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Work underway to create new Dunphail Distillery
Dunphail Distillery has announced that construction is underway at the single malt whisky distillery and visitor centre based south of Forres. The Speyside build is planned to take approximately 12 months to complete. The 200,000 LPA capacity site, converted from an existing farm steading, is aiming to shift the perceptions of what Scotch whisky can…
Read MoreJust 200 bottles of Eden Mill’s Cask Strength single malt
Eden Mill, St Andrews have unveiled an exclusive limited batch of Cask Strength Single Malt in celebration of Hogmanay 2021, with just 200 bottles available. This undiluted liquid at its natural cask strength of 60.7% came from the casks of Eden Mill’s 2021 Release Single Malt, which launched in November to mark St Andrew’s Day.…
Read MoreMacallan Estate unveils an extraordinary festive experience
The Macallan Estate has unveiled a unique festive experience inspired by, and carefully curated to honour, its latest whisky expression, A Night on Earth in Scotland. For one night only, on Friday 10 December, guests are invited to journey to The Macallan Estate after hours for an intimate evening of fine dining and an extraordinary…
Read MoreRare malt whisky collection for sale in online auction
A private collection of rare malt whiskies is for sale from today, at an online auction. Ulf Buxrud, renowned collector, connoisseur, author and leading educator in the whisky industry will exclusively offer his complete personal collection of Diageo’s ultra-collectible Rare Malts Selection, in a dedicated auction hosted by global market leaders Whisky Auctioneer. The Rare…
Read MoreSix rare single cask whiskies from Wemyss Malts
Wemyss Malts has release six extremely rare single cask whiskies. The team at Wemyss Malts believes that much of the malt whisky terminology can be difficult to decipher, even for a knowledgeable consumer. The expressions from the Wemyss Malt whisky range are boldly named using the aromas and tastes of the whiskies to uniquely identify…
Read MoreMagnificent trail at Christmas at the Botanics
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Botanics, as the 2021 trail has opened its doors. Running until January 2 2022, it has unveiled several new magical attractions alongside many festive favourites at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. A must-see is Aquastell, a gigantic installation made up of several dynamic lighting arches, which has…
Read MoreLochlea welcomes new whisky production director
Renowned single malt whisky maker, John Campbell, has joined independent family-owned Lochlea Distillery as their new production director. Lochlea Distillery, based at Lochlea Farm, welcomes the former Laphroaig Distillery manager who will be heading up the production team ahead of the release of their inaugural liquid set to launch in early 2022. Moving to the…
Read MoreThe light fantastic is returning to Scotland
Spectra, Scotland’s festival of light, is to return in 2022. It will create a stunning lightscape across Aberdeen and bring four days of family friendly fun to Aberdeenshire. Scotland’s premiere light festival, SPECTRA takes inspiration from Scotland’s Year of Stories in 2022. From the Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 February, SPECTRA will once again light…
Read MoreBruadar whisky liqueur launches new recipe and bottle
Award-winning single malt Scotch Whisky liqueur Bruadar has undergone a relaunch which includes a new recipe and look. After months of experimentation the brand’s single malt contribution has been increased slightly, resulting in a higher strength. This also provides more pronounced vanilla and fruity notes from the whisky, which creates a beautiful balance of flavours…
Read MoreWin a chance to discover Edinburgh’s literary heritage
A new competition has been launched offering a pair of literature lovers a once-in-a-lifetime prize – the chance to explore Edinburgh’s literary heritage accompanied by one of the city’s most famous writers, multiple award-winning author Ian Rankin OBE. The competition prize package also includes return travel to Edinburgh, two nights’ accommodation at YOTEL Edinburgh, a…
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