Most valuable collection of whisky ever to be sold at auction could go for up to £4m Sean Murphy September 5, 2019 Drink, Whisky Auction house Sotheby’s say that The Ultimate Whisky Collection, will be the most valuable collection of whisky ever to be sold at auction and the Company’s first single-owner offering of...
Innovative research aims to explore Scotch whisky’s often overlooked ingredient Sean Murphy September 4, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky It’s one of the three key authorised ingredients in whisky, yet its importance to the final flavour is often overlooked by many Scottish distillers. Now, one of Edinburgh’s top universities and a new...
BrewDog announce release of Boris Johnson protest beer Sean Murphy September 4, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink According to the BrewDog team, the beer, dubbed 'Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris', aims to "fly the flag for the importance of democracy", particularly within the unpredictable times the UK is currently...
10 of the best sherry cask whiskies for beginners to try Sean Murphy September 4, 2019 Drink, Whisky The Sherry and Scotch industries have had a somewhat symbiotic relationship for centuries and casks have been used by both industries in both Spain and Scotland with both drinks benefiting from these wonderful...
Glenfiddich launches new 23 year old Grand Cru expression Rosalind Erskine September 3, 2019 Drink, In the News Glenfiddich Grand Cru is a 23 year old single malt, which has been aged in American and European oak casks before being finished in French oak cuvée wine casks for up to six months. Bottled at 40% ABV, the...
Pickering’s add Brussels sprouts flavoured gin to their Christmas bauble range Rosalind Erskine September 2, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News As well as the Brussels sprouts gin, the other festive flavours within the baubles are: Christmas clementine, festive cranberry, spiced pear and cinnamon, figgy pudding and plum and ginger. In a world first,...
Red Door Gin launch exciting new visitor experience at Benromach Distillery in Speyside Sean Murphy August 30, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News The Red Door Gin experience, which will create the region's first single site whisky and gin visitor attraction, is to open its doors at Benromach Distillery in Forres. The new visitor attraction will give...
National Whisky Festival of Scotland announces Aberdeen dates and exhibitors Rosalind Erskine August 29, 2019 Drink, In the News The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has recently announced the first wave of exhibitors taking part in its first Aberdeen instalment in September. Set to take place at the city’s newly renovated...
Beer Makes Glasgow 2019 – Tickets, brewers and everything you need to know as the festival returns to Drygate Rosalind Erskine August 28, 2019 Drink, In the News Beer Makes Glasgow, The Charitable Beer Festival is back for another two-day celebration of local beer and music, with all ticket proceeds going to Drumchapel food bank. Some of Scotland's finest breweries...
Scotch Malt Whisky Society to celebrate Leith origins with week long festival Rosalind Erskine August 28, 2019 Drink, In the News This week-long festival will celebrate the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Leith origins, from the 2nd till 8th September at The Vaults and other iconic venues. The Gathering encapsulates what it means to be a...
