Posts Tagged ‘whiskey’
Whisky for hair loss: does it really work?
As surprising as this may see, whisky has more uses than giving you some of the most horrific hangovers known to man. In fact, it has many benefits related to beauty; such as dealing with particularly oily skin, or hair loss. Remember – whisky is a drink primarily based on grain, generally containing corn, wheat…
Read MoreYardhead whisky looks to the past – and the future
John Crabbie & Co has released a very special single malt whisky aimed at a different market. Described by managing director David Brown, as the company’s most significant release to date, Crabbie’s Yardhead is aimed squarely at the growing sector of young spirits drinkers who want to do more with whisky than just sip it.…
Read MoreIt’s whisky v whiskey ahead of rugby clash
There’s a Scottish v Irish clash on the pitch this weekend – and whisky will take on whiskey off of it! Edinburgh whisky experts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are hosting the ultimate Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting to celebrate a big weekend for European club rugby in the capital. Before Edinburgh Rugby host Munster…
Read MoreWhy champagne and fish go swimmingly together
Don’t dismiss sparklers when it comes to food and wine pairings, writes Peter Ranscombe. WHEN is a wine not a wine? When it’s a champagne, of course. While champagne and other bubbles are the bottles of choice for aperitifs to start a meal, seldom do you see fizz being served throughout a dinner. But why…
Read MoreWhy the Swedes love Scotland’s whiskies
Sweden has recently become one of Scotch’s ten top markets, and now also produces its own whiskies. Invar Ronde’s Malt Whisky Yearbook is essential reading for anyone interested in malt whisky. It provides what it says on the cover: an annual update of ‘the facts, the people, the news, the stories’. I have known Ingvar since 2007.…
Read MoreDouble awards delight for William Grant & Sons
The 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) have taken place. These awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide. The competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period. Now in its 49th year,…
Read MoreAmerican deal is class in a glass for Glencairn
A Scottish firm is celebrating after it was selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be its official tasting glass for this year. The family-owned award-winning Glencairn Crystal from East Kilbride has today announced that its iconic Glencairn wee whisky glass has been chosen by the Council, as it goes from…
Read MoreThey will gin-gle all the way with these baubles
A Scots firm has joined forces with an Irish business to create this year’s must-have Christmas gift for spirit lovers – glass baubles filled with gin. Stirling-based giftware company Angels’ Share Glass and Irish artisan distillery Dingle Distillery have worked together to bring bespoke glass gin baubles to the Irish market. The baubles, which are…
Read MoreYour chance to own a cask of distillery’s spirit
A Scottish distillery is offering people the opportunity to buy full casks of its spirit. With the first year of production now behind them, Raasay Distillery is opening up cask sales to the general public. Buying a cask is an emotional investment, often purchased to celebrate an anniversary, as a gift for future generations, or…
Read MoreA double honour for Distiller of the Year Dr Bill
The man behind two successful Scotch whiskies has been named as Distiller of the Year at a renowned industry competition, for the second time. Dr Bill Lumsden, the driving force behind Glenmorangie and Ardbeg’s acclaimed whisky creation, was honoured at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for his innovation and exceptional craftsmanship, The Glenmorangie Company’s director…
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