Posts Tagged ‘malt’
Aqua Vitae was loved by kings and commoners
A drink enjoyed by 15th century Scottish kings and commoners alike is now available to taste again. Aqua Vitae is a 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 and history, making the perfect gift with a…
Read MoreArdgowan’s successful launch of Expedition
The Ardgowan Distillery held a public launch for its Ardgowan Expedition whisky. Held in the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, Robert Swan OBE told his story of becoming the first person in history to walk to the North and South Poles, and his present mission to protect the Antarctic by 2041. Ardgowan Expedition whisky is a premium…
Read MoreExclusive new Bowmore release is just a click away
In today’s world of e-commerce, we’re used to shopping online and having our goods delivered within days – if not hours. A Scotch whisky is now working in partnership with shopping giant Amazon, by offered limited stocks of an exclusive whisky. Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of Bowmore 19yo, a…
Read MoreTomintoul Vintage 1973 released – at £1950 per bottle
An incredibly rare double wood matured malt whisky to the Tomintoul’s range with the launch of Vintage 1973. The Tomintoul Vintage 1973 Double Wood Matured – Aged 45 Years has been selected not only because of its rarity of age but, very significantly, because it is the result of a careful ‘finishing’ process by which…
Read MoreJohn Crabbie unveils a 12-year-old single malt
Just months after revealing plans to build what could be the first whisky distillery in Edinburgh for more than 100 years, one of Scotland’s most historic whisky brands has unveiled a 12-year-old Island single malt Scotch. Following in the footsteps of its pioneering founder John Crabbie, who sourced only the best malt whisky casks from…
Read MoreThe Three Wise Men are captured in dram form
A Scots distillery is bringing together its own Three Wise Men in time for Christmas. The Loch Lomond Distillery has the perfect Christmas gift selection for whisky lovers with a specially crafted trio of 12 Year Old whiskies, each with its own unique style and character. Traditionally, the ’12 days of Christmas’ marked the time…
Read MoreGlen Moray launches cider cask project whisky
A Scots distillery launched its Glen Moray Cider Cask Project, a small batch single malt whisky expression exclusive to the UK. This is the first release from the new Glen Moray Elgin Curiosity Range embracing master distiller, Graham Coull’s passion for experimentation and his desire to push boundaries in the world of whisky. Marketed as…
Read MoreA real twist to whisky firm’s 70th birthday
Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing continues to mark its platinum anniversary – and this time, it’s with a twist. The Remarkable Regional Malts – With A Twist bottling encompasses single malts from all of Scotland’s whisky producing regions, representing the various brands in the range. Aged for 10 years, bottled at 48% alcohol…
Read MoreThe Macallan to release collectible limited series
The Macallan has unveiled the first release in a new, highly collectible, limited edition series which celebrates the world’s visionaries by daring to disrupt the whisky making process. Exclusive to global travel retail (GTR), The Macallan Concept No. 1 is inspired by surreal art and incorporates innovative production techniques to create an exciting new single…
Read MoreA whisky that’s been shaped by the land and sea
The Glenglassaugh Distillery has released Batch 2 of its Octave cask expressions, Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic and Peated. And it’s whisky shaped by nature, with the distillery standing at the edge of the beautiful Sandend Bay on the Moray Firth coast. Both expressions are composed of hand-selected octaves, made to size from a range of Bourbon,…
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