New limited edition trio of wood finish whiskies

GlenAllachie are extending their range of whiskies with the launch of their first-ever series of limited edition wood finishes. The range comprises the 8 year old Koval Rye Quarter Cask Wood Finish; the 10 year old Port Wood Finish; and the 12 year old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish. The trio highlights the wood management…

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Glenfiddich pays tribute to its historical roots

Glenfiddich pays homage to its origins in the Valley of the Deer with a striking new package design for its 12 and 15 Year Old iconic whiskies. The new packaging will be rolled out in the UK and US to begin with from today, 18 June, with Small Batch 18 Year Old following suit in…

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The scent of lavender will be hitting our noses

As one of the most popular plants in gardens across the UK, the scent of lavender will soon fill the Scottish countryside as fields burst into bloom from June to August. Well known for its calming and relaxing properties, it’s a favourite scent for home fragrances, soaps, candles and beauty products including essential oils. Outside…

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A drink with a twist for National Iced Tea Day

Aside from water, tea is the second most drunk beverage in the world so National Iced Tea Day (today) is something we should all be celebrating in Scotland. The humble cuppa is a favourite here and Scots reportedly drink an average of four cups a day. That equates to a whopping 22m cuppas consumed. For…

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Honey combines with berries to form a new gin

Orkney Distilling is set to launch a new Old Tom style pink gin that combines rare Orcadian honey with fresh Scottish raspberries. This marks the fifth offering from the award-winning Kirkwall based company. Beyla – named after the Norse goddess of bees – continues Orkney Distilling’s distinctive brand themes, which draw inspiration from the Viking…

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Distillery’s new visitor centre and bottling

The GlenAllachie Distillery launches new visitor centre, shop and special bottling for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The GlenAllachie Distillery is celebrating this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival by launching its new visitor centre and shop, unveiling some exclusive releases and staging three events. Fresh from winning several awards at the 2019 San…

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These wine and doughnut matches have a certain ring to them

Food and wine pairing is a well-trodden route, but how about doughnut and wine matching? Peter Ranscombe investigates, with help from wine importer Inverarity Morton and Tantrum Doughnuts of Glasgow. CAN I murmur “Mmmm, doughnuts…” without channelling Homer Simpson? Probably not, but that’s not going to stop me extoling the virtues of one of my…

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Glengoyne batch 007 is for your lips only

The latest release in the Glengoyne Cask Strength series, Cask Strength Batch No. 007, has been revealed. It is the first in the collection to feature a small proportion of bourbon barrels in the cask recipe. Bottled un-chillfiltered at 58.9% ABV, Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch No. 007 has been crafted using a combination of first-fill…

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Loch 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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This will sort you out if you’ve got a spring snuffle

When you’re feeling under the weather, we all know how much a good drink can help us out. Today we bring you the Cold Buster, a smoothie made with lemon and ginger tea, honey and Celtic Kombu Matcha powder. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a difference, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket  –…

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