Blended Scotch whisky announces two new expressions

Black Bottle has announced the global release of The Alchemy Series – comprising two brand-new, single-batch produced expressions, which pay homage to the ingenious experimentation of the brand’s founders. Blended Scotch whisky Black Bottle Double Cask is a marriage of malts finished in Spanish sherry barrels and 12-year-old grain matured in red wine casks. With…

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Eight rare single malt whiskies in Prima and Ultima release

The registration is now open for collectors around the world to secure the second release of Prima and Ultima, Diageo’s series of incredibly rare single malt Scotch whiskies. A gathering of cask-strength bottlings, the second release comprises eight bottles that have been drawn from the historic stock of Diageo’s finest distilleries across Scotland including Talisker,…

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Just 1200 bottles of Dewar’s anniversary blend

A limited edition bottling of Dewar’s blended Scotch whisky – the ‘175 Blend’ – is now available as a pre-order. Set to sell out fast with only 175 cases (1,200 bottles) available, the launch comes as Dewar’s owner, Bacardi, marks the 175th anniversary of Perthshire-born Scotch whisky pioneer, John Dewar, opening his wine and spirits…

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Edinburgh Food Festival returns this week

The Edinburgh Food Festival returns to the Assembly George Square Gardens this week. Running from Friday 23 July, with the until Sunday 1 August, and supported through Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund delivered by EventScotland, the 2021 Edinburgh Food Festival will be the start of Assembly Festival’s festival season. Some of Scotland’s best food and drink…

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GlenAllachie unveils its first-ever rum release

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company is unveiling its first-ever rum as their MacNair’s brand is repositioned as a Boutique House of Spirits. MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits will comprise both their brand new small-batch rum line named Exploration Rum, and the new-look Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. The Exploration Rum sub-brand sees master blender Billy…

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Whisky auction firm’s international boost

Online whisky auction site, Whisky Hammer, and its sister retail business Still Spirit, is poised for global expansion. It comes after selling a 49% stake of the Scottish family business to Rare Whisky Holdings, a whisky investment group managed out of Hong Kong. The multi-million-pound deal will deliver a 2.6X return to retail investors on…

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Tigerlily keeps Belvedere’s organic infusions fresh

Cocktails designed by Tigerlily are being served on its new Belvedere Organic Infusions terrace in Edinburgh, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. WILL Edinburgh’s George Street finally be pedestrianised? After years of talk, it looks like the New Town thoroughfare may finally be turned into a European-style boulevard if the city council’s proposals go ahead. Sitting…

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New Scotch whisky brand unveiled by Loch Lomond Group 

The Loch Lomond Group has revealed a new single grain Scotch whisky: Spearhead.  The new expression showcases pioneering craftsmanship and whisky-making techniques which create a lighter spirit, aiming to encourage more drinkers to enter the world of whisky. The whisky is bold and has a sweeter style, similar to a bourbon, and is crafted at…

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The Macallan and Bentley forging new partnership

The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership. This pairing will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future. United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings…

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A whisky that’s just perfect for World Chocolate Day

Today is World Chocolate Day (Wednesday July 7) and to commemorate the indulgent occasion, Douglas Laing’s Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky reveals its annual special bottling: Scallywag Chocolate Limited Edition #4. The fourth release is a marriage of 100% sherry matured single cask single malts only from Speyside. Each cask is said to have been…

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