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Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Win rare whisky in Master of Malt competition
Win thousands of pounds worth of Whisky for the price of a bottle of Bells with Master of Malt's competitions | Master of Malt This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Think you can tell your Laphroaig from your Glenfarclas? Master of Malt is giving whisky lovers a shot at owning a rare and pricey dram. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Do you think you know your Ardbeg from your Auchentoshan? Or your Lagavulin from your Laphroaig? Whisky geeks might be in with a chance of winning a super-rare, super-expensive spirit in a series of competitions by Master of Malt. The online purveyor of sumptuous Scotches has lined up some of the rarest whisky in the world to be give away as prizes, and all you need to do is answer some questions they describe as "fiendish". So far more than £1 million of whiskies have been won, and it's no surprise, because some of them are worth thousands of pounds. This 50-year-old Murray David could be yours for a fiver | Master of Malt Prices for tickets to enter the competitions vary depending on the dram that's up for grabs, but they start at just £5 - and that could win you anything from a £400 Macallan to a £600 Glenfarclas. All you need to do to enter is click here to choose your prize, and then answer the questions. If you're successful, you'll go into the draw and you're in with a chance of one of the world's rarest whiskies winging its way to you. Canva Get beach-ready with MySweetSmile's gentle teeth whitening range £ 20.99 Buy now Buy now Sunshine, selfies and holiday cocktails – summer is here, and so are all the moments you'll want to capture with a glowing smile. Whether you're jetting off for a beach escape or heading to a sunny staycation, MySweetSmile can help you look your best. This UK best-seller offers peroxide-free, gentle whitening that works its magic without harsh ingredients or faff. Their powder is perfect for whitening before take-off, while the handy on-the-go pen is great for keeping your smile photo-ready poolside. Shop the full MySweetSmile summer-ready range here. Hello Fresh Meals from just £1.62 per person, delivered tomorrow (aff links) £ 36.99 Buy now Buy now If meal planning drives you up the wall, HelloFresh is the service we rate for taking the load off. We've tested it ourselves, and the convenience really does make a difference – ingredients arrive fresh and pre-measured, the recipes are easy to follow, and everything's clearly labelled so you can get straight to cooking without faffing about. The menu updates weekly, with quick dinners, veggie choices, indulgent extras and more. We liked how flexible it was – you can skip a week, swap meals, or cancel anytime via the app. It's also a smart way to cut down on waste and save on the weekly shop. It won't suit everyone, but if you want to make weeknight dinners easier without compromising on quality, this is worth trying. 👉 Get 50% off your first box and a free dessert for life
Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Win rare whisky in Master of Malt competition
Win thousands of pounds worth of Whisky for the price of a bottle of Bells with Master of Malt's competitions | Master of Malt This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Think you can tell your Laphroaig from your Glenfarclas? Master of Malt is giving whisky lovers a shot at owning a rare and pricey dram. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Do you think you know your Ardbeg from your Auchentoshan? Or your Lagavulin from your Laphroaig? Whisky geeks might be in with a chance of winning a super-rare, super-expensive spirit in a series of competitions by Master of Malt. The online purveyor of sumptuous Scotches has lined up some of the rarest whisky in the world to be give away as prizes, and all you need to do is answer some questions they describe as "fiendish". So far more than £1 million of whiskies have been won, and it's no surprise, because some of them are worth thousands of pounds. This 50-year-old Murray David could be yours for a fiver | Master of Malt Prices for tickets to enter the competitions vary depending on the dram that's up for grabs, but they start at just £5 - and that could win you anything from a £400 Macallan to a £600 Glenfarclas. All you need to do to enter is click here to choose your prize, and then answer the questions. If you're successful, you'll go into the draw and you're in with a chance of one of the world's rarest whiskies winging its way to you. Canva Get beach-ready with MySweetSmile's gentle teeth whitening range £ 20.99 Buy now Buy now Sunshine, selfies and holiday cocktails – summer is here, and so are all the moments you'll want to capture with a glowing smile. Whether you're jetting off for a beach escape or heading to a sunny staycation, MySweetSmile can help you look your best. This UK best-seller offers peroxide-free, gentle whitening that works its magic without harsh ingredients or faff. Their powder is perfect for whitening before take-off, while the handy on-the-go pen is great for keeping your smile photo-ready poolside. Shop the full MySweetSmile summer-ready range here.
