Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Going wild for health in the East Cairngorms
A new wildlife and nature trail has been launched in the East Cairngorms to improve well-being. In celebration of spring, the Ballater Business Association (BBA) and Braemar Tourism Group (BTG) have launched the East Cairngorms Wildlife and Nature Trail as part of their Imagine More campaign to encourage visitors to immerse themselves in nature and…
Read MoreTamdhu ready to offer a Spain to Speyside experience
Tamdhu distillery only opens its doors to the public once a year during The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. This year the brand is hosting an immersive ‘Spain to Speyside’ tour and tasting with London’s famous Spanish deli, Brindisa. Taking place on Thursday, 28 April, the exclusive whisky experience includes an in-depth tour with distillery…
Read MoreFirst limited edition from The Gauldron is just 2125 bottles
Douglas Laing & Co have announced the first ever limited edition under their award-winning Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky brand: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Finish. Joining the core expression which launched in 2017, The Gauldrons Sherry Edition is strictly limited to no more than 2125 bottles. A marriage of single cask single malts exclusively from Campbeltown,…
Read MoreMacallan expression celebrates the joy of New York
The Macallan has released Distil Your World New York, a single malt whisky and documentary that capture the essence of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca, twice named Best Restaurant in…
Read MoreScots business leaders join Tartan Day Parade
Proud Scots from an award-winning glassmaking firm joined Hollywood star Karen Gillan at New York’s famous Tartan Day Parade. Karen Somerville and Helen Kerr from Stirling-based Angels’ Share Glass sported the firm’s bespoke Whisky and Water Tartan as they marched along 6th Avenue to cheers from New Yorkers. The pair also met Marvel actress –…
Read More144 bottles from Bruichladdich to mark the jubilee
VCL Vintners has announced a limited run of just 144 bottles from Bruichladdich Distillery to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This whisky was distilled with the sole purpose of commemorating the occasion. Bruichladdich distillery on the isle of Islay, filled cask number 2504 back in 1991, and now after watching both the Golden Jubilee and…
Read MoreSurf’s up for Scotch whisky sponsorship
Cutty Sark, the blended Scotch whisky has announced a new partnership wthat’s all at sea. They are backing Surfing England to bring the brand’s adventurous spirit to life throughout this year’s competition season. As the nation gets ready for a summer of fun, the whisky’s light, easy-drinking blend will be part of the action, ready…
Read MoreWhisky and murder in the Scottish Field podcast
We’ve got whisky and writing in the 43rd episode of the Scottish Field podcast. We’re just over two weeks away from the return of the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival. This year, there will be more than five hundred events within the Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. This year, there’s a…
Read MoreThe Flavours of The Balvenie range adds new expression
The Balvenie distillery has unveiled French Oak 16 Year Old, a new cask finished whisky to feature in the Flavours of The Balvenie range. The expression will embody the Speyside distillery’s signature honeyed character, alongside a unique twist garnered from The Balvenie’s first use of French Oak casks. Inspired by the flavours and memories from…
Read MoreKing’s Inch honoured to take best spirit in show title
Small batch King’s Inch single malt whisky has been named the UK’s best spirit in show at the London Spirit’s Competition 2022 which took place at St Mary’s in London. The 2022 competition saw almost 1000 product entries with King’s Inch whisky – one of the final legacy projects by top Scotch industry legend, Dr…
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