Riders taking on one of Scotland’s best-loved cycling events have been given some news to lift their spirits – The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery has become a sponsor for the toughest section of the course. The distillery will sponsor the challenging King of the Mountain stage at Etape Loch Ness – a gruelling 4.8-mile […]
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Tomatin named fastest growing top 10 single malt whisky in the US
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin, has announced that it is officially the fastest growing top ten single malt whisky in the US. Recent figures released by Impact Databank confirm that the brand has increased its foothold in the US by a massive 52% following significant international growth. Tomatin sold more than 35,000 cases of branded product […]
Spooky whisky – take the Tomatin tour if you dare!
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin, is gearing up to host its infamous spook-tacular Fright Night tours in celebration of Halloween on Friday 26th of October. The two frightful distillery tours will see 20 brave visitors picked up in Inverness on Friday evening before travelling to Tomatin where they will be in for a spine-chilling evening. First […]
Tomatin add 30 year old to their premium whisky line-up
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin, has announced the release of its new 30 Year Old single malt. Retailing at £300, the golden-amber expression is a premium batch release decanted into individually numbered bottles, with only 900 available in the UK. The whisky, finished in first fill ex-Bourbon barrels, is presented in a premium oak box and is […]
Lizzie Stewart – Scotland’s first female malt distiller celebrates retirement with “Lizzie’s Dram”
Scotland’s first female operator in Malt Distilling is celebrating her retirement in a rather ‘neat’ way. After 31 years’ service at Dalwhinnie Distillery, working in the warehouse, mash house and the still house Liz Stewart – or ‘Lizzie’ as she’s known – is hanging up her distillery operator’s overalls for retirement. In recognition of her […]
Tomatin launch final two expressions in Five Virtues series
Scottish whisky distillery Tomatin has announced the release of the final two expressions in its limited edition Five Virtues series. The series draws inspiration from the elements of nature – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water – with each single malt expression enjoying a limited run of 6,000 bottles and a focus on the effects […]
Brora ’72 sells for £14,534 at Bonhams
The oldest official bottle of Brora whisky, distilled in 1972, has been sold at auction by Bonhams in Hong Kong today (19 May 2017). The 1972 Brora bottle was taken from a single cask that is a part of Diageo’s ‘Casks of Distinction’. As part of this programme, Diageo gives selected private clients the chance […]
New master of malt appointed at Tullibardine
Keith Geddes has been appointed to the role of Master Blender for Tullibardine Whisky. He joins the distillery with considerable experience, having learned his craft in the role of Assistant Blender at John Dewar and Sons since 2008, and prior to this, working at Chivas Brothers and Carlsberg Tetley. An Angus native, now living in […]
Bonhams auction rarest whisky – Brora 1972 – there is only one bottle
Whisky aficionados will get a once in a lifetime opportunity when an exceptionally rare single bottle of 1972 Brora goes under the hammer in Hong Kong next week (Friday 19 May 2017). The unique exquisite expression, praised by experts worldwide, is the oldest official bottling of Brora ever to come up for sale and is […]
Raise a glass to World Whisky Day with Balblair – the oldest working distillery in the Highlands
Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky, the oldest working distillery in the Highlands, is inviting whisky aficionados worldwide to celebrate World Whisky Day – an annual milestone and global whisky celebration. With events taking place around the world, World Whisky Day celebrates ‘the water of life’ by encouraging whisky fans to enjoy their favourite expressions on […]
‘The Murray’ wins Silver for Tullibardine at the 2017 International Spirit Challenge
Tullibardine win silver at prestigious 2017 International Spirit Challenge with the latest single malt to join their range – The Murray. Distilled in 2004 and bottled in the 2016. The recognition of dedication to craftsmanship and innovation in spirit creation impressed an expert judging panel in the rigorous, independently judged competition of the world’s finest […]
Distillery Re-Awakened After 130 Years
The new Wolfburn distillery, situated just 350m from the original 19th Century Thurso site, has been successfully commissioned and production of fine single malt whisky has commenced. Construction of the Wolfburn buildings has been carried out by a group of local contractors, with the inner workings being crafted by Forsyths of Rothes, the world-leading distillery […]