Only remaining set of Prima and Ultima in charity auction

The registration for the highly oversubscribed second release of the collectable series, Prima & Ultima, has now closed. The only remaining set is to go for auction at Sotheby’s next week, as this elusive set #1 will go under the hammer in Hong Kong from September 15-24 at an online auction, with all proceeds going…

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Whisky society holding its annual September Gathering

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society honours its members in style with events and tastings across the UK for their annual September Gathering. The SMWS celebrates its annual September Gathering by showcasing a range of whisky tasting events across its signature UK venues. Throughout the month the Society is hosting a series of events for members…

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Concept No.3 comes to life in innovative digital activation

The Macallan has unveiled an engaging digital activation to support the launch of Concept No.3 – the final release in the travel retail exclusive Concept Series. The digital activation offers an original way for consumers to connect with the brand as international travel begins to resume and comprises three main elements that each offer a…

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Royal Lochnagar whisky auctioned for Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet, Diageo and Whisky Auctioneer have announced the release of 470 bottles from a single cask of Royal Lochnagar whisky. This will be sold at auction from 9-13 September. The unique cask was laid down in 1994 at the instigation of Lord MacFarlane of Bearsden, who was at the time chair of United Distillers…

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Sixth Batch Strength whisky from Tamdhu revealed

Tamdhu has announced the sixth limited edition of its multi-award-winning Batch Strength whisky series. Batch Strength No. 006 is bottled un-chillfiltered at 56.8% ABV. Tamdhu is the only single malt Scotch whisky to exclusively mature all its whisky in the finest Oloroso sherry seasoned casks from start to finish. This scarce wood imparts a deep…

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Gin investment boost for the new Ardgowan DIstillery

Ardgowan Distillery has announced plans for a new bespoke centre for Blackwoods Gin at their Inverkip site. An initial tranche of £3 million has been approved by shareholders of London-listed firm Distil plc,who have previously provided a loan of up to £5 million, with the potential of an additional follow-on loan of up to £2…

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Aberlour Distillery collection worth £15,000 on sale

A chance encounter on a fishing trip to Rothiemurchus has paid off for a whisky collector. His rare collection of 66 bottles of single malt whisky made at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside have gone on sale for more than £15,000. The huge collection of Aberlour A’bunadh has been hailed as one of the largest…

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Vegan tapas dishes menu married with malt whisky

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has teamed up with Mono, one of Glasgow’s most popular vegan cafes. They have created vegan tapas dishes influenced by the tasting notes of Society whisky. In this collaboration, Mono’s head chef Anne McWilliam will be working with the SMWS to share six plant-based dishes paired with various flavour profiles…

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Offer for 35 members to join elite whisky club

The Balmoral in Edinburgh has unveiled its new Scotch Club in collaboration with The Macallan, offering a personalised membership experience to whisky connoisseurs around the world. As one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies, renowned for its outstanding quality and dedication to craftsmanship, The Macallan, together with The Balmoral – one of Scotland leading…

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Moet marks summer with Fairmont St Andrews terraces

Moet & Chandon has unveiled a pair of terraces at the Fairmont St Andrews hotel, complete with afternoon tea and picnics, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. SCOTLAND has long dreamed of a café culture to rival our fellow European capitals. Sitting outside on a terrace in the sun, sipping a cocktail or a beer or a…

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