Posts Tagged ‘whiskies’
Two new whiskies capture Christmas spirit
Campbeltown single malt distillery, Glen Scotia is releasing a duo of single malt Scotch whiskies for the connoisseur’s Christmas wish list. In the Victorian era Campbeltown was known as the whisky capital of the world and was home to more than 30 distilleries. Today the coastal town is recognised as Scotland’s fifth and smallest malt…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker previews new Blue Label packaging
Johnnie Walker today (Friday) celebrates the remarkable rarity of Scotland with a preview of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Rare Side of Scotland. This is a limited edition bottle and pack designed by Timorous Beasties, the award-winning Glasgow-based textile design studio. A celebration of its Scottish roots, Johnnie Walker has partnered with one of the country’s…
Read MoreFive decades of whisky blended in one bottle
Tomatin Distillery is celebrating 50 years of excellence with a new single malt – Decades II. Released as a tribute to the long serving distillery staff, this fantastic expression is a limited edition run of 3600 bottles, each on sale for £175 at specialist retailers. The unique expression is a marriage of 21 casks, selected…
Read MoreTop European whisky revealed as coming from Wales
The European Whisky of the Year has been named by an influential guide – and the shock news is, it’s from Wales. Penderyn, a UK single malt whisky brand based in the Brecon Beacons, is celebrating a remarkable 2019 with another accolade which has just been announced. A Madeira Single Cask Edition, which was created…
Read MoreCornhill Castle hotel launch Ghillie Gin
Cornhill Castle has formed a partnership with The Wee Farm Distillery and launched their own branded Ghillie Gin. This summer the venue near Biggar, South Lanarkshire, refurbished their restaurant, which is now called The Ghillie – a nod to the hotel’s heritage and location beside the River Clyde. One of the features of the new…
Read More‘Father of Single Malt’ honoured with Centenary Release
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released a single malt to honour George Urquhart, member of the second generation of the company’s owning family, in what would have been his centenary year. Laid down in 1956, the year ‘Mr George’ as he was known by colleagues, became senior partner, the 62-year-old single malt features spirit…
Read MoreA trio of whiskies to mark the festive season
Loch Lomond Whiskies has curated a gold-standard gift selection this Christmas featuring its top medal winners of 2019. Loch Lomond 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky each won a Double Gold medal at this year’s…
Read MoreStephanie takes Master Blender of the Year title
Whisky maker Dewar’s is celebrating after their Stephanie MacLeod became the first woman ‘Master Blender of the Year’ at the International Whisky Competition In a category dominated by numerous blended Scotches, Dewar’s was the only brand to bag all accolades at the recently held event. With a distinguished play in blended Scotches, Dewar’s 32 Year…
Read MoreThe Balmoral named top Europe/UK hotel in awards
Edinburgh’s The Balmoral Hotel has been ranked as first in the top 35 hotels in Europe/UK following the results of Condé Nast Traveler US’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. And other Scottish hotels performed well, with the Cromlix Hotel, Dunblane, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, and Fife Arms, Braemar, making the top 10. More…
Read MoreDistillery’s exclusive deal will make special whisky
A Scottish distillery has agreed an unprecedented five-year agreement for the supply of premium peated malt. Following a £3.3m investment in a new peat kiln in Portgordon, Crisp Malt is stepping up its supply to the craft distilling industry, after reaching an agreement with Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. The exclusive relationship to produce and supply…
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