Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Relieve festive fatigue with whisky’s calming music
Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky has launched the perfect way to relieve festive fatigue this Christmas. A bespoke coastal soundtrack will audibly transport listeners to the Maritime Malt’s calm and quiet hometown of Wick, which is located on Scotland’s most northerly shores. With more than 40% of Brits saying they feel rushed at Christmas…
Read MoreRoyal Lochnagar to release limited edition of 5004
Royal Lochnagar Distillery has released a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, exclusively available to purchase at the Highland distillery from the end of 2019. A distinctive release that demonstrates a true Royal Lochnagar character, alongside gentle maturation in European oak and refill casks. With just 5004 bottles available, Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive will retail…
Read MoreBig Peat’s 10th birthday ends with special release
Islay Malt Scotch Whisky brand Big Peat has unveiled the final release in this Aged Trilogy Vintage Series – the 27 Years Old Black Edition. The limited edition bottling follows the Gold Edition, aged 25 years and launched in 2017, and last year’s 26 Years Old Platinum Edition, and completes a trio of mature, refined…
Read MoreSherry is just the tip of the iceberg at The Macallan
Peter Ranscombe probes the use of sherry casks by one of Speyside’s best known distilleries. ONE word more than any other characterises our national drink – sherry. You spot it on labels, you see it on adverts, you even read it in tasting notes. Yet “sherry” covers a multitude of bases when it comes to…
Read MoreHot Toddy syrups launched with Scotch whisky
Aberfeldy has teamed up with World of Zing to launch a new range of Hot Toddy Syrups in time for the winter months. The Hot Toddy, which dates back to the 18th century, is loaded with a variety of exotic spices which started to emerge through the British Empire’s new trading routes. Many people consumed…
Read MoreWorld’s biggest bottle of single malt Scotch at auction
The world’s largest bottle of single malt whisky will go under the hammer this weekend as part of online whisky auction house, Just Whisky’s Christmas collection. The 105.3 litre bottle of 14-year-old Tomintoul is nearly 1.5 meters tall, serving up to 5,250 drams and is expected to fetch in excess of £15,000 in the auction.…
Read MoreThe most exclusive Aberfeldy whiskies ever seen
Open in time for Christmas and Chinese New Year, The Aberfeldy pop-up store at Terminal 1 in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, will house one of the most exclusive ranges of Aberfeldy single malt Scotch whisky ever to be seen. This includes a collection of duty-free exclusives, as well as gift packs. The store will also…
Read MoreThe average whisky drinker isn’t who you’d expect
The profile of the modern-day whisky drinker has been revealed and – despite what you might think – it’s not an older person from Scotland. UK-wide research from YouGov reveals our palates are refined enough to appreciate Scotland’s national spirit earlier than you might expect, with 84% of UK whisky drinkers stating that they started…
Read MoreA whisky collaboration in perfect harmony
A Scotch whisky has partnered with a contemporary Scottish folk band to create a new dram. The Glenturret’s latest limited edition bottling has been produced in collaboration with the group Breabach. The Glenturret Breabach 15 year old limited edition has been released with only 1000 bottles, each individually numbered, from handpicked Glenturret casks. A Glenturret…
Read MoreDistillery is capturing the spirit of Christmas
Edinburgh’s first working whisky and gin distillery in almost 100 years in the city centre is set to offer visitors the spirit of Christmas. Around one million people are expected to attend Edinburgh’s famous Christmas and Hogmanay festivities – and this year, they will have a new way to get into the festive spirit now…
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