Here is a selection of some of the best drinks-based releases on 1st April 2020….something to laugh at during our period of self-isolation. Pictured above is Douglas Laing & Co‘s Big Peat’s new Limited Edition,
Pandemic or Pandemonium?
The masses have been responding to the covid-19 corona virus threat by stripping supermarket aisles bare and stockpiling ahead of the enforced period of quarantine at home. Initially, it was the panic buying of toilet
5 Ways of Drinking under Quarantine
Thanks to self-isolation and the closure of pubs, clubs and restaurants due to the covid-19 corona virus, our drinking habits will have to change at least for the next few months….here are 5 ideas on
An Inside the Cask chat with…Colin Hampden-White
Colin Hampden-White is currently starring in part 2 of the Amazon Prime series ‘The Three Drinkers Do Scotch Whisky’. Colin was kind enough to spare some time to talk to us and share some of
Interesting Facts & Figures about Scotch Whisky
From the size of stills, to the oldest Scotch whisky distillery and the number of visitors, I have tried to bring some of the facts and figures to the fore and invite contributions from those
An Inside the Cask chat with…Dr. Kirstie McCallum
Kirstie McCallum has been working in the drinks industry in Scotland for the last 20 years, with a variety of products, but mainly focusing on Scotch Whisky. She has worked in all areas of production,
The Anti Investment Whisky Club
I recently discovered Cheaper by The Dram and they claim to have sourced some of the finest rare and collectable whiskies, but none of these whisky bottles are for sale to customers looking for a
4 Facts about Rosé wine
Wine education, an increase in the quality of rosé wine available, the popularity with the under-25s and the association with the sunshine lifestyle helped by social media (#rosé) are believed to be some of the
Number 10 for Islay
Islay’s south coast in Farkin is closer to welcoming a new Scotch whisky distillery to the Scottish island courtesy of Elixir Distillers, who own the Port Askaig and Elements of Islay brands. The dream of Elixir Distillers and its
More Brands Going Green
Drink brands continue to follow the sustainability trend with recycled ingredients from food waste used as a resource; eco-packaging being introduced into more products and even a ‘climate positive’ carbon neutral gin made from peas.
Scotland’s answer to Baileys
Magnum Scotch Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur has been crowned one of the top selling products at the historic Edinburgh Castle with over 12,000 bottles snapped up by visitors in 2019. Magnum is crafted and bottled
Spice Up Your Life
Rum is making a comeback as a drinks category being rediscovered and helped by its versatility and rich history. In particular, Spiced rums are enjoying a renaissance as a flavour-filled characterful base for mixed drinks
Drinks Industry Sustainability Index
Footprint Intelligence highlights the trends driving the Drinks industry and shares best practice on how we can move together to a more sustainable future via the Trends Report 2020, produced as commissioned by the C&C
The Distilleries of Campbeltown
One of Scotland’s most remote mainland towns, Campbeltown also used to be know as “the Whisky Capital of the World”. This is because Campbeltown used to be a hotbed of illicit distillation, since the end
The Celebrity Liquor Index
Sam Heughan of Outlander fame is the latest to join the list of celebrities getting involved in the liquor business, as he has just launched The Sassenach Deluxe Blended Scotch whisky. Sam has been promoting
