Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Eight new Octave whiskies are being launched
Huntly-based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has significantly extended their range, with the launch of eight new premium Octave whiskies to the market. The new releases include a 20-year old Bowmore, a 46-year old Port Dundas and a 26-year old Glen Grant. These premium Octave whiskies have been held in sherry casks to intensify the flavour…
Read MoreSecond Bowmore internet exclusive from Amazon
Due to the overwhelming success of the first release of Bowmore 19-year-old on Amazon, a small number of casks have been made available for a second release. This unique bottling combines the rich flavour of the French Oak Barriques and the signature Bowmore style created in the worlds oldest maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults.…
Read MoreFour new arrivals on the global spirits scene
Whisky, gin and rum are at the heart of Ian Macleod Distillers’ latest entries to the global travel retail market. Ian Macleod Distillers is putting a spotlight on its gin and whisky flavour expertise and craftsmanship at TFWA Cannes, with the launch of Edinburgh Gin Lemon & Jasmine full strength gin, Edinburgh Gin Raspberry full…
Read MoreLiquid gold Brexit rush with rare Balvenie for sale
More than 80 bottles of The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky are up for grabs. They are for sale in Just Whisky Auctions’ September event including a full set of TUN 1401 bottles and rare releases from the Speyside distillery’s prestigious DCS Compendium series. Live until 8pm on 22 September, The Balvenie bottles are being…
Read MoreBlue Planet cameraman’s whisky partner
Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky has announced underwater explorer and Blue Planet cameraman Doug Allan as the first partner in its new campaign, Rise With The Tide. Known as The Maritime Malt, the whisky is highlighting its coastal roots by following inspirational stories of those whose lives have been shaped by the sea. As…
Read MoreThe lady vanishes – a real 18th century mystery
Was Lady Grange kidnapped by her own husband and sent into exile on St Kilda because she was ‘mad’ or knew too much? When completing their tour of the Western Isles, Dr Johnson and James Boswell made a point of discussing the extraordinary circumstance of an unfortunate woman, ‘The Prisoner of St Kilda’. The woman…
Read MoreScotland and England – the best of enemies
Scotland’s World Cup team are just over a week away from their opening fixture in the 2019 World Cup. With Ireland, Samoa, Russia and Japan lined up between 22 September and 13 October, the Scots will be determined to progress from their group. While those fixtures all pose their challenges, there is no other rugby…
Read More20 pairs of tickets to Glenrothes whisky launch must be won
The Glenrothes is giving away 20 pairs of tickets to an exclusive tasting of its first-ever 40 year old single malt this October. Not only will whisky-lovers taste The Glenrothes full Soleo collection (from 10YO to 25YO) but they will also have the chance to try The Glenrothes’ exquisite £2,900 40YO whisky – of which…
Read MoreKilchoman prepares to release latest in 100% range
A distillery is preparing for the release of Scotland’s only single farm single malt. Kilchoman 100% Islay 9 is the latest edition in the distillery’s 100% Islay range. Distilled from the 2007 and 2009 barley crops, the 9th edition is a vatting of 43 ex-bourbon barrels matured for over nine years in their on-site dunnage…
Read MoreA dram that’s been waiting to happen for 40 years
A new addition to the Macallan range has been forty years in the making. The Macallan Fine and Rare 1979 is the prestigious new vintage to be welcomed into the brand’s Fine and Rare collection, which was created to portray the very best array of The Macallan. The Macallan Fine and Rare collection presents some…
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