Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Darnley’s launches gin in recyclable pouches
Darnley’s Gin has announced the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of their 2022 sustainability strategy. This new plan aims to spread environmental awareness and sustainable practices throughout the brand. The brand-new range is primarily aimed at existing fans, who can simply order their re-fill and decant the gin into their Darnley’s bottles…
Read MoreMichelin star is the new target for the Glenturret
The Glenturret – Scotland’s oldest working distillery – had a phenomenal year in 2021, but now they’ve set their sights even higher this year. The distillery, located in the heart of Crieff, celebrates an exceptional year with 31 international award wins, success at a groundbreaking Sotheby’s auction, a collaboration with the country’s most renowned hotel,…
Read MoreFine and rare whiskies going under the hammer in Glasgow
More than 300 lots of fine whiskies, wines and other spirits are going under the hammer in Glasgow later this month. McTear’s is holding a Whisky: Fine and Rare sale on Friday, January 21, at 10.30am, when they have 337 lots for sale. Leading the way is the instantly recognisable Black Bowmore 1964 First release…
Read MoreA recipe for a warming salted honey hot toddy
It’s National Hot Toddy Day tomorrow, January 11, and to mark the occasion, Old Pulteney has created a gorgeous Salted Honey Hot Toddy recipe. Old Pulteney, The Maritime Malt, presents their salted honey twist on the well-loved classic. Featuring a 12-year-old Scotch from the UK’s most northernly shores and tasting notes of salted honey, anise,…
Read MoreJulieann Fernandez wins Icons of Whisky Scottish title
Distell International’s master blender, Julieann Fernandez, has won the regional Icons of Whisky award for Scotland at the World Whisky Awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Julieann Fernandez is the master blender for Distell Group – spanning Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. Aged only 30, she is one of the youngest people…
Read MoreA new look for one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies
Bell’s Original Whisky has been given a new look. The UK’s second biggest blended Scotch whisky has been given a new bottle, which was launched with a £1 million media investment behind the brand’s first TV commercial in six years. The new packaging for Bell’s Original is in 70cl and 1L formats. The refreshed bottle…
Read MoreForest Flow sculpture unveiled at Scots distillery
A flowing and shimmering sculpture representing life, growth and transformation has been unveiled at a Scots distillery. The work emerged in the rolling foothills of the Cairngorms as Scottish land artist Rob Mulholland unveiled his latest creation at Fettercairn Distillery. Created from 800 metres of 12mm round recycled stainless steel bars – 3200 individual pieces…
Read MoreBurns Night is given a Caribbean twist with Dewar’s
Dewar’s whisky are bringing the heat of the Caribbean to the UK this month with an exclusive Burns Night meal kit. Inspired by the fusion of cultures in each drop of Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth, blended whisky aged in rum casks, the twist on the classic Scottish traditional Burns Night supper will be sure to spice…
Read MoreIt’s the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin
The world’s first Chai-spiced gin has been launched in Edinburgh. Rutland Square Gin has created the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin, created in the heart of Edinburgh and sourced using the finest botanicals from across the globe. Named after the home of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh, Rutland Square, the premium craft gin draws…
Read MoreTwo days to enter Glencairn Glass crime writing short story comp
If you’re an author with a murderous imagination, a crime that needs capturing or a deadly deed to document, then time is still on your running. The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass – and sponsor of the McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes, is looking for crime short stories, having launched…
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