Man of Many
21-06-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old is the Scottish Icon's Oldest Ever Expression
By Jacob Osborn - News Published: 21 June 2025 |Last Updated: 20 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Glenfarclas, one of Scotland's few remaining family-owned and managed distilleries, has announced the release of its oldest whisky to date . . Distilled on 20 November 1953, the Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old marks a 'pinnacle' in the distillery's legacy. marks a 'pinnacle' in the distillery's legacy. Only 262 bottles of the Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old will be available globally from June 2025, with pricing starting at £20,000 (AUD$41,000), subject to regional variations. If you know your Scotch, then you know Glenfarclas. Like so many of its whisky-making brethren, the Speyside distillery has been around for centuries and counting. However, it's one of Scotland's few operations that's still family-owned after all these years, making it the exception rather than the rule as various conglomerates continue to swallow the industry whole. From this enduring heritage comes the distillery's oldest expression yet, a 70-Year-Old whisky that's limited to just 262 bottles and available for a suggested retail price of £20,000 (AUD$41,000). With its latest release, Glenfarclas joins a growing number of distilleries that are breaking personal records in terms of age statements. Over the past few years alone, everyone from Highland Park to The Macallan has likewise debuted their oldest expressions to date. However, don't take that to mean these whiskies are anything short of small miracles, Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old being no exception. Distilled all the way back in 1953, the liquid has survived six different distillery managers across seven decades. Glenfarclas distillery manager Callum A. Fraser | Image: Glenfarclas 'This is true Glenfarclas and this expression captures the very DNA of the distillery,' distillery manager Callum A. Fraser said. 'What we did 30 or 40 or even 70 years ago is very much what we still do today. The warehouses are still here, holding decades of stories in their walls. At the heart of it all, tradition remains key.' 'This whisky has waited seventy years to be enjoyed. Through wars, the reign of a queen and now a king, the world has changed — but this spirit has endured, and it stands as a rare and timeless testament to patience and craft.' Detractors might argue that excessive maturation doesn't amount to a better-tasting spirit (in fact, some attest that overexposure to oak can have a detrimental effect), but we're nevertheless intrigued by this new – and by that, we mean old – release. Matured in first-fill sherry casks inside the distillery's dunnage warehouses, the whisky predictably imparts a dark teak colour. The nose goes big on stewed fruit with gentle peaty accents, followed by an impossibly rich palate of dark chocolate, toffee, spice, sherry, dried fruit, and roasted coffee. A long and mouth-coating finish resurrects the smoky undertones and presumably cultivates a fair amount of oak and spice before trailing out. Glenfarclas Chairman John Grant | Image: Glenfarclas Naturally, as one of the last truly independent distilleries standing in Scotland, Glenfarclas remains a beacon of craftsmanship and defiance in the industry. For fifth-generation family member John Grant, the release of this highly coveted 70-year-old expression is testament to the unwavering dedication of the entire Glenfarclas team. 'As chairman of a family-owned distillery, I am committed to overseeing the production of our exceptional malt whisky, just as my forefathers did before me,' Grant said. 'We take great pride in maintaining complete control over every aspect of production, preserving our time-honoured traditional methods – most notably, the use of direct-fired stills, which creates a robust and full-bodied spirit.' 'Remarkably, this particular cask has been maturing almost as long as I've been alive. Releasing it now marks a true milestone, and one that Callum and I have considered carefully and with great respect for its legacy.' Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old | Image: Glenfarclas Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old makes up part of the Warehouse Series and comes preceded by 30, 35, and 40-year expressions, respectively. Unlike some neighbouring brands – cough, The Macallan, cough – this distillery doesn't go overboard with the presentation. That is to say, the whisky comes with the same understated bottle design and packaging as the other releases in the range, so as to let the liquid speak for itself. And based on what we can infer, there's a lot of speaking to do. The Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old will be available globally from June 2025 through a select network of specialist retailers in over 50 markets. The recommended retail price is £20,000 (AUD$41,000), subject to regional variations. Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old | Image: Glenfarclas
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
I tried a £20k 70 year old whisky from 'underrated' Scotch distillery and it was incredible
