Whisky News
Lizzie’s retiral is marked with a special dram
Scotland’s first female operator in malt distilling celebrated her retirement last week and Diageo marked the occasion in a rather ‘neat’ way. After 31 years’ service at Dalwhinnie Distillery, working in the warehouse, mash house and the still house Liz Stewart – or ‘Lizzie’ as she’s known – is hanging up her distillery operator’s overalls…
Read MoreJura gets ready to launch five new whiskies from April onwards
Jura is a long way from ordinary, both in terms of its location and its famous whisky. Hours away from the Scottish mainland, miles away from ‘ordinary’; Jura might not be the easiest place to make whisky, but they believe it’s the best. One road, one pub and one distillery – and home to a…
Read MoreMake it a personalised gift from the Clydeside Distillery
A new Glasgow whisky distillery has introduced a new feature for visitors to its Clydeside location. The Clydeside Distillery has introduced a ‘label your own’ bottle service. This unique personalised bottle will give visitors the chance to take away a unique and lasting reminder of their whisky experience, and could make the perfect gift for…
Read MoreBenRiach releases single malt in its most non-diluted form
A Scotch whisky in its purest form has been released. Whisky explorers searching for a glimpse into the spirit of BenRiach distillery have the chance to experiment with this emerging Speyside single malt in its most non-diluted form, with the release of BenRiach Cask Strength – Batch 2. Following on from the successful release of Cask…
Read MoreOld Ballantruan is a new expression from Tomintoul Distillery
The Old Ballantruan Whisky Company announces the launch of its new release, Old Ballantruan Aged 15 Years. The Tomintoul Distillery lies within the Glenlivet Estate which forms part of the most famous Scotch whisky producing region, Speyside Glenlivet. The main reason for the area producing Scotch whisky of the highest quality is the purity of…
Read MoreScots distillery will recreate the era of Prohibition American with new Speakeasy
A Scots distillery firm is to celebrate the golden age of American whiskey by opening its own Speakeasy. The Spice & Rye will be a vibrant Speakeasy cocktail bar and will open from 20–24 March, in Fitzrovia, London. The creation of the spice-inspired, roaring 1920s-style temporary bar marks the release of Glenmorangie Spìos: the 9th…
Read MoreAmerican inspired latest Private Edition release from Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s first single malt whisky fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks will be the ninth release in the Highland Distillery’s acclaimed Private Edition series. Glenmorangie Spìos, the Private Edition for 2018, exhibits a sophistication and subtle spice inspired by American rye whiskey’s golden era. With its savoury and full-bodied character, Glenmorangie Spìos (Scots Gaelic…
Read MoreSuccessful north east of Scotland gin festival will return in 2019
A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February next year. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will…
Read MoreLegendary whisky area will celebrate with its first festival of gin
Campbeltown and the Kintyre area are legendary for their whisky, but now it’s set to host its first festival of gin. The inaugural Gintyre Festival will take place from 20-22 April as a collaboration between Campbeltown Town Hall, Explore Campbeltown and local gin producers, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers. A spokesman said: ‘Our aim is to…
Read MoreTurkish Delight is an inspiration for new Edinburgh Gin – just in time for Mother’s Day
A delicious Scottish gin has been made available across the UK just in time for Mother’s Day. Edinburgh Gin has launched its sumptuous fruit gin liqueur of pomegranate and rose available nationwide, which could be an ideal present for those looking for a gift for their mum. The drink blends ruby-red pomegranate seeds and damask…
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