Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Scottish composer pays tribute to Islay in new work
A new orchestral work, written by Perth-based composer Helen MacKinnon and performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, has opened a new album of contemporary orchestral music, released worldwide this week. The Rinns of Islay presents a musical journey around the Inner Hebridean island, which was home to the composer’s grandparents and generations before. Inspired…
Read MoreThe haggis pancake marks the Bard’s birthday
Rabbie Burns would be waxing lyrical about the latest tasty treat to celebrate his birthday. Fans of Scotland’s National Bard can tuck into a haggis pancake for Burns Night when they visit the Stack and Still pancake restaurant at the Braehead Centre tomorrow (Tuesday, January 25). The usual haggis, neeps and tatties Burns Supper fare…
Read MoreOfficial Hibernian FC whisky launched by Eden Mill
Award-winning Scottish distiller Eden Mill has launched a new, limited-edition whisky for fans of Hibernian FC to celebrate some of their most iconic memories. The craftsmen of Eden Mill, St Andrews, developed the bespoke dram to allow Hibs fans to toast their favourite team’s greatest football moments. Although Eden Mill has been a gin sponsor…
Read MoreThe Bookish Banksy’s artwork goes to auction
A collection of rare book sculptures, especially created for Scottish Book Trust by an anonymous artist dubbed the Bookish Banksy, are to be auctioned online from tomorrow, Tuesday, 25 January, until Tuesday, 1 February. Book lovers will be invited to place their bids with fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull, which is selling the five…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Blue Label release for Lunar New Year
Johnnie Walker has launched an exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year limited edition. The stunning 2022 limited edition design created by Chinese artist Shan Jiang celebrates the year of the Tiger. The intricate illustrations by Shan Jiang are dedicated to the one who never walks alone… to the one whose steps inspire yours.…
Read MoreGlenlivet launches glassless edible whisky cocktail capsules
The Glenlivet has unveiled a controversial new collection of glassless and edible whisky cocktail capsules. The distillers believe they are set to change the future of whisky and move the debate from ‘ice or no ice’ to ‘glass or no glass’. The capsules have been refined to an elegant new spherical shape. They also come…
Read MoreBruichladdich whiskies mark Chinese New Year
Bruichladdich has unveiled single malt whiskies to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Bruichladdich Black Art 09.1 is being released internationally in time for the Chinese New Year. The new expressions are Bruichladdich Black Art 09.1 and Octomore 12 Series, which are now available in Singapore, having been released in the UK last November. The Chinese…
Read MoreTry this haggis-spiced crème brule recipe at home
Fancy something different for Burns Night? We’ve got a haggis-spiced crème brulee recipe for you! This was created with Atholl Brose ice cream by Scott Davies, Head Chef at The Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott said: ‘For me, the true spices of haggis are coriander seeds, mace, nutmeg and black pepper. These flavours naturally work…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society ready for Big Burns Bash
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will host a virtual Big Burns Bash to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. And at the same time, they will be appreciating the finest Scotch malt whisky from the world’s most entertaining whisky club. Taking place on Thursday January 27 (8pm until 10pm GMT) members and non-members…
Read MoreThe Glendronach unveils its £20,000 50-year-old expression
The GlenDronach has today revealed the limited release of its first-ever 50 Year Old Single Malt; the Highland Distillery’s oldest and rarest whisky to date. Distilled in 1971, this expression represents a milestone in the near two-hundred-year history of The GlenDronach Distillery. The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years has quietly slumbered over five long decades in…
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