Mackmyra has a proud history of challenging the whisky industry’s traditional norms and also of having a desire to highlight Swedish nature, flavours and craftsmanship outside the country’s borders. In line with this, the company now presents this year’s autumn edition Jaktlycka (Hunting Success), which is a whisky inspired by our ancient forests and its... Continue Reading →
Press Release: The Lakes – The One: Orange Wine and Sherry Cask Finishes
Orange Wine and Sherry cask finishes enhance The Lakes Distillery’s One whisky collection. The Lakes Distillery has unveiled two new whiskies as part of The One collection; The One Orange Wine Cask Finished Whisky and The One Sherry Cask Finished Whisky. With The Lakes Single Malt at its heart - blended with select Scotch grain... Continue Reading →
Press Release: The Lakes – Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3
Due for release on 15th June, the third expression in The Lakes Distillery’s Whiskymaker’s Reserve series has been unveiled as a new and aromatic single malt whisky, matured in the finest, meticulously sourced PX, Oloroso, Cream Sherry, and red wine casks. Appealing to those who appreciate the complexity of a multi-layered approach to flavour creation,... Continue Reading →
News: Tomatin To Host World’s First Virtual Whisky Festival
Tomatin Single Malt will be hosting the world’s first Lockdown Whisky Festival this April, alongside an array of whisky brands including Glen Moray, Arran and BenRiach, with a view to bringing enjoyment to the general public and the whisky industry which, like many others, has faced event cancellations and postponements in recent weeks.The festival will be... Continue Reading →
Beyond The Dram with Glen Affric: Barrel-Aged Beers (Part 1: Porter)
Despite the name’s Scottish roots, for me, this story starts not in the Highlands, but on the Wirral. That is the location of the Glen Affric brewery and taproom. In the last couple of years, I have spotted the brewery’s distinctive antlers logo appearing more and more frequently in pubs and off licences throughout the... Continue Reading →
It’s A Boy!
To the happiest of days and to the many more to come! Bloody awesome work by Mrs Unplugged! To my Bruich-laddie! M