Morrisons slashes the price of its Whisky Box hamper ahead of World Whisky Day
To help whisky fans celebrate on May 15, Morrisons has slashed the price of its Woodsman Whisky & S more Box from £30 down to £25
The Woodsman Whisky hamper is perfect to celebrate the occasion
Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Yes, put some glamour in my life
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Five whiskies from around the world you have to try
It’s World Whisky Day on 15 May – so here are five whiskies from around the world you’re going to want to try
Westland Outpost Range Colere Edition 1
Published: Friday 14th May 2021
It’s difficult to underestimate the size and significance of Scottish whisky exports.
Even after the impact of Brexit, Covid and US tariffs, the export value of Scotch Whisky was still £3.8bn last year. That s roughly 20 per cent of all UK food and drink exports.
But while Scotland remains the OG malt master, it is of course not the only place in the world that makes a mighty dram.
Our Aberdeen: Say cheers to city’s whisky heritage By Phil Astley, City Archivist 14/05/2021, 2:54 pm
Updated: 14/05/2021, 5:02 pm
May 15 is World Whisky Day when I, along with many others, will be indulging in a dram or two…responsibly, of course!
Aberdeen has a remarkably long connection with whisky. Indeed, the earliest documented reference to a still for making “aqua vite” appears in an entry dated 20th June 1505 in volume 8 of the Aberdeen Burgh Registers. “Aqua vite” in Latin means “water of life” and is the Middle Scots word for whisky. The entry was discovered by a researcher from the University of Aberdeen in 2019.
Decanter Redbreast unveils Dream Cask Oloroso Sherry Edition for World Whisky Day 2021
Promotional featureThe new Redbreast Dream Cask launches to celebrate World Whisky Day tomorrow, 15 May. Find out more about this exceptional Irish whiskey and read on for exclusive tasting notes.
From starting life as ‘a bit of fun’ for World Whisky Day four years ago, the release of the latest Redbreast Dream Cask single pot still Irish whiskey has swiftly become one of the most anticipated events in the whisky calendar.
Only the finest casks, hand-selected by Midleton Distillery’s Master Blender Billy Leighton, are deemed worthy of consideration for Dream Cask status, and the latest release is no exception: Redbreast Dream Cask Oloroso Sherry Edition.
Celebrate World Whisky Day on May 15 with Prestons Liquor Stores Dreaming of travelling the world? Look no further than a wee dram of your favourite whisky 12 May 2021 Image: Margaret Cullen
The magic of this golden elixir begins with a few simple ingredients. Grain, which can be barley, wheat, corn or rye, yeast and water. The age-old process results in one of the most complex, evocative beverages.
Uisge beatha, aqua vitae, and the water of life are words used to describe the noblest spirit on earth, whisky. The magic is hidden in special places.
Whisky is made all over the world and each region, be it Kentucky in the US, the Berg River in the Cape or Dufftown in Scotland will have an influence on the character and personality of the enigmatic potion.