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Whisky & Distilleries

Will you be having whisky or whiskey this Independence Day?

28 Jun 2022

As our American friends are celebrating Independence Day (or 4th of July), we thought we’d take a wee look at how America’s finest Bourbon has a large impact in the Scotch whisky industry.
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Meet our Makers

Henry's Coffee Company

28 Jun 2022

Henry was born in October 2014. In fact, he was born on Halloween (31 October) 2014 which makes his birthday easier to remember.
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh & Scotland

Five reasons to visit the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

16 Jun 2022

There's so much going on in Edinburgh in August, but you defintiely need to have the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on your list - here's five reasons to visit!
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Lindores Abbey Distillery at night
Meet our Makers

Lindores Abbey Distillery

26 Apr 2022

This month, our 'Meet our Maker' is Lindores Abbey Distillery. We caught up with them to find out more about their distillery and its fascinating history. 
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Haggis and whisky cream sauce
Whisky Recipes

Whisky Cream Sauce Recipe

10 Apr 2022

Perfect recipe to go along with your haggis, make your very own version of our Amber Restaurant chef's whisky cream sauce.
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Easter treats and bottles
Whisky & Distilleries

On The Hunt for Whisky and Easter Eggs

24 Mar 2022

As we start to say farewell to the long dark winter months and welcome in the spring with the first signs of the daffodils, minds start to wander towards Easter and feelings of new beginnings.
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Raymond Davidson, Glencairn Crystal CEO
Meet our Makers

Glencairn Crystal

10 Mar 2022

In the long and illustrious history of whisky there had never been a single definitive glass that the whisky world could call its own.
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Platinum Tour - tasting stave pouring
Whisky & Distilleries

How to host a Scotch tasting party

07 Mar 2022

Bring friends together over a dram, either at home or virtually. Here are all the hints and tips you'll need on how to put together a whisky tasting to remember.
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Highland coo cupcake recipe using Scotch whisky
Whisky Recipes

Baking with whisky

07 Mar 2022

In celebration of International Chocolate Day, we've put together some tips and recipes on how to bake with Scotch whisky. Enjoy!
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Whisky Emoji Quiz
Whisky & Distilleries

Scotch Whisky Emoji Quiz

04 Mar 2022

The ultimate Scotch whisky emoji quiz to test your whisky knowledge and your cryptic skills!
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Whisky stave with glasses
Whisky & Distilleries

Should you add water to whisky?

04 Mar 2022

We asked whisky writer Ian Wisniewski to give us his thoughts on the crucial question of whisky and water...
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Glen Ord Distillery
Edinburgh & Scotland

Distilleries to visit by train: Part 3

04 Mar 2022

The final post in our series on exploring Scotland's whisky distilleries by train. All aboard at Inverness!
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