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 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. However, should you venture outside of...
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...
Two of Scotland’s most famous ‘lost’ distilleries to be revived by Diageo Sean Murphy October 9, 2017 Drink, Whisky The Port Ellen distillery on the island of Islay and the Brora distillery on the remote eastern coast of Sutherland are being brought back into production by drinks giant Diageo through a £35 million...
Scotland’s distillery industry gathers for first-of-its-kind event Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 30, 2017 Drink, Whisky The Distillers Law and Information Training Event 2017 (DLITE), organised by law firm TLT, takes place against a backdrop of distillers facing new challenges and fighting to innovate in order to remain...
10 of the most exciting new whisky distillery projects happening right now Sean Murphy August 25, 2017 Drink, Whisky With Scotch making up just under 75 per cent of Scotland's food and drink exports and whisky being viewed as one of Scotland's most valuable economic and cultural assets, it seems that there's never been a...
You won’t believe how beautiful this hand-drawn Whisky Map of Scotland is Sean Murphy July 31, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky Enthusiast Kevin Sheehan drew the first incarnation of his Whisky Map of Scotland entirely by hand in 2014, using pencils to sketch it out before finishing it with dip pens and ink. Picture: Fixing a...
