Much-loved Speyside pub The Fiddichside Inn to reopen next month following lockdown Rosalind Erskine June 30, 2020 Drink, In the News The Fiddichside Inn announced that it'll reopen its beer garden daily from 6 July, subject to health guidelines. Posting on their social media, the team said: "Delighted to announce our beer garden will be...
William Grant & Sons announce standfast charity auction – with over 300 lots including rare whiskies and unique experiences Rosalind Erskine June 26, 2020 Drink, In the News William Grant and Sons, who own big name brands including Glenfiddich, Hendrick's and The Balvenie, have released details of an online charity auction which will start next month. The auction is being held...
Discover a range of Islay whiskies with a new at-home tasting pack Rosalind Erskine June 25, 2020 Drink, In the News Discover a range of Islay whiskies from the comfort of your own home with the new tasting set from The Character of Islay Whisky Company. Including a blended whisky with Islay malt at its core, as well as a...
Glenfiddich festival whisky auction raises £240,000 for local charities Rosalind Erskine June 24, 2020 Drink, In the News Last month Glenfiddich announced that their Spirit of Speyside festival bottlings would be available at an online auction, hosted by Whisky Auctioneer. The auction, which ran from 17-22 June raised...
Will online tastings and drinks festivals continue after lockdown? Rosalind Erskine June 23, 2020 Drink, In the News Online drinks masterclasses and tastings have become a major part of the lockdown - here hosts of these events discuss their experiences and if going virtual is here to stay. One of the main social aspects...
The final Glenfarclas Pagoda series whisky has been released – complete with sapphire encrusted decanter Rosalind Erskine June 23, 2020 Drink, In the News Glenfarclas has released its 63 Year Old Pagoda Sapphire Reserve in jewel encrusted Glencairn crystal decanters. This final addition completes one of the world’s most prestigious series of single malt...
11 of the most exciting new whiskies released so far this year – and where to buy them Rosalind Erskine June 22, 2020 Drink, In the News No matter what your budget, there is a new whisky or whiskies to try from this year's releases - with many under £100 per bottle. From limited editions celebrating heritage to new bottlings and different...
Scran season 2: Family drams with Billy and Alistair Walker – plus Nick Nairn’s career highlights Rosalind Erskine June 19, 2020 Drink, In the News In this episode of Scran, which was recorded ahead of Father's Day, I chat to Billy and Alistair Walker about how whisky has shaped their careers. Nick Nairn also joins me on a call to discuss his career...
Glen Moray launches virtual whisky tasting series – here’s how to join Rosalind Erskine June 19, 2020 Drink, In the News Glen Moray has announced a new series of virtual whisky events in a bid to take UK drinkers on a virtual journey of discovery, one dram at a time. Glen Moray’s monthly ‘Whisky Surgeries’ will be...
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has an exclusive bottle and membership gift pack ideal for father’s day Rosalind Erskine June 19, 2020 Drink, In the News If your dad is a whisky fan, then The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has the perfect present for him this Father’s Day (Sunday 21st June). The whisky club is offering membership plus an exclusive...
