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The Whisky Shop has announced the opening of its twentieth store in the UK

Tullibardine is to become the first whisky distillery in the world to have its by-products converted into advanced biofuel, capable of powering vehicles fuelled by petrol or diesel

International Spirits and Wines becomes the exclusive importer for Big Peat - Vatted Islay Malt.

One of Scotland’s most distinctive malt whiskies is to be relaunched in 2013 as a premium brand aimed at aspirational connoisseurs around the world.

The weekend of February 24th, Julio’s experienced a weekend full of whisky, with over 200 whiskies to sample from around the world. Douglas of Drumlanrig Single Malt Scotches were presented by the brand owner himself, Fred Laing.

Preparation for 2012’s most unique whisky event is hotting up as the inaugural Edinburgh Whisky Stramash, which takes place at Surgeons’ Hall on 26th & 27th May, reveals some of the mystery behind the exciting plans and ‘drams’.

Renowned Edinburgh restaurant, Amber, is offering an exclusive and special Valentine’s Day dining event.

The most northerly distillery on mainland Britain and one of the most remote in all Scotland has won the coveted title of World Whisky of the Year in the 2012 edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.

Chivas Brothers, launched a global campaign to advocate the importance and value of the age statements to consumers.

International creative branding and PR agency, threebrand, is toasting a ‘dram’ good win in the form of an exciting new event, which is set to shake-up the whisky industry.

Tickets to the largest, liveliest and most entertaining whisky festival in the world, the FNB Whisky Live Festival, are now on sale through Webtickets, which can be accessed via the festival’s website, www.whiskylivefestival.co.za.

The FNB Whisky Live Festival, which runs from 2 - 4 November 2011 in Cape Town, and 9 -11 November 2011 in Johannesburg.

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On Monday 20th June 2011, WHISKI bar on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile was awarded Whisky Bar of the Year at the 2011 DRAM awards, the Oscars of the licensed trade industry. This is the first time that an Edinburgh bar has won this top accolade .

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This Tuesday (June 7, 2011) the 2nd edition of the popular Scotch single malt whisky app for the iPhone and iPod touch was released into Apple’s App Store. This new version takes the iMalt app online and let users share tasting notes and ratings.

Derek Lantin's new book, 'Come Here and I'll Show You' ,gets top class reviews on Amazon Books.

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The Seagram’s Blenders Pride Fashion Tour begins its journey in the beautiful city of Chandigarh and will thereafter travel across Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and end in Bangalore.

The iconic sign which hangs outside Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull has been replaced and now features two of the most recognisable characters on the Island – the distillery cats.

The Other Wines and Spirits Continues Successful Launch of The Irishman Whiskies in the U.S. - The Rare Cask Strength limited edition-

Glasgow design company produces website for online whisky company Straight from the Cask

WHISKI bar on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has been awarded the highest level of GOLD status for the second year running in the 2010 Whisky Magazine’s – Great Whisky Bars of the World, part of the Icons of Whisky series of awards.

May 19th Whisky Cruise from Boston Harbor attracts over 500 Malt enthusiasts.

Medek Wine & Spirits begins to distribute Gold medal winning whisky, an addition to a lineup that now boasts a kosher certification.

Bottle No 1 of Music Maestro’s Whisky Brand Fetches £7,000

Whisky Rebrand as Rock Star Becomes Chairman

Single Malt Scotch expressions of Douglas of Drumlanrig !!!

Maker of the UK’s third most popular blended whisky appeals for help to overturn plans which would make them less competitive and less environmentally friendly.

Two of the world’s greatest drinks experts are set to meet face to face in a showdown designed to answer the age-old question: how should you take your whisky?

Scotsman.com this week became the first UK newspaper publisher to launch a dedicated whisky website.

LAST NIGHT Thursday 14th May 2009 saw the WHISKI bar in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile auction off a bottle of the Famous Grouse 37 Year Old in aid of the Sick Kids Foundation in Edinburgh. £340 was raised from the sale held at a whisky tasting.

Sheep Dip whisky celebrates Slang Dictionary launch

The new owners of a north-east distillery, where whisky production is due to restart after 22 years, have launched an appeal for historical information about the plant.

Los Angeles rock band Vintage is offering an unforgettable performance at the Whisky-a-go-go on March 16, 2007 at 10 pm.

Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Scotch Whisky has teamed up with the UK’s leading online drinks retailer DrinkOn.com to offer free Monkey Shoulder Cocktails in the UK’s top style bars.

Drinkon, the UKs leading online drinks retailer has re launched its website. The site’s design has been geared towards their loyal customer and supplier base with much of its new look incorporating improved brand information and imagery.

Drinkon, the UK’s leading online drinks retailer, has re launched a new look website this week. The new website’s design has been geared towards their loyal customer base with much of its new look and feel directed by customer feedback.