Oro, Shetland and Loch Lomond distilleries join sanitiser production drive with donations to NHS and care services Sean Murphy April 2, 2020 Drink, Gin, In the News Oro Distillery in Dumfriesshire, Saxa Vord Distillery on Shetland and Loch Lomond Distillery have all announced that they have moved from whisky and gin production to producing hand sanitiser using a World...
Drinks writer partners with The Dram Team to host series of online whisky tastings for UK fans Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The new series of virtual events will be hosted by Forbes whisky writer, author and World Whisky Awards judge Felipe Schrieberg and feature whisky tasting packs curated and delivered by whisky subscription...
Ardbeg launches a new 5 Year Old expression with the Wee Beastie joining the core range Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The new whisky will be the youngest in the brand's core range by a fair distance and has been described as a "feisty and intensely powerful smoky whisky" that is "untamed by age". Matured in ex-bourbon...
Three popular Scotch whisky distilleries will donate money to the BEN charity to support Scotland’s hospitality workers Sean Murphy March 31, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The Tobermory distillery on Mull, Bunnahabhain on Islay and the Deanston distillery near Stirling have teamed up with the Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent Society (the BEN), which offers vital social,...
Tomatin to team up with other leading whisky brands to create world’s first virtual whisky festival Sean Murphy March 27, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The team at Tomatin Single Malt have announced they will be hosting the Lockdown Whisky Festival this April, alongside an array of whisky brands including Glen Moray, Arran and BenRiach. With a view to...
The SWA launches new portal to help Scotch whisky industry supply hand sanitiser to those that need it Sean Murphy March 25, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The SWA stated that the sanitiser, which Scotch whisky producers can either supply high-strength alcohol for the production of or produce themselves, will also be provided to emergency services, local...
Glengoyne to host virtual tasting in celebration of International Whisky Day Rosalind Erskine March 25, 2020 Drink, Drink, In the News The Glengoyne distillery is now closed to the public but still plans to celebrate International Whisky Day with an online tasting. As the coronavirus crisis and UK lockdown continues, many businesses have...
Spirit of Speyside 2020 cancelled as precaution against coronavirus spread Rosalind Erskine March 17, 2020 Drink, In the News The Spirit of Speyside Festival, which was set to run from 29 April till 4 May, is to be cancelled due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus. Posting on their social media, the team...
Innis & Gunn launch 2020 limited edition line-up with ‘Atlas Series’ Islay whisky cask coupled with island photography series Sean Murphy March 16, 2020 General The 7.4 % abv amber ale takes inspiration from the world of Scotch whisky distilling and has been matured in Islay single malt quarter cask barrels. ‘Islay Whisky Cask’ is the first of five limited...
Kirsten Ainslie: why the growth of women working in the spirits industry is both vital and beneficial Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 15, 2020 Drink, In the News My love of alcohol began behind a bar, making and shaking exciting cocktails while working towards an MA in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in gender in contemporary society. After...
