The Macallan has released a short biopic revealing the real-life story of former managing director, Janet Harbinson, who in 1926 crafted the most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold at auction, The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926. The eight-minute campaign film, ‘The Spirit of 1926’ which will be screened in selected cinemas globally…
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The Piece Hall in partnership with local Halifax craft artisan-distiller Speight’s Gin is set to release its own brand of gin, which has been inspired by the fascinating heritage of the Grade I-listed building and botanicals from the surrounding Yorkshire landscape, on Friday 11 November 2022. The iconic venue celebrated its fifth anniversary since a…
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Pink spirits from gin to tequila continue to show steady growth, according to SevenFiftyDaily, and show no signs of letting up. Indeed, in the wine industry, the demand for rosé wine has led to shortages as wine drinkers see rosé as a wine which can be drunk at any time of the day. Pink is…
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Working closely with Angus Dundee Distiller, jmarchitects has developed a proposal for a visitor experience to the historic whisky site of Glencadam in Brechin, reports Scottish Construction Now. Glencadam began production in 1825 and is now the only single malt Scotch whisky distillery in the county of Angus. According to Scottish Construction Now, the new…
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Shakespeare Distillery has scooped four awards at the 2022 Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards held on 27 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The independent artisan spirit producer based in Stratford-upon-Avon won awards in the Best Independent Retailer category, Best Green Business category, Top Attraction category and to top it off were crowned Stratford-upon-Avon’s…
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The latest research by digital identity specialists, ID Crypt Global, has revealed that the nation’s corner shops and supermarkets are running the risk of £2bn in penalty fines due to the sheer volume of under 18s purchasing alcohol on a yearly basis, with a further £1.6bn as a result of tobacco sales to underage children. A…
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Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, has partnered with London’s first dedicated sherry bar, Bar Pepito, to launch its new 12-year-old Seasonal Release (£80, 53.3% ABV), and explore the flavours of Andalusia featured in the dram. Inspired by a winter’s day in Glen Scotia’s home, Campbeltown, the latest unpeated, cask strength, natural coloured release, available now, has…
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An application has been submitted for a new Scotch whisky distillery at Portavadie on the Corwal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, reports Scottish Construction Now. Lead architects for the project are the team at Organic Architects which has designed numerous craft whisky distilleries which seem to combine the best of the old and new in…
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What has been a growing business since Covid has been the ease in delivering spirits to consumers, enabling distilleries to stay in business. Now that Covid has passed, consumers are enjoying the convenience of shopping for spirits this way. But tied to this has been a cry, sounding like Maude Flanders on The Simpsons, “think…
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While our economy has been hit hard by the effects of Brexit, the revolving door of No. 10, the war in the Ukraine, and Liz Truss blunder of the economy, for Scotland’s whisky producers, however, business is booming. The pound’s massive decline against major currencies is providing an extra boost, making whisky more affordable for…
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