New Premium Design For Glenfiddich Core Range

William Grant & Sons UK’s Glenfiddich 12 and 15 Year Old single malt Scotch whiskies have been given a distinctive new pack design to complete a core range overhaul. The redesign of the 12 and 15 Year Old expressions completes a core range refresh, which began with the redesigned Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, launched in NovemberContinue reading “New Premium Design For Glenfiddich Core Range”

From Brittany To Bunnahabhain: Artists ‘Seas The Day’ As They Set Sail In Boat Which Will Become Whisky Barrels

Bunnahabhain Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces Hogshead 733 – a collaboration with contemporary artists Maxime Berthou and Mark Požlep to produce the first ever whisky finished in casks made from a former fishing boat. The two men have embarked on an epic 733 mile sailing quest which will see them battle the high seasContinue reading “From Brittany To Bunnahabhain: Artists ‘Seas The Day’ As They Set Sail In Boat Which Will Become Whisky Barrels”

Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish Brings Together Two Of The World’s Most Famous Whisky Islands

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Whisky is proud to announce the launch of Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish, the first-ever Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be finished in precious, hand-crafted Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Set for global release on 1 September 2015, the limited edition Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish brings together two of the world’s mostContinue reading “Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish Brings Together Two Of The World’s Most Famous Whisky Islands”

‘From Dream To Dram’ Kingsbarn Distillery Bottles New Make Spirit

Kingsbarns Distillery is delighted to announce that bottles of its new make spirit are now for sale at the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre was opened on St Andrews Day 2014 by the Wemyss family owners and the founder, local man Douglas Clement. Distilling started in January 2015 and the Distillery Manager and his teamContinue reading “‘From Dream To Dram’ Kingsbarn Distillery Bottles New Make Spirit”

Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Delve Into Discovery

This August the delightfully diverting Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion – an unprecedented panoply of sensory enlightenment, will offer audible, palatable and tangible stimulation to all curiously minded individuals, in the homeland of its unusual gin, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (7th – 30th August). Within the sumptuous surroundings of 91 George Street, Hendrick’s EmporiumContinue reading “Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Delve Into Discovery”

Ballantine’s Launches ‘W’ The World’s First Whisky Magazine On Instagram

Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky and the No.2 Scotch whisky in the world, has today launched the world’s first digital whisky magazine hosted exclusively on Instagram. Adapting traditional magazine publishing for the social media platform, the Ballantine’s Insta-zine has been specially created to appeal to modern whisky drinkers, design and tech enthusiasts, and pop-culture fans.Continue reading “Ballantine’s Launches ‘W’ The World’s First Whisky Magazine On Instagram”

Tamdhu

Tamdhu. One of the oldest whisky names in Scotland, yet personally I don’t think It crosses many people minds when talking about whisky. It’s not for the lack of wanting to, I believe looking at it all, it’s quietly being the bedrock of Scottish spirits. Quite a bold statement I suppose, so I better backContinue reading “Tamdhu”

Chivas Regal Invites Bar Masters To Test Their Skills

Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, is once again selecting the world’s top bartenders to take part in this year’s Chivas Masters competition. Developed to celebrate innovation, camaraderie and the craftsmanship at the heart of mixology the competition will see global finalists compete to become the 2015 Chivas Master. Following the success of theContinue reading “Chivas Regal Invites Bar Masters To Test Their Skills”

Bruichladdich Distillery

Recently, Joanne Brown of Bruichladdich sat with the Manchester Whisky Club and guided us through the range from Islay. It got me thinking though at my surprise of never featuring the brand on this site. I’d come across Bruichladdich and Joanne at the Fishermans Retreat a few years back, and even worked alongside the brandContinue reading “Bruichladdich Distillery”

Glen Grant

To be classed as one of the best-selling single malt distilleries in Scotland, you need to be able expand, re-invent and keep up with demand. May I please welcome then Glen Grant, a brand considered of such a title. But how did this all come about? Glen Grants established itself back in 1840 by twoContinue reading “Glen Grant”