Posts Tagged ‘oak’
Scots firm ensuring our wood doesn’t go to waste
In the 21st century, the environment is one of the regular issues we hear being discussed on TV news, in our newspapers, and online. So often we hear of big businesses finally waking up to the demands of society, to create environmentally-friendly products for the consumers. At Selbrae House, this is an important area for…
Read MoreExclusive whiskies coming to UK airport stores
An exclusive travel retail range for premium Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky brand Glengoyne is coming to all World Duty Free managed UK airport stores. Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the world’s top 10 whisky suppliers, is introducing its Glengoyne Spirit of Oak Collection, which includes four Highland Single Malt expressions, each carefully created to…
Read MoreThere’s a new name for an old Macallan favourite
The Macallan Fine Oak has been given a new name, to reflect its triple cask maturation. The range will now be known as The Macallan Triple Cask Matured, and are a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks.…
Read More58-year-old whisky in 222 bottles – at £1700 each
A 58-year-old Scotch grain whisky has been given its first-ever commercial bottling. The North British Distillery, which was incorporated on this very day, October 24 1885, has joined forces with Scotch Whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co to release a remarkable one-off 58-year-old limited edition of only 222 bottles, distilled in July 1960. This is…
Read MoreRestored mansion has its own loch and boathouse
An outstanding Edwardian mansion house restored to perfection is on the property market. Presented to the market by Savills, Tilliecorthie Mansion House in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Originally built in 1911 for mining tycoon James Duncan, the house sits within a stunning gated and…
Read MoreFive whiskies from The Balvenie – for £29,000
The penultimate chapter in The Balvenie DCS Compendium: Chapter Four has been revealed. The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled Expecting the Unexpected. The collection comprises the most distinct and unusual vintages completely different to The Balvenie’s usual style, that would have otherwise never existed. The exclusive collection brings to life the lasting mystery,…
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 MoreThis family home is perfectly designed
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
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…
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