Whisky News
GlenDronach releases a distinguished and complex single malt
The GlenDronach Distillery has released Grandeur Batch 9, the latest extremely rare batch of this highly revered single malt, bottled as a 24 year old expression. Personally selected by The GlenDronach Master Blender, The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 9 has been composed using a handful of highly distinctive Spanish oak sherry butts distilled in 1990, 1992 and…
Read MoreNew single malt offers a tantalising taste tease from Raasay
Everything comes to those who wait, and that’s definitely the case with a new single malt from Raasay. While in the process of building the first distillery on Raasay, R&B Distillers created the aptly named single malt Raasay While We Wait, as a preview of flavours enthusiasts can to look forward to from the island…
Read MoreMacallan Classic Cut sells out online in just a handful of days
A new whisky released by The Macallan has sold out online in just a few days. Last week, the firm announced The Macallan Classic Cut, 2017 release; the first in a new series of annual releases created to celebrate The Macallan’s extraordinary character and unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit. Matured exclusively…
Read MoreCelebrate our national drink as part of pub chain’s whisky showcase
Nearly 80 pubs are hosting their second annual National Whisky Showcase. Running until 25 February, across Nicholsons’ 77 pubs nationwide, a whole host of unmissable events are planned, including whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Lovers of a wee dram are being encouraged to explore the world of whisky and find new…
Read MoreA famous name in Scotch whisky makes a return to the shelves
A Scottish distiller is returning to the whisky market after a gap of around 40 years. John Crabbie and Co is launching two new expressions, the Crabbie 30 Year Old and Crabbie 8 Year Old, which are the first to have been releasted under its name since the 1970s. In recent years, Crabbie’s has become…
Read MoreLargest-known collection of rare Corti Brothers whiskies goes to auction
The world’s largest known selection of rare and collectable Corti Brothers whiskies will go under the hammer in Scotland next week. They are up for grabs in an online auction currently being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. www.whiskyauctioneer.com. The selection of 26 bottles, 21 of which are unique, has been built up by a UK…
Read MoreClassic cocktails given a whisky twist for Robert Burns Night
Whisky and poetry lovers across the world are today celebrating the life and work of iconic Scottish poet, Robert Burns. To mark the event, Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia Single Malt brand ambassador Ibon Mendiguren has crafted a selection of classic cocktails with a twist for Burns Night 2018. Ibon said: ‘We have created an…
Read MoreGuid Scotch ideas from all over the world to celebrate Burns Night
Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams – the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form of cocktails by the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Festival organisers asked some of the world’s leading mixologists and whisky connoisseurs to blend together whisky and words in toast to…
Read MoreA journey of discovery with launch of exclusive mini whisky selection
They might be small, but a new selection of miniature malts captures the spirit of Scotland. The Lost Distillery Company has launched a new Discovery Selection of mini malts from its Classic range, offering an unforgettable journey around Scotland’s whisky heritage and long forgotten distilleries. Reflecting the full length and breadth of whisky taste profiles…
Read MoreBenromach reveals plans to create a new warehouse to boost its output
A Scottish distillery is throwings its doors open to the public, to hear their views on its planned extension. Forres-based Benromach, owned by Gordon & Macphail, plans to build a new warehouse for whisky maturation to the west of the existing site. Ewen Mackintosh, managing director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: ‘We have been expanding…
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