Posts Tagged ‘oak’
Glenmorangie launch A Tale of Tokyo
From Tain to Tokyo, via London’s Shoreditch. It can only mean one thing to fans of Glenmorangie whisky. The latest in the Highland distillery’s limited edition ‘Tale of…’ single malts series was launched at a brightly-coloured and Japanese-inspired extravaganza in London last week in the presence of the inimitable Dr Bill Lumsden and Master Blender…
Read MoreThe Glen Grant launches oldest ever release set to sell for £110,000
The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced its oldest ever release – with the first decanter set to sell for £110,000 at auction. The Glen Grant Devotion is a 70-year-old single malt whisky, many years in the making, and the oldest release from the distillery in its 180 years. Inspired by the reign…
Read MoreCaledonian Sleeper donates profits from anniversary whisky to charity
Caledonian Sleeper has donated profits from the sale of its limited-edition anniversary whisky to support vulnerable young people using Glasgow’s rail network. Charity Railway Children, which provides vital support to children and young people found at risk on the UK rail network, welcomed a £5,000 donation from Caledonian Sleeper. The donation will be used to…
Read MoreOld whisky staves saved from landfill and upcycled into coasters
Meet the team saving old whisky staves from landfill by upcycling them into handmade coasters. J Boult Designs has launched its latest creation, a handmade whisky coaster and glass gift set. The coasters are made using locally sourced whisky staves from oak barrels that once held the golden nectar of aged spirits. The wood itself…
Read MoreThe perfect blend: whisky casks are being repurposed to create bike accessories
Old whisky casks are being ‘rescued’ and repurposed to create bike accessories – with some iconic barrels dating back to 1963. Family-run Cask Finery, based in East Lothian, are transforming Scotch whisky-soaked barrels into bicycle handlebar end plugs. The firm has produced a special edition batch of 100 accessories handcrafted from a rare cask used…
Read MoreLuxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond with a private jetty on the market
A luxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond has gone on the market – and comes with a private jetty. With its loch side location and hot tub, located in the small and exclusive Loch Lomond Holiday Park, The Glass House offers luxury living on the water’s edge. For sale through Argyll Holidays, Loch Lomond, the…
Read MoreWhisky round-up: festival dates, new expressions and more
Whisky partnership Local single malt distillery, Tomintoul, has been announced as Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s official partner as the voluntary emergency service celebrates its 60th anniversary year. Pledging to support the local heroes with what will be Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s largest sponsorship to date, the agreement comes at a welcome time for Scotland’s much-loved mountaineers as the busy…
Read MoreThe Nail Yard opens at Archerfield’s Fletcher’s Cottage Spa
THE most recent addition to the luxurious Fletcher’s Cottage Spa at Archerfield has opened its doors. The Nail Yard Edinburgh is already established as a capital favourite in Morningside and now the eco-friendly nail bar has opened a branch in the award-winning East Lothian spa. Offering luxurious hand and feet treatments that protect the environment…
Read MoreWines for Australia Day
Drinks blogger James Robertson picks wines to celebrate Australia Day. AS WE wearily trudge through the tail end of winter, looking forward to those glimpses of spring, down under in Australia today they celebrate their national day. The BBQs will be lit, stubbies of beer will be in the cool box alongside some chilled bottles…
Read MoreWine to Dine – February 2023 – Edinbane
Wine columnist James Robertson pairs five wines with dishes from Edinbane’s Calum Montgomery. TAKE a look at the recipes in the February issue of Scottish Field magazine and then enjoy the full reviews of the five accompanying wines… Esporão Quinta do Ameal Loureiro, 2020, Portugal, www.winedirect.co.uk, £13.95 Light, fruity with a hint of citrus and…
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