Ballantine’s Launches Pioneering Glass For Whisky Drinking In Outer Space

Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky and the No.2 Scotch whisky in the world, has created the Ballantine’s Space Glass and a Special Batch of Ballantine’s Space Whisky designed for a zero gravity environment as the brand continues to innovate, making a genuine contribution to the space programme. As part of a bold campaign to appealContinue reading “Ballantine’s Launches Pioneering Glass For Whisky Drinking In Outer Space”

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”

7 Greek Street Social

Leeds has a new speakeasy. A secret bar, open only at weekends, in the heart of the city. Intrigued? I was. And so I travelled over to a show-off evening full of cocktail delights, canapés and a sense of wonder for the ideas they have in mind. Boothed seating, bright neon sign and a bar stockedContinue reading “7 Greek Street Social”

Introducing Scapa Skiren, A Single Malt Forged By The Elements Of Orkney

September 2015 marks the launch of Scapa Skiren, an artisanal single malt forged by the elements of Orkney; a remote island of natural contrasts. Crafted by five dedicated artisans at the manually operated Scapa distillery, Scapa Skiren’s smooth taste embodies the unexpected contrasts of the Orkney Islands, setting it apart from traditional Island Malts. AContinue reading “Introducing Scapa Skiren, A Single Malt Forged By The Elements Of Orkney”

Glenfiddich Launches Search For Malt Mastermind 2015

Glenfiddich, the UK’s number one single malt Scotch whisky, has launched its annual Malt Mastermind competition. From today (1 June), bartenders are able to enter the contest which requires them to demonstrate creativity, knowledge and showmanship by creating a serve using Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or Glenfiddich 18 Year Old. TheContinue reading “Glenfiddich Launches Search For Malt Mastermind 2015”

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”

Nikka

Japanese whisky has grown leaps and bounds over the last few years, gaining recognition within the world as some of the best whiskies available. It’s with this that I thought I’d dive into one of the categories most recognisable names and check out their expressions. Lets say hello to Nikka. Nikka can trace itself backContinue reading “Nikka”