Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
The Flavours of The Balvenie range adds new expression
The Balvenie distillery has unveiled French Oak 16 Year Old, a new cask finished whisky to feature in the Flavours of The Balvenie range. The expression will embody the Speyside distillery’s signature honeyed character, alongside a unique twist garnered from The Balvenie’s first use of French Oak casks. Inspired by the flavours and memories from…
Read MoreKing’s Inch honoured to take best spirit in show title
Small batch King’s Inch single malt whisky has been named the UK’s best spirit in show at the London Spirit’s Competition 2022 which took place at St Mary’s in London. The 2022 competition saw almost 1000 product entries with King’s Inch whisky – one of the final legacy projects by top Scotch industry legend, Dr…
Read MoreAuld Bride – a Glencairn Glass crimewriting prize runner-up
The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass – has been celebrating Scottish crime writing talent over the past two years. It’s been the headline sponsor of the prestigious McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes and last year, launched its first very own crime short story competition, inviting all budding crime writers to…
Read MoreTeardrops – a Glencairn Glass crimewriting prize runner-up
The world’s favourite whisky glass – The Glencairn Glass – has been celebrating Scottish crime writing talent over the past two years as headline sponsor of the prestigious McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes. To support this creative collaboration, The Glencairn Glass launched its first very own crime short story competition, inviting all budding…
Read MoreTop 10 whisky trends for 2022 revealed
Edible drinking vessels, eco whiskies, and exotic citrus flavour profiles are all part of the top whisk(e)y trends for 2022. This has been revealed in new research from the maker of Johnnie Walker, Bulleit Bourbon, Haig Club, Talisker, Roe & Co, and The Singleton has discovered in their Top Whisky Trends for 2022 report. In…
Read MoreHighland malt reveals new ‘To What Matters’ campaign
Tomatin has launched a new campaign designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life: the significant moments. For its debut,…
Read MoreDistillery to be showcased in new artworks
Glen Scotia has announced a new partnership with Scottish artist Alice Angus, who will create a series of artworks showcasing the distillery. She will highlight its remarkable place in the community, at this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival, from 24-26 May. Since January, Alice, who was born in Ayrshire, has spent days drawing in the distillery…
Read MoreMaster Chefs of Great Britain celebrate in Scotland
After an enforced gap of two years, the Master Chefs of Great Britain held their 37th annual lunch in Scotland. They headed to prestigious Edinburgh dining venue Prestonfield House, both a Five Star AA and Visit Scotland Venue. MCGB Chairman, George McIvor, was pleased to welcome the master chefs to Prestonfield House. He said: ‘As…
Read MoreDouglas Laing launch first ready-to-drink cocktail
Douglas Laing & Co has unveiled its first ever ready-to-drink cocktail in a can: Rock Island Whisky & Tonic. Described as ‘Irresistibly refreshing and remarkably light’, the latest innovation from the award-winning whisky producers is said to ‘balance the finest Island Malt Whisky with Scottish tonic water for a crisp and satisfying serve with a…
Read MoreWe visit the Burrell Collection in the Scottish Field podcast
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection has reopened this week following a £68.25m refurbishment – and we’ve been along for a look. The museum, which opened in Pollok Park in 1983, has been closed since October 2016, but as of this week, visitors can view items and collections which have not been seen for decades. The collection –…
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