The Epicurean launches two new single cask bottlings

Douglas Laing & Co has released both a Ruby Port Finished and Tawny Port Finished Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky as part of The Epicurean Wood Series. The Epicurean’s fourth and fifth specialist Single Cask releases are bottled at a high alcohol strength of 48% and are proudly offered without chill-filtration. The 100% natural, rich colour of the…

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Scots jewellery firm to strengthen its UK presence

Family-run Scots jewellers Laings has unveiled its vision for the future, with ambitious new plans to strengthen its presence across the United Kingdom. After celebrating 180 years of trading in 2020, Laings is now looking ahead to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery and watches with extensive expansion plans set…

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Update your wardrobe with Edinburgh Cashmere

The arrival of summer signals the perfect time to update your wardrobe with stoles, capes and scarves for one of the most fashion-forward seasons of the year. With the weather outside still chilly at times you owe it to yourself to acquire some new and warmer key pieces, many of which will make beautiful gifts…

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Belvedere vodka: going organic with infusions

Peter Ranscombe tries Belvedere vodka’s new organic infusions range, which kicks off the brand’s full organic conversion. BELVEDERE today unveiled plans to make all its vodkas using organic rye by 2030, starting with its new organic infusions range. The Polish rye vodka’s brand ambassador, Mike Foster, told an online tasting this morning that all the…

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Sheila Fleet opens stunning new jewellery retail gallery

Orkney-based jewellery designer Sheila Fleet OBE has opened a brand-new gallery in the heart of historic St Andrews. After over a year in development, Sheila is delighted to have opened the doors to her new gallery. The store will be the designer’s fifth jewellery gallery. Sheila Fleet, together with interior designer/artist Marion Yorston, present and…

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All ready for a big weekend of nature in the Cairngorms

The Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend is running this week – the people are being invited to celebrate the fantastic wildlife of the Cairngorms, online at home or out and about in the National Park with ‘self-guided’ activities. Organisers have prepared a packed programme for the weekend including blogs, films, live webinars and family-friendly trails so…

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Kilted Penny Farthing cyclist in training for #Challenge175

A kilted Perthshire cyclist is in training to complete 175 kilometres in one day on a Penny Farthing in support of a challenge led by Glenalmond College to raise funding for bursaries to attend the school. Glenalmond is gearing up to celebrate its 175th anniversary next year and is currently undertaking #Challenge175 to raise funds…

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Benriach prepares to open its first official visitor centre

Speyside distillery, Benriach, is gearing up to welcome visitors through the doors of its first ever official visitor centre next month following the completion of a six-figure investment project. Featuring a bar, tasting lounge, and retail space, the distillery’s visitor experience will open on Friday 21 May. Initially offering a variety of flavour-focused tastings following…

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Benriach secures its first whisky deal with Waitrose

Global drinks company Brown-Forman which owns Benriach Distillery, located in north Speyside, has secured its first whisky deal with supermarket giant Waitrose & Partners. Whisky lovers are now able to purchase the distillery’s new Original Ten, across 175 Waitrose stores throughout the UK. This follows Benriach’s recent unveiling of its new distinctive flavour-forward portfolio of…

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The Scottish Rum Festival is on the way this summer

It’s one of the fastest growing drinks in popularity in Scotland – and the Scottish Rum Festival is taking place online this summer. Running for a second year, from 17-18 July, the Scottish Rum Festival is this summer’s unmissable drinks event – and Cask & Still, sister title of Scottish Field, we are proud to…

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