Diageo unveils 2020 special releases – what’s in the ‘rare by nature’ selection Rosalind Erskine September 1, 2020 Drink, In the News Diageo has unveiled the 2020 special releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection, inspired by the theme, ‘Rare by Nature’. Curated by master blender, Dr. Craig Wilson, this exclusive selection is...
The GlenDronach Distillery to release Kingsman Edition 1989 – to celebrate the film’s release Rosalind Erskine August 25, 2020 Drink, In the News The GlenDronach Distillery has announced an exclusive release of The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage to mark the upcoming release of “The King’s Man” by 20th Century Studios and MARV, coming to...
Scran on the road part two: Exploring the Moray coast Rosalind Erskine August 21, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News On this episode of Scran, I travel from Speyside to the Moray coast to speak to business owners and staff about reopening following lockdown. Firstly, I chat to owner of Bootlegger's Bothy and the Bothy...
Whisky Colours Festival 2020: What to expect from the ‘hybrid’ virtual event Rosalind Erskine August 19, 2020 Drink, In the News After a successful launch last year, Speyside's Whisky Colours Festival will be back this year but as a 'hybrid' series of virtual events. Speaking to me on the most recent episode of the Scotsman podcast,...
Edinburgh whisky bar The Royal McGregor announces shock closure Rosalind Erskine August 17, 2020 Drink, In the News The Royal McGregor bar, which has been operated by the same family for 20 years, will not open its doors again. Posting on their social media, the family wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that we need to...
Scran on the road – part one: The whisky trail in Speyside Rosalind Erskine August 14, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News This week on Scran, I venture to the Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside to see what the offering is now that doors are open. Kevin Smith, managing director at the hotel, talks about how they've adapted during...
From Glencairn to gin goblets: Why different glasses are used for certain drinks Rosalind Erskine August 13, 2020 Drink, In the News When it comes to drinking at home, many of us are happy to use whatever glasses we have without thinking, but the size and shape of glassware has an impact on the drink you pour inside. From the trendy gin...
Nc’nean distillery to auction first ten bottles of its Ainnir whisky for charity Rosalind Erskine August 12, 2020 Drink, In the News Launched in 2013 to change the way the world thinks about Scottish whisky, Nc’nean is an independent and organic whisky distillery located in the remote Morvern peninsula on the west coast of...
Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals UK release date for Sassenach whisky – here’s when you can buy it Rosalind Erskine August 12, 2020 Drink The Scottish actor, who plays Jamie Fraser on the show, announced the news that he would be launching his own drinks brand on social media last year and has now revealed a UK release date for his Sassenach...
Smokehead whisky to release new expression for International Rum Day – and an easy cocktail recipe Rosalind Erskine August 11, 2020 Drink, In the News Ian Macleod Distillers’ brand-new Smokehead Rum Rebel, Smokehead Islay Single Malt whisky - which has been finished in rich Caribbean rum casks - arrives on UK shores for International Rum Day on 16...
