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New way to enter ballots to obtain rare Macallans
The Macallan has created an easier way for its customers to enter ballots to buy its limited edition whiskies. At present, customers can sign up to receive a newsletter from the firm. A spokesman said: ‘We are excited to introduce our brand new The Macallan Account, giving you access to enter our whisky ballots. You…
Read MoreWalker Slater and Glendronach create hip flask
The GlenDronach distillery has teamed up with fashion retailers Walker Slater to create a special gift set for the festive period. The Glendronach Ages 12 Years and Walker Slater hip flask is a limited edition gift set which includes a tweed-dressed hip-flask. This was inspired by the deep russet colours of the bespoke tweed the…
Read MoreMore than 100 years of experience create Triskelion
Highland Park Triskelion celebrates the combined wisdom and inspiration of three legendary Highland Park master whisky makers – Gordon Motion, Max McFarlane and John Ramsay. For the first and only time, their 100 plus years of shared whisky making expertise has come together to create this very special edition. Launching globally in early November 2019,…
Read MoreMaking the expensive drams available to all
Cheaper By The Dram recently released its first two bottles of whisky to the public, splitting over £1300 of fine and rare whisky into 41 individual drams. Whisky drinkers can buy them online and they will then be delivered to their door. Cheaper By The Dram splits fine and rare bottles of whisky into individual…
Read MoreAuchentoshan gives a revamp to three expressions
Auchentoshan has announced today that it will be rolling out vibrant new packaging across its range. The new design aims to encourage younger city dwellers who might not have experienced Auchentoshan to share and enjoy a whisky with friends. Auchentoshan, which hails from Glasgow, has revealed new packaging across itsAmerican Oak, Three Wood and 12-year-old…
Read MoreAmerican TV star gets his own special whisky
An American TV star has teamed up with Lagavulin to launch a limited edition 11-year-old Scotch whisky. Parks and Recreation’s Nick Offerman features in a new series of comedic shorts, featuring the whisky from Islay, so beloved by his sitcom character Ron Swanson. This has let to the creation of Lagavulin Offerman Edition Aged 11…
Read MoreRare cask of The Macallan going to auction in Hong Kong
A rare 30-year-old cask of The Macallan is going to auction next month. Bonhams in Hong Kong is selling the whisky sherry hogshead cask from the famed Macallan Distillery (estimate: £356,089-£455,003) as part of its Fine & Rare Wine and Whisky Sale on 15 November. Distilled in May 1989 and never since been moved from…
Read MoreThe Balvenie releases Batch 6 of its collectable series
The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has released the sixth bottling of the coveted and highly collectable Tun 1509 series. The latest addition to The Balvenie Tun 1509 series brings to life David Stewart MBE’s art of whisky stock management with an expression of exemplary quality and character. David, The Balvenie malt master, continued his…
Read MoreThe Macallan picks up honour for its airport boutique
The Macallan Boutique in Dubai is an award winner, after recognition at Drinks International’s Travel Retail Awards. Le Clos – the Dubai-based fine wine and spirits retailer – and Edrington EMEA Travel Retail have seen their long-standing and successful partnership recognised at the event. The two companies received the Partnership Initiative of the Year –…
Read MoreStephanie takes Master Blender of the Year title
Whisky maker Dewar’s is celebrating after their Stephanie MacLeod became the first woman ‘Master Blender of the Year’ at the International Whisky Competition In a category dominated by numerous blended Scotches, Dewar’s was the only brand to bag all accolades at the recently held event. With a distinguished play in blended Scotches, Dewar’s 32 Year…
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