Posts Tagged ‘malt’
20 pairs of tickets to Glenrothes whisky launch must be won
The Glenrothes is giving away 20 pairs of tickets to an exclusive tasting of its first-ever 40 year old single malt this October. Not only will whisky-lovers taste The Glenrothes full Soleo collection (from 10YO to 25YO) but they will also have the chance to try The Glenrothes’ exquisite £2,900 40YO whisky – of which…
Read MoreBellfield Brewery opens tap room in Edinburgh
Peter Ranscombe joins the UK’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery for the official unveiling of its bar in Scotland’s capital. NECESSITY is the mother of invention, or so the old saying goes. For Alistair Brown and Giselle Dye, that adage came true. Dye’s husband, Robin Baillie, was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2000, with Brown being…
Read MoreDistiller’s daughter marks 80th birthday
A historic Elgin distillery, normally closed to the public, has opened its doors to a very special guest to mark her 80th birthday. Nora Fraser, who celebrated her milestone birthday yesterday (4 September), was born at Linkwood Distillery in one of the site cottages in 1939. The daughter of Henry Arthur Stephen and his wife…
Read MoreTwo new core whiskies and a revamped look
The Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have launched a new look across their range of Arran Single Malt whiskies, including a new logo and packaging for their core range. The campaign, which incorporates an entirely new visual identity for the brand, is titled A Breath of Fresh Arran and aims to showcase the natural elements…
Read MoreGlenAllachie adds to its core whisky range
The GlenAllachie Distillery is extending its multi award-winning core range of single malt whiskies to include a 15-year-old expression. The new GlenAllachie 15 year old, which is now being rolled out across UK and international markets, is described by master distiller Billy Walker as the perfect representation of the distillery’s DNA. He believes the 15…
Read MoreScotch whiskies going under the hammer
A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries on Meiklewood Road, held a rare and fine whisky sale earlier this month. A Brora 1972 Rare Malts Aged 22 Years single malt Scotch whisky was expected to fetch £3-£4000,…
Read MoreExclusive whisky set to touch down at Scots airport
A limited-edition expression of whisky will be making short-haul journey of its own to go on sale at Aberdeen International Airport. Glen Garioch whisky will arrive exclusively at the airport next month in time for the upcoming Offshore Europe event. Available from September 2, Glen Garioch is made in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, just…
Read MoreIslay’s singing sands inspire new whisky release
Smoky malt whisky lovers will have the chance to experience Ardbeg’s latest permanent release – Ardbeg Traigh Bhan from next month. This rare 19 Year Old single malt is inspired by the heavenly vista of Islay’s Traigh Bhan (pronounced ‘Tri-Van’)– known locally as The Singing Sands – and will be made available in annual small…
Read MoreLagavulin takes to the air with exclusive release
A brand new single malt crafted at the renowned Lagavulin distillery is now available exclusively at selected Dufry Travel Retail stores. Lagavulin 10 Year Old has been created on Islay’s spectacular southern shoreline. The 10 Year Old is available now in Dufry Travel Retail stores in the UK and will roll out to selected European…
Read MoreBowmore release the dragon on the Far East
A 36-year-old Islay whisky is being released specifically for the Far Eastern market. The Bowmore 36-Year-Old Dragon Edition is a new expression from the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults. Featuring the mythical Chinese dragon, the 36-year-old whisky pays homage to the iconic Bowmore 30-Year-Old Sea Dragon, which celebrated a famous myth…
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