Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Outlander’s Sam Heughan is the star of our May 2021 edition
The May edition of Scottish Field is available to purchase now – and it’s a cracker of an issue. Our main feature of the month features our cover star, Outlander star Sam Heughan, in an eight-page interview, in which he gives the lowdown on Bond rumours, Men In Kilts, and his love for the water…
Read MoreWhat’s the craic with Beer 52’s Irish craft ales?
Peter Ranscombe joins drinks website Beer 52 for a virtual road trip around the island of Ireland’s breweries. FEW countries are associated as closely with a single drink as Ireland and stout. Guinness flows through Dublin’s veins, and few beers can claim to match its global brand recognition. Yet Ireland also has a thriving craft…
Read MoreNew head of whisky creation at Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray has announced that Stephen Woodcock will take the helm at the Speyside single malt whisky distillery from this month. Stephen, who brings a wealth of experience to his new role as head of whisky creation and stocks, will be responsible for developing Glen Moray’s wide range of inviting whiskies and championing its long-held…
Read MoreNew Laphroaig 10 year old is set to launch
Laphroaig is launching a 10 Year Old Sherry Oak in April – a new take on its much-loved and iconic single malt, to join its core range. Finished in Oloroso sherry casks for 12 to 18months, this new expression combines the unforgettable flavour of Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig 10 Year Old with the sweet and aromatic…
Read MoreNew Littlemill release is a testament to the past
A limited edition release of 250 Littlemill Testament decanters has been launched. The new release celebrates Littlemill’s legacy as Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery and is contained in a luxury decanter which skilfully incorporates treasured remnants of the original distillery manager’s house giving collectors the opportunity to own a true piece of Scotch Whisky history. These…
Read MoreCap Classique: Are these the world’s best-value bubbles?
Peter Ranscombe celebrates 50 years of South Africa’s flagship sparkling wine. IF YOU went to a party and all the guests were sparkling wines then you’d be able to spot the usual suspects. There’s Champagne over there, holding court, and hogging the limelight. Then there’s Prosecco in the middle of the dance floor, causing trouble…
Read MoreAll is still no more at the Falkirk Distillery
The Falkirk Distillery is now distilling single malt whisky, after a frustrating period of delays. Issues relating to planning due to the proximity to a section of the Antonine Wall and the global pandemic slowed down their progress. But, finally, founder George Stewart is delighted to be back on track. He said it was ‘a…
Read MoreBarra Distillery reveals its £5million plans
Isle of Barra Distillers have revealed plans to build a whisky and gin distillery on the island. They plan a £5 million distillery, with a visitor centre, which is expected to bring at least 30 jobs on the island and generate tourism both locally and further afield. Kate and Michael Morrison started developing the plans…
Read MoreNew stillhouse at Ardbeg is awash with whisky tradition
Ardbeg Distillery have unveiled their new purpose-built stillhouse. The new stillhouse will increase the distillery’s capacity significantly. Retaining the character of Ardbeg was at the heart of this project, so the new stills were designed to the exact specification as the old ones – right down to the millimetre. Every nut, bolt and rivet had…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to recreate White Heather
An iconic whisky distiller is turning back the clock on his career in blending to recreate White Heather as a premium aged small batch blend. With more than 50 prestigious awards in three years, and a Master Distiller with almost 50 years’ experience at the helm, The GlenAllachie Distillers Company is launching its first-ever Blended…
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