The internet is home to a vast number of whisky fanatics and connoisseurs, many of whom have made it their mission to document their thoughts on all things whisky. YouTube is a great platform for connoisseurs to talk about their favourite drams and distilleries, as well as reviewing a number of whiskies. Below is a […]
You can find whisky lovers and fanatics all over the internet that take pride in documenting their whisky journeys, reviewing drams, revelling in limited edition bottles, and informing their audience about all things whisky. Instagram is a great platform for whisky influencers to post stylistic shots of their latest dram and share their thoughts on […]
There is a wealth of knowledge out there on all things whisky. Many whisky connoisseurs have made it their mission to document all of their favourite drams, and their opinions on whisky controversies such as no-age statements, and killing old bottles. I have compiled a list of the best whisky blogs on the internet that […]
Caol Ila in the present day. Caol Ila is a favourite among those who have an affinity for Islay whiskies. Caol Ila produces wonderfully balanced single malt whiskies, some of which go into the iconic Johnnie Walker blend. Diageo, who own Caol Ila and the Johnnie Walker blend, have proposed a £150 million renovation to […]
Scotland is welcoming more visitors to its distilleries than ever before, with visitor capacity at an all-time high. For the first time ever over two million visitors, a year are travelling to take in the delights of the numerous whisky distilleries in all regions of Scotland. Whisky Tourism Continues To Grow In 2018 there was […]
An artist’s impression of what Rosebank will look like. Rosebank whisky has many dedicated fans, thanks to its rounded and fruity palate and cult status. This lowland distillery closed its doors in 1993 and most of the equipment, including the stills and mash tun, was stolen in 2008. The distillery sat mothballed for many years, […]
An artist’s impression of what Brora will look like. Brora has become a cult whisky since the distillery’s closure in 1983, and news of its reopening is more than welcome. Industry giants, Diageo have had their £30 million plans to renovate and reopen both Port Ellen and Brora approved. Brora Revived with Original Stills Many […]
An artist’s impression of what Port Ellen will look like. In a landmark decision for the Scotch whisky industry, Diageo has been given the go-ahead by Argyll & Bute councillors to rebuild and reopen the famed Port Ellen distillery on Islay. Port Ellen has become even more famed since its mothballing and closure in 1983. […]
Artist’s impression of what Clynelish will look like. Courtesy of Diageo Clynelish distillery has achieved cult status with its unique and waxy single malt expressions. Owned by industry giants, Diageo, Clynelish is set to undergo millions of pounds worth of expansion and renovation, owing to its success. You can read more about Clynelish, including its […]
Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has secured £30 million worth of funding to expand internationally as the business continues to boom. The package comes from Clydesdale Bank and will be used to fund capital and capital expenditure as the company continues to expand and grow. HNH acted as a specialist advisor and was instrumental in securing the […]
An artist’s impression of what Glenkinchie will look like. Courtesy of Diageo. Glenkinchie is located in the Scottish Lowlands and was founded by the Rate Brothers. The brothers started their whisky distilling venture in 1825 when they opened Milton distillery nearby. The name suggested what many suspected at the time, that anyone running a mill […]
Cardhu in the present day. In August 2019, Moray council approved plans for Diageo to revamp Cardhu distillery. The plans come after Diageo announced its plans to renovate Cardhu, Clynelish, Caol Ila, and Glenkinchie – the four distilleries that contribute to the Johnnie Walker blend by Diageo. The company is also constructing a three-storey Johnnie […]
Fears surrounding the health and safety of antique lovers and auction house staff have forced auction houses to postpone exhibitions as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Auction houses such as Bonham’s and Sotheby’s have postponed Asian art auctions that were scheduled to take place in New York in March amid fears surrounding the coronavirus […]
In 1996 the Scotch Whisky Association released a pamphlet on Personal Investment in Scotch Whisky, which you can read here. More than 20 years later Scotch Whisky is becoming increasingly popular as a personal investment however much of the information provided is still largely relevant today. The SWA generally proposes caution and that any budding […]
In May 2018, at the annual Scotch Whisky Association Conference, delegates heard that “[t]he Scotch Whisky industry’s recent growth must be maintained beyond Brexit.” The recent growth references the statistics that Scotch Whisky is the UK’s largest food and drink export, accounting for 20% of all food and drink exports. In fact, according to the […]
The Royal Mint has created a £5,000 coin that is worth far more than its face value. The five kilogram coin is estimated to be worth approximately £300,000. Photo: (Royal Mint/SWNS) The coin is made of the finest 999 gold and has been remade from a die that was first used nearly 200 years ago. […]
Photo: suntory.co.jp There will be only 100 chances to buy a bottle of 55-year old Yamazaki single malt whisky, according to Suntory Holdings. The company unveiled the bottles on 30th January 2020, with the bottles expected to go on sale in June. The buyers will be selected by a lottery, due to the large number […]
L.S. Lowry is famed for his simplistic depictions of the lives of the working class in Northern England. One such depiction – titled ‘The Mill, Pendlebury’ – recently sold for £2.65m at auction, after being ‘lost’ for seven decades. The painting is an oil-on-canvas work depicting Acme Mill in Pendlebury, Lancashire, towering over residents of […]
Mark Littler LTD have been invited to make regular contributions to Antique Collecting magazine and the December issue saw our first full length article published in the popular magazine. ‘Liquid Gold’ in the Dec 19/Jan 20 edition of Antiques Collecting It has always been our aim to share our knowledge of the antiques world with […]