Posts Tagged ‘distilleries’
It’s another mystery whisky in our 60 Second Dram
Our blind-tasting whisky series continues today with our third 60 Second Dram. As new expressions continue to be released by distilleries all over the world, on what seems like a daily basis, we ask two people who know a good whisky to give us their thoughts. Two of Scotland’s most in the know men in the…
Read MoreNew Scots gin is in the shops from today
A supermarket is launching a new exclusive product across all Scottish stores for Hogmanay, a Kinrara Oak Spiced Gin. The perfect winter warming tipple, the new Kinrara Oak Spiced Gin is flavoured with tonka beans, cinnamon, all spice, nutmag and vanilla. Brand new to supermarket shelves, and only available in Lidl, this gin is priced…
Read MoreThe grandeur of batch 10 is now available
The GlenDronach Distillery is releasing its 10th Grandeur Batch today. Founded in 1826, James Allardice built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it GlenDronach, which means ‘valley of the brambles’ in Scots Gaelic. Allardice was a pioneer of sherry cask maturation and would have celebrated the release of the…
Read MoreMan who helped revive Bladnoch Distillery to depart
A man who has helped revive the fortunes of the Bladnoch Distillery is to leave early next year. Ian MacMillan, the master distiller of Bladnoch Distillery, has announced he will be leaving Bladnoch Distillery in Dumfries-shire on a full time capacity in the first quarter of 2019. For the past three years Ian has played a…
Read MoreRelax and grin as you enjoy your gin at special event
A gin event that’s not your typical show is coming to Glasgow next year. The Gin To My Tonic Show aims to inspire and entertain, so attendees feel like they’ve had the ultimate gin-centric experience. As well as a chance to sample and buy a diverse range of artisan and craft gins, visitors will walk away…
Read MoreThe used whisky casks finding a brand new use
If you suddenly found that you had over 3000 whisky casks on your hands, what exactly would you do? That’s exactly the situation that Patrick Keir found himself in earlier this year. Having spotted an eye for a business venture, but wasn’t exactly sure to begin with, he’s now selling the former casks in an…
Read MoreRare malts from the Private Collection
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled a new look for its Private Collection range. The first releases comprise an ultra-rare whisky from Inverleven Distillery and a 44-year-old single malt distilled at Glenrothes Distillery. In 1985, Gordon & MacPhail sent Cask 562, a refill bourbon barrel, to the Inverleven Distillery located in Dumbarton within the area known…
Read MoreStores set to hold their second festival of gin
A supermarket is launching a second Scottish Gin Festival, just in time for the festive season. Following a hugely popular initial spring promotion, which sold at a rate of over 130 bottles per hour in the first week of sales, Lidl is holding its next event, starting on Thursday. Eight artisan producers will bring more…
Read More£35million distillery revival moves a step closer
The famous Brora Distillery which has been sleeping since 1983 has taken another step towards reopening. Highland Council planners granted permission to the landmark project. Painstaking work will now begin to restore the original buildings, which date back almost two centuries to 1819, bringing the site back to life as a working distillery. Originally known…
Read MoreTime to begin a voyage of whisky Discovery
A whisky firm has unveiled a new range of single malt Scotch whiskies. Family-run single malt whisky creators, Gordon & MacPhail, has announced the launch of Discovery, a new range that is part of the company’s commitment to strengthen and streamline the brand’s portfolio. The range of carefully selected whiskies is grouped and colour-coded under…
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