Four whiskies say Cheers To Better Days in new series

Leading independent bottler, Douglas Laing & Co, have revealed their Old Particular Cheers to Better Days mini-series. This comprises of a Jura 12 Years Old Single Malt, Port Dundas 16 Years Old Single Grain, Linkwood 12 Years Old Single Malt and a Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky; each from just one single…

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Belvedere vodka: going organic with infusions

Peter Ranscombe tries Belvedere vodka’s new organic infusions range, which kicks off the brand’s full organic conversion. BELVEDERE today unveiled plans to make all its vodkas using organic rye by 2030, starting with its new organic infusions range. The Polish rye vodka’s brand ambassador, Mike Foster, told an online tasting this morning that all the…

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Rufflets is an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks

In family ownership for over 68 years, Rufflets is set in ten acres of stunning gardens and mature woodland in St Andrews. Providing an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks, a base from which to explore the historic town of St Andrews and the East Neuk, and the perfect place to reconnect with family and…

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Trio of dining concepts at Rusacks St Andrews

July 2021 will see the launch of three brand new dining concepts – ‘18’, The Bridge, and One Under Bar – within a new luxury hotel as part of Rusacks St Andrews. Derek Johnstone, one of Scotland’s most renowned chefs, will lead the kitchens and new dining concepts as executive head chef, championing local Scottish…

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Morrisons distillers launches its new range

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers have launched their awaited portfolio of brands which include a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Since coming under sole ownership of Brian and Jamie Morrison last year, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (formerly Morrison and Mackay) have completely refined their portfolio. The Morrison family can…

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Whisky tributes released for Glasgow and Edinburgh

A pair of whiskies celebrating Scotland’s two largest cities have been released, with Compass Box Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend. Artist Blend (formally Great King Street Artist’s Blend) is a tribute to Edinburgh, and the new label depicts an artist in front of the world-famous Scottish National Gallery and embodies the creative spirit of Compass…

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Celebrate Islay’s festival of music and malt with a bottle

When it comes to whisky, few celebrations are as eagerly anticipated as Islay’s festival of music and malt – Fèis Ìle. Established almost 30 years ago, the festival draws visitors from across the globe to the thriving shores of the island each year to experience its community, culture, and its world-renowned whisky. Now, the most…

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Join the party for our Whisky Challenge’s 21st birthday

Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge marks its 21st birthday this year – and you can join in the celebrations. Tickets are now available for our whisky awards ceremony, which is taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on October 29. Each ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a three-course meal at the…

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Tomatin offers the new French Collection

Tomatin is whisking budding whisky connoisseurs to France from the comfort of their sofas with the launch of a four-part digital series to celebrate the release of The French Collection. This is a limited release collection exhibiting the unique influence imparted by different French wine and spirits casks during maturation. The content series has been…

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Holyrood Distillery: A ‘rude’ reawakening in the courtyard

Holyrood Distillery has created a ‘sipping gin’ that’s ideal for its reopened courtyard, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. IN A world with more and more gin, it’s becoming harder and harder to find anything that stands out from the crowd. Yet Holyrood Distillery may have just cracked it. The Edinburgh whisky maker set out to create…

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