First single malt whisky distillery in centre of Edinburgh for almost 100 years to officially open this month Sean Murphy July 17, 2019 Drink, Whisky The team behind Holyrood Distillery say the new venue will open to the public on the 30th July, with bookings for its tour experiences already being taken. The daily guided distillery tours are now open to...
Former SAS member launches new Scottish gin inspired by Antonine Wall Kevin Pilley July 11, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Swansea-born Andy Petherick served as a special forces soldier for four years before founding 'The Pilgrim Spirits Company' based in Alnwick, Northumbria. Petherick, 42, stated that the AD142 16-fort...
Top Aberdeenshire hotel Meldrum House announces launch of exciting new in-house restaurant Sean Murphy July 9, 2019 Food, In the News The new venue, which is named Pineapple, opened at the start of this month at Meldrum House Country Hotel in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. The eatery is located in the current 2 Red Rosette Dining Room with...
GlenAllachie Distillery unveils new range of wood-finish signature expressions Sean Murphy July 4, 2019 Drink, Whisky The new selection of Wood Finish expressions will comprise of the the 8 year old Koval Rye Quarter Cask Wood Finish; the 10 year old Port Wood Finish; and the 12 year old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood...
Six By Nico to head south as Nico Simeone opens new restaurant in Manchester Sean Murphy June 19, 2019 Food, In the News The news comes following the successful venture into Northern Ireland's culinary scene and will be the fourth Six By Nico opening, following Glasgow, Belfast and Edinburgh. The 3000 square foot restaurant...
Old Pulteney celebrates final addition to new core range with launch of 25-years-old Sean Murphy June 13, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Located in the northerly coastal town Wick, the unique combination of brisk sea air and carefully curated cask selection has led to the distillery's whisky being named the "Maritime Malt". The new...
New alcoholic drink blends Chinese oolong tea with Scotch whisky Sean Murphy June 6, 2019 In the News, Producers, Whisky Drinks brand NOVELTEA has paired the two with red rose petals, papaya, mango flakes to create The Tale of Oolong. It is the brand’s third infusion of tea with spirit, with the ready-to-drink tipple able...
Orkney Distilling launches Old Tom style honey and raspberry pink gin Sean Murphy June 3, 2019 Drink, Gin Marking the fifth offering from Orkney Distillery, Beyla – named after the Norse goddess of bees - continues the Kirkwall-based company's brand heritage of drawing inspiration from the Viking and seafaring...
The Macallan unveils exclusive new whisky made using Easter Elchies Estate barley Sean Murphy May 31, 2019 Drink, Whisky Described as a rich and complex whisky with a "remarkably long finish", Edrington say The Macallan Estate - which is a permanent addition to the core range - is a unique opportunity to experience a single malt...
Eden Mill launch new ready-made canned gin cocktails in Aldi Sean Murphy May 27, 2019 Drink, Gin The exclusive cocktails have been produced by St Andrews-based Eden Mill and are made using three different gins from the Aldi-exclusive 'Botanical Project' range. According to the Aldi team, the...
