Chivas Regal – A Re-creation Of Two Classics

Chivas Regal is a brand that most, if not all, of you will know. A blended whisky that can trace its roots to 1801 and a grocery store, 13 King Street in Aberdeen, and has defined four different eras of the mixed drink. Recently, the brand has been highlighting the four eras; The Classic Age of 1880-1920,Continue reading “Chivas Regal – A Re-creation Of Two Classics”

Chivas Regal Announces The First Chivas Master

American bartender, Masahiro Urushido, has been revealed as Chivas Regal’s first ever Chivas Master, winning the iconic whisky brand’s inaugural bartender competition in style at the NoMad hotel in New York (15th July 2014). Urushido was announced as the winner following a tightly-contested final which saw him impress an international panel of judges with hisContinue reading “Chivas Regal Announces The First Chivas Master”

5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky

I love exploring. Working in the drinks industry I get to encounter plenty of concepts that are created to amaze, divulge and ultimately get you talking and even giddy. Some fail, granted, but most succeed in their own way. A recent visit to London though offered up a venue I’ve heard plenty of, but neverContinue reading “5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky”

Ballantine’s Announces The Winner Of The Bar Project

“L’Epicerie”, a grocery-themed bar designed by Moroccan-born Abderrahim El Afsar, will be brought to life by Ballantine’s in the heart of Paris this autumn Ballantine’s, the world’s No 2 Scotch whisky, today announced the winner of The Bar Project; an innovative and entrepreneurial challenge that took place in France earlier this year, offering consumers theContinue reading “Ballantine’s Announces The Winner Of The Bar Project”

‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’

The new single malt distillery under construction at Kingsbarns in Fife has passed another milestone in its development with the completion of the roof of the re-furbished listed building. Director William Wemyss visited the site last week to put one of the last of the roof tiles into place. Joining him were the Distillery FounderContinue reading “‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’”

The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat

The Manchester heat of The Chivas Masters brought some of the most creative bartenders in the North West to Under New Management, Salford, for this newly launched global cocktail competition celebrating the quality and versatility of Chivas Regal whisky. Seven competitors were challenged to create cocktails from four significant eras in Chivas Regal’s heritage –Continue reading “The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat”

Whisky Club Revives Scottish Tradition If The Hauf ‘N’ Hauf

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society teams up with Inveralmond Brewery to pair rare whiskies with craft beers To celebrate Whisky Month and the current Scottish craft beer revolution, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has teamed up with Inveralmond Brewery for a special evening of ‘hauf n hauf’ beer and whisky tastings. A ‘hauf ‘n’ hauf’Continue reading “Whisky Club Revives Scottish Tradition If The Hauf ‘N’ Hauf”

Whisky Club Teams Up With Renowned Mixologist To Reinvent Classic Whisky Cocktails

As part of Clans & Drams, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s month-long activities during Whisky Month in May, the Society has joined forces with one of Edinburgh’s leading mixologists, Stuart McCluskey of The Bon Vivant and The Devil’s Advocate fame, for a night of innovative hands-on cocktail making on Friday 2nd May. The Society isContinue reading “Whisky Club Teams Up With Renowned Mixologist To Reinvent Classic Whisky Cocktails”

The Glenlivet Nàdurra Expands Into A Range Of Cask Experiences

The Glenlivet, the original single malt whisky, is expanding its celebrated The Glenlivet Nàdurra brand into a range featuring different cask experiences as it aims to build on its strong development in the growing single malt whisky market*. Nikki Burgess, Global Brand Director for The Glenlivet at Chivas Brothers, comments: “The Glenlivet Nàdurra is theContinue reading “The Glenlivet Nàdurra Expands Into A Range Of Cask Experiences”

Ballantine’s Releases 17yr Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition To Complete Set Of Four Unique Ballantine’s Blends

Ballantine’s, the world’s No. 2 Scotch whisky, has today announced the release of Ballantine’s 17 Year Old Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition. This special blend completes a set of four limited editions, each of which has been created to demonstrate the unique structure of Ballantine’s 17 Year Old and how this is achieved. Of all ofContinue reading “Ballantine’s Releases 17yr Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition To Complete Set Of Four Unique Ballantine’s Blends”