15 of the most mispronounced Scotch whisky distillery names Sean Murphy September 12, 2019 Drink, Whisky And with some of Scotland's top distilleries and whisky brands named using the Gaelic language this can often lead to some confusion when whisky fans try to speak them aloud - particularly when trying to order...
Aldi to showcase exciting Scottish spirits and liqueurs with a new in-store festival Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 Drink, In the News Launching from this Thursday (22nd August), the event will take place in all 87 stores across Scotland, with organisers saying it will give customers the chance to taste the "very best spirits and liqueurs...
What happened to these stalled whisky distillery construction projects? Sean Murphy April 29, 2019 Drink, Whisky However, there are still some new distilleries that have struggled to get their projects off the ground, keep to their own deadlines or have simply stalled entirely. Here is what is happening with some of...
Distillery makes case for its claim that it’s officially Scotland’s oldest licensed whisky distillery Sean Murphy April 9, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Littlemill Distillery, at Bowling on the banks of the River Clyde near Glasgow, was said to have originally been built nearly 250 years ago, with a date stone on the gable end of one of the distillery’s...
22 amazing archive pictures of Scotland’s whisky distilleries Sean Murphy February 6, 2019 Drink From lost distilleries like Glenury Royal and Lochside to those that are due for a revival like Rosebank, here are some of our favourite whisky-themed photographs from the last century. Closed/Mothballed...
The best whisky distilleries to visit in and around Edinburgh Sean Murphy November 16, 2018 Drink, Whisky What with the educational fun of the Scotch Whisky Experience, the inviting atmospheres of the bars and the knowledgeable and friendly shops selling bottles galore. And now with Holyrood Distillery opened...
Modern opera project led by Admiral Fallow gives Scottish distillers something to sing about Sean Murphy October 3, 2018 Drink, In the News Written by playwright Sian Evans, Navigate the Blood will tour the country, making appearances at production sites in the traditional distilling regions of the Lowlands, Highlands and Islands. Using working...
More distilleries now operating across Scotland than in past 70 years, say SWA Sean Murphy September 5, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky The statistic, which was used to highlight the success story that is the Scotch whisky industry, was announced in a speech at a reception at the Scottish Parliament on 4th September. MSPs joined...
8 of the most exciting Scotch whisky projects happening right now Sean Murphy May 11, 2018 Drink, Whisky With exports doubling in value over the past two decades and it now being available in 180 countries across the globe, the industry is thriving. And now with everything from distillery revivals to the...
Biggest single investment in Scotch whisky tourism launched by Diageo Sean Murphy April 16, 2018 Drink, Whisky The programme of investment will involve creating a state-of-the-art Johnnie Walker immersive visitor experience based in Edinburgh. They will also upgrade to the brand’s existing network of 12 distillery...
