Macallan expression celebrates the joy of New York

The Macallan has released Distil Your World New York, a single malt whisky and documentary that capture the essence of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca, twice named Best Restaurant in…

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Scots business leaders join Tartan Day Parade

Proud Scots from an award-winning glassmaking firm joined Hollywood star Karen Gillan at New York’s famous Tartan Day Parade. Karen Somerville and Helen Kerr from Stirling-based Angels’ Share Glass sported the firm’s bespoke Whisky and Water Tartan as they marched along 6th Avenue to cheers from New Yorkers. The pair also met Marvel actress –…

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144 bottles from Bruichladdich to mark the jubilee

VCL Vintners has announced a limited run of just 144 bottles from Bruichladdich Distillery to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This whisky was distilled with the sole purpose of commemorating the occasion. Bruichladdich distillery on the isle of Islay, filled cask number 2504 back in 1991, and now after watching both the Golden Jubilee and…

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Surf’s up for Scotch whisky sponsorship

Cutty Sark, the blended Scotch whisky has announced a new partnership wthat’s all at sea. They are backing Surfing England to bring the brand’s adventurous spirit to life throughout this year’s competition season. As the nation gets ready for a summer of fun, the whisky’s light, easy-drinking blend will be part of the action, ready…

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Whisky and murder in the Scottish Field podcast

We’ve got whisky and writing in the 43rd episode of the Scottish Field podcast. We’re just over two weeks away from the return of the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival. This year, there will be more than five hundred events within the Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. This year, there’s a…

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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…

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King’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…

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Auld 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…

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Teardrops – 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…

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Top 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…

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