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The joy of six in the Marquess Collection
Tullibardine has unveiled the sixth addition to its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray (2007). Distilled in 2007 and bottled this year at 56.6 per cent volume, The Murray (2007) is the highly anticipated addition to the range of exceptional whiskies in the Marquess Collection, crafted with expert care at Tullibardine’s Highland distillery in Blackford,…
Read MoreMacallan Millennium Decanter could go for £25,000
A dram that’s regularly voted as one of the world’s most sought-after and desirable whiskies is going to auction next month. The Macallan Millennium Decanter-50 year old-1949 is to be offered at Bonhams Christmas Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 10 December carries a pre-sale estimate of £23,000-25,000. The whisky was distilled in January 1949,…
Read MoreChapter Five of Balvenie DCS revealed
The Balvenie has unveiled the final chapter in The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five, titled Malt Master’s Indulgence. The eagerly anticipated release is the last of the coveted Compendium series and is comprised of five unique and rare vintages carefully selected by malt master David C Stewart MBE for their significance to his career. David…
Read MoreGroundbreaking steps to restore Rosebank
Ground has officially been broken this week at the Rosebank Distillery, marking the start of its highly anticipated redevelopment under new owners, Ian Macleod Distillers. The extensive, multi-million pound restoration, carried out by ISG, is expected to be completed in summer 2021, when the iconic Falkirk distillery will open its doors to the public and…
Read MoreGlen Moray Distillery gets ready to star on TV
The team at Glen Moray Distillery in Speyside are getting ready to become TV stars. They welcomed The Three Drinkers to film part of their second series at the distillery earlier this year. Airing the first week of December on Amazon Prime TV, the series focuses on a journey of discovery through Scotland, exploring the…
Read MoreAn exclusive Aberfeldy – only available in Dubai
Travellers passing through Dubai will be able to pick up an exclusive whisky from the Aberfeldy Distillery. Bacardi Global Travel Retail has partnered with Dubai Duty Free in the launch of Aberfeldy 19YO Exceptional Cask as the latest release from the Exceptional Cask Series of rare, limited edition special finish aged single malts. This extraordinary…
Read MoreVirtual Scottish shooting lodge to pop up in London
The UK’s first dedicated virtual Shooting Lodge, Smoky Barrels, will pop-up in London’s Square Mile, offering a festive, immersive experience where guests will be transported to a winter’s shoot in the Highlands. Designed to bring one of Scotland’s favourite past-times to the heart of the city, guests can take their best shot in the virtual hunting…
Read MoreUnique single malts revealed in time for Christmas
Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled a duo of special bottlings from its Connoisseurs Choice range for Christmas gifting. The Connoisseurs Choice 1999 from Old Pulteney Distillery is joined by a Connoisseurs Choice 2004 from Glenlivet in a celebration of the Speyside and Highland regions. The Connoisseurs Choice range, which marked its…
Read MoreNew way to enter ballots to obtain rare Macallans
The Macallan has created an easier way for its customers to enter ballots to buy its limited edition whiskies. At present, customers can sign up to receive a newsletter from the firm. A spokesman said: ‘We are excited to introduce our brand new The Macallan Account, giving you access to enter our whisky ballots. You…
Read MoreThe Balvenie introduces Stories range to club members
The Balvenie Stories was officially unveiled as the latest addition to The Century Club at an exclusive evening event this week at The Signet Library in Edinburgh. The evening featured The Balvenie apprentice malt master Kelsey McKechnie, and The Balvenie UK brand ambassador, Alwynne Gwilt. The Balvenie Stories 14yr old Week of Peat will be…
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