Eight distilleries have joined forces to introduce a new Whisky festival in the Scottish Highlands, while at the same time a Highland Malt Scotch Whisky…
Eight distilleries have joined forces to introduce a new Whisky festival in the Scottish Highlands, while at the same time a Highland Malt Scotch Whisky…
Highland Park is introducing the second in a series of three Viking Legend releases, inspired by its Viking history and mythology. Valknut Special Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been created in partnership with renowned Danish designer Jim Lynvgild. Valknut means ‘knot of those killed in battle’, and its symbol of three interlinked triangles is closely associated with the Norse god Odin, who guided the…
The GlenDronach Distillery has released its seventh batch of Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The whisky is matured in Pedro Ximenez and Olorosso sherry casks and presented at cask strength, which continues the distillery’s tradition of crafting and releasing small batches of The GlenDronach at cask strength each year. Master blender, Rachel Barrie, said: “The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 7 is rich in…
Highland Park has launched The Light, a 17-year old single malt Scotch whisky. The Orkney-based distillery, renowned for its heather peat, has created the whisky to reflect the spring and summer seasons on the Scottish island. The Light is aged in American oak, and it delivers sweet flavours of nutmeg and vanilla, according to the producer. The launch is the second and final in the…
Highland Park has released a new 17 year-old single malt called The Dark, which will be followed by the launch of The Light early next year. The Dark whisky has been matured in European oak sherry seasoned casks, delivering a deep flavour packed with dried fruits, nuts and spices, overlaid with hints of smoky peat, according to the company. The whisky has been inspired by…
Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky has announced the arrival of its new single malt. Dragon Legend has a richer and smokier flavour with an abv of 43.1% and it is priced at £40. For the next six months it will only be available in UK supermarkets and it will sit alongside its 12 year-old Viking Honour. Jason R Craig, brand director, Highland Park, said:…
Scotch whisky producer Douglas Laing and Co has taken inspiration from poet Robert Burns for a new Highland malt called Timorous Beastie. The name comes from Burns’ fabled poem To a Mouse, featuring a timid field mouse, but the producer promises the 46.8% whisky will not be for the faint of heart. The small-batch whisky uses Dalmore, Glengoyne and Glen Garioch malts and is said…
On what was described as a “significant day for the distillery”, Inver House – which also looks after Balmenach, Annoc, Speyburn and Old Pulteney single malts – also unveiled a new strategy for Balblair. Expressions will continue to be released in vintages but will be bottled at a minimum of 46% abv for “greater body”, they will be non-chill filtered to increase “viscosity and mouth feel”…
