Bringing Johnnie Walker to the heart of the capital

Plans to transform one of Edinburgh’s most important landmark buildings into a global visitor experience for Johnnie Walker Whisky have been formally submitted to City of Edinburgh Council. The Edinburgh attraction is intended to be the focal point of a £150million investment in Scotch whisky tourism by Diageo. The planning application, jointly submitted by Diageo…

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Record breaking ticket sales for Whisky Festival

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has got off to a world-class start, breaking its own records. A surge in demand for tickets for the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival generated sales of £209,449 in the first 24 hours of release. With 173 events completely selling out in one day, ticket sales hit an…

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There’s no stopping demand for rare Scotch whisky

The UK’s rare whisky auction market has exceeded sales of more than 100,000 bottles of rare whisky in a single year for the first time. The findings are part of the 2018 annual report published today by whisky analyst, broker and investment experts Rare Whisky 101. According to the report, both the volume and value…

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Scottish locations given a starring role in 10 top films

If the right location is the key to a film’s success, then Scotland deserves an Oscar. The number of films which have been shot here over the decades is phenomenal, bringing in a host of tourists from overseas. Here we present 10 locations you may want to visit. 1. Rannoch Moor Trainspotting is a very…

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New 12 year old is the story from Tobermory

One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries is celebrating its return to production following a 24 month intermission. During that time the distillery team at Tobermory have been obsessively perfecting and crafting a new signature expression – Tobermory 12 Year Old. During the past two years, the Hebridean distillery has been on a journey of self-discovery taking inspiration…

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The four elements inspire Old Particular 2019

The elements have inspired a new series of Old Particular Single Cask Limited Edition bottlings for 2019 from Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. The four elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water are the inspiration for the range. The series launches with the Fire bottling which, very aptly, is a mocha-spiced Craigellachie 12…

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It’s the perfect guide to the best whiskies around

Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow has crafted the ultimate manual to help experts and beginners appreciate Scotland’s national drink. His genuine passion for whisky shines through, and in this book he showcases over 750 varieties of the iconic Scottish drink. He also includes a step-by-step guide on the art of whisky tasting, its journey to our…

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World Class Bartender workshops come to Scotland

The hunt is on for Scotland’s top bartender – with the aim of finding the best on the planet. Diageo Reserve’s world-renowned bartender competition, World Class, is set to return, launching with its UK-wide studios tour next month. On the hunt for the very best home-grown talent, there will be two Scottish events taking place…

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An Auld Alliance of food for a delicious treat

Scottish Field loves to bring you recipes every week – and today we bring you Cranachan Parfait from Scot Jill Colonna in Paris. Last week we brought you recipes from Christina Conte, an ex-pat Scot living in Los Angeles. And now we continue our international recipes, courtesy of Jill Colonna, another Scot, who now lives in…

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A new education awaits at Drink School Scotland

We all like something different for a night to remember every now and again. For David Austin, that’s his everyday job. He’s the owner of Drink School Scotland, and he knows what he’s talking about – after all, he has been involved in the wine, spirits and hospitality industry for more than 30 years, at…

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