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Rare Scotch whisky becomes world’s most expensive bottle at £2.1 million
A rare Scotch whisky has become the world’s most expensive bottle after it sold for £2.1 million. The Macallan 1926 single malt is one of the world’s most sought-after bottles of Scotch whisky. A similar bottle was sold in 2019 for £1.5m. It was sold by Sotheby’s for $2.7m (£2.1m), more than double its estimated…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies: The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Hosting a Tasting Dinner
AD Feature A tasting dinner is an ideal way to get to know fellow whisky enthusiasts or to introduce friends with no knowledge of this spirit to the magic of the water of life. Here are some tips to ensure your tasting evening stands out, featuring exceptional choices from Loch Lomond Whiskies to elevate the…
Read MoreKokoro Gin launches Japanese-flavoured liquers
Kokoro London Dry Gin, the British Gin with a Japanese heart, was founded by James Nicol who lives in Edinburgh. The company has now launched a range of three premium gin liqueurs with flavours from Japan. Kokoro Blueberry and Lemongrass, Kokoro Yuzu and Ginger and Kokoro Cherry Blossom will be available to wholesalers and the…
Read MoreLidl pops-up in Edinburgh with gin range
Peter Ranscombe heads down to the capital’s Castle Street for a preview of the German grocer’s gin range. POP-UPS have become a regular fixture on our high streets, filling empty shops with retailers for a short period of time. They can be a great way for new businesses to dip their toes into the water…
Read MorePersie Distillery launches gin for dog lovers
Persie Distillery in Blairgowrie has released Labrador Gin, a new tipple for Scottish dog lovers. The distillery has teamed up with Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) to raise funds with its new expression. Simon Fairclough, distiller and managing director at Persie Distillery, said: ‘As Persie Distillery entered its third year of trading, we wanted to…
Read MoreAward-winning chef to cook up a storm at Open after party
The chef behind 2 AA rosettes and Michelin-recommended The Tayberry will cater for celebrities and golfers at Hamilton Grand Live – The Open Championship after party on 22 July. Adam Newth (27), proprietor of the Broughty Ferry restaurant, was crowned Young Scottish Chef of the Year and Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year in…
Read MoreSwapping Islay distillery for Irish whiskey
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Reynier, currently the CEO of the Waterford Distillery in Ireland. Most of us recall him as the previous owner of Bruichladdich on Islay and how he and his team made that Distillery a household name within whisky circles. Mark bought the old Waterford Brewery from Diageo back…
Read MoreHow I entered the Dragon’s Den – and lived to tell the tale
Most start-ups dream of big investments for their business but very few get the chance to pitch to entrepreneurs as high profile as Peter Jones, Jenny Campbell and Deborah Meaden. I was not only lucky enough to get the chance to pitch to the Dragons, but I was also in the unusual position of being…
Read MoreDon’t listen to the whisky snobs – just go and enjoy a dram
Some people are just way too obsessed about ‘natural’ whisky. Don’t get me wrong its great to taste whisky in its natural form but some people are just way too concerned about this and are just way too precious about it all. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people (read snobs)…
Read MoreNew Make from the Clydeside Distillery is a sweet treat
With all the new distilleries opening and starting to produce what they all hope will be Single Malt Scotch Whisky in a few years time one key thing is that they get their New Make Spirit right. It sounds easy but the water has to be clean and fresh, the barley needs to be of…
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