Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
One of One whisky auction raises £3 million+
More than £3 million has been raised for good causes, after the Scotch whisky industry came together for a charity auction. Over 40 exceptional whiskies and experiences found new owners from all over the world on December 3, when the first in a series of auctions under the banner The Distillers One of One took…
Read MoreBlind tastings crown an 18-year-old Highland malt
Deanston 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual tasting, taking the top spot in the only official blind whisky judging undertaken by members of the public. Deanston, a Highland distillery housed in an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith, claimed the crown in the 8th annual Whisky of…
Read MoreRare whiskies going under the hammer in Edinburgh
When it comes to the finest malt whiskies, there is rare – and very rare. The bottle of the Macallan Lalique 55-year-old to be offered at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December falls squarely into the latter category. Numbered 412 out of a limited edition of 420, the decanter comes in a…
Read MoreWhisky auction should raise £1.2million+ for charity
Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is sponsoring the inaugural The Distillers One of One charity auction. The special event is taking place at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh on Friday, December 3. Launched earlier this year, the Distillers One of One is a biennial series of auctions of…
Read MoreDiscover the winners of our 2021 Whisky Challenge
The 2021 winners of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge have been revealed! Our judges chose their top whiskies in each category to go through to the Grand Final. The line-up also included the winning whisky from last year, the top bottles from the summer challenge and the top three winners of the readers’ challenge. The…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail donates £80,000 to eco charity
Family-owned premium spirits company, Gordon & MacPhail, is donating £80,000 to Trees for Life, a charity with a mission to restore the Caledonian Forest. The donation follows the sale of Decanter #1 of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky at auction. The Gordon & MacPhail Generations 80-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery launched in September 2021,…
Read MoreWaterProof whisky launches online store in time for Christmas
Today, Wednesday, marks the launch of an online store for the purchase of WaterProof whisky and branded, limited edition outdoor, rain and trekking themed merchandise. The new online shop will enable customers to purchase WaterProof supplies direct and have them delivered straight to their door. The award-winning WaterProof – the latest brand to join the…
Read MoreFinal in series of extremely limited edition whisky
Johnnie Walker has launched a new extremely rare dram celebrating the fine art of whisky making – Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour. This exceptional Scotch is crafted from the finest maturing whiskies in the Johnnie Walker reserves, all of the whiskies used to create Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour are aged for at least 48…
Read MoreThe Macallan opens its latest Boutique in New York
The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with Duty Free Americas to unveil its new retail experience at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Based in Terminal 7, this is the first opening of the brand’s global Boutique programme in the Americas. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Edrington Global Travel…
Read MoreA new Singleton of Glen Ord – 39 years in the making
A new 39-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky from The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is set for release. The Singleton will deliver its second chapter in an epicurean journey to unearth great depth and flavour. With only 1,695 bottles available globally, this precious and luxurious vintage is The Singleton’s longest secondary maturation to date. Having…
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