Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Ten fantastic places to visit in… Blair Atholl
Highland Perthshire is such a beautiful area of Scotland, with a rugged natural charm. Here we suggest 10 places which are worth a visit. PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE This stunning gorge was the scene of the battle of Killiecrankie, when the Jacobites defeated the troops of King William of Orange. The visitor centre has natural history…
Read MoreBowmore release the dragon on the Far East
A 36-year-old Islay whisky is being released specifically for the Far Eastern market. The Bowmore 36-Year-Old Dragon Edition is a new expression from the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults. Featuring the mythical Chinese dragon, the 36-year-old whisky pays homage to the iconic Bowmore 30-Year-Old Sea Dragon, which celebrated a famous myth…
Read MoreTen fascinating facts about… Moray
The Moray Firth is a Scottish coastline that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. For some, it might be ‘the straight bit of the coast between Aberdeen and Inverness’, but there’s far more to it than that. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about the Moray area. The oldest part of Buckie is Rathven. There…
Read MoreThe perfect package for Dornoch Whisky Festival
Five-star hotel Links House have curated an exclusive package for guests to experience the very best of the Dornoch Whisky Festival. Running from 25-28 October, Links House will be hosting three unique culinary events in addition to the other events taking place in Dornoch during the weekend. The bespoke package includes a three-night stay, two…
Read MoreBusiness will bloom as Magnum gets a boost
Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, has its sights set on further growth after announcing a new listing with Dobbies Garden Centres to stock 27 stores across the country. Just in time for the peak summer gardening season, bottles of Magnum will hit the shelves at selected Dobbies Garden Centres in Scotland and England, including…
Read MoreThe perfect pampering package at Gleneagles
There are few things I enjoy more than being pampered, eating lovely food and slowly sipping a good cuppa. Having had a rather hectic few weeks recently, there couldn’t have been a better time to receive an invitation to try out Gleneagles’ Polish & Patisserie package at the weekend – which just so happened to…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreDistillery names new stills after city’s great female artists
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the exciting arrival and naming of two new whisky stills which have recently been installed at their premises in Hillington. After months of deliberation, the stills have been christened ‘Margaret’ and ‘Frances’ in honour of two of Glasgow’s most influential female artists. The new stills, which are identical replicas of…
Read MoreThe Scottish island where everyone smuggled whisky
Such was the scale of illicit whisky distilling in Arran during the late 18th and 19th centuries, it is suggested that every one of the island’s inhabitants was involved in smuggling the golden tipple at some point in their life. Yet, while Islay and the Highlands are associated with some of the best whiskies in…
Read MoreDowntime with Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson
Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson may be best known for his skills on the pitch, but turning his hand to gin-making, he and his Garden Shed Drinks Co team are taking the drinks industry by storm. Talking about growing up in Aberdeen, his rugby highlights and dream superpowers, here’s what he had to say… I…
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