Posts Tagged ‘dram’
What will the experts think of our 60 Second Dram?
In Scotland, we love our whisky – and we know that our readers all over the world do too. With new expressions being released on what seems like a daily basis, we have asked two of Scotland’s most in-the-know men when it comes to whisky, Blair Bowman and James Robertson, to give us their thoughts…
Read MoreWe try and test a fleece, walking boots and slippers
Scottish Field tries and tests out some of the latest gear, for outdoors and in. McKinley Mens Skeena II Fleece, RRP £44.95. What is it? The perfect mid layer, this versatile top has a knitted-look making it smarter than your average fleece. Useful for All outdoor activities in winter, giving you the flexibility to wear it…
Read MoreTomintoul Vintage 1973 released – at £1950 per bottle
An incredibly rare double wood matured malt whisky to the Tomintoul’s range with the launch of Vintage 1973. The Tomintoul Vintage 1973 Double Wood Matured – Aged 45 Years has been selected not only because of its rarity of age but, very significantly, because it is the result of a careful ‘finishing’ process by which…
Read MoreStart your day with a dram behind a door
Everyone loves the thrill of opening an advent calendar and finding something inside. Whether it’s a picture, a piece of chocolate or a tube of crisps, there’s something special about that feeling in the run up to Christmas. This year, Angels’ Share Glass is offering something rather special for the grown-ups, where you could find…
Read MoreMany happy returns as GlenAllachie marks birthday
A Scotch whisky firm is this week celebrating its first birthday since it was taken over by its current owners. It’s now 12 months since Billy Walker, Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson signed the dotted line on the purchase of GlenAllachie Distillery. The three directors, with over 100 years’ combined experience in the Scotch whisky…
Read MoreA spooky dram just in time for Halloween
A smoky new whisky has been produced just in time for Halloween. Douglas Laing has gone dark and mysterious with release of the third batch of The Gauldrons, a vatting of single malts exclusively from Campbeltown. Produced in a very limited run, the remarkable regional malt denotes each batch number on its packaging, allowing the…
Read MoreJust seven days to get your hands on limited Macallan
Lovers of The Macallan have just over a week to register their interest in a new limited dram. Easter Elchies Black captures the timeless luxury of The Macallan’s spiritual home on the estate on Speyside, Easter Elchies House. A highly limited edition of only 1958 bottles globally, The Macallan Easter Elchies Black is available from…
Read MoreUnique event packaging for three whiskies
Three uniquely designed bottles of whisky will play their part in the 10th anniversary of the Whisky Show. Being held at Old Billingsgate, London, the event has a theme of the Future of Whisky, which will be marked by three limited edition bottlings from the Whisky Exchange, of Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Invergordon, all using…
Read MoreWhat will the experts make of our first 60 Second Dram?
Here at Scottish Field and Cask & Still, we love our whisky. We know that our readers do too. We’re always hearing so many things about the new expressions that are being released on what seems like a daily basis, and, let’s be honest, we’re all rather curious to know what they actually taste like.…
Read MoreA fantastic four medals for Scots distillery
The Tullibardine distillery has been awarded four medals at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge. This included a ‘silver’ accolade for its latest single malt release, The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape Finish. The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most recent addition to the brand’s award-winning Marquess Collection and joins the collection’s two existing expressions which include the industry-renowned Murray…
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