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Month: December 2020
Tobermory Distillery Recently Released A Historically Inspired Rioja Cask Finish Whisky
Tobermory Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and the only whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull, is paying homage to its own storied history—and that of its island location—with the recent release of new entry into its Ledaig range: the Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish. The distiller’s first-ever non-aged statement has been …
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Technology that detects whisky’s age is ‘world first’
London-based blockchain company Everledger and the Scottish Universities Environment Research Centre (SUERC) at the University of Glasgow have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fight fraud in the whisky sector. The move will see SUERC researchers fit Everledger anti-tamper bottle closures to rare Scotch whiskies. The liquid in each individual bottle will be analysed …
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Special whisky release marks distillery’s £50,000 charity contribution
Following on from Tomatin’s charity rare whisky auction which raised over £11,000 for Maggie’s Highlands – taking the total raised for the charity over the £50,000 barrier since 2018 – the distillery is celebrating the fundraising success with the launch of an exceptionally limited edition unique expression of Tomatin Single Malt. Tomatin Single Malt married …
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The Macallan Doubles Down On Their Double Cask Collection
Marriage is a beautiful yet delicate thing. Done right, it encourages cohesion while retaining the best qualities of both parties. Push too hard, however, and the result could be a shambled incoherent mess. With whisky, this is readily apparent. You can’t fool the senses; not when there are a number of them in play. Twice The …
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From Barrel to Bottle: Profile
Whisky and photography don’t appear to share anything in common at surface level, but as we began our journey into both, we realized they paired as nicely as a dram and good company. We are @frombarreltobottle, a company started by four friends: Erik, Brad, Braydon and Robbie, living in Calgary, Canada close to beautiful Banff …
Recipe: Beetroot & Aberfeldy 12 Cured Salmon
Historically curing has been used as a way of preserving fish. In Scandinavia. Fishermen used to bury their fish in salt to preserve it for longer. Preserving prolongs the shelf life of food and changes the texture but is also a great, simple and healthy way to serve and enjoy fish, particularly the wonderful salmon …
The GlenAllachie Distillery raises a Dram to its Third Anniversary
In 2017, The GlenAllachie Scotch Whisky distillery, as well as the MacNair’s and White Heather whisky brands, were purchased by Billy Walker, previously of BenRiach Distillers, and co-founders Graham Stevenson and Trisha Savage. Until the acquisition, the distillery was relatively unknown and focused predominantly on producing malt whisky used in blends. Following the creation of …
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Perfect bottles to gift & enjoy this Christmas
Glenglassaugh Evolution (RRP £45) If you’re into whisky with a bit more of a tropical boost, this 50% ABV Glenglassaugh Evolution, matured on heavily charred bourbon casks, might be just the one for you. It pairs incredibly well with a summer barbecue, but can also be your best friend before, during and after your Christmas …
Women in Whisky
When Helen Cumming strapped bladders of whisky underneath her hooped skirts and began walking the 20 miles from her home to Elgin to sell her wares, one can assume she didn’t stop to think about her role as a woman in the whisky industry. Indeed, Helen’s Cardhu whisky was so prized that her illegal spirit …
Tobermory Distillery unveils new Ledaig whisky and Mountain gin releases
The island distillery has unveiled two new bottlings, ideal for whisky and gin fans. Tobermory Distillery has released a new limited edition gin inspired by the mountains of Mull and a non-aged statement whisky from its Ledaig range, which pays homage to a sunken Spanish galleon laden with treasure off the island’s shores. Tobermory Mountain Gin is …
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