Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Top European whisky revealed as coming from Wales
The European Whisky of the Year has been named by an influential guide – and the shock news is, it’s from Wales. Penderyn, a UK single malt whisky brand based in the Brecon Beacons, is celebrating a remarkable 2019 with another accolade which has just been announced. A Madeira Single Cask Edition, which was created…
Read MoreRare cask of The Macallan going to auction in Hong Kong
A rare 30-year-old cask of The Macallan is going to auction next month. Bonhams in Hong Kong is selling the whisky sherry hogshead cask from the famed Macallan Distillery (estimate: £356,089-£455,003) as part of its Fine & Rare Wine and Whisky Sale on 15 November. Distilled in May 1989 and never since been moved from…
Read MoreS’more to Bonfire Night with Woodsman Whisky
The Woodsman Whisky are making Bonfire Night complete by giving away the ultimate at-home hamper: The Woodsman S’more Kit. Bonfire Night is traditionally an evening filled with crackling fires, exploding fireworks and great company. The Woodsman S’more Kits will contain everything needed to make the famous fireside snack (marshmallows, biscuits and chocolate spread), along with…
Read MoreWhat’s in a name – the history of the Cadell family
What links the first navigation of the River Murray, 19th century photo negatives hidden under the floorboards of a grand mansion, and the TV programme, Hi-De-Hi? No idea? The answer lies with the Cadell family, the family who occupied Cockenzie House in East Lothian for over 200 years. They bought the house in the late…
Read MoreMatching Martin Wishart’s dishes to Lebanon’s wines
Old vines grown at high altitude produce wines with great food pairing potential, writes Peter Ranscombe. ASK most wine fans to think of Lebanon and their minds will race immediately to Chateau Musar, the country’s best-known winery. Yet, as we’ve seen before on The Grape & The Grain drinks blog, Musar isn’t the only game…
Read MoreTyrannosaur exhibition is coming to Edinburgh
The king of the lizards is coming to Scotland, after it was revealed the nation will be the only European venue for a tyrannosaurs exhibition. The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs will make its only European appearance when it opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on 23 January 2020. Tyrannosaurs…
Read MorePlans to bring whisky back to the Teacher’s building
The former Teacher’s whisky building in Glasgow could be in line for a new lease of life, after plans were unveiled to transform it into a whisky bar. Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted planning applications for the conversion and change of use of the former Teacher building at…
Read MoreThe Balvenie releases Batch 6 of its collectable series
The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has released the sixth bottling of the coveted and highly collectable Tun 1509 series. The latest addition to The Balvenie Tun 1509 series brings to life David Stewart MBE’s art of whisky stock management with an expression of exemplary quality and character. David, The Balvenie malt master, continued his…
Read MoreLuxury jeweller Laings launches new website
Luxury jewellers Laings have launched a new website to ensure that their online customer experience is second-to-none, in the run-up to the busiest shopping season of the year. Laings has a renowned reputation for their customer service and over 179 years they have become known as a destination for fine jewellery and luxury timepieces alike.…
Read MoreWhat a chance – to bartend in the Canary Islands
Talisker whisky are offering one lucky bartender the opportunity to win the bar job of a lifetime; to host the Wildest Bar in the World. The successful applicant will embark on an all expenses elemental adventure to La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, where they will run the Talisker Wilderness Bar – hidden in a…
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