15 whisky hotels and self catering locations to enjoy in Scotland Rosalind Erskine February 25, 2021 Drink, In the News These whisky locations are ideal for those that love a good dram or two and are visiting Scotland. While we can’t holiday abroad just now, it does look likely that we can spend some time exploring...
Glen Scotia distillery launches worldwide search for Campbeltown photography that showcases whisky heritage Rosalind Erskine February 25, 2021 Drink, In the News One of Campbeltown’s three surviving single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, Glen Scotia, is calling for people around the world to share photography of the town which captures the peak of the whisky...
19 Mother’s Day virtual events, gift ideas and meal kits for delivery – all from Scottish businesses Rosalind Erskine February 24, 2021 Drink, Food, In the News With restrictions still likely to be in place, this Mother's day may look a bit different. With this in mind, here are our pick of the best virtual events, gift ideas and meal delivery available from Scottish...
The ‘Perfect Collection’ of whisky sells for over £6m at Scottish auction Rosalind Erskine February 24, 2021 Drink, In the News The 'Perfect Collection' of whisky made history as the final hammer came down on the auction on Monday 22 February. With a total final hammer price of $9,100,000 (£6,675,000), the collection of 3,900...
“The wider impact of these restrictions on communities in Scotland is devastating ” – Scottish hospitality owners react to the roadmap out of lockdown Rosalind Erskine February 23, 2021 Drink, Food On Tuesday 23 February, first minister Nicola Sturgeon set out details of the easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Ms Sturgeon unveiled a “revised strategic framework” in the form of four...
BrewDog are offering to buy everyone in France a four pack of Punk IPA Rosalind Erskine February 23, 2021 Drink, In the News BrewDog have offered to buy everyone in France a four pack of Punk IPA to "cheer them up" after a rough start to 2021. Co-founder of BrewDog, James Watt, shared a dubbed video of himself in which the...
Falkirk Distillery Company to start making single malt whisky after a decade long wait Scotsman Food and Drink Staff February 23, 2021 Drink, In the News The Falkirk Distillery Company first received planning permission to build its premises in Grandsable Road, Polmont in 2010. However, issues involving its proximity to a section of the Antonine Wall – as...
Final bottling of The Glenrothes 50 year old sells for £39k at auction Rosalind Erskine February 23, 2021 Drink, In the News The last of Speyside distillery The Glenrothes’ 50-year-old Single Malt Scotch whisky has gone under the hammer at an exclusive auction. The rare bottling sold for £39,000 during the virtual event...
Dream jobs up for grabs as Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is hiring a trainee and senior distiller Rosalind Erskine February 22, 2021 Drink, In the News, Whisky Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh is currently hiring senior and trainee distillers - ideal posts for whisky lovers and those with a passion for the drinks industry. The distillery, which opened in 2019, was...
BrewDog bars are taking reservations for reopening Rosalind Erskine February 20, 2021 Drink, In the News The Scottish brewers BrewDog have announced that they are now taking bookings for the reopening of their bars. With the roadmap out of lockdown set to be announced by Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson in...
