Limited edition whisky released to celebrate 10 years of the Tiree Music Festival Rosalind Erskine July 5, 2019 Drink, In the News The whisky was put into cask around the same time as plans for the first ever Tiree Music Festival were taking shape and now, ten years on, about 380 bottles will be available to celebrate the...
Glen Scotia unveils limited edition rum cask finish to celebrate Campbeltown Festival Sean Murphy June 17, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky The festival, which was held in May, showcases all that is unique and special about the single malts produced in the region. Once home to more than 30 distilleries, the town was known as ‘whisky capital...
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...
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...
