Posts Tagged ‘oak’
Scotland and France unite for a new take on the Auld Alliance
Compass Box’s new releases celebrates kindred spirits and the classic combination of apples and barley. Leading independent Scotch whisky maker and six-time Whisky Magazine Innovator of the Year introduces a unique limited edition: Compass Box Affinity. Compass Box have crossed the channel in pursuit of classic complementary flavours for their latest Limited Release. Affinity presents…
Read MoreHebridean Whisky Festival to make its debut next month
The first ever Hebridean Whisky Festival is to take place across the islands of Skye, Raasay and Harris next month. Taking place between 21-25 May and spread between the four distilleries along the Hebridean Whisky Trail, the festival will feature free tours, tastings, music, casks and special events at Talisker, Torabhaig, Isle of Raasay and…
Read MoreGlengoyne go for gold – and make it a double
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky is celebrating after this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The Highland distillery collected a Double Gold award at the internationally acclaimed spirits awards this week for its newest global release, The Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One. The Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One was released to global markets in…
Read MoreLast chance to snap up remaining two homes
Just two homes remain for sale at a popular new Edinburgh housing development. With fine views northwards to Craigmillar Castle, Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh city centre and Braid Hills, it’s no wonder the new Manor Wood development from Cruden Homes has almost sold out, in a charming and secluded setting. Situated in an elevated position off…
Read MoreGlengoyne batch 007 is for your lips only
The latest release in the Glengoyne Cask Strength series, Cask Strength Batch No. 007, has been revealed. It is the first in the collection to feature a small proportion of bourbon barrels in the cask recipe. Bottled un-chillfiltered at 58.9% ABV, Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch No. 007 has been crafted using a combination of first-fill…
Read MoreA period property that is full of distinction
A charming Georgian house in a conservation village is now on the market. Presented to the market by Savills, Oak Lodge in Inveresk Village, Musselburgh, is a charming B Listed family home of considerable character. On an elevated site, the house has a delightful south-westerly aspect over its walled garden, to the Pentland hills in…
Read MoreOpening the door to view new artistic exhibition
Charles MacQueen, is showcasing his latest artwork at Kilmorack Gallery in Inverness-shire from 27 April to 25 May. MacQueen is a Glasgow School of Art alumni and a professional artist with over five decades of experience Kilmorack Gallery was established in 1997 by Tony Davidson and is now one of Scotland’s foremost commercial fine art…
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 MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies adds special editions
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two new special edition single malts to celebrate the award-winning independent distiller’s second year as The Spirit of The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2019, created in conjunction with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Royal Portrush 19 Year Old,…
Read MoreSix of the best English still wines
There’s more to English wine than its award-winning sparklers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. IT’S hard to argue with the prowess of English sparkling wines, with the “Auld Enemy’s” bubbles scooping prizes at competitions ranging from the Sommelier Wine Awards through to consumer group Which?’s annual taste test. Along the way, the industry has chalked up…
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