Posts Tagged ‘malt’
56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker tourism vision strides forward
The biggest investment programme ever seen in Scotch whisky tourism in Scotland passed a major milestone today (Thursday) with granting of planning permission to transform Cardhu Distillery in Speyside. The green light for the Cardhu plans completes the key regulatory approvals for a range of new Johnnie Walker visitor attractions, including a global flagship visitor…
Read MoreGlenmorangie named Whisky of the Year
A prized vintage Glenmorangie whisky has been crowned ‘Whisky of the Year’ at a renowned industry challenge. Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1991’s plummy depths earned it the highest score at the International Whisky Competition (IWC). Awarding it 97 points out of 100, the IWC also named Dr Bill Lumdsen, director of distilling, whisky creation and…
Read MoreSecond whisky release in curiosity collection
Glen Moray Distillery has announced the launch of the second limited-edition single malt whisky in the Curiosity Collection: Glen Moray Rhum Agricole Cask Finish Project, which is a UK exclusive release. After the success of Glen Moray Cider Cask Project last year, master distiller Graham Coull is continuing to push the single malt boundaries and…
Read MoreGlenDronach releases 17th batch from cask bottling
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of the 17th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling programme. Fourteen casks dating from 1990 to 2007 have been personally selected by master blender, Dr Rachel Barrie, specially chosen for their exceptional character, to celebrate and share some of the finest examples of The GlenDronach’s richly-sherried Highland Single…
Read MoreRoyal Salute releases its first even blended malt
Royal Salute is toasting an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with the Malts Blend, its first ever blended malt. The Malts Blend is crafted with more than 21 precious single malts aged for a minimum of 21 years from the five whisky regions of Scotland. Working in harmony, each of the…
Read MoreGhost whiskies will leave a haunting memory
Johnnie Walker is to release a pair of very special whiskies that will leave a haunting memory. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal are the third in a series of special editions crafted using irreplaceable ‘ghost’ whiskies and other incredibly rare whiskies from the unparalleled reserves used to create the award-winning Johnnie…
Read MoreA decade of music festival marked with whisky
Tiree Music Festival teamed up with Tiree Whisky Company to produce a specially commissioned small batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky to commemorate 10 years of the stunning, remote island festival. Put into cask at around the same time the plans for the first ever TMF were starting to take shape, the exclusive 43% whisky…
Read MoreDo you fancy trying more than 40 whiskies for us?
If you have a passion for whisky, then Scottish Field needs you! We are seeking readers of all levels of experience in malts to help us choose three readers’ choice whiskies which will be entered into the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Grand Final later in the year. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge,…
Read MoreTwo new whiskies from the Rock Island range
An award-winning Scotch whisky firm has announced two new releases under its Rock Island brand coupled with a new campaign. Douglas Laing & Co have revealed a limited edition Rock Island 21 Years Old release is available via specialist spirits retailers at an expected retail price of £89. Just 4,200 bottles have been produced. Rock…
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