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Glenglassaugh’s 50-year-old whisky is £5500
The Highland hidden gem that is the Glenglassaugh Distillery lay silent for more than two decades before being reawakened in 2008. Since then, the small, coastal distillery has released a range of award-winning boutique whiskies and now celebrates the release of one of its oldest and rarest expressions. Shaped by the influences of land and…
Read MoreThe Whisky Smugglers head to Scotland’s open waters
A pair of brothers will embark on a series of wild water swims in some of the UK’s most treacherous waters this summer – all with bottles of whisky strapped to their bodies. Alex and Nick Ravenhall, known as the Whisky Smugglers, are taking part in the feat to raise money for Sea Shepherd New…
Read MoreRioja is a joyous mix of Scottish and Spanish flair
Spanish food is my absolute favourite – there’s just no getting away from the fact. Whether it’s tapas, full dishes, jamon, or even desserts, I love all things Iberian, and not being able to travel overseas has made me miss the genuine article even more than ever. However, Michelin starred chef Miguel Angel Mayor has…
Read MoreBreathing new life into the Brucefield Estate
An estate in central Scotland, which dates back for more than 700 years, is being revamped for a new generation. The Brucefield Estate in Clackmannanshire is owned by biologist Victoria Bruce-Winkler, who inherited the estate from her mother in 2012 and is passionate about regenerating the estate for a new generation. The estate consists of…
Read MoreThe Macallan opens new duty free outlet
The Macallan has unveiled a new shop-in-shop in the world’s largest duty free retail outlet. The Scotch whisky firm has opened an outlet at the CDF Mall in Sanya, Hainan Island. Delivered in partnership with China Duty Free Group (CDFG), the space is the second to be implemented by the Macallan on Hainan Island. Located…
Read MoreJust 1200 bottles of Dewar’s anniversary blend
A limited edition bottling of Dewar’s blended Scotch whisky – the ‘175 Blend’ – is now available as a pre-order. Set to sell out fast with only 175 cases (1,200 bottles) available, the launch comes as Dewar’s owner, Bacardi, marks the 175th anniversary of Perthshire-born Scotch whisky pioneer, John Dewar, opening his wine and spirits…
Read MoreEdinburgh Food Festival returns this week
The Edinburgh Food Festival returns to the Assembly George Square Gardens this week. Running from Friday 23 July, with the until Sunday 1 August, and supported through Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund delivered by EventScotland, the 2021 Edinburgh Food Festival will be the start of Assembly Festival’s festival season. Some of Scotland’s best food and drink…
Read MoreWhisky auction firm’s international boost
Online whisky auction site, Whisky Hammer, and its sister retail business Still Spirit, is poised for global expansion. It comes after selling a 49% stake of the Scottish family business to Rare Whisky Holdings, a whisky investment group managed out of Hong Kong. The multi-million-pound deal will deliver a 2.6X return to retail investors on…
Read MoreBig Peat’s charity donation worth £10,000 to Erskine
Award-winning Islay malt Big Peat has made a bulk sanitiser donation to the value of £10,000 to Erskine. Voted for by consumers who purchased the cult brand’s Heroes limited edition bottling, Erskine cares for veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families. Established in 1916, the fund charity offers veterans and their families long-term…
Read MoreSearch is on for Great British Beach Clean volunteers
The Marine Conservation Society is holding its annual Great British Beach Clean – and is calling for volunteers from across Scotland to join in and help. Scotland’s beaches and seas are a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife, which are put at risk by pollution. Animals can get tangled in plastic packaging, become distressed,…
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