Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
A special dram from a rare and lost distillery
Littlemill 29 year old, the latest expression from Littlemill’s Private Cellar collection, will be released this month, using liquid carefully selected from some of the last remaining casks to be laid down at the Littlemill Distillery. Now recognised to have been the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg’s seal of approval for Scots food
American actor Mark Wahlberg given his restaurant’s menu a special Scotch twist for Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has teamed up with US celebrity restaurant Wahlburgers and Simon Howie – The Scottish Butcher to put a Scottish twist on some American classics in celebration of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Over…
Read MoreGlenAllachie adds to its core whisky range
The GlenAllachie Distillery is extending its multi award-winning core range of single malt whiskies to include a 15-year-old expression. The new GlenAllachie 15 year old, which is now being rolled out across UK and international markets, is described by master distiller Billy Walker as the perfect representation of the distillery’s DNA. He believes the 15…
Read MoreScotch whiskies going under the hammer
A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries on Meiklewood Road, held a rare and fine whisky sale earlier this month. A Brora 1972 Rare Malts Aged 22 Years single malt Scotch whisky was expected to fetch £3-£4000,…
Read MoreScotland at your fingertips with the Waldorf Astoria
Enjoy a luxurious stay coupled with bespoke experiences to showcase the best that Scotland has to offer. To complement the variety of quality attractions on its doorstep, Waldorf Astoria has added a number of luxury experiences designed to transport guests to some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes and hidden gems. Introducing the hotel’s new Cultural…
Read MoreExclusive whisky set to touch down at Scots airport
A limited-edition expression of whisky will be making short-haul journey of its own to go on sale at Aberdeen International Airport. Glen Garioch whisky will arrive exclusively at the airport next month in time for the upcoming Offshore Europe event. Available from September 2, Glen Garioch is made in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, just…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Islay and Jura
Many people on the Scottish mainland will never have been to the beautiful islands of Islay and Jura. They are home to some beautiful scenery and wonderful attractions which are worth a visit. Here’s 10 we recommend. KILDALTON CROSS Nearly three metres high, Islay’s Kildalton Cross dates back to the eighth century and is considered…
Read MoreGolden colours of autumn at new whisky festival
A new whisky celebration is to be held in the north of Scotland this autumn. The first Whisky Colours Festival will be held from 10 to 14 October. It is a celebration of all things whisky and is centred in Dufftown, the malt whisky capital of the world. A spokesman for the organisers said: ‘We…
Read MoreWhisky adviser to be honoured with new award
The contribution of one of the most accomplished scientific and technical advisers to the whisky industry is to be recognised with a new annual award. Dr Jim Swan had a 40-year career as a research scientist and trusted adviser to whisky distilleries around the world prior to his sudden death in 2017, aged 75. His…
Read MoreProtecting Scotch whisky in Brexit’s aftermath
The Scotch whisky industry is robust enough to continue to thrive after Brexit, but the sector is calling for a clearer direction of travel from the government as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU). This was the message from Lindesay Low, deputy legal director of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), speaking at…
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