Posts Tagged ‘exports’
Something to crow about with the falconers
Hunting their quarry on horseback, the Northumberland Crow Falconers are ensuring a time-old tradition of hawking is kept alive in the borderlands. Mounted on a bay mare, dressed in the traditional dark green livery worn by hawk hunters of the late 1700s and carrying a falcon on his arm, Dr Nick Fox calls his party…
Read MoreEdinburgh Whisky Academy exports its knowledge to China
Scotland’s only Scottish Qualifications Authority-approved whisky educator has signed an international partnership with Shanghai-based whisky school, the Chief Whisky Society. ,The Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA) provides whisky education to bar staff and whisky enthusiasts at venues across mainland China and the new Edinburgh Whisky Academy partnership will see the Scottish organisation provide China-based training to…
Read MoreShetland Distillery applying the finishing touches
Shetland Reel launch their latest Blended Malt Scotch Whisky as their quest for whisky success steps up a gear. Shetland Distillery, perhaps best known for its award-winning gins is proud to launch its latest offering a Finished in Shetland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. The UK’s most northerly distillery has been distilling a range of gin…
Read MoreYou can’t go wrong with the definitive guide to Elgin
Jenny Main has written the definitive, fully-illustrated A-Z guide of Elgin’s history, people and places. Elgin has a wealth of history which is explored in Jenny Main’s A-Z Guide of the town. The last of the Pictish kings – Macbeth – ruled this area, with his rival, Duncan, dying of his battle wounds in the…
Read MoreWhisky exports rise but SWA fear Brexit stockpiling
The Scotch Whisky Association has revealed that exports of Scotland’s national drink grew 10.8% to £2.19 billion in the first six months of 2019. But they fear overseas markets are looking ahead to Brexit, by stockpiling their supplies. Now, the SWA has called on the UK government to ensure certainty in future trading conditions as…
Read MoreProtecting Scotch whisky in Brexit’s aftermath
The Scotch whisky industry is robust enough to continue to thrive after Brexit, but the sector is calling for a clearer direction of travel from the government as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU). This was the message from Lindesay Low, deputy legal director of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), speaking at…
Read MoreNew kids on the blanc: New Zealand goes beyond sauvignon
Inspired by this week’s masterclass led by Archie McDiarmid from wine merchant Luvians, Peter Ranscombe picks six lesser-known wines from New Zealand. FEW countries have such a strong affinity with a single grape variety as New Zealand and sauvignon blanc. Chalking up 72% of the country’s wine production and 86% of its exports, the white…
Read MoreTaking Scotland’s fine food and drink to the east
A leading exporter of Scottish premium craft beers and spirits is further expanding its product offering of premium food products as it continues to drive Scottish exports at a trade show in Hong Kong. JW Filshill International, which also trades under the Craft Beer Clan, is this week showcasing 10 Scottish brands at the renowned…
Read MoreSolheim Cup 2019 tartan is officially revealed
A specially commissioned tartan to celebrates the Solheim Cup’s return to Scotland has been unveiled. Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick and European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew have unveiled the specially commissioned tartan during a visit to Lochcarron of Scotland in Selkirk. The world’s biggest women’s golf event returns to…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies adds special editions
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two new special edition single malts to celebrate the award-winning independent distiller’s second year as The Spirit of The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2019, created in conjunction with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Royal Portrush 19 Year Old,…
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