Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
A fascinating read – whether you like a dram or not
Don’t worry – The Language of Whisky is not a book which takes an oaky sip of Scotland’s finest and turns it into a seven-verse poem. No, this is about the extraordinary journey of whisky: from the Scottish Highlands to New York and Tasmania. This surprising book also takes us to the origins of our…
Read MoreTake it as red as the Macallan presents collection
The Macallan Red Collection, a series of rare single malt whiskies, has been introduced to Ever Rich Duty Free’s VIP customers at an exclusive event in Taiwan. A group of 34 of Ever Rich’s VIP customers were welcomed to the event, which took place at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Taipei. The event, which paid…
Read MoreFormer brand ambassador takes on new whisky role
Former Chivas Bros international brand ambassador, Ian Logan, has joined Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky. He will take on the post of senior manager of whisky and hospitality. Aged 52 and originally from Ayrshire, Ian has made the move after nearly 21 years with Chivas. Renowned for their extensive portfolio of world-class whiskies and casks, Duncan…
Read MoreEquipment arrives as new whisky distillery proceceds
The building of The Cairn Distillery has taken a leap forward with the arrival of the distilling equipment. The mash tun, washbacks and stills, all manufactured by Forsyths, were transported from their facilities in Elgin, Rothes and Buckie, before being craned into position at the site in Craggan. The two Moray based family-owned firms have…
Read MoreAhoy Portsoy’s sizzling summer line-up
The Aberdeenshire coastal town of Portsoy is to be showcased worldwide when the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival launches online. The digital debut Ahoy Portsoy delivers a feast of festival moments, with some of Scotland’s heritage boats lined up alongside regional food and drink, crafts, music, dance and community content. The festival can be viewed for…
Read MoreSixty incredibly rare whiskies going to auction
For dedicated whisky collectors, there are few independent bottlers as iconic and revered as that of the late Silvano Samaroli and the Corti Brothers. The former, a visionary Italian importer and bottler whose whiskies are compared to works of art, and the latter, American gastronomic specialists who bought and bottled casks from legendary distilleries during…
Read MoreRegistration for online clan gathering set to open
People looking to take part in the Maclean Clan Virtual Gathering event can pre-register their interest from Tuesday, June 8. The event, usually held on the Isle of Mull, will take place online between 22 and 26 June and will feature a wealth of talent, including the famous MacLean Brothers who broke three world records…
Read MoreGlen Moray’s exclusive Private Cask Collection
Glen Moray has unveiled its exclusive Private Cask Collection a handpicked selection of the Speyside distillery’s most treasured single malts, aged in the very best casks. This series of precious, small batch whiskies launches with a sweet and rich 13 year old release finished in Marsala casks, a perfect combination of Glen Moray a quintessential…
Read MoreRare Scotch whiskies going under the online hammer
Bidding has opened on some rare Scotch whiskies, as well as other spirits from around the world. Sotheby’s sale of Rare Whisky & Moutai features drinks from Asia and Scotland, featuring some of the rarest whiskies and Moutai – China’s most famous distilled spirit – ever to come to auction. The Scotch Whisky in the…
Read MoreGlen Scotia: Preview of dunnage tasting whiskies
Glen Scotia is taking its malts festival online again next week – and Peter Ranscombe has had a sneak peak at the whiskies it will serve. TODAY, Campbeltown is home to just three distilleries – J&A Mitchell & Co’s Springbank and Glengyle, and Loch Lomond Group’s Glen Scotia. Wind the clock back to the Victorian…
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