Posts Tagged ‘honey’
Collection honours former still house’s final spirit
Spirit from the final days of Glenmorangie’s former still house is being ncelebrated in a new dram. The cask assemblage of Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989 is the first Glenmorangie expression to be part-matured in rare ex-Côte-Rôtie casks. This rich and complex single malt whisky is the second limited release in Glenmorangie’s prized Vintage Collection…
Read MoreIt’s treble tops for Tullibardine at spirits awards
A whisky is celebrating after it netted a hat-trick at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Tullibardine has been awarded three medals at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, with two of its aged finishes – 20 Years Old and 25 Years Old – and Tullibardine Sovereign recognised for excellent quality at the esteemed awards ceremony. Awarded 93…
Read MoreMatilda musical will cast its spell in Edinburgh
The musical version of Roald Dahl’s much-loved Matilda is coming to Edinburgh – and tickets go on sale next week. The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical will extend into 2019, including Edinburgh, accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools. Winner…
Read MoreBalblair releases two new expressions for the spring
A Highland distiller known for its light, fresh and fruity character is all ready for spring with a couple of new expressions. Spring produce will go hand in hand with Balblair’s signature style, as it has unveiled hidden gems to elevate the discerning whisky collection through the launch of hand-selected 1991 and 2000 vintages Balblair,…
Read MoreClassic cocktails given a whisky twist for Robert Burns Night
Whisky and poetry lovers across the world are today celebrating the life and work of iconic Scottish poet, Robert Burns. To mark the event, Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia Single Malt brand ambassador Ibon Mendiguren has crafted a selection of classic cocktails with a twist for Burns Night 2018. Ibon said: ‘We have created an…
Read MorePast masters given a new outing in the 21st century
A rare collection of whisky in vintage casks found in a once-dormant distillery is being released as part of a new collection. Glenglassaugh, nestled along the coast of northern Scotland in Sandend Bay, has been revived, and this latest collection marks batch three in Glenglassaugh’s rare cask releases, each cask distilled between 1965 and 1986…
Read MoreBenRiach Distillery releases 30 year old peated single malt
The BenRiach Distillery has released BenRiach Authenticus 30 years old, a peated single malt Scotch whisky dating back to the 1980s. Crafted from densely peated malted barley, the non-chill filtered whisky is rich and intense and bottled at 46% with its natural colour. It will be available at specialist retailers worldwide. BenRiach Distillery master blender…
Read MoreScottish distillery releases the country’s first absinthe
A Scottish distillery is producing what is thought to be the first absinthe created in the country. The Lost Loch Distillery has launched Murmichan, which uses Scottish ingredients such as mint and bramble leaves, heather flower and willow herb honey Based on traditional Swiss absinthe, Murmichan uses these natural botanicals for both flavouring and colouring…
Read More‘Forgotten’ distillery releases limited series of contemporary single malt whiskies
A coastal distillery which was once forgotten has unearthed a limited release series of contemporary Highland Single Malt Scotch whiskies. Offering a unique voyage of discovery into a distillery which has been reinvigorated, the latest additions to the series represent a new chapter for Glenglassaugh and include the distillery’s first ever-wood finish expressions. For over…
Read MoreFrom riesling to the Smiths: Wine, food and music matching
Food isn’t the only match for wine – you can also pair it with music too, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. WHAT happens when you mix wines from Alsace, food from a French bistro and Brit Pop from the 1980s? The answer is you get Foulques Aulagnon, the export manager at CIVA, the trade body…
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