in thing’ across the UK – and Scotland is playing a crucial role in the supple of the popular tipple. The love affair with Mother’s Ruin is showing no signs of slowing down, so VisitScotland is quenching the thirst of gin fans with the creation of its very first interactive gin map.…
Read MoreChristmas treats with Scottish Field at Chuffs Extravaganza
You can do your Christmas shopping in style next week and sort out a loved one with a must-have present this Christmas – a Scottish Field subscription. Our group marketing executive Leona Clark will be attending the Chuffs Extravaganza 2017, being held at Oxenfoord Castle, at Pathhead in Midlothian. Running on Tuesday, November 7, from…
Read MoreWaterfront will be brought to life in a festival of light
A historic Scots waterfront will twinkle with lights once again at the endof this month. The Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine’s award-winning four day winter spectacular illumination, Harbour Festival of Light, returns with even more sparkle and some giant, kaleidoscopic seaweed. Over 15,000 visitors enjoyed the inaugural, award-winning illumination festival held at the Scottish Maritime…
Read MoreGive the best gift that money can buy – a Scottish Field subscription
Visitors to a Christmas fair in Dumfries can do their Christmas shopping and give the best gift money can buy – a subscription to Scottish Field. Scottish Field’s Leona Clark will be at the Dumfries Christmas Fair, which is being held on November 13, from 4-7.30pm, and Tuesday, November 14, from 10am-3.30pm. Taking place in…
Read MoreBottled up in time for Christmas
Loch Lomond whiskies is offering some bottles of note for Christmas 2017. Set on the shores of Loch Lomond, the Loch Lomond Distillery is inspired by its beautiful location to create an exceptional family of naturally distinctive whiskies. The innovative distillery’s unique combination of straight neck and swan neck stills enable it to craft a…
Read MoreScottish Field Whisky Challenge Awards winners are revealed
The great and the good of the whisky industry were honoured last Friday at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Awards. Held at Edinburgh’s Ghillie Dhu, representatives from the industry came along for an afternoon of celebration. Janice Johnston, project manager for the Whisky Challenge, said: ‘Whisky remains an important part of our editorial programme and…
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