Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
10 hotels for Christmas in Scotland
Between the history, the beautiful surroundings and the superb hospitality, nowhere feels as festive as Scotland at Christmas time. Providing all the style and traditions without any of the washing up, here, the Good Hotel Guide shares some of the best hotels for Christmas in Scotland. Keep your fingers crossed for a dusting of snow…
Read MoreOnly 184 bottles of 40-year old whisky available
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd is releasing an extremely rare and limited-edition Scotch malt whisky matured for 40 years in a single Refill Sherry Hogshead cask. Building on the popularity of previous vintage releases from the 1970s, 184 bottles of Benromach 1978, from cask number 2608, are available for worldwide sale. The single cask whisky…
Read MoreA chance to buy a rare bottle of Highland Park
Whisky collectors have a last chance to buy a bottle of Highland Park – and when it’s gone, it’s gone. The signed bottles of Highland Park 18 Year Old are the last to be put on sale on the whisky’s old packaging, which was changed early last year. Gordon Motion, master whisky maker for Highland…
Read MorePancakes for Christmas dinner? You’ll be amazed…
Everyone is always looking to try something a little bit different at Christmas time. We know what we like all year round, but we tend to enjoy the familiar, come the holiday season, but with a twist. That’s exactly what’s on offer with Stack & Still’s alternative Christmas menu – it’s the food you know…
Read MoreBallot for 184 bottles of Prince Charles’ whisky
A ballot for the opportunity to buy one of 184 highly collectible bottles of 1988 Royal Lochnagar Single Malt Scotch Whisky, from the cask of Prince Charles, will open at the end of the month. Hosted on The Whisky Exchange website from 31 December, the cask was originally a gift to His Royal Highness to…
Read MoreTurkey-free Christmas dinners in Edinburgh
It seems that more and more Scots are telling turkey to get stuffed each Christmas. With the number of vegetarians and vegans on the rise, as well as people looking to try alternative dining during the festive season, chefs are getting creative with their Christmas menus this year. If you’re out and about Christmas shopping…
Read MoreCharity sale of rare whiskies raises over £350,000
A sale of whisky featuring iconic Scottish distilleries has helped raised over £350,000 for ocean charities. An online auction of the greatest ever collection of one-off bottles of whisky and rum has raised more than £350,000 for non-profit organisations around the world dedicated to battling the impact of single-use plastic waste. The auction was hosted…
Read MoreHotel-whisky tie-up toasts special order of rare spirit
A Scottish hotel is emerging as a must-visit destination for whisky afficionados – thanks to a unique partnership with Scotland’s most acclaimed supplier of rare single-cask whisky. Edinburgh’s Nira Caledonia is working with Adelphi Selection to provide guests with the opportunity to buy and sample exclusive and highly-collectable limited runs of Scotland’s spirit. Its latest…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail unveil new ultra-rare single malts
Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released two stunning new additions to its Private Collection range. The first is a 64-Year-Old single malt from Glenlivet Distillery and a landmark 50-Year-Old from Caol Ila Distillery – the oldest Caol Ila single malt ever released. The newly redesigned Private Collection range encompasses rare and…
Read MoreMalt whisky society ready to brighten up office parties
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will bring the festive spirit to Edinburgh Christmas parties. This year, businesses in the capital can scrap the humdrum office party traditions this Christmas by having an expert from society hand-deliver exceptional drams right to your desk. Alongside the standard secret Santa and flashing festive jumpers, you can explore a…
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