New Islay distillery from Elixir Distillers given planning permission Rosalind Erskine February 10, 2021 Drink, In the News The famous whisky destination, Islay, is set to get another distillery, as planning permission has been granted to Elixir Distillers. Born from a love of Islay and its whiskies, co-founders of Elixir...
Ardbeg launch limited edition bottling to commemorate distillery manager’s retirement Rosalind Erskine January 22, 2021 Drink, In the News To commemorate the retirement of distillery manager Mickey Heads, Ardbeg has announced the launch of Arrrrrrrdbeg! – a limited edition bottling which celebrates his time at the helm. Mickey has been...
Islay whisky festival Fèis Ìle has been cancelled for 2021 Brian Ferguson January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News The Hebridean island of Islay has cancelled Fèis Ìle - its internationally-renowned Festival of Music and Malt - in the face of huge uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus restrictions when the event...
Hunter Laing & Co. has introduced two brand-new bottlings to the Scarabus Islay Single Malt Whisky range Rosalind Erskine December 7, 2020 Drink, In the News Hunter Laing & Co. has recently revealed the latest additions to their newest brand from Islay - Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength. Scarabus 10 Year Old is priced at £45 for 70cl,...
The Whisky Exchange announces Whisky of the Year 2021 after online vote from customers Rosalind Erskine December 1, 2020 Drink, In the News A peated Islay whisky has been named as the Whisky Exchange whisky of the year 2021, after a blind tasting and online voting. Port Charlotte 10 has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual tasting,...
Lidl unveils new £34 Islay Ben Bracken single malt – and it’s ideal for Christmas drinks Rosalind Erskine November 23, 2020 Drink, In the News With Christmas just around the corner, Lidl has unveiled its new Ben Bracken 16-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. With an ABV of 43%, it is on sale for just £34.99 - less than half the price of its...
Kilchoman Distillery to offer visitors whisky tastings on picturesque Machir Bay Rosalind Erskine July 21, 2020 Drink, In the News Kilchoman Distillery reopened on 15 July, the date set by the Scottish government for indoor hospitality, and as well as welcoming visitors back to the home of the island malt, the team are hosting regular...
Discover a range of Islay whiskies with a new at-home tasting pack Rosalind Erskine June 25, 2020 Drink, In the News Discover a range of Islay whiskies from the comfort of your own home with the new tasting set from The Character of Islay Whisky Company. Including a blended whisky with Islay malt at its core, as well as a...
Ardbeg distillery to release limited edition Ardbeg Blaaack – with fans encouraged to celebrate online Rosalind Erskine May 28, 2020 Drink, In the News Fans of the popular Islay distillery are being asked to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee and this year’s limited edition, Ardbeg Blaaack. Usually held on the final Saturday of...
Top Scottish chef to host an online cook-along live as part of Fèis Ìle – here’s how to join Rosalind Erskine May 26, 2020 Food, In the News Peter McKenna, co-owner and chef at celebrated restaurant The Gannet, is hosting a cook-along live as part of the online Fèis Ìle. The Gannet is one of Scotland's most celebrated restaurants but due to...
