“There have been enough applications to treble the population of Raasay” – distillery bosses ‘overwhelmed’ by response to job advert Rosalind Erskine January 21, 2021 Drink, In the News The Raasay distillery operator job was advertised by the business - which recently celebrated bottling their first whisky release - earlier this month and the response to the ad has left owners...
Islay whisky festival Fèis Ìle has been cancelled for 2021 Brian Ferguson January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News The Hebridean island of Islay has cancelled Fèis Ìle - its internationally-renowned Festival of Music and Malt - in the face of huge uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus restrictions when the event...
Douglas Laing & Co offer distillery warehouse for coronavirus vaccine rollout Rosalind Erskine January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News Douglas Laing & Co has offered a brand new warehouse in Hillington, near Glasgow, for 24/7 use for the coronavirus vaccine roll-out. The empty 20,000+ sq ft distillery warehouse can accommodate over 350...
Edinburgh’s Old Curiosity Distillery lodge expansion plans for visitor centre and tasting room Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2021 Drink, Gin, In the News The owners of The Secret Herb Garden at Lothianburn say the expansion of the Old Curiosity gin distillery could create nearly 40 new jobs at the venue over the next two years. The plans, lodged with...
BrewDog troll Donald Trump by launching petition to rename Prestwick Airport ‘Joe Biden International’ Rosalind Erskine January 19, 2021 Drink, In the News With reports that Donald Trump may fly to Scotland after he leaves office, BrewDog have started a petition to rename Prestwick Airport 'Joe Biden International'. The Scottish brewers BrewDog are known for...
Rare £1600 Rosebank whisky available to buy in surprising location Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2021 Drink, In the News SPAR in Maggie Wood's Loan in Falkirk has sold five bottles of Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky since last August when Rosebank Distillery first released its vintage product. Just 4350 bottles...
BrewDog launch lockdown survival kit containing new and exclusive beers Rosalind Erskine January 18, 2021 Drink, In the News The BrewDog lockdown survival kit has been recently launched and contains 24 beers, including 2021 and exclusive releases. Much like an advent calendar, the 24 pack can be opened once a day to reveal a...
9 blended and grain whiskies to try this Burns night Rosalind Erskine January 14, 2021 Drink, Whisky From peated drams to new releases, these blended and grain whiskies will go down well (no matter what your taste) this Burns night. MacNair’s Lum Reek Peated 21 Year Old This award-winning blended malt...
New coronavirus restrictions for food and drink takeaway announced Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2021 Drink, Food, In the News Due to the ongoing restrictions in place to tackle the spread of covid-19, businesses offering takeaway food and drinks will have to adapt this service. Announcing the new restrictions to Holyrood, which...
Dream job with Isle of Raasay Distillery up for grabs Rosalind Erskine January 11, 2021 Drink, In the News A dream job for any whisky fan is up for grabs as the Isle of Raasay Distillery is looking to hire a distillery operator. If you're a whisky fan keen to get involved in the process of making our national...
