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Happy accident leads to a new dram from Ardbeg
Ardbeg are getting ready to launch their new limited edition Ardbeg Fermutation next month. The result of a happy accident, this 13 year old dram is the delicious consequence of an unplanned experiment that resulted in the longest fermentation in Ardbeg’s history. In November 2007, The Ardbeg Distillery was about to face one of its…
Read MoreA unique country house with beautiful views
A unique country house and cottage set within beautiful woodland and lawned gardens, wrapped around the shores of Bishop’s Bay, has been made available for sale. Dunbeg House and Bishop’s Bay Cottage are presented to the market by Bidwells. Dunbeg enjoys a relatively secluded location sitting off the B836 nestling on the banks of Bishop’s…
Read MoreAll systems are now go at the Ardara Distillery
Donegal’s Sliabh Liag Distillers has completed the first distillation of spirit at its new Ardara Distillery. Ex-bourbon oak casks have been filled with a smoky, heavily-peated, triple distilled single malt, with operations commencing just 51 weeks after the foundation stone was set for the distillery in the festival town of Ardara, on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic…
Read MoreAberfeldy team up for a modern take on Burns Night
Aberfeldy whisky is honouring Burns Night this year with an evening of whisky cocktails with an at-home event presented by Canvas. Hosted by Aberfeldy’s global brand ambassador, Matthew Cordiner alongside three of the UK’s top bartenders, the evening will endeavour to commemorate Burns Night in a more contemporary way by bringing together the old and…
Read MoreBenriach miniatures launched for Burns Night
Benriach have launched three packs of miniatures just in time to enjoy while ceilidhing on Zoom, toasting at a Burns supper, or sitting by the fire. The expressions have been created by Dr Rachel Barrie, also known as the first lady of Scotch whisky, to encapsulate the full spectrum of whisky flavour making them great…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth kicks off 2022 with eco friendly supplier
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course at Kenmore, has further strengthened its eco credentials. Already with six EON electric car charging points on the estate for general use, it’s now providing Cheeky Panda toilet roll, which is created sustainably from 100% bamboo, in all of the estate’s holiday homes. General manager of the…
Read MoreBringings arts and business together at special event
A free, online event for the business, public, arts, culture, and heritage sectors is to be held by Arts and Business Scotland (A&BS). Taking place on Thursday, February 10, it will be hosted by Pauline McLean, arts correspondent at BBC Scotland and will see Chris van der Kuyl, chairman of 4J Studios, the developers of…
Read MoreRare whiskies going to auction at French spirits sale
Bidding is now open on Sotheby’s inaugural spirits auction in France. This will be the first of a regular series of spirits sales in Continental Europe, following the successful launch of wine auctions in France in 2021. Leading the sale is a bottle of The Yamazaki 50 Year Old, offered at auction for the first…
Read MoreCollective ready to welcome artist Cauleen Smith
An Edinburgh arts venue’s 2022 arts programme opens with a new exhibition of Los Angeles-based artist Cauleen Smith’s film H-E-L-L-O. Being held at Collective, this will be Cauleen Smith’s first solo exhibition in Scotland and the film is a search for connection during a time of uncertainty and unrest. The exhibition takes place from January…
Read MoreA farmhouse property packed full of potential
A Scots farmhouse in need of restoration has been brought to the property market. Presented by Bidwells, Dalnabo Farmhouse, in Ballinluig, is a detached 1.5 storey traditional stone and lime constructed farmhouse under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof benefiting from a mix of timber framed and UPVC double glazing throughout. On the first floor…
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