Whisky auction site first to host bid for rare Macallan
Days after its sale brought one corner of Moray to a standstill, a bottle of the Macallan Genesis Limited Edition has been put up for auction.
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New life to be breathed into discontinued Moray distillery
It has been decades since a single bottle of whisky flowed from the stills at Moray’s historic Dallas Dhu distillery.
Best places to eat in the North
As diners we often get stuck in a restaurant rut. We visit the same places, we order the same food from our favourite cafes’ menu, and on some occasions, even sit at the same table!
‘Holy grail’ of whisky to be auctioned for up to £900,000
A bottle of rare whisky is expected to fetch up to £900,000 when it goes under the hammer later this year.
Dash for limited edition whisky at Macallan distillery causes chaos
Police were forced to close a road yesterday for safety reasons after hundreds of whisky enthusiasts flocked to a distillery to buy a limited edition bottle of Scotland’s favourite drink.
Whisky fans force road closure in scrum for rare bottles
Police were forced to close a road after an influx of whisky collectors headed to a distillery desperate to get their hands on a limited edition bottle.
VIDEO: ‘Chaos’ at Macallan distillery as whisky buffs try to get their hands on a rare bottle
Police were forced to close a road near the Macallan distillery in Moray this morning as hundreds flocked to the area to buy a rare bottle a whisky.
Rare Moray whisky expected to fetch upwards of £30,000 at auction
A whisky so rare that even the angels have barely had their share will be auctioned off this week.
Highland distillery workers told to accept a £10,000 pay cut or facing losing their job
Whisky giant Whyte and Mackay is to cut 21 jobs - a fifth of the workforce - at its Invergordon distillery as it implements a £15 million modernisation programme.
Cabrach nuclear bunker will open to the public for the first time
A nuclear bunker built in Moray in order to protect military forces at the height of the Cold War is to be opened to the public for the first time.
Malt Whisky Trail chairman welcomes Moray tourism boom
The chairman of the Moray Malt Whisky Trail has welcomed news that the industry enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2017.
Moray MSP calls for a transport study to improve tourism in Speyside
Thousands already make their way to the heart of the Scottish whisky industry each year but the Scottish Government is being urged to make Moray more visitor friendly.
Scotland’s whisky distilleries welcomed a record number of visitors in 2017
Whisky distilleries around Scotland welcomed a record 1.9 million visitors last year, figures out today show.
Chinese whisky workers visit Scotland
More than 750 Chinese colleagues of a leading Scotch Whisky producer enjoyed an excursion to Speyside to experience some Scottish heritage and hospitality.
Distillery proposal could inject millions of pounds into this Highland village
Plans have been submitted for the reopening of “lost” malt whisky distillery closed for more than three decades – a move that could inject millions of pounds into the economy of a remote Highland village.
Winter barley in the spotlight at Cereals in Practice
Winter barley has historically made little impact on the Scottish malting market but that could be about to change, according to Dr Bill Thomas of the James Hutton Institute (JHI).
Work commences on whisky giant’s ‘world-standard’ facility
Whisky giant Diageo has started work on a £6.4 million centre of excellence for operations behind a large share of Scotland’s national drink.
GlenAllachie reveals its core range and global ambition
Independent boutique Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled its first core range of aged single malts, selected by master distiller Billy Walker.
Anchorman star Will Ferrell drops into distillery for a dram
Staff at a Highland whisky distillery were left starstruck when Anchorman actor Will Ferrell popped in for a tipple.
Retaliatory tariffs imposed on Bourbon whisky in EU
Retaliatory tariffs have been imposed on Bourbon whisky in the EU, following the introduction of tariffs on EU steel and aluminium by Donald Trump.
Whisky sales at risk if EU and US trade war spirals
Macallan whisky boss Scott McCroskie warned yesterday the single malt’s sales could suffer in a trade war between the US and Europe.
5 distilleries you must visit
The world’s only malt whisky trail is right here on your doorstep. Along the famous route of Speyside’s Whisky Trail are more than half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries.
New summer bus services for Moray
A bus firm will run more journeys into Moray’s whisky heartland after noticing a surge in customers during a festival celebrating Scotland’s national drink.
Whisky helps firms get a taste for food tourism
A north-east distillery is to be used to inspire businesses to consider developing within food tourism across the region.
Distillery commissions art to mark 120th anniversary
A Moray distillery has marked its 120th anniversary by commissioning a series of paintings capturing its grounds in a new light.
New distillery planned for the Highlands
The parent company of whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced plans for a new multi-million-pound distillery near Grantown which it expects to become a “significant local employer” and tourist attraction.
Moray tourism projects intent of preserving traditional skills share £500,000 boost
Two projects in Moray, aimed at boosting tourism in the region through traditional skills, are sharing a funding boost of more than £500,000.
Brazen thieves steal £1,300 of whisky from Speyside shops
Brazen thieves have stolen almost £1,300 worth of whisky from specialist shops in the industry’s heartland.
Could you tackle Scotland’s most demanding pub crawl?
A new outdoor adventure race visiting 10 whisky distilleries could be Scotland’s most demanding “pub crawl”.
£10m distillery plans for Hebridean island
Ambitious £10million plans to build the first distillery on the Hebridean island of South Uist in 174 years – just a stone’s throw from the setting of Whisky Galore – have been unveiled.
Whisky goes for record-breaking price
Two rare bottles of Scotch described as the “Holy Grail of Macallan” set new world records for any whisky sold at auction.
Scotch trend for 100% Scottish ingredients
While there is no legal requirement to source Scottish grain to produce Scotch whisky, most distilleries look to their homeland first for malting barley.