LIVING THE DRAM
So often, a new whisky appears on the market which represents a brilliant new venture from an impassioned new business. I can't help but love the drive and ambition that new players have. It is refreshing however to see a new whisky arrive which is the result and celebration of a collaboration from known names... Continue Reading →
This week has seen another big set of announcements for scotch whiskies. We shared a press release last week about a new brand and blend being brought to the market via a Leith-based collaboration. Kinloch Anderson kiltmakers have collaborated with local whisky blenders Woven and the Leith Export Co (the team behind the Port of... Continue Reading →
After 30 years of friendship and a lifetime of whisky appreciation, Saltire Rare Malt officially launched this summer during the Spirit of Speyside festival as a new independent bottler of fine single malt whiskies. Saltire Rare Malt has grown from a longstanding partnership between founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie. Over three decades, the two... Continue Reading →
Created to celebrate the vibrant history of the Port of Leith and its links to the whisky industry, Kinloch Anderson have collaborated with Whisky Consultant Blair Bowman, Master Blenders Woven and the Leith Export Co to curate this first limited release blend - Pleated to Sett. The first in The Kiltmaker Series - a collection... Continue Reading →
There’s been a hat trick of new malt announcements released today, and all from some of my favourite names in whisk(e)y across Ireland, Scotland, and England. [ed: hoping for a Welsh announcement soon!]* Redbreast 18yo Statements of age and intent are in order for Midleton’s Redbreast as they have announced a new ferment addition to... Continue Reading →
Celebrity backed or endorsed whiskies are becoming more and more common place within the market. I’m sure there are always good intentions BUT when the main reason behind the endorsement is for a charitable purpose, then I’m right behind it! This week the Isle of Arran distillers have announced a collaboration with Ewan McGregor for... Continue Reading →
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