Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Rare whiskies remember the silent distilleries
Silent Scotch distilleries are being honoured with rare whisky releases. Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled its Summer Collection, which includes some of the oldest ever whisky releases from two silent distilleries. Bottled as part of its Private Collection range, Gordon & MacPhail 1969 from Dallas Dhu Distillery is joined by…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit on… Skye
The Isle of Skye has a romantic mysticism about it, being covered in fog, with stunning imagery. Skye has a history that it is rightly proud of, but it boasts a number of attractions – natural, historical and new – that make it worth a visit. Here’s our round-up. DUNTULM CASTLE Perched on a cliff…
Read MoreYardhead whisky looks to the past – and the future
John Crabbie & Co has released a very special single malt whisky aimed at a different market. Described by managing director David Brown, as the company’s most significant release to date, Crabbie’s Yardhead is aimed squarely at the growing sector of young spirits drinkers who want to do more with whisky than just sip it.…
Read MoreTamdhu exclusive single cask for Heathrow Airport
An exclusive single cask from Tamdhu is to be made available exclusively at Heathrow Airport. Available now from Ian Macleod Distillers, in partnership with Dufry, this first-fill American Oak Oloroso sherry cask whisky was distilled in September 2003 and bottled in June 2019. Hand-picked by members of the Dufry team from a shortlist of five…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Ayrshire
Ayrshire is home to some of the most attractive and historic areas in Scotland. There’s far more to it than being just Burns country, with a host of famous figures from history – ancient and more recent – having visited. Robert the Bruce was reputedly cured of leprosy after drinking from a well in Prestwick.…
Read MoreThe Turriff Show is now just over a week away
The Turriff Show is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland – and is returning to Aberdeenshire on the 4 and 5 August this year. This event highlights some of the most iconic aspects and brands of Scotland: Scotch Whisky, Scotch Beef, Scottish Seafood, BrewDog, Glenfiddich and Mackies’ Ice Cream. The show offers a fun…
Read MoreRoyal Salute releases its first even blended malt
Royal Salute is toasting an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with the Malts Blend, its first ever blended malt. The Malts Blend is crafted with more than 21 precious single malts aged for a minimum of 21 years from the five whisky regions of Scotland. Working in harmony, each of the…
Read MoreRoyal Salute’s first permanent peated whisky
Royal Salute has announced an all-new addition to its signature 21 Year Old range with The Lost Blend. This has been meticulously crafted to include scarce and exceptional whiskies from distilleries no longer in production. The Lost Blend is the first permanent peated whisky for Royal Salute and is available exclusively at Duty Free stores…
Read MoreGhost whiskies will leave a haunting memory
Johnnie Walker is to release a pair of very special whiskies that will leave a haunting memory. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal are the third in a series of special editions crafted using irreplaceable ‘ghost’ whiskies and other incredibly rare whiskies from the unparalleled reserves used to create the award-winning Johnnie…
Read MoreExclusive Scotch whisky for Australian diner
A Scotch whisky distillery has teamed up with a contemporary Nordic inspired fine diner in Australia. Mjølner Australia are working with Highland Park – which has a proud Viking heritage – to release a cask strength 14yr old single malt exclusively for the Australian market. Mjølner is renowned for delivering truly unique drinking and dining…
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