The full line of The Macallan Fine & Rare sold at an auction for $300.000

When the Fine & Rare Collection from The Macallan entered the market we thought we would save up a bit of money to buy our own collection with one bottle from each of the years that we were born and then we would have ourselves a really nice tasting!! We still haven’t gone in to [...]

Another book on Whisky. This time by a Scandinavian

Ulf Buxrud, a Scandinavian keeper of the Quaich and a Malt Maniac, has released the Rare Malts, Facts, Figures and Taste.
The book is an endeavor to document the facts and figures of a formative and exciting segment of whisky history. It is also an attempt to mirror the arduous work and joy surrounding the [...]

Cruise the Single Malt Land

If you’re into whisky, why not tag along for a boat ride.
On the 26th of May Whiskyschool.com will arrange it’s first cruise around the islands of Islay. You guide will be Gordon Wright, one of the co-founders of the Islay distillery Bruichladdich and owner of family distillery Springbank.
For the cruises Gordon and James (who [...]

Bruichladdichs Master Distiller Jim McEwan in your Mp3 player

One of the striking things about the whisky industry is that although they seem to have a global presence, consumers that are younger than 30 among their target and have a great story to tell most of them suck at communication and use of new media. Trust us, getting information out of whisky brands is [...]

More YouTube. This time Scotland and her Distilleries

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80’s spot for Macallan…in spanish?

If someone understands, place a comment with a transcript.
Anyway, it’s just cool to see how things are communicated in different parts of the world.
Enjoy The Macallan

Benromach launches the Sassicaia Wood Finish

The Benromach distillery, have launched Benromach Sassicaia Wood Finish. Officially unveiled at Whisky Live London, less than 1000 units from the 3000 units out-turn will be available for sale in the UK.
Using pure spring water from the nearby Romach Hills and the finest Scottish barley, Benromach is made by experienced distillers, personally ensuring only the [...]

Looking for a Whisky Gig?

Then this is your opportunity if you think you got what it takes.

St George’s Distillery, has been established as the first and only registered whisky distilling company in England. And now they are looking to hire the following personnel.
DISTILLERY OPERATOR
This is a great opportunity to become part of a very exciting and historical new venture, [...]

JεB invites world to ‘Start a Party’ with new mirror ball campaign

Diageo, the owners of JεB Scotch whisky, announced last week that it will be investing over ten million pounds behind a brand new global marketing campaign for its party whisky brand JεB, Europe’s most popular Scotch.
The ‘Start a Party’ campaign will be launched in over 20 markets in all regions over the next 12 months [...]

The Macallan plans 6 new warehouses in Moray

The Edrington Group has submitted outline plans to the local planning authority for the mammoth development at The Macallan.
“The plan comprises six whisky maturation warehouses, an operations building and ancillary support services.”
“The new facilities are designed to meet increased production and the growing demand for The Macallan’s range of premium single malt products worldwide.”
Press & [...]

The Whisky Magazine has announced the 2007 World Whiskies Awards Winners.

Check out the Scottish winners from Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Awards 2007 with the interesting Distiller of the Year, Arran, to start with. It’s always nice to see that not just the old and establish distillers wins competitions and awards all the time, don’t you think?! Both Michael Jackson and Dave Broom have [...]

Cadenhead’s Malt Whisky Nosing Challenge 2007

Cadenhead’s announces the launch of their fifth Malt Whisky Nosing Challenge. Last year’s competition attracted entrants from all over the world including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Russia.
Get your quiz sheet here and return it to Cadenhead’s before 24th August 2007
The winner will be announced on www.wmcadenhead.com on 7th September 2007.
There are only a [...]

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