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Christian Svantesson wants to create the Single Malt Fund for whisky enthusiasts

World’s first regulated whisky fund taps into booming demand for liquid gold

Investors with a passion for liquid gold have an opportunity to invest in the world’s first regulated single malt whisky fund. Launched by Swedish whisky...
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Scotch Whisky Association puts grants back into Scotland’s communities

Fifteen initiatives fighting alcohol misuse in Scotland have been awarded support from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund. This is the fourth round of awards from...
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New memorial walk will honour the memory of Scone’s fallen

A memorial walk to honour the men from Scone who lost their lives during World War I is to be unveiled next month. The walk,...
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Book review: Great Salmon Rods of the Dee and Spey

There’s no doubt that Iain Ogden has meticulously researched his subject matter. In over 40 years of regularly casting a line over the length and...
The new Come Along campaign is aimed at younger Americans, with this picture showing Scotland's Harry Potter connections with the Glenfinnan Viaduct

New tourism campaign aims to bring more young Americans to Scotland

Young Americans are being invited to fall in love with Scotland as part of a new campaign by the national tourism organisation. Visit Scotland has...
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Scotch whisky industry was worth £4.36billion over the last 12 months

Scotland's global whisky exports have increased in volume and value over the past 12 months. HMRC data released by the Scotch Whisky Association shows that...

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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...
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Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

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