A recommendation for whisky (and food) lovers traveling the waters of the Swedish archipelago

Last night was the first evening of my vacation. To celebrate, me and my family boarded our boat and enjoyed a 10 minute ride from Södermöja to a near island called Ingmarsö to grab some food.
To say that the waters outside Stockholm are filled with restaurants would be far from true. Then to say [...]

Your father is worth every penny

Strathisla Distillery, the home and heart of Chivas Regal
Chivas Regal has put together the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the essence of Scotland, home of Chivas Regal, through one of Scotland’s greatest creations: whisky.
If your father is a whisky lover, then this trip should make him more than happy.
The set [...]

Knob Creek lovers should plan for some serious lounging at Lexington Bluegrass Airport

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the world’s No. 1 selling super-premium bourbon, invites travelers to grab a seat and a glass of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at the new Knob Creek Bourbon Lounge in the main concourse of the Lexington Bluegrass Airport. 
The Knob Creek Bourbon Lounge menu will feature signature Knob Creek Bourbon [...]

A great guide to japanese whisky bars

Are you one of the lucky ones who are about to travel to Japan? I’ve been wanting to go for ages but haven’t come around to it yet.
Then you should pay our friend Chris and his blog Nonjatta a visit. Chris has just posted a great piece that guides you to the best whisky bars [...]

Make your own signature whisky this burns at Glengoyne distillery

To celebrate Burns Night (Friday 25 January), Glengoyne is holding a Burns Blending Session at the distillery’s state-of-the-art whisky Sample Room. ??
The session, which is ideal for both whisky experts and novices, gives participants the chance to make their very own unique blended whisky to take home with them, as well as enjoying a hearty [...]

Special Christmas travel offer that takes you to Auchetochan

If youre thinking about spending some time in Scotland over Christmas or New Years. Harbourside Whisky Tour has a special offer from December to February.

Harbourside has put together this offer for you.
- 2  NIGHTS B & B
- TOUR OF AUCHENTOSHAN DISTILLERY
- RETURN TRANSFERS TO AIRPORT HOTEL AND
- DISTILLERY
- DISTILLERY ADMISSION?
- COST £79 PER PERSON

A new brand from Glengoyne - Glengoyne Burnfoot

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

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 [...]

Two new 23 yrs from Old Pulteney exclusive to the World Duty Free

The Genuine Maritime Malt, Old Pulteney – has unveiled an brand new product created specifically for World Duty Free.
 
A limited edition ‘pairing’ of Old Pulteney has been specially produced to appeal to the travel sector, ahead of the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) World Exhibition in Cannes this October. Two 23 year old whiskies, one [...]

Walk in the tracks of the whisky smugglers

BBC reports that the historic illicit trails used to smuggle whisky in Speyside are being opened up for guided walks.
It’s The Glenlivet Distillery and The Crown Estate have taken the step back in time to launch the three historic walks in the Glenlivet Estate.
Read the full story on the BBC website.
Also read our previous post [...]

Wee Wash, Michty Mach, Stravaig Spirit or The Bonnie Blend?

Those are the names of Whisky Loch Lomond’s different travel packages.

Whisky Loch Lomond is an experience for visitors to Scotland which combines the outstanding scenic qualities of Loch Lomond with the magnificent world of Scotch Whisky. Four top quality businesses operating in Loch Lomond and Glasgow have come together to provide a luxury whisky experience [...]

Single Malt lands at Larnaca, Cyprus

‘Uisge Beatha’, the water of life, is the first of its kind malt whisky concept that has opened inside the partly refurbished Larnaca airport departure lounge with the aim of attracting the whisky connoisseurs and well-to-do travellers on their way to short or long journeys.
This pilot project is the brainchild of the marketing team of [...]

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