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SWMS: All women tasting panel select five special edition whiskies
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has released five special-edition single cask whiskies selected by an all women tasting panel. SMWS, which has more than 41,000 members around the world, said 5% of the profits from the total sale of the five bottles will be donated to the OurWhisky Foundation,…
Read MoreThe Cabrach: Whisky production to return to the birthplace of Scotland’s national drink
Whisky production could return to the remote parish which claims to be the birthplace of Scotland’s national drink. Famed for its long and colourful whisky distilling history, the Cabrach, in Moray, was once a legendary haunt of illicit distillers and smugglers. At the turn of the 20th century the area was home to a population…
Read MoreLeith whisky distiller on the look out for Scotch fans to help taste test new dram
Whisky distilling has officially returned to Leith, as production at the UK’s first vertical distillery has begun. Port of Leith’s first new make spirit was distilled this week, and will be experimented with over the coming months to develop a desired profile for its future whisky. It comes following a decade long project to return…
Read MoreDram delights: Scotland’s new whiskies
We take a look at some of Scotland’s new expressions… Ledaig Triple Wood Tobermory Distillery has released a limited edition Ledaig expression created in partnership with wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and the Mull and IonaCommunity Trust. Ledaig Triple Wood is the marriage of three casks, with each cask symbolising the three partners who have…
Read MoreWhisky Galore! Dream job for dram lovers at The Single Cask
A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask. The firm, home to a warehouse in Glenrothes with more than 3,000 casks, has announced they are recruiting for their first-ever specialist panel of ‘Taste Masters’ to help in the nosing, tasting, bottling and creation of their luxury single…
Read MoreWhisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value…
Read MoreCask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreAge means nothing: James Robertson on new age whiskies
For decades we have been told that age means everything with whisky and in some circumstances it certainly does. If the new spirit runs off the still with bags of flavour and structure, then placed in a good oak barrel, there is every chance that once it passes the magical three year point it will…
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