Posts Tagged ‘malt’
The Macallan goes to the dark side with M Black
A new dram which has been crafted to reflect the diverse history of The Macallan single malt and house a subtly smoky flavour. M Black is the latest and most complex release in The Macallan Decanter Series. It celebrates the mastery, creativity and character that defines the very heart of The Macallan’s single malt. An…
Read MoreWhen whisky and fashion collide for an exciting blend
A Speyside distillery renowned for its experimental approach has teamed up with a Scottish menswear designer. The partnership which will celebrate the creative approaches to whisky distilling and clothing design. To mark the collaboration, Kestin Hare’s 2019 Spring Collection will feature five different garments inspired by the whisky, landscape and architecture of the BenRiach distillery…
Read MoreBladnoch Distillery releases limited edition 10-year-old malt
Bladnoch Distillery has launched its limited edition 10-year-old single malt. Crafted by Master Distiller Ian MacMillan, the Bladnoch 10-year-old is matured in Bourbon casks to harness sweet but spicy characteristics. Bladnoch Distillery owner David Prior, said: ‘The Bladnoch 10 year old bourbon cask finish represents an exciting new path for the brand. ‘It is a…
Read MoreBenromach Distillery launches Red Door gin
Benromach Distillery has launched Red Door Gin, a small-batch, handcrafted London Dry style gin. Inspired by Scotland’s mountains, forests and coastal fringes, Red Door features the finest botanicals to create an elegantly distinctive gin. David King, sales director at Red Door Gin, said: ‘We’ve been working hard behind the red door to create a gin with a distinctive palate, using the finest botanicals.…
Read MoreGlenAllachie unveils first core range of aged single malts
GlenAllachie has unveiled its first core range of aged single malts. Specially selected by master distiller Billy Walker, the release features age statements ranging from ten-year-old cask strength to the flagship 12-year-old and 18- and 25-year-old bottlings. Billy Walker GlenAllachie managing director and master distiller said: ‘The first release of our GlenAllachie core range has been a culmination of months of hard work and…
Read MoreGlenDronach’s medal-winning seventh batch released
The GlenDronach Distillery has released its seventh batch of Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks and presented at cask strength, this whisky recently won a Silver medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This expression continues GlenDronach’s tradition of crafting and releasing…
Read MoreWhisky stories are just at the end of the phone box line
For two weekends this summer, starting today, Thursday, visitors to Edinburgh’s Fireside Arches will be transported to the home of Jura Single Malt Whisky. They will be connected, island style, via experiential phone boxes that will let guests sample the new Jura range. Nestled off the west coast of Scotland, Jura has one road, one…
Read MoreCreating a good dram with a taste of the 19th century
A Scots distillery has turned back the clock to release its newest whisky, appropriately named Temporis. Historical whisky research indicates BenRiach was the first distillery within Speyside to re-introduce peated malt into its whisky making back in the 1970s, a time when most Speyside distillers had moved their focus towards unpeated malt distillation. It is…
Read MoreIt will be cheers for the beers at festival
South Queensferry is set to host its largest-ever outdoor beer and music festival. Ferry Brewery, the first and only brewery in South Queensferry since 1851, are set to launch the inaugural Ferry Fest event due to soaring attendances and demand from their Lothians-based monthly beer and music event, Ferry Brewery Nights. The headline event is…
Read MoreSupermarket whisky takes home a gold award
Two supermarket whiskies have won gold and silver medals at the Scotch Whisky Masters. Lidl beat off stiff competition as the Ben Bracken Speyside Single Malt won a coveted Gold Award in the Speyside Standard category. The Standard Blended Malt award also claimed a Silver medal with the Abrachan Triple Oak Blended Malt, which sells…
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