Posts Tagged ‘competition’
Town gets ready to pay tribute to Coulter’s Candy
A final appeal is being made to relatives of Robert Coltart, after an appeal to find people related to the writer of the lullaby Ally Bally Bee. A sculpture in Galashiels dedicated to 19th century weaver-turned sweetmaker Coltart is to be revealed on Friday 20 September, with Innerleithen sculptor Angela Hunter putting the final touches…
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart to open new Jim Clark museum
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE will be joined by three-time Le Mans winner Allan McNish and a display of Lotus cars for the official opening of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum on Thursday, 29 August. The event will start at noon, with Sir Jackie privately touring the museum before unveiling a plaque outside at around…
Read MorePeated whisky release is the first of its kind for Glasgow
The Glasgow Distillery has today announced the launch of their highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky addition to the 1770 Single Malt family and the first of its kind from the city of Glasgow. The distillery’s inaugural smoky whisky will sit alongside the…
Read MoreFringe: Marc Jennings’ show is Glaswegian wit at its best
Why it has taken me a whole 21 years (that I’m admitting to) to see a Fringe show, I have no reasonable explanation. But having chatted with seasoned Festival goers, it seems that selecting a comedy show is akin to opening a bag of Revels – you pick a handful, try each one, and pray…
Read MoreFringe: Bringing prohibition USA to Edinburgh
For those that don’t know the work of Damon Runyon he was a short story writer that encapsulated the prohibition era in America. His colourful characters were gangster and hustlers with wonderful 1930’s names such as Harry The Horse and Good Time Charlie. Runyon’s work is best known as the basis to the musical Guys…
Read MoreGlenmorangie named Whisky of the Year
A prized vintage Glenmorangie whisky has been crowned ‘Whisky of the Year’ at a renowned industry challenge. Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1991’s plummy depths earned it the highest score at the International Whisky Competition (IWC). Awarding it 97 points out of 100, the IWC also named Dr Bill Lumdsen, director of distilling, whisky creation and…
Read MoreGrant’s takes top award with dram popular in Poland
Grant’s 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky has been awarded the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition. These are the Oscars of the wine and spirits industry that sets the international benchmark for quality. A much-coveted award, the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy is considered the top prize in what is the…
Read MoreA warm welcome ahead of the Solheim Cup tee off
There’s not long to go until the Solheim Cup tees off in Scotland. The Provost of Perth and Kinross Dennis Melloy recently welcomed Polly Clark, European Solheim Cup director of the Ladies European Tour to Perth and Kinross, ahead of the competition being played at Gleneagles. Provost Melloy said: ‘It was a pleasure to meet…
Read MoreTide and Time are new 21-year-olds from Jura
Jura Single Malt Whisky has unveiled new additions to its family of single malt whiskies with a pair of 21 year old expressions. It has released Jura Tide and Jura Time, both aged for 21 Years, they bring to life the tiny island provenance for the super-premium market. The pair offer a unique point of…
Read MoreOur whisky challenge has reached its first stage
Welcome to the first stage in this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. Now in its 19th year, the Challenge has established itself as an important barometer for what’s going on in the Scottish whisky industry. Even amidst the uncertainties of Brexit, the industry is in rude health. A truly global drink, the latest figures from…
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