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Glenrothes whisky tasting
Written by Claire Hu   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010
Claire Hu savours the atmosphere, and flavour, of a vertical Glenrothes tasting in Speyside.

Tasting whisky at a distillery in the midst of a Scottish winter, following an ethereal trek through the glittering snow to get there, was an almost spiritual experience. Glenrothes was not distilling the day we visited, and as we worked our way through the range and night fell, it became eerily quiet. The graveyard opposite added to the atmosphere.

The tasting gave clues about the main influences on single malt, which appeared to be less about the raw materials (malted barley, ...
 
A clear modern twist
Written by Claire Hu   
Wednesday, 15 April 2009

A new absinthe plays on the notorious history of the spirit, with a skull depicted on the front label.

 
Mellowing with age
Written by Claire Hu   
Monday, 23 February 2009


janneau-single-distillery-90v2A new range of Armagnacs focuses on age and origin in a bid to give the French brandy a premium image.

 
Russian Standard creates Christmas cocktail range
Written by Claire Weekes   
Monday, 24 November 2008

Russian Standard, the "essential vodka to ensure a truly magical Christmas this year", has created a range of Christmas cocktail recipes to be enjoyed with its Imperia vodka brand.
Source: Russian Standard

 
Diageo unveils Christmas gift packs for key whiskey brands
Written by Claire Weekes   
Monday, 24 November 2008

With Christmas just around the corner, Diageo Great Britain has unveiled its gift packs for key Whiskey brands Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, as well as ultra-premium brand Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky.
Source: Diageo

 
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