Glengoyne Distillery Celebrates a Landmark Achievement in Whisky Excellence “Gratulerar!” — Congratulations to Valerie Marsh, Brand Homes Cask & Facilities Manager at Glengoyne Distillery near Glasgow, who has been honoured with a rare accolade b
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9 Festive Whiskies to Buy This Christmas (2025 Gift Guide)
If you’re searching for the best premium whiskies to buy this Christmas, this curated festive whisky guide brings together nine outstanding bottles from some of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. If you want to explore whiskies further, we have ple
Breakfast at The Boathouse: A Riverside Morning Treat
And just like that our family moon in Dumfries & Galloway has to come to an end, with our final stop off for breakfast at The Boathouse. Whilst exploring the area of Dumfries & Galloway, we’ve been able to enjoy some amazing food next to our
October Monthly Round-Up For The Beer Drinker (2025)
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October Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker (2025)
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A Beer Tasting Flight at The Steamboat Inn
Following on from our recent visit to The Steamboat Inn where we explored its warm hospitality, hearty food, and beautiful coastal setting. Honestly, we couldn’t resist and had to indulge into The Steamboat Inn Tasting Flight whilst enjoying some qua
Glengoyne Unveils New Wetlands Single Cask Release in Support of WWT Conservation
Glengoyne Distillery, the award-winning Highland whisky producer known for its sustainability-first approach, has unveiled the Glengoyne Wetlands Single Cask Release 2025. This limited-edition whisky strengthens the distillery’s longstanding partners
Auchentoshan 12-Year-Old Double Cask: New Look & Tasting Notes
Auchentoshan has entered a new era with the reveal of refreshed packaging and the launch of a new 12-Year-Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Glasgow-based distillery remains one of the only major Scotch producers to triple distil every dr
September Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker (2025)
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Family Dining at The Steamboat Inn: A Charming Coastal Gem
The next stop on our family holiday adventure through Dumfries & Galloway is the charming The Steamboat Inn. Its beautiful, gemstone coastal surroundings made for a memorable dining experience. If you missed our first review, be sure to check out
Laphroaig 40-Year-Old Capsule Sells for Record-Breaking £125,000 at Distillers One of One Auction
In a moment that will go down in Islay whisky history, a bottle of Laphroaig 40-Year-Old Capsule has sold for an astonishing £125,000 at the Distillers One of One auction — setting a new record for the distillery. The au
Damm Opens a New Chapter in British Brewing with £70m Eagle Brewery in Bedford
In a landmark moment for British brewing, Damm, the Spanish company behind the Mediterranean favourite Estrella Damm, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula — the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. Following a £70 million i