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The latest running of The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course will run for 8 weeks at Glasgow Metropolitan College’s Cathedral Street campus from Tuesday, 7th September, 2010 at 6.30.  During the course, we look at both sides of production, maturation, the blend, history, marketing and the future - and, of course, we sample a goodly quantity of the best of Scotland’s finest.  At £53.00, it is disgustingly cheap!

Contact David Smith on 0141-566 6222 ext 1625 or e-mail: enquiries@glasgowm et.ac.uk

I am pleased to say that whiskytrailbars.com launched last November at Whisky Live! in Glasgow.  The reaction from the public, the intended audience, has been very good, as has that of the press.  The project ran almost a year late, these delays have been caused by VisitScotland, who have been inefficient and counter-productive.  I have put some more of a rant in the blog.  

Log onto whiskytrailbars.com and use it as a resource to plan your next trip to Scotland.

 

 

Whisky & A’ That VII

Time is running out for the 7th running of this highly succeessful, friendly whisky festival in Ayr.

Frequently spoken about by those attending as “the friendliest whisky festival”, this year’s running takes place on Saturday, 29th May, 2010.

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A Long-Closed Distillery to Re-open?

Annandale Distillery in Dumfries and Galloway is due to re-open after 90 years of silence.                                                                               More here

 

Government Set to Raise Alcohol Duty by 5%

Now this collection of misfits and nonentities which make up the U.K.’S coalition government are going to raise alcohol duty AGAIN by ANOTHER 5%, it having just risen by 5% in April.  Not only will they kill the golden goose, they will destroy a large part of the drinks industry.                      

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Scotch Whisky is a Cornerstone of the Scottish Economy
Something which I have maintained for many yers, is the importance of Scotch Whisky to the Scottish economy.  The S.W.A. Has commissioned a report which has brought out just how valuable the industry is to Scotland.   
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GlenDronach Sees No Recession - Either at Home or Abroad!
 Being sold by the Swedish alcohol monopoly, the U.K.’S Oddbins and France’s Carrefour has boosted the sales of GlenDronach’s new core range in the first twelve months, they announced today (May 25).
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The Plumed Horse Voted Scottish Restaurant of the Year!
 Having regained its Michelin star in January, my favourite restaurant, The Plumed Horse in Leith was awarded AA Scottish Restaurant of the Year.
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Berry Bros to Sell Cutty, but take ownership of The Glenrothes
 In a strengthening of ties, Berry Brothers has sold the Cutty Sark brand to Edrington and, in exchange has taken ownership of The Glenrothes Single Malt brand.
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Strong Wind Blowing With Peat From the West...
 Brittany’s Glann ar Mor distillery is set to release a peated single malt from their cute little stills.                                                                    More here
John McLellan is Moving to Kilchoman
 Islay’s longest serving distillery manager is changing ship.   From 3rd May, Bunnahabhain’s John McLellan will become manager at Kilchoman.
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