McQueen Gin launches innovative Coconut and Lime flavoured gin in partnership with Sainsbury’s Sean Murphy March 28, 2019 General McQueen Gin developed what they say is a world-first with the new flavour that brings a '"real taste of the Caribbean" to the consumer. The brand, which has made its name for being experimental with its...
Isle of Skye Distillers launch first vodka to be produced on the island Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 3, 2018 Drink, In the News Misty Isle Vodka is the newest addition to the spirits range from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be created on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, the Vodka is...
BenRiach distillery reintroduces Sherry Wood Aged 12 Years to core range Sean Murphy September 12, 2018 Drink, Whisky The BenRiach Sherry Wood Aged 12 Years is made using three styles of sherry cask maturation: full sherry cask maturation, combined with Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry cask finishing. The distillery team...
Bruichladdich release three “very old” whiskies – described as the “the last of their kind” Sean Murphy November 8, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky The new expressions have been created using the final three parcels of casks from distillations in 1984, 1985 and 1986 and are set to go on sale across the globe. The head distiller explained: “These...
Glengoyne to release limited run of its 30 year old single malt Sean Murphy October 19, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky The rare expression has been matured "exclusively in hand-selected sherry oak casks for three decades" in the highland distillery’s traditional dunnage warehouses, with only 6,000 bottles, crafted from just...
This new Scottish gin uses flower power to change colour – and it’s all-natural Gillian McDonald October 13, 2017 Drink, Gin, In the News The Old Curiosity recipes incorporate unusual floral botanicals to naturally create three flavours of remarkable colour-changing gin. The stillsman and the plantsman Based in Edinburgh, The Old Curiosity...
Loch Lomond Distillery unveil ‘oldest ever whisky’ with 50-year-old single malt release Sean Murphy October 3, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky The expression has been limited to just 60 decanters worldwide, and is described as the "pinnacle of the Loch Lomond Whiskies collection". Distilled in 1967 in the distillery’s distinctive straight...
Lost distillery gives fans chance to buy ‘last precious drops’ with new limited edition whisky Sean Murphy August 1, 2017 In the News, Producers, Whisky The company behind Littlemill, a lowland distillery which produced its last whisky in 1994, have just released their 2017 Private Cellar Edition – a new limited edition whisky "celebrating the last precious...
Edinburgh brewer Stewart’s to release Festival Ale for August Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 26, 2017 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News The 3.9% abv beer, which is named Edinburgh Festival after the world-famous event, is a light session ale described as having a "gentle, refreshing bitterness". The Stewart's team explained that a liberal...
Fourth edition of The Glover Scotch-Japanese blended whisky released Sean Murphy April 3, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky Created to celebrate the life and achievements of the “Scottish Samurai” Thomas Blake Glover, the latest release sees a little more sherry cask influence than in previous bottlings. Adelphi’s...
