Craigellachie DistilleryDistillery News
Month: January 2023
The Glenturret pays homage to skilled workers with limited edition ‘Prowess’ in Lalique decanter
As you might expect from Scotland’s oldest working distillery, The Glenturret has quite the history associated with its whisky-making process. As with most Scottish distilleries, The Glenturret cultivates a family-like atmosphere, with techniques and knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Obviously, no distillery can operate at the highest levels of quality without significant dedication …
Record-breaking whiskey sells for more than 17 times its pre-sale estimate
Pappy Van Winkle has developed a reputation as one of the world’s finest whiskies, but a recent auction at Sotheby’s has set a new record for the most expensive bottle of Pappy ever sold. The Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was expected to fetch around $3000 prior to the sale, …
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Lost Hunter Barley revived with Waterford’s new heritage whiskey
Barley is a critical aspect of the whiskey-making process, with different varieties of grain used to impart different flavours and characteristics to each whiskey. Ireland’s Waterford Distillery recently released its first heritage whiskey, using a rare barley variety named after plant breeder Dr Herbert Hunter. The release of this whiskey represents a wider movement towards …
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Top 5 whisky’s for Burns Night 2023
Burns Night is a traditional Scottish celebration that has been held annually since the late 1700s to honor the life and works of the renowned Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Born on January 25, 1759, Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. It’s a time to gather with friends, family and loved ones. …
After 125 years, Aultmore distillery is growing in response to surging Scotch demand
The demand for Scotch whisky, especially high-end single-malt Scotch, has risen rapidly over the last decade. Scotland now exports 44 bottles every second to over 180 markets worldwide, with a combined value of $4.1 billion. The value of Scotch exports in 2008 was just $2.3 billion, and this near doubling of export value has been …
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Raise a glass – but which one for which whisky?
Whisky glasses are as varied as the whiskies they are designed to serve. The shape of each glass is tailor-made for a specific style, allowing you to savour the aromas, palate and flavour of your favourite whisky. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of whisky glasses and how they enhance your whisky-drinking …
Half century old single malt released by Glenfarclas
Scotland’s Glenfarclas has a surprise in store for fans of its famous Highland whisky. That’s because shortly after being crowned “Distiller of the Year” at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, the company announced the release of a 50-year-old limited edition single malt. The rare, copper-coloured, limited-edition spirit is being released to commemorate the 50th …
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