Time’s running out to bid in Mortlach whisky auction

An exclusive online auction of Mortlach whisky is coming to a close today. Whisky Auctioneer is hosting the event, the world’s first exclusive Mortlach auction – Mortlach: Through the Ages, which began on Thursday, which will end on Monday evening. A total of 70 bottles of the distillery’s treasured expressions are available – presenting what…

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The best sake and shochu for whisky fans

Japan’s brewed and distilled drinks have lots to offer Scotch lovers, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. YOU’VE heard of sake, but how about shochu? While sake has been growing in popularity and prominence in Scotland, I confess that shochu was a new one on me. Sake is brewed like a beer, while shochu is distilled…

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A ÂŁ6million boost for the Glen Garioch Distillery

Beam Suntory is making a ÂŁ6 million investment in a Scottish distillery. Glen Garioch’s renowned distillery in Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen, will return to more traditional production processes, while also introducing new cutting-edge technology for direct-fired distillation. The planned changes will also reduce the distillery’s carbon footprint. Work began in 2020, and various stages are expected…

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A gripping tale with a murder mystery on Islay

A gripping, gruesome tale of five corpses that are dug up by a peatcutter on Islay. The pace of the first few chapters feels a little slow, owing to the characters’ extensive dialogue, and the flashbacks require some concentration, but stick with it – a grisly subplot surrounding the political landscape of Britain intertwines seamlessly…

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Glenturret teams up with Jaguar for E-Type release

A new whisky is being released to celebrate 60 years since the first Jaguar E-Type made an extraordinary 11 hour overnight journey from Coventry to the Geneva Motor Show. Legendary test driver Norman Dewis arrived just in time, and a motoring icon was born. In celebration of this automotive icon delivering 265bhp (brake horsepower), Glenturret…

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Scotch whisky brand launches exclusive in India

William Lawson’s has announced the launch of its 13-year-old Scotch whisky variant. Produced by Bacardi, is was launched exclusively in Telangana, India. Telangana is one of the biggest Scotch whisky markets in India and one of the key markets for William Lawson’s. The launch of William Lawson’s marks the brand’s entry in the premium Scotch…

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Makar’s Malt marks International Women’s Day

A collaboration between two of Scotland’s oldest arts – poetry and whisky making – has resulted in the launch of a commemorative charity bottling of Scotch whisky, complete with a specially-written poem, for International Women’s Day. The Makar’s Malt is a limited edition single cask single malt Scotch Whisky marking the end of celebrated Scottish…

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Scotch whisky sells out after boost on Sunday Brunch

An Aberdeenshire whisky firm has been featured on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky in Huntly had one of their new Octave whiskies showcased on the latest episode of the popular lifestyle show which saw celebrity guest Alexandra Burke trying the whisky alongside the hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. Tied in with…

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Anecdotes of Ages Collection is an instant classic

The Macallan has unveiled the Anecdotes of Ages Collection, an art and whisky collaboration with globally renowned British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake. The collaboration, which is The Macallan’s third with the iconic artist and is part of a relationship which has spanned more than three decades, celebrates The Macallan’s rich legacy and Sir Peter…

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Benriach releases 19 new editions for its cask collection

Benriach Distillery has unveiled its latest single cask bottlings – Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021. Each of its 19 premium expressions have been crafted to celebrate the individuality of the distillery’s cask types, and the resulting single malt that each helps to mature. Each expression in the new collection has been individually nurtured and selected…

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