Isle of Skye Distillers launch Misty Isle Vodka

A Portree-based distillery has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle Vodka is crafted…

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A delicious whisky risotto with roasted squash

Eclectic Speyside distillery BenRiach has created its first ever recipes for Christmas. Working in collaboration with experimental Speyside/London chef Ed Barnard from It’s Right To Roam, we present their third recipe for the festive season – giving you plenty of time to have a trial run in order to perfect it! Chef Ed Barnard of…

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Gin distillery gets in festive spirit with tasting event

Gin lovers are to have the rare opportunity to help a luxury gin brand determine its newest recipe at a special Christmas tasting night. Just in time for holiday celebrations with friends and family, Old Curiosity Gin is hosting the ultimate festive night out at its distillery at The Secret Herb Garden near Edinburgh on…

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Delicious skewers with a dash of BenRiach

Are you up for some tasty whisky inspired Christmas recipes? This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with eclectic Speyside distillery BenRiach, and chef Ed Barnard from Right to Roam, to bring you some top-notch recipes. BenRiach has created its first ever recipes for Christmas in collaboration with experimental Speyside/London chef Ed.

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Eight new single casks released by GlenAllachie

The full spectrum of spirits being created at The GlenAllachie Distillery can now be enjoyed with the release of a series of single cask editions. These are its first batches of single casks specially selected for different markets and retailers. Master distiller Billy Walker has personally chosen a selection of casks that showcase the GlenAllachie…

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Old Curiosity Gin will be in the pink this Christmas

Luxury gin brand Old Curiosity will be in the pink this Christmas with its first, colour-changing festive gin. Rather than the classic Christmas reds, this year the innovative Edinburgh distillery’s unique new tipple transforms from a festive blush to a vibrant pink when mixed with tonic water. The bespoke bottling gets its magical, colour-changing properties…

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Rare 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…

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Exclusive Maker’s Mark available in Scottish store

Maker’s Mark has announced the launch of its first UK single barrel programme in collaboration with Harvey Nichols. The premium handcrafted American whisky was officially launched to consumers late last month, with the limited run of 252 Private Select is available for £75 each across all eight Harvey Nichols stores in the UK, including Edinburgh,…

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Stores 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…

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The long way back for Rosebank began a year ago

It’s been 12 months since it was first revealed that the famous Rosebank Distillery was being brought back to life. When Rosebank closed in the summer of 1993 its loss was soon felt by whisky lovers, but as the years turned to decades even the most ardent fan began to accept its fate. The distillery…

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