120 years of single malt whisky making history at the Glen Moray distillery, at the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region, is celebrated throughout 2017. The first drops of spirit ran from the copper pot stills at Glen Moray on the 13th September 1897. Over the last 120 years, just five men have had the honourContinue reading “Glen Moray Celebrates Their 120th Anniversary Year”
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Glenfiddich IPA Experiment Launches In UK On-Trade With Young’s Exclusive
Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky, officially launches the Glenfiddich IPA Experiment in the UK on-trade starting with 85 Young’s pubs across London. The Glenfiddich IPA Experiment is the world’s first single malt Scotch whisky finished in IPA craft beer casks. A collaboration between Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, and Speyside craft brewer,Continue reading “Glenfiddich IPA Experiment Launches In UK On-Trade With Young’s Exclusive”
Glen Grant Whisky Toasts Burns Night With A Haggis Cocktail
For Burns Night, multi award-winning Scotch Whisky, Glen Grant, has partnered with The Bon Vivant bar in Edinburgh to create the ‘The Chieftain’, a haggis-infused cocktail named after Robert Burns’ famous description of Scotland’s national dish, the “great chieftain o’ the pudding race”. Created by Will Cox of The Bon Vivant, The Chieftain’s recipe isContinue reading “Glen Grant Whisky Toasts Burns Night With A Haggis Cocktail”
William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt As The Balvenie UK Ambassador
Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has today confirmed that whisky specialist, Alwynne Gwilt will take on the role of UK ambassador for The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch whisky, as of January 2017. Joining William Grant & Sons UK in January 2016 as Whisky Specialist for the Ancient Reserves portfolio, Alwynne’s new roleContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt As The Balvenie UK Ambassador”
Chivas Starts Global Search For Its Next Master
Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, has launched its search for the 2017 Global Chivas Master. Now in its fourth year, the Chivas Masters cocktail competition is built on Chivas’ belief that great bartending is measured not only by the achievements of an individual, but by the ability to work together as a team.Continue reading “Chivas Starts Global Search For Its Next Master”
World’s Most Prestigious Cocktail Festival Announces Programme For Its Edinburgh Debut
Tales of the Cocktail® on Tour heads to capital for its first foray out of The Americas. WHAT: Tales of the Cocktail on Tour is to reveal the programme for its much anticipated visit to Edinburgh in April. The four-day extravaganza will see leading hospitality professionals from all over the world head to Scotland’s capitalContinue reading “World’s Most Prestigious Cocktail Festival Announces Programme For Its Edinburgh Debut”
Divide Opinions This Winter With A Limited Edition Laphroaig Festive Jumper
Tis the season for giving and sharing…opinions. Get into the spirit with a limited edition Laphroaig ® festive jumper. Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, this fun jumper is the ideal way to spark conversation around the dinner table this holiday season. Available from the Laphroaig ® onlineContinue reading “Divide Opinions This Winter With A Limited Edition Laphroaig Festive Jumper”
Black Bowmore 50 Year, The Last Cask To Be Rediscovered
Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Whisky, the first distillery on Scotland’s isle of Islay, has announced the release of the fifth and final edition of the exclusive Black Bowmore® 1964 distillation. Available from 1 November 2016, the last cask to be discovered of Black Bowmore® has spent an astonishing 50 years maturing in Bowmore’s legendary No.1Continue reading “Black Bowmore 50 Year, The Last Cask To Be Rediscovered”
Auchentoshan Announces UK Bartenders To Join The World’s First New Malt Order
On Monday 19 September, seven of the UK’s most creative talent from behind top city bars went head-to-head to prove they have what it takes to become a founding member of Auchentoshan’s new global bartender club; New Malt Order. This is no ordinary bartender competition; it’s so much more. The prize? To create the very firstContinue reading “Auchentoshan Announces UK Bartenders To Join The World’s First New Malt Order”
Hunter Laing & Co. Gets Go Ahead To Build New Islay Distillery
Hunter Laing & Co. has been given the green light from Argyll and Bute Council to build a new malt whisky distillery on Islay. The family-owned Glasgow whisky company led by Andrew and Scott Laing, along with their father, Stewart, expect to start work on Ardnahoe distillery in November and the first drop to flowContinue reading “Hunter Laing & Co. Gets Go Ahead To Build New Islay Distillery”
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