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Julieann Fernandez wins Icons of Whisky Scottish title
Distell International’s master blender, Julieann Fernandez, has won the regional Icons of Whisky award for Scotland at the World Whisky Awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Julieann Fernandez is the master blender for Distell Group – spanning Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. Aged only 30, she is one of the youngest people…
Read MoreA new look for one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies
Bell’s Original Whisky has been given a new look. The UK’s second biggest blended Scotch whisky has been given a new bottle, which was launched with a £1 million media investment behind the brand’s first TV commercial in six years. The new packaging for Bell’s Original is in 70cl and 1L formats. The refreshed bottle…
Read MoreFirst whisky release from Càrn Mòr Family Reserve
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has announced the first release from their Càrn Mòr Family Reserve range. The 32-year-old Single Cask from Glen Garioch Distillery was distilled in 1988, when the Morrison family owned the distillery. This cask was specially selected by Brian Morrison, who has a long history with Glen Garioch Distillery, for the inaugural…
Read MorePizza Geeks looking to give away food this month
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks in Edinburgh have officially launched their brand-new festive menu with a unique twist of ‘the gift that gives twice’. With every Christmas meal sold in their restaurants throughout the month of December, they will donate a pizza for their Pizza for the People Campaign to not only get people into the…
Read MoreJust 200 bottles of Eden Mill’s Cask Strength single malt
Eden Mill, St Andrews have unveiled an exclusive limited batch of Cask Strength Single Malt in celebration of Hogmanay 2021, with just 200 bottles available. This undiluted liquid at its natural cask strength of 60.7% came from the casks of Eden Mill’s 2021 Release Single Malt, which launched in November to mark St Andrew’s Day.…
Read MoreRare whiskies going under the hammer in Edinburgh
When it comes to the finest malt whiskies, there is rare – and very rare. The bottle of the Macallan Lalique 55-year-old to be offered at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December falls squarely into the latter category. Numbered 412 out of a limited edition of 420, the decanter comes in a…
Read MoreDouble celebration for Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year
For a second time this year, Campbeltown-based Glen Scotia has been recognised for its whisky-making abilities after scooping another prestigious award. The distiller has been named the Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it receives just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show’ at this…
Read MoreGlen Moray unveils final expression for 2021
Glen Moray has released another Warehouse 1 treasure just in time for Christmas, the 2008 Manzanilla Finish. An example of Warehouse 1’s innovation and experimentation, this very special dram is strictly limited to only 1240 cask-strength bottles. The Manzanilla Finish celebrates the distilling team’s creativity with a fresh, evocative and luxurious dram. It’s a partnership…
Read MoreEden Mill launches single malt whisky on St Andrew’s Day
Award-winning distillers Eden Mill have unveiled an exclusive limited-edition 800 bottles of its 2021 Release Single Malt Scotch in time for St Andrew’s Day. Retailing at £85, the small batch 2021 release is crafted by a perfect marriage of first-fill bourbon casks and ex-oloroso sherry casks, incorporating spirit distilled using pale malted barley. The 2021…
Read MoreScotch Whisky Association unveils its new chief
The Scotch Whisky Association has announced that Mark Kent, former British Ambassador to Argentina, will succeed Karen Betts as chief executive. Mark joins the SWA following more than three decades with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Most recently, he served as Ambassador to Argentina from 2016 to June 2021. He also served as…
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