Macallan’s new distillery: the story so far
The challenges of building a £100m new distillery, by the man who came up with the idea.
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18 July 2017
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18 July 2017
New Macallan distillery to open next summer
It’s hoped that the £100m-plus plant will produce its first spirit before the end of 2017.
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17 July 2017
Dewar’s Scotch Egg Club in global launch
Events will celebrate the three passions of Tommy Dewar: whisky, games and chicken.
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17 July 2017
Raasay names first master distiller
Recent graduate Iain Robertson will take charge at the distillery, due to open in September.
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14 July 2017
International Barley Hub planned for Dundee
The £40m project is being spearheaded by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute.
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13 July 2017
Dalmore unveils 2017 distillery exclusive
Up to 270 bottles of the £200 Dalmore Distillery Exclusive Vintage 2000 are available.
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13 July 2017
Dunrobin distillery seeks investment
Funding round looks to raise £5.5m to build whisky and gin distillery in castle grounds.
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12 July 2017
Glenallachie sold to Billy Walker
The Speyside distillery has been bought by a consortium headed by the former BenRiach MD.
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12 July 2017
Last Drop releases 1971 vintage blend
Tenth release from the rare spirits bottler underwent three-part maturation process.
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11 July 2017
Arran to launch last Smugglers’ Series malt
The Exciseman is the last of the three releases celebrating Arran’s whisky heritage.
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10 July 2017
Whisky Show launches label design contest
Designers are invited to create the artwork for a 24-year-old Springbank bottling.
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10 July 2017
Gartbreck distillery: is there still hope?
Once touted as Islay’s ninth whisky distillery, here’s the full story behind Gartbreck.
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07 July 2017
Whisky tourism at all-time high for Diageo
The world’s largest Scotch whisky producer has witnessed record numbers of visitors.
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06 July 2017
Holyrood Distillery names master distiller
Jack Mayo is one of a number of new appointments at the Edinburgh start-up.
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06 July 2017
Dalmore Vintage Port Collection unveiled
The three single malts are finished in tawny Port casks sourced from Graham’s.
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06 July 2017
Could this little black box end fake whisky?
This small black box could be a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit whisky.
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05 July 2017
Glen Moray Mastery marks 120th birthday
The £800 single malt is a vatting of five different vintages, dating back to 1978.
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05 July 2017
‘Scruffy’ Bunnahabhain to get £11m facelift
The Islay distillery will be given a major makeover to improve its tourist appeal.
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03 July 2017
Auchentoshan Bartender’s Malt launched
Twelve bartenders have created a single malt whisky designed to be mixed in cocktails.
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29 June 2017
Kingsbarns 2-year-old spirit drink released
The release comes as the St Andrews distillery waits for its first single malt whisky to mature.
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28 June 2017
Haig Club Bar opens its doors
The first permanent venue dedicated to the brand offers more than 20 cocktails.
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27 June 2017
First fully organic Scotch distillery opens
Ncn’ean distillery near Oban is producing single malt whisky solely from organic barley.
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27 June 2017
Clydeside appoints distillery manager
Former Auchentoshan distillery manager Alistair McDonald will take up the post from September.
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22 June 2017
Old Pulteney to withdraw 17yo and 21yo
Lack of stock means expressions will be discontinued – but no increase in NAS products.
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21 June 2017
Bowmore reveals Rachel Barrie’s replacement
Bowmore owner Beam Suntory has named its new master blender following Barrie’s exit in February.
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21 June 2017
Finnieston unveils Scotch cocktails in cans
The range of ready-to-drink cocktails is inspired by 19th-century merchant Ebenezer Connal.
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21 June 2017
Gartbreck ‘doomed’ thanks to land dispute
Islay distillery plans could be scuppered by row between Jean Donnay and Hunter Laing.
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20 June 2017
Royal Salute 30yo Flask Edition released
The limited edition release is a collaboration with award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.
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15 June 2017
Glenturret names whisky after mouser Towser
The distillery cat is the latest ‘famous’ face honoured with a ‘Bottle Your Own’ cask.
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14 June 2017
Balvenie Peated Triple Cask new to duty free
Unusual peated expression, aged for 14 years, will be exclusive to travel retail.
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12 June 2017
Lindores launches mouser-naming competition
The winning entrant will receive membership to the distillery’s preservation society.
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12 June 2017
Holyrood distillery seeks £5.5m investment
The money will be used to build the distillery and visitor centre in Edinburgh.
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07 June 2017
Distillery Challenge raises £10k for charity
A total of 55 bottles were collected for the raffle during the Great Whisky Distillery Challenge.
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07 June 2017
Royal Salute unveils 21yo Polo Edition
The new blend will launch in Singapore travel retail before a global roll-out later this year.
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07 June 2017
Craigellachie 33 launches in travel retail
Priced at £2,000 per bottle, the single malt joins the Dewar’s Exceptional Cask Series.
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02 June 2017
DFS launches global Whiskey Festival
From the US to Asia and the Middle East, the event will offer up to 100 whiskies to taste.