Do you think Laphroaig ® tastes like “a seagull’s armpit”? Who are we to say no. Laphroaig ® is a divisive single malt. You either love it or hate it – you are rarely indifferent. We have never shied away from strong opinions and actively welcome them, positive or negative. For one week only, Laphroaig ® will projectContinue reading “Everyone Has An Opinion But Yours Is Right, Right?”
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Head To The Caorunn Distillery This Autumn
The Caorunn Gin Plant at Balmenach Distillery, home to Caorunn Gin, is open to the public and gin lovers from near and far will be able to book a tour round the famous distillery to learn about the special botanicals and processes that go into making the much-loved craft gin. The Balmenach Distillery is aContinue reading “Head To The Caorunn Distillery This Autumn”
Glenfiddich Rewrites The Whisky Rule Book Introducing The Glenfiddich Experimental Series
William Grant & Sons UK brand, Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Whisky, launches the Glenfiddich Experimental series, a new range that combines the brand’s passion for pushing Scotch Whisky boundaries and collaborating with trailblazers from the whisky world and beyond. Glenfiddich can do this because boldness is in their DNA: they are stillContinue reading “Glenfiddich Rewrites The Whisky Rule Book Introducing The Glenfiddich Experimental Series”
Scotland’s Award-Winning Jura Whisky Raises ‘One For The Road’ To Celebrated Distillery Manager
Jura Single Malt Whisky today, 30th August, unveils a limited edition expression to mark the retirement of celebrated Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane – fittingly named ‘One For The Road’. This specially bottled 22 year old single malt, complete with exceptional ‘Pinot Noir’ finish, celebrates Willie’s 39 year career with Jura, and the story of oneContinue reading “Scotland’s Award-Winning Jura Whisky Raises ‘One For The Road’ To Celebrated Distillery Manager”
Final Day For The Laphroaig Champions Divided Opinions Competition
Following the huge success of 2015’s award winning #OpinionsWelcome™ campaign, Laphroaig ® has launched the global competition for another year running. The social media initiative celebrates consumers’ most expressive, poetic and downright unusual descriptions about the wildly divisive tasting profiles of Laphroaig ® 10 YO, Select and PX. To enter simply visit the #OpinionsWelcome™ websiteContinue reading “Final Day For The Laphroaig Champions Divided Opinions Competition”
Auchentoshan Launces The New Malt Order
Raised in the city, the single malt Scotch whisky Auchentoshan® has announced its search to find fresh creative talent from behind the bar who can demonstrate they challenge the norms and do things differently to become part of the New Malt Order. Not your traditional single malt, Auchentoshan® has done things differently for almost two centuries and its new global bartender competitionContinue reading “Auchentoshan Launces The New Malt Order”
Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner
Glenfiddich’s first global competition to find the world’s most experimental bartender kicked off with the UK being the first country to crown their winner, Shea Campbell from Orchid, Aberdeen. True to Glenfiddich’s maverick family values, the global search aims to recognise and reward forward thinking bartenders who collaborate with ‘mavericks’ outside the traditional drinks world,Continue reading “Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner”
New Whisky Travel Company, Whisky Co, Launches in Scotland
Whisky tourism in Scotland is big business, with around 120 active whisky distilleries, 40 more in the pipeline and distillery visitor numbers reaching upwards of 1.5 million per year. However, there’s a lack of services providing a personal connection between whisky tourists and the distilleries. With the industry looking to find innovative new ways toContinue reading “New Whisky Travel Company, Whisky Co, Launches in Scotland”
‘Old & Dignified’ Whisky – The Perfect Gift For Father’s Day
With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday 19th June), spoil Dad with something exceptionally special – a rare bottle of ‘Old & Dignified’ whisky and membership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. SMWS have created a special limited edition online whisky package just for Dads – a bottle of ‘Exotic fruits and Polytunnel Flowers’Continue reading “‘Old & Dignified’ Whisky – The Perfect Gift For Father’s Day”
Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh Cocktail Competition Winners Announced
The winners for this years UK Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh competition, organised by UK distributor Emporia Brands, have been announced and win a once in a lifetime VIP visit to Thuir in France. Competitors had been asked to submit two cocktails using either Byrrh Grand Quinquina or Suze Saveur d’Autrefois for each serve. TheContinue reading “Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh Cocktail Competition Winners Announced”
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