October 2007

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Make this Christmas a personalized one with the help of Glengoyne

October 30, 2007

in Highlands, Whisky Fun, WhiskyBuzz

Why not show you’ve put some real thought into your gift this year with a personalized bottle of Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Each bottle is designed to your own particular specifications and you can add your own message and/or a photograph of your choice.

Personalized labels are available on the Glengoyne 10 Years Old and 17 Years Old, with prices starting from £28.99.

Glengoyne which is situated just 30 minutes outside of Glasgow also offers various gift vouchers, which can be redeemed against one of their many in-depth distillery visits. For those who wish to expand their whisky knowledge and create their own unique [click to continue…]

Highland Park are set to give away 200 bottles of their 18 year old single malt

October 30, 2007

in Event, Highlands, Whisky Fun, WhiskyBuzz

Highland Park are set to give away 200 bottles of their 18 year old single malt in the UK’s first ever “whisky amnesty”. Malt lovers attending this year’s Whisky Live Glasgow are invited to bring a sealed 70cl bottle of any spirit which they can swap for a bottle of Highland Park.

The first of its kind in the UK, the amnesty will begin at 3pm on Friday 2nd November at Highland Park’s stand within Whisky Live, held at the SECC, Glasgow. [click to continue…]

Canadian Club Whisky Gets First Brand Campaign In 20 Years

October 25, 2007

in Whisky Advertising, WhiskyBuzz

Beam Global Spirits & Wine is launching the first integrated brand campaign for Canadian Club Canadian Whisky in 20 years.

The No. 2 Canadian whisky, celebrating its 150th anniversary next year, is [click to continue…]

Laphroaig aims to host the biggest online tasting in the world – live.

October 23, 2007

in Event, Islay, Whisky Fun, WhiskyBuzz

Laphroaig Live Tasting Event

Laphroaig will be hosting the online tasting event on Wednesday 21st November at 20:00 (GMT).

It will last around 40 minutes and will include a live question and answer session where friends [click to continue…]

A new brand from Glengoyne – Glengoyne Burnfoot

October 23, 2007

Glengoyne has announced the launch of a brand new addition to their Highland Single Malt range – Glengoyne Burnfoot. Marketed as a premium luxury product, this new single malt will be available worldwide, exclusively through Travel Retail outlets.

The brief was to attract a new target audience to take their first steps on the Glengoyne journey: [...]

Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare

October 23, 2007

Ian Macleod Distillers is launching Smokehead Extra Rare, a new and exclusive one litre product for the global Travel Retail market.

Building on the success and acclaim of Smokehead Islay Single Malt since its launch in 2006, Smokehead Extra Rare takes the brand essence to the next level, positioning it as a more exclusive and premium [...]

ThirdEyeDesign helps The Macallan with luxury positioning

October 22, 2007

The Macallan has enlisted the help of ThirdEyeDesign to help the brand reinforce its positioning within the luxury spirits market.
The Macallan parent company the Edrington Group has briefed the consultancy, which was appointed without a pitch, to enhance the brand’s
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Van Morrisson accompanied tour of Bladnoch distillery

October 22, 2007

I have started a group on YouTube where I save all whisky videos that I find of interest
While searching for some I ran into this home made guided tour of the Bladnoch distillery. It’s accompanied
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Duncan Taylor poaches Ronnie Routledge from Gordon & Macphail

October 22, 2007

Aberdeenshire-based whisky merchants, Duncan Taylor, which has a strong presence in specialist whisky shops throughout the UK, has identified a strong opportunity to grow its UK market share from its large premises in Huntly.
As it focuses on building its retail offering in advance of the new distillery in 2008 Duncan Taylor has recruited Ronnie Routledge [...]

Win £2500

October 22, 2007

The Sunday Express has teamed up with Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky to launch the UK’s largest maritime photography competition, Wish You Were Here.
Their aim is to revive the British tradition of the seaside postcard. They are looking for shots of life on the ocean wave: of a surfer catching the perfect wave, [...]

Classic TV Commercial for White Castle Whisky

October 19, 2007

Ah, those were the days…or maybe not.

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