Plans to resurrect Rosebank Distillery given green light Sean Murphy January 29, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on restoring the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk to its former glory. Following the lodging of a planning application in June 2018...
Kingsbarns Distillery founder gets amazing tattoo in tribute to first ever single malt release Sean Murphy January 29, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Doug Clement founded the Kingsbarns Distillery company in May 2009 with plans to transform an old farm house and dovecot in the East Neuk of Fife into a working distillery and visitor centre. Planning for...
Whisky worth £10,000 stolen as family-run shop is targeted again by thieves Sean Murphy January 28, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky More than 20 bottles, including a Macallan 30 year old, were grabbed in the raid at J L Gill Whisky Shop in Crieff, Perth and Kinross. It comes just weeks after another break-in at the start of January when...
The Scottish Whisky Awards launch in a bid to celebrate the stars of Scotland’s whisky industry Sean Murphy January 23, 2019 Drink, Whisky Aiming to recognise the people, teams and producers operating in the global whisky business, the Scottish Whisky Awards has promised to reward achievements in whisky distilling, of which Scotland has a rich...
The best drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Sean Murphy January 22, 2019 Drink, Whisky, Wine Drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Gin & whisky Britannia Burns supper Enjoy VIP treatment aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with four course dinner in the State dining room, piping, haggis address...
Incredibly rare 19th century Scottish illicit still found in barn set to go up for auction Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Whisky McTear's Auctioneers are already seeing growing interest in a rare mid-19th Century copper still that was unearthed in a New Galloway barn, ahead of its appearance in the Rare & Fine Whisky Auction on...
SWA to challenge American company over ‘alcohol free whisky’ labelling Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky With the recent trend for health conscious drinks, lower alcohol offerings and alcohol free versions of popular brands, it was only a matter of time before someone tackled the spirits market. Enter Arkay, a...
8 of the best Scottish drinks to toast the bard with this Burns Night Sean Murphy January 9, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, Gin, Whisky “Inspiring bold John Barleycorn! What dangers thou canst make us scorn! Wi’ tipenny (ale), we fear nae evil; Wi’ usquebae (whisky), we’ll face the devil!” - Tam O'Shanter The cold, dark month of...
Burns night recipe: Peated old fashioned cocktail Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 9, 2019 Drink, Recipes, Whisky In a mixing glass, add half the whisky, maple syrup, cherry juice and bitters. Fill with cubed ice and stir. Add the rest of the whisky, and keep stirring, adding more ice until the drink is diluted to...
Popular distilleries band together to launch new Highland whisky festival Sean Murphy January 9, 2019 Drink, Whisky Having been named one of the Lonely Planet’s ‘Best In Travel’ destinations in 2019, the new whisky festival will celebrate the established Highland Whisky Trail. Dubbed The Highland Whisky Festival,...
