Posts Tagged ‘whisky distillery’
First limited edition from The Gauldron is just 2125 bottles
Douglas Laing & Co have announced the first ever limited edition under their award-winning Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky brand: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Finish. Joining the core expression which launched in 2017, The Gauldrons Sherry Edition is strictly limited to no more than 2125 bottles. A marriage of single cask single malts exclusively from Campbeltown,…
Read MoreDarnley’s launches gin in recyclable pouches
Darnley’s Gin has announced the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of their 2022 sustainability strategy. This new plan aims to spread environmental awareness and sustainable practices throughout the brand. The brand-new range is primarily aimed at existing fans, who can simply order their re-fill and decant the gin into their Darnley’s bottles…
Read MoreScotland’s first ‘vertical distillery’ takes shape
CONSTRUCTION has begun at Scotland’s first “vertical distillery”. Foundations have been laid for the £12 million Port of Leith distillery. The site sits next door to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The 40-metre tall tower will include a double-height whisky bar at its summit. The project is the brainchild of…
Read MoreSaved by their customers
An innovative campaign has seen Dornoch Castle Hotel raise £54,000 in just one week towards the £100,000 crowdfunding target that will save this Highland hotel. Over 200 customers and well-wishers have purchased “pay it forward” vouchers from the hotel, which cost from £50. When the hotel re-opens guests will receive an extra 20% uplift which…
Read MoreTime is running out if you want to buy a cask
Whisky fans looking to get their hands on the first cask release from organic and sustainable whisky distillery Ncn’ean has better get their skates on. After the success of a previous sale, the distillery, based in Drimnin, By Lochaline, Oban, offered 60 more casks to the public. However, 30 of them have already gone. Each…
Read MoreThe whisky distillery that has Royal approval
Lochnagar Distillery was founded in 1845 by John Begg who was granted a long lease of the Lochnagar site by Abergeldie Estate. Queen Victoria first visited Balmoral, half a mile away from the distillery, in 1848. John Begg invited Prince Albert to visit, knowing how keen he is “to make himself acquainted with all things…
Read MoreReturn of a favourite – and two new expressions
The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the return of their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky. The 2019 release is now available to pre-order via the distillery website. The distillery has also revealed the launch of two new expressions: 1770 Peated and 1770 Triple Distilled. Together, these three new expressions will collectively form the Signature Range.…
Read MoreIt’s been worth the 30 year wait for Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. The latest addition to the distillery’s limited edition range, the Glengoyne 30 Year Old, 2018 Edition, is set to be even more exclusive than the first 2017 release, with only 5,200 bottles of the Highland Single…
Read MoreMark Burns Night at a real whisky distillery
A Burns night with a difference is coming to a Scottish distillery. The Isle of Raasay Distillery is hosting a Burns Night supper on 26th January at 7pm which will be served in the distillery’s beautiful and atmospheric Gathering Room. Dinner guests will be able to enjoy a three course meal which will commence with a welcome whisky dram…
Read MoreMan who helped revive Bladnoch Distillery to depart
A man who has helped revive the fortunes of the Bladnoch Distillery is to leave early next year. Ian MacMillan, the master distiller of Bladnoch Distillery, has announced he will be leaving Bladnoch Distillery in Dumfries-shire on a full time capacity in the first quarter of 2019. For the past three years Ian has played a…
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