Three new drams on the way for this summer’s Open

An award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller has unveiled three new limited edition single malts to tie in with The Open. Loch Lomond Whiskies recently announced its prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition, Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Carnoustie 1999 created in partnership with Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond…

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A whisky selection for Society’s birthday

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is being given a 21 bottle salute to mark its 35th anniversary. Whisky legend Charlie MacLean has personally selected a batch of 21 new single cask bottlings for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations. The whiskies, which range in age from eight to 29…

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Supermarket 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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Under the bridge: inside London’s newest winery

Peter Ranscombe visits Blackbook winery in Battersea to find out how English grapes are being turned into high-quality wines in the most urban of settings. DURING my travels for Scottish Field, I’ve tasted wines on the hillsides of California and France, Romania and Turkey, but never under a railway arch in Battersea – until now.…

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New bottlings are pushing the limits of alchemy

The BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This continues its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, as BenRiach holds some of the most experimental casks in Speyside, making it uniquely placed to offer a multi-faceted range of casks in both unpeated and Highland peated styles. Each year, master blender Rachel…

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Family comfort and style, with bedrooms to the four

A wonderful four bedroom family home offering space and comfort is now available. Galbraith present the property to the market, on Boglily Road, Kirkcaldy. Built in 1924 of white painted rendered walls under a series of red tiled roofs, with various dormers, 21 Boglily Road has an attractive façade approached by a protruding porch. The…

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Beautiful farmhouse linked to Ayrshire poet

Dalfram Farm is an attractive detached farmhouse with enclosed courtyard, refurbished to a high standard. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Dalfram Farm, by Muirkirk, Cumnock, is well located with lovely countryside views. This is a handsome and well proportioned blonde stone farmhouse on two storeys under a pitched slate roof, with adjoining stone buildings…

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Converted mill offers great views and comfort

A category B listed property overlooking Loch Tay is for sale in Aberfeldy. The Mill, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was formerly a water mill dating from 1830. The architect-designed conversion took place in the early 1990s taking full advantage of the beautiful views of Loch Tay, further enhanced by…

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A home with all the grandeur of the Victorian era

Chartershall House (West) is an elegant and spacious country home, which has been delightfully finished to encapsulate contemporary convenience within period charm. Apportioned from a substantial Victorian house in Stirlingshire, the property is set proudly within around one and a half acres of enchanting gardens and grounds, and presented for sale by Rettie. Formerly a…

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Tourism Oscar rewards five years of hard work

The team at a Scottish distillery are in high spirits after winning Best Visitor Attraction at the Scottish Thistle Awards – Scotland’s tourism Oscars. Perthshire-based Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery attracted 38,000 whisky fans through 2017/18, with more visitors than ever opting to enjoy an upgraded tour experience, such as the cask tasting tour. This was the…

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