Any fan of Scotch whisky will know that Speyside is the most prolific region with over 50 operational distilleries and a rich history of illicit distilling thanks to the rolling hills and glens that kept such practices hidden. While there's many big name brands, one that is still family owned - and with a rich history of innovation and reinvestment - is Glenfarclas. Some might say it's underrated, but it's a must-visit for those that love a sherry cask whisky. And even more so now, if you're in the market for a very special buy as the team have just introduced a limited run of a 70 year old whisky - the oldest expression of Glenfarclas to date. Glenfarclas Distillery was first licensed in 1836, and the Grant family has been producing whisky since 1865. During the whisky downturn in the 80s and 90s when distilleries were being closed down, Glenfarclas built more warehouses and kept the stills running, meaning there's an abundance of aged stock including the family casks series. The release of the 70 year old whisky is a milestone moment for the Grant family and the wider team at the picturesque distillery, which forms one of many on Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail. Matured in the distillery's traditional dunnage warehouses, this whisky was laid down in first-fill sherry casks. The whisky has been overseen by six distillery managers over the past seventy years and will now be available to purchase internationally. As you can imagine, given the age of the whisky, it is an exceptionally rare Glenfarclas. When it was distilled back in 1953, the malt barn would have been a hive of activity at the heart of the distillery, with barley being hand-turned on the malting floors. Today the old malt barn has been re-purposed as the tun room. This whisky comes from one of the few remaining casks of this era and was made using barley that was malted at the distillery - something which doesn't happen now. Therefore it was a pleasure and a privilege to be one of the first outside the team to try this 70 year old whisky, in the warehouse where it has been matured for all those years. For the tasting we were joined by John Grant, chairman and fifth generation of the Grant family to have owned and run Glenfarclas distillery and Callum A. Fraser, distillery manager at Glenfarclas. The whisky, a deep amber colour, smelled very fruity - like stewed apples - with spices and a hint of treacle. On the palette there's a wonderful freshness and minty flavour mixed in with the rich Christmas cake elements from the sherry cask. It's not dry or overly woody and it has a robust, oily mouthfeel. Mr Grant, who was trying the whisky for the first time with us, said: 'As chairman of a family-owned distillery I am committed to overseeing the production of our exceptional malt whisky, just as my forefathers did before me. We take great pride in maintaining complete control over every aspect of production, preserving our time-honoured traditional methods - most notably, the use of direct-fired stills, which creates a robust and full-bodied spirit. 'Remarkably, this particular cask has been maturing almost as long as I've been alive. Releasing it now marks a true milestone, and one that Callum and I have considered carefully and with great respect for its legacy.' Mr Fraser added: 'This is true Glenfarclas and this expression captures the very DNA of the distillery. What we did 30 or 40 or even 70 years ago is very much what we still do today. The warehouses are still here, holding decades of stories in their walls. At the heart of it all, tradition remains key. 'This whisky has waited seventy years to be enjoyed. Through wars, the reign of a queen and now a king, the world has changed — but this spirit has endured, and it stands as a rare and timeless testament to patience and craft.' The whisky, which comes in a bright red box that has been made to look like the signature warehouse doors at the distillery looks like every other bottle of Glefarclas, in that there's no fancy label or over the top packaging. 'What we wanted was for the liquid to speak for itself' explained Mr Fraser. Only 262 bottles of the Glenfarclas 70-Year-Old will be available globally from June 2025 through a select network of specialist retailers in over 50 markets. The recommended retail price is £20,000 (UK), subject to regional variations.
Press and Journal
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Louis Theroux spotted in Aberdeen bar after Music Hall gig
Documentary superstar Louis Theroux was spotted having a tipple at an Aberdeen bar last night. Pictures have emerged of the award-winning filmmaker enjoying a drink at The Grill following his masterclass held yesterday evening. The images show him and guests smiling into the camera. The journalist and documentary-maker ordered a 25-year-old Glenfarclas and was mingling with punters at the Union Street pub. The visit followed Louis Theroux's event held at the Aberdeen Music Hall – part of the Ultimate Masterclass Festival. As part of the talk, he alongside interviewer Fiona Stalker, took 1,300 fans on a whistle-stop tour around his jaw-dropping telly career. Our reviewer Ben Hendry was there at the event, where he described Theroux as a 'effortlessly entertaining raconteur.' He added that the Music Hall show held the audience 'captivated' while occasionally throwing them into 'roaring laughter.' He covered cancel culture, Jimmy Savile, the far right, as well as giving his opinion on the city of Aberdeen itself. The Masterclass Festival will also bring comedian and actor James Corden to Aberdeen tonight. The Grill is one of Aberdeen's most cherished pubs – being over 150 years old. It is famed for its collection of whiskies old and new – and celebrated its 150th birthday in 2020 with its own signature whisky. It made headlines back in the 1970s after a protest was held outside the bar after its infamous ban on women – the dispute helped bring the issue of sex discrimination into the public eye, before it was outlawed two years later in 1975. Read more about the The Grill's history here. You can also see our reporter's review of the Louis Theroux masterclass by clicking here.
