Latest News - Useful information from the whisky industry in April 2009
Below is a full list of whisky news on Planet Whiskies. But if you would like to browse through the latest news month, by month please click on the below links and this will take you to the month in question. I have only been collection the latest whisky news for the last few months, but over time these links will increase.
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Planet Whiskies will bring you the latest whisky press releases from around the world - April 2009
Latest News from The Glenrothes Distillery opens its doors to the public - 22 April 2009
The Glenrothes distillery in Speyside will be opening its doors to the public on Friday 8 May, offering a rare opportunity to discover the secrets of the award winning single malt. Established in 1879, The Glenrothes has historically been closed to the public.
As part of the Speyside Festival celebrations, the distillery will be running two exclusive tours of the distillery in Rothes. Guided by Brand Ambassador Ronnie Cox and Speyside ... Click to read more
High visitors numbers give Glengoyne a cracking good Easter - 17th April 2009
Dumgoyne, 16 April 2009; Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, Glengoyne, has experienced a massive upsurge in tourists this Easter week, reporting the best visitor figures over the spring holiday in the distillery’s 175 year history.
Eager to learn about Glengoyne’s ‘Real Taste of Malt’, several hundred holidaymakers, the majority from England and northern Europe, visited the distillery during the Easter break – more than the last two years’ Easter weeks combined.... Click to read more
£3m New Look for Whisky’s Biggest Attraction - Scotch Whisky Experience - 17th April 2009
The Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh’s five-star visitor attraction dedicated to exploring the story of Scotch whisky, is set to unveil a £3m new look for its popular whisky tour. Representing a major investment for the attraction, the new tour journeys from barley to bottle, exploring the diverse Scottish regions and unique processes of whisky production and culminating in an exclusive visit to the World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whiskies.
Set at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience is ideally located in the heart of the old town and only a stone’s throw from historic Edinburgh Castle. The new tour takes a fresh approach to the visitor experience, blowing away the myths and stereotypes which surround Scotch whisky.... Click to read more
The Famous Grouse burns limited edition bottle raises money for hit- 8th April 2009
The 250th anniversary of Robert Burns wasn’t simply a chance for thousands of revellers to enjoy a wee dram. The Famous Grouse, Scotland’s Number 1 whisky, helped many charities to enjoy a more prosperous 2009 by creating 250 limited edition bottles of 37 year old blended malt.
In keeping with the humanitarian spirit of Burns, these bottles were only available for charity auction or raffle with a minimum value of £400. As a result, over £70,000 was raised at Burns Suppers and similar events around the world from auctioning The Famous Grouse limited ... Click to read more
Latest News - Glengoyne Single Highland Malt Whisky April 02nd, 2009
02.04.09, Edinburgh: Glengoyne Single Highland Malt is building on its ‘Real Taste of Malt, Real Taste of Food’ credentials this Homecoming Scotland year, by forming a unique partnership with celebrated Chef Tom Lewis, of Monachyle Mhor, and iconic Scottish food producers Loch Fyne Oysters. Click to read more
Distillery of the Month: March/April 2024
Tomintoul Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies had a fantastic trip up to the Speyside Whisky region of Scotland in February 2024 to visit Angus Dundee Distillers Tomintoul Distillery within the Cairngorms National Park. Then, after the distillery tour and tasting, which was hosted by Iain Forteath, the master blender of Tomintoul, our press group travelled and stayed the night at the recently bought country home of Tomintoul House in the Aultmore Estate (previously called Aultmore House). Planet Whiskies has made the Tomintoul Distillery, Distillery of the Month for both March/April 2024. Read more Planet Whiskies Tomintoul Distillery Tour
Distillery of the Month: February 2024
Bushmills Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies visited the new Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland on the 25th and 26th of September. Read our review of the experience of Bushmills and Northern Ireland at Planet Whiskies tour of Bushmills and Northern Ireland
You can also read the whole section about Bushmills Distillery at Bushmills Distillery Information on Planet Whiskies... So Bushmills was Planet Whiskies Distillery of the Month title for January/February 2024
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Drams Delivered To Your Door - The World’s Biggest Whisky Club Drops New Monthly Subscription Service
Whisky enthusiasts can now take their passion to the next level and have exceptional cask strength single malt whiskies delivered to their doors every month thanks to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's new 'Drop & Dram' subscription service.
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