‘I’ve fallen in love with Scotland again and its produce’ – Outlander’s Sam Heughan tells Scran podcast Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News Sam Heughan, who is best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the drama Outlander, is the latest guest on our food and drink podcast Scran. During the chat, Sam revealed when UK whisky fans would be able to...
Glenfiddich launches new advertising campaign with Michelle Dockery Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News The Glenfiddich campaign with Michelle Dockery was captured by Vogue photographer and activist Misan Harriman. The team at Glenfiddich said: "A gifted actress, singer and champion of female empowerment,...
Australia’s ClassBento launches in the UK – supporting local businesses with online courses Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Christmas, In the News On 27 November ClassBento launched its series of at-home artisan online classes and craft boxes in the UK, and is set to support Scottish businesses such as Porter & Rye and eteaket. ClassBento connects...
Historic Highland malt The Dalmore to become official whisky of V&A Dundee under four-year partnership Brian Ferguson November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News V&A Dundee is to work together with The Dalmore - which is also said to be the fastest growing luxury whisky brand in the world - on a number of major projects celebrating creativity and design. Under...
The best boozy Christmas decorations – from rum baubles to gin crackers Rosalind Erskine November 24, 2020 Christmas, Drink While tinsel and lights are traditional, many companies have, in recent years, brought out boozy Christmas decorations filled with drinks. From rum baubles, gin crackers and whisky advent calendars, here we...
Wee Smoky single grain whisky launches with only 400 bottles on sale – here’s where to buy Rosalind Erskine November 24, 2020 Drink A new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Wee Smoky, is now available to buy, and it’s aimed at people who don’t like whisky…yet. The limited-edition first batch of the smooth, fruity, and lightly smoky...
Glen Moray releases Sauternes cask expression as part of new Warehouse 1 Collection Rosalind Erskine November 23, 2020 Drink, In the News Glen Moray has introduced a Sauternes cask expression into its new Warehouse 1 collection. Launching on 23 November, this new cask strength dram is packed with, the team say, festive flavours of dark...
Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals The Sassenach whisky was originally going to be made in America Rosalind Erskine November 23, 2020 Drink, In the News The Outlander star joined us on our latest episode of Scran to talk about his Sassenach whisky, favourite food and drinks and what drove him to create his own blended malt As well as revealing when...
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...
‘We want it to be for the outsider, for people that don’t know about whisky’ – Outlander star Sam Heughan on his Sassenach blended malt Rosalind Erskine November 21, 2020 Drink, In the News During the chat on Scran, Sam revealed when UK whisky and Outlander fans would be able to buy The Sassenach whisky, a blended malt that has had a limited release in America so far. Sam said: “The end of...
