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...
Toulvaddie to become first new whisky distillery founded by a woman in almost 200 years Sean Murphy March 6, 2020 Drink, Whisky Heather Nelson, who set up Toulvaddie Distillery Ltd in November 2015, explained that the new micro whisky distillery will have the capacity to produce around 30,000 litres of spirit per year. The budding...
The women who shaped Scotch whisky: Ann Miller, Chivas Brothers International Brand Ambassador Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 6, 2020 Drink, Whisky With nearly 30 years' experience in the world of Scotch Whisky, Ann is a whisky industry veteran based in Speyside and has worked with some of the industry's biggest brands. She speaks fluent French and...
Scotch Malt Whisky Society officially launches new Members’ Room in Glasgow Sean Murphy March 6, 2020 Whisky Doors are now open to members and guests, with non-members having the chance to experience the Society's vast collection of single malt whiskies at non-member days and tasting events every Tuesday in...
Diageo unveil new look Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker whisky bottling ahead of International Women’s Day Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 6, 2020 Drink, Whisky From Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker and Buchanan’s Master Blender Maureen Robinson to Bulleit Blender Eboni Major and Crown Royal Master Whisky Blender Joanna Scandella, the international drinks...
Planning permission secured for project aiming to build Scotland’s most northerly mainland whisky distillery in John O’Groats Sean Murphy March 3, 2020 Drink, Whisky The new micro-distillery, which is slated to open in 2021, is the brainchild of local husband and wife team Derek and Kerry Campbell, who secured £198,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise...
New distillery for Islay? Whisky company submits plans to local council Sean Murphy February 27, 2020 Drink, Whisky The plans by Elixir Distillers, a spirits company created by Whisky Exchange founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh, to build a new distillery on the island have now taken a step closer to reality. First...
