OurWhisky launches first virtual whisky festival to raise funds for a charity that supports hospitality staff Sean Murphy April 15, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky Set to run online over four consecutive Thursday evenings across April and May, the festival will welcome some of the world’s greatest whisky makers as they guide visitors through a curated selection of...
Sharing whisky knowledge: Edinburgh Whisky Academy offers 30% off all courses to help people learn more about Scotch Sean Murphy April 9, 2020 Drink, Whisky The Edinburgh Whisky Academy stated that in honour of the fact that passion for whisky brings people together they would like to share their whisky knowledge with those that need it. Perfect for currently...
Smokehead single malt whisky to launch series of virtual tasting sessions on Instagram Sean Murphy April 8, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky Launching on Sunday 12th April at 5pm, Smokehead brand ambassador Mikey Sim and custom Ducati aficionado Tyler Lunceford, creator of The Smoker Ducati motorcycle, will host an Instagram Live...
Diageo brand ambassadors to host series of virtual cocktail masterclasses for people to enjoy from the comfort of their home Sean Murphy April 6, 2020 Drink, Gin, Whisky Premium spirit brands, Villa Ascenti gin, Belsazar vermouth, Ketel One Vodka, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Johnnie Walker will take over the World Class GB’s social media pages to give people access to...
Team behind Highland Perthshire Whisky Festival to host virtual festival after being forced to cancel original event Sean Murphy April 3, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky Founders Ewan McIlwraith and Sandy Fraser say the Self Isolation Whisky Festival is the answer to holding the festival - which was due to take place on the 9th May in Pitlochry - without the crowds and will...
Drinks writer partners with The Dram Team to host series of online whisky tastings for UK fans Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The new series of virtual events will be hosted by Forbes whisky writer, author and World Whisky Awards judge Felipe Schrieberg and feature whisky tasting packs curated and delivered by whisky subscription...
Ardbeg launches a new 5 Year Old expression with the Wee Beastie joining the core range Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The new whisky will be the youngest in the brand's core range by a fair distance and has been described as a "feisty and intensely powerful smoky whisky" that is "untamed by age". Matured in ex-bourbon...
Three popular Scotch whisky distilleries will donate money to the BEN charity to support Scotland’s hospitality workers Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The Tobermory distillery on Mull, Bunnahabhain on Islay and the Deanston distillery near Stirling have teamed up with the Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent Society (the BEN), which offers vital social,...
Tomatin to team up with other leading whisky brands to create world’s first virtual whisky festival Sean Murphy March 27, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The team at Tomatin Single Malt have announced they will be hosting the Lockdown Whisky Festival this April, alongside an array of whisky brands including Glen Moray, Arran and BenRiach. With a view to...
The SWA launches new portal to help Scotch whisky industry supply hand sanitiser to those that need it Sean Murphy March 25, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The SWA stated that the sanitiser, which Scotch whisky producers can either supply high-strength alcohol for the production of or produce themselves, will also be provided to emergency services, local...
