Posts Tagged ‘malt’
Malt whisky society ready to brighten up office parties
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will bring the festive spirit to Edinburgh Christmas parties. This year, businesses in the capital can scrap the humdrum office party traditions this Christmas by having an expert from society hand-deliver exceptional drams right to your desk. Alongside the standard secret Santa and flashing festive jumpers, you can explore a…
Read MoreThe Macallan’s new edition sells out in just one day
The fourth release in The Macallan’s Edition Series sold out within a day of release. This is an annual limited edition series that explores the Macallan’s approach to whisky making and exposes the detail of its creation, showcasing the skill of its whisky makers. The Edition Series are a unique selection of oak cask styles…
Read MoreWhisky celebration for a decade of the Bruadairs
The tenth anniversary of popular houses on the country estate have been toasted by their whisky partner. George Dark, one of the kilted whisky guides from Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, has raised a dram to the ever-popular Bruadair Houses on the Mains of Taymouth 5 star Country Estate & Golf Course at nearby Kenmore, along with…
Read MoreThis trio of whiskies form a classic collection
Three single malt whiskies from the Benromach Classic Range are set to be a perfect Christmas present. Epitomising the traditional Speyside style, these Benromach whiskies are beautifully balanced with a light touch of smoke. Matured in a mixture of first fill bourbon barrels and first fill sherry casks, the flagship Benromach 10 Years Old exemplifies…
Read MoreFour single casks launched at The Whisky Shop
A new partnership will see The Whisky Shop launch four single casks from three top distilleries – two from Highland Park and one from Maker’s Mark and Bowmore respectively. Edrington-Beam Suntory UK was delighted with the deal, from three distilleries in their portfolio. The first Single Cask from Highland Park is available exclusively to The…
Read MoreA new Scotch whisky gets an American slant
A Scotch whisky has been given an American twist ahead of the Christmas market. The Glen Moray Fired Oak Cask 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is released this month, as the Glen Moray team continue to develop their ‘Gateway to Flavour’ by adding a new expression which is intensely sweet and smooth. Master Distiller, Graham Coull…
Read MoreBowmore 1965 limited to 232 bottles – at £22,300
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Whisky has announced the release of Bowmore 1965, the latest expression in the Vaults Series. Having matured for 52 years at Bowmore distillery the home of the world’s oldest scotch maturation warehouse, and benefitting from a careful aging process over the course of many decades, Bowmore 1965 is one of the…
Read MoreRest and Be Thankful – with a cocktail in hand
Our third and final exclusive cocktail made with Scottish spirit Aqua Vitae is ready for you to try. This week, we have presented three cocktails to bring to you, made with Aqua Vitae, the new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. It’s a spirit…
Read MoreAll change as new Premier Barrel designs revealed
A whisky firm is changing the packaging of its Premier Barrel single cask single malt Scotch whisky range. Douglas Laing has unveiled the new looks, as the original premium ceramic decanter dons a new hand-drawn label on parchment paper featuring eccentric yet romantic rhyming tasting notes. In addition, regional colour differentiation is a key theme…
Read MoreIt’s time to enjoy the spirit of The Revolution
Today, we bring you the second of our exclusive cocktails made with Aqua Vitae. This week, we have three cocktails to bring to you, made with Aqua Vitae, the new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. The spirit is abundantly rich in both flavour…
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