Auchentoshan Distillery, home to Scotland’s only triple distilled single malt whisky, the distillery which produces the leading lowland malt of the same name, dates back to 1823, and today has unveiled it’s new website.

Visit the website here: http://www.auchentoshan.co.uk/
Over the coming months the website will be providing visitors with regular updates on events at the Distillery, as well as web blogs and other interesting bits and pieces to keep you amused, so please do visit regularly.

New Expressions:
Available from June 2008, the distillery has created a range of different tastes that can be enjoyed on a variety of occasions.  The taste profile is soft, delicate and zesty - perfect for new whisky drinkers or established single malt drinkers in search of a new tipple to add to their repertoire.

The new range introduces new expressions - Classic and 18 year old while 12 year old, Three Wood and 21 year old will feature the new look which is the first major revamp in more than 12 years.

Pale gold in appearance, Classic offers a nose of vanilla and coconut with a hint of green apple and a tang of citrus zest.  The rich and creamy expression presents a sweet vanilla cream palate with a hint of fresh green apple and mint with a fresh floral, zesty finish.

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Oldest family-owned company blames rising costs, but experts say move ‘at odds’ with rest of industry

In a move that has surprised experts across Scotland, the family-owned company that runs the nation’s oldest independent distillery has decided to stop making whisky.

The Springbank and Glengyle distilleries - one of the last three remaining facilities in the once-famous whisky-making area of Campbeltown on the west coast of Scotland - stopped distilling the spirit that is used to make the malt whiskies Springbank, Longrow and Hazelburn on Friday.

Owners J and A Mitchell said the rocketing cost of fuel, transport and barley had forced them into calling a halt to distillation of spirit for a period of up to two years, in the hope that the cost of the raw materials used to make whisky will eventually come down and allow the company to start distilling again.

However, Campbell Evans, of the Scottish Whisky Association, branded the decision “unusual”, saying it

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The Great Southern Distilling Company has made history with the release of Western Australia’s first official Single Malt Whisky.

Hand-distilled and aged for over two years in American Oak barrels, our Single Malt Whisky has now been packaged under the commemorative Limeburners - First Release  label and is available for purchase in a limited release of 330 individually numbered bottles.

The Limeburners First Release is non-chill filtered and has a sweet malt flavour displaying a subtle bouquet of vanilla, cinnamon, candied orange peel, mocha and butterscotch.

This unique achievement required vision, passion and plenty of hard work from Great Southern Distilling Company founding director Cameron Syme and the rest of the distillery team.  Cameron’s research into producing a fine Single Malt Whisky began 16 years ago and culminated in the recent establishment of a distillery, contemporary cafe and cellar door facility on the shore of Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour.

Visitors to the distillery at 252 Frenchman Bay Road have the opportunity to learn a little of the history of Whisky distillation from Head Distiller Tony Browne and to see the process in operation before finally sampling and purchasing the finished product.

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Ireland’s Independent Whiskey Distillery Romps to Victory at the IWSC

Cooley Distillery, Irelands only independent Irish whiskey distillery, has won a record 9 Gold Medals at the 2008 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC).

This was the first time that an Irish whiskey distiller managed to collect 9 IWSC Gold Medals, including 8 “Best in Class”. IWSC medals, awarded on a strict points system, are the most prestigious honours bestowed to the drinks industry as they recognise the elite in the world of wine and spirits.

Cooley’s golden run continues from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition where the Louth based distiller won 6 double gold medals earlier this year.

“2008 has been our most successful year to date. Winning 21 Gold Medals, between the IWSC and San Francisco World Spirits Competition, in the year of our 21st birthday, shows how our distillery and our whiskey has truly come of age” said Jack Teeling, Marketing Director for Cooley Distillery.

The independent distillery’s overall medal tally of 15 eclipsed all other Irish whiskey companies at the prestigious IWSC with Cooley’s top Irish rival managing to collect

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Ian Macleod Distillers has launched limited edition whiskies to target growing luxury drinks markets in Russia and Asia.

Macleod has launched 21 and 50 Year Old versions of its of its Isle of Skye brand. The limited edition bottles – 1,000 and 400 respectively – will be numbered by hand.

Iain Weir, marketing director for Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “The 21 and 50 Year Old are a response to demand for more premium luxury products across the world, particularly from Russia and Asia.”

Both whiskies will be available in 70cl worldwide from July. The 21 Year Old will retail at £150-160 (rrp), while the 50 Year Old will sell for £850-£950, reflecting its “extreme rarity”, Macleod said.

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