Posts Tagged ‘malt’
New master distiller will start at Bladnoch
The Bladnoch Distillery have appointed Dr Nick Savage as their new master distiller. This appointment comes after the departure of former master distiller and blender Ian MacMillan in January. Nick has an impressive career in the industry – after being awarded his PhD in engineering – he commenced at Diageo as technical lead in cask…
Read MoreA new member of the Sir Edward’s whisky family
From the heart of Scotland, a new member of the Sir Edward’s family has been born. Sir Edward’s 12 Year Old is a carefully aged expression of the hugely-popular finest blended Scotch whisky. Crafted from a hand-picked selection of the finest malt and grain whiskies, the latest blend in the Sir Edward’s stable delivers a…
Read MoreIt’s whisky v whiskey ahead of rugby clash
There’s a Scottish v Irish clash on the pitch this weekend – and whisky will take on whiskey off of it! Edinburgh whisky experts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are hosting the ultimate Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting to celebrate a big weekend for European club rugby in the capital. Before Edinburgh Rugby host Munster…
Read MoreThe whisky distillery that has Royal approval
Lochnagar Distillery was founded in 1845 by John Begg who was granted a long lease of the Lochnagar site by Abergeldie Estate. Queen Victoria first visited Balmoral, half a mile away from the distillery, in 1848. John Begg invited Prince Albert to visit, knowing how keen he is “to make himself acquainted with all things…
Read MoreReturn of a favourite – and two new expressions
The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the return of their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky. The 2019 release is now available to pre-order via the distillery website. The distillery has also revealed the launch of two new expressions: 1770 Peated and 1770 Triple Distilled. Together, these three new expressions will collectively form the Signature Range.…
Read MoreRare whisky market sees prices rise by 40% in a year
The price of rare whisky has shot up by 40% in the last year, after it topped the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII). The Wealth Report 2019, released today, reveals that new entrant whisky has surged in value by 40% over the 12 months to Q4 2018. The Knight Frank Rare Whisky 100 Index,…
Read MoreNew distillery plans for Cairngorm park revealed
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled images of the new distillery the company hopes to build in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland. The distillery, which would be built at Craggan near Grantown-on-Spey, has been designed to take advantage of stunning views across the River Spey to the Cairngorm mountains. The circular design of the building…
Read MoreRare whisky from the mythical Malt Mill at auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of blended Scotch whisky that is likely to contain the near mythical Malt Mill single malt is set to go under the hammer in an online auction. Being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer, the bottle is expected to fetch over £5,000. Mackie’s Ancient Brand Scotch Whisky takes its name from the…
Read MoreIt’s been worth the 30 year wait for Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. The latest addition to the distillery’s limited edition range, the Glengoyne 30 Year Old, 2018 Edition, is set to be even more exclusive than the first 2017 release, with only 5,200 bottles of the Highland Single…
Read MoreA ‘voluptuous’ whisky that’s 25 years in the making
The Glendronach has spent the last quarter of a century preparing its latest limited release. Since the distillery was founded by James Allardice in 1826, The GlenDronach has been mastering an elegant, rich and robust Highland Single Malt, matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía in Spain. Now, after 25…
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