Posts Tagged ‘single malt’
Limited edition marks Brora’s 200th birthday
From this month, the revered ghost distillery Brora will reveal one of its oldest ever releases, a year ahead of its re-opening. Brora 40-Year-Old is a limited-edition Single Malt bottled to commemorate two centuries in the lifetime of a distilling icon. Drawn from one dozen casks of vintage stocks from 1978, each of the 1,819…
Read MoreConverted mill for sale on a whisky estate
A delightful former mill located close to a picturesque village has been brought to the market. Galbraith present Lagavullin Mill, which is situated in a quiet hamlet on the banks of Grassfield Burn which flows gently past the property into West Loch Tarbert, at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula. The property presents a rare…
Read MoreLagavulin takes to the air with exclusive release
A brand new single malt crafted at the renowned Lagavulin distillery is now available exclusively at selected Dufry Travel Retail stores. Lagavulin 10 Year Old has been created on Islay’s spectacular southern shoreline. The 10 Year Old is available now in Dufry Travel Retail stores in the UK and will roll out to selected European…
Read MoreBowmore release the dragon on the Far East
A 36-year-old Islay whisky is being released specifically for the Far Eastern market. The Bowmore 36-Year-Old Dragon Edition is a new expression from the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults. Featuring the mythical Chinese dragon, the 36-year-old whisky pays homage to the iconic Bowmore 30-Year-Old Sea Dragon, which celebrated a famous myth…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreDistillery names new stills after city’s great female artists
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the exciting arrival and naming of two new whisky stills which have recently been installed at their premises in Hillington. After months of deliberation, the stills have been christened ‘Margaret’ and ‘Frances’ in honour of two of Glasgow’s most influential female artists. The new stills, which are identical replicas of…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker tourism vision strides forward
The biggest investment programme ever seen in Scotch whisky tourism in Scotland passed a major milestone today (Thursday) with granting of planning permission to transform Cardhu Distillery in Speyside. The green light for the Cardhu plans completes the key regulatory approvals for a range of new Johnnie Walker visitor attractions, including a global flagship visitor…
Read MoreGlenmorangie named Whisky of the Year
A prized vintage Glenmorangie whisky has been crowned ‘Whisky of the Year’ at a renowned industry challenge. Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1991’s plummy depths earned it the highest score at the International Whisky Competition (IWC). Awarding it 97 points out of 100, the IWC also named Dr Bill Lumdsen, director of distilling, whisky creation and…
Read MoreSecond whisky release in curiosity collection
Glen Moray Distillery has announced the launch of the second limited-edition single malt whisky in the Curiosity Collection: Glen Moray Rhum Agricole Cask Finish Project, which is a UK exclusive release. After the success of Glen Moray Cider Cask Project last year, master distiller Graham Coull is continuing to push the single malt boundaries and…
Read MoreGlenDronach releases 17th batch from cask bottling
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of the 17th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling programme. Fourteen casks dating from 1990 to 2007 have been personally selected by master blender, Dr Rachel Barrie, specially chosen for their exceptional character, to celebrate and share some of the finest examples of The GlenDronach’s richly-sherried Highland Single…
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