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PREVIEW: Join the supper club at Eòrna

Morag Bootland previews a new pop-up restaurant from two of Scotland's culinary and wine stars. Eòrna - a new Edinburgh restaurant from two of Scotland’s...

Anyone for Gin and Tennis?

Made to commemorate Eden Mill St Andrews’ partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), their new Wildcard Gin embodies the spirit of British Tennis. The...
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Drinks brands serve up surprises for Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON begins on Monday and drinks brands are already serving up some surprises. Up-market bar Tigerlily is opening the only official "Wimbledon Garden" outside London...

Biting back – with a midge marinade

A MIDGE marinade has been created to bite back against the scourge of the Scottish summer. Alison Blackwell, a midge expert and the creator of...
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New releases: Whisky for Hibs fans, luxury Scotch, plus rum

Peter Ranscombe takes his weekly look at the latest whisky releases. HIBS fans can now toast their team with the first exclusive whisky bottled for...

Edinburgh tour offers afternoon tea on wheels

GUESTS on a new Edinburgh tour can enjoy afternoon tea in leather seats while being driven around the city. SuperBus was launched yesterday by Scott...

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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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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...
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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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