When we decided to launch our online shop in August 2020 we did not imagine that within a month our first sale would be a 28 bottle vertical of Macallan 18 year old for £44,000. The story of the vertical gripped the interest of the national and international community as news broke of the seller’s […]
Esteemed Islay distillery, Bowmore, and premium automobile brand, Aston Martin, have collaborated to produce 25 bottles of whisky that will set you back £50,000 should you wish to purchase one. This new expression is called Black Bowmore DB5 1964 and is inspired by the classic and quintessentially British Aston Martin DB5. The car is famous […]
In the world of whisky, single malts usually steal all of the headlines. However, in this instance, they are required to share the spotlight. A blended Scotch whisky has just won the 2020 Whisky of the Year.
Diageo is the biggest spirits company in the world, boasting ownership of distilleries such as Blair Athol, Glenkinchie, Cardhu, Talisker, and Lagavulin. Each year, Diageo unveil a Special Release collection that showcases the rare and wonderful whiskies in their portfolio. This year, the collection has been named the Prima & Ultima collection.
Nc’nean, Scotland’s leading organic distillery, is releasing 60 more limited edition barrels of whisky for purchase in 2020. The distillery, which only started to distil whisky in 2017, has offered 60 barrels per year for purchase, however, this year’s barrels are especially symbolic as the whisky within them was distilled in the same year of […]
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 […]