The Famous Grouse unveils new malt whisky visitor attraction

The Famous Grouse Experience at Crieff, today announced that it has just opened its doors to a new visitor experience. - the first of its type in Scotland.
Located at Glenturret distillery, Warehouse No. 9 offers guests a detailed insight into the world of The Famous Grouse by allowing access into areas normally closed to the [...]

Limited edition 50-year-old Glenfiddich whisky for sale

If you have R75 000 in your wallet to spare and fancy purchasing a limited edition 50-year-old Glenfiddich whisky, then get down to the Whisky Expo at Suncoast Casino where a bottle is on sale.
But be warned, there is only one bottle at the expo, so it’s first come, first served.
If, however, that is [...]

Whisky Expo in South Africa this weekend

If you are in South Africa, Durban this weekend. Don’t miss the Whisky Expo at The Suncoast Casino and Entertainment world.

This expo will be primarily showcasing and sampling a large range of different whiskeys.
Show Times

Wed 9 May 2007(VIP/Trade): 16h00 -18h00
Thurs 10 May2007: 18h00 v 21h00 Fri 11 May 2007: 18h00 - 21h00
Tickets are R60pp [...]

BenRiach Launched a 40 Years Old

I missed this one earlier this year. However, I think it’s worth publishing still.

In the end of february The BenRiach Distillery Company announced the release of what they believe is the oldest expression of BenRiach Single Malt Whisky in existence today - ‘The BenRiach’ 40 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Taken from their extremely limited [...]

Scotch whisky tops world spirits brands

The Scotsman.com reports that Whisky, and Scotland itself, have held on to their respective No 1spots in an annual survey of the world’s top spirit brands.
Top Scottish names according to the survey:
• Johnnie Walker (world rank three, share of market 7.8 per cent)
• Chivas Regal (nine, 4.7 per cent)
• Ballantine’s (11, 5.3 per cent)
• Dewars [...]

It’s a dirty work, but someone has to do it - Cadenhead’s Tasting Panel

In an effort to involve more people in the selection for potential bottlings Cadenhead have decided to have different Tasting Panels try out the selection of whiskies that have been selected. The Tasting Panels will decide if the whiskies are of a sufficiently excellent quality and make tasting notes for these whiskies.
The first event was [...]

Springbank and Cadenhead blogs away

The staff of Springbank and Cadenhead has been given the oppurtunity to start blogging. On the blog “The Tasting Room” you can keep yourself up to date about what these guys are up to, where they have been and how it looked where they were.
They will be posting amusing stories and pictures from the distillery [...]

Winners at the Spirit of Speyside

The popular annual festival, The Spirit of Speyside has come to an end. Reports from Press & Journal says the festival was a great success this year.
During the festival awards was of course presented. This year the winners were Glenlivet Distillery for 12 years and under, Cragganmore Distillery for 13 to 18 years and Glen [...]

Singlemalt.tv is now free of charge

If you didn’t know about Singlemalt.tv then it’s time to learn more about it now. Before they charged their viewers to look at the content. But since the 30th of april, the channel is open for everyone free of charge.
Singlemalt.tv is a self-contained, membership-driven, internet tv channel devoted solely to the history, tradition, manufacture and [...]

Crown Royal has created their most expensive whisky ever.

In order to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the 2007 Kentucky Derby, Crown Royal has created the most expensive version of their whisky. The original Crown Royal Canadian Blended Whisky was made for the Queen’s parents in 1939 to commemorate their Grand Tour of Canada.
Crown Royal has a created a new version of [...]

Old Pulteney Partners with Sailing Hero Sir Robin

Genuine Maritime Malt Raises the flag for Final Leg.
Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky is delighted to announce its sponsorship of British sailing hero Sir Robin Knox-Johnston as he prepares to complete the ‘ultimate solo challenge’ - the VELUX 5 Oceans round the world yacht race.
Known as the Genuine Maritime Malt, Old Pulteney has come [...]

Scottish Rugby and The Famous Grouse extend sponsorship relationship

Scottish Rugby and The Famous Grouse announced today (3 May) they have agreed a new six figure sponsorship agreement until May 2009.
The Famous Grouse’s continued support of Scottish Rugby and the Scotland National Team follows a successful partnership that has matured over 16 years. The new contract will see the nature of the award-winning sponsorship [...]

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