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Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Scotland's best whiskies crowned at World Whiskies Awards - see list of winners
Distilleries across the country have been recognised for their whiskies. The winners of the annual World Whiskies Awards have been unveiled. Distilleries across Scotland were recognised at the awards, which promote the best whiskies to consumers and trade around the world. The overall Best Scotch Highlands Single Malt prize was awarded to the Glenmorangie Signet Reserve. The whisky is a rare edition of the Ross-shire distillery's award-winning Glenmorangie Signet. The Glenmorangie Signet Reserve is made from specially selected Signet that spent an additional 12 months of aging in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The process enhances the whisky's complexity and richness, resulting in a release of highly limited quantities each year. According to the Glenmorangie website, the original Signet came about when the distillery's whisky creators began exploring "the richer side" of Glenmorangie's flavour profile. One week each year is wholly dedicated to the creation of Signet, with all other operations paused. The espresso-like spirit is distilled, before being aged in bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak casks. The whisky, which was first released in 2008, is known for its depth and complexity. World Whiskies Awards judges commented: "Figs, dates, and treacle tart come to the forefront on the nose, while a luscious, velvety-textured palate offers caramel." The Glenmorangie Signet Reserve is available to purchase from retailer Master of Malt for a price of £329.90. It can also be bought from The Whisky Exchange for £330. Meanwhile, taking home the 12 Years & Under prize at the World Whiskies Awards was the Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Years Old. The release, which is from Loch Lomond Distillery, was aged in three different types of American Oak casks. The Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Years Old features fruity and sweet notes, which the distillery is known for. It also includes flavours of peach, apricot, toffee and vanilla. Judges stated: "Hints of fresh tobacco align with chocolate orange on the nose, setting the tone for an intricate sipping experience. Juicy orchard fruits and honey sit in a mouth-coating texture on the palate, before bubblegum and pineapple emerge on the finish. "A well-rounded, moreish whisky." The Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Years Old can be purchased from Master of Malt for £42.95. It is also in stock at The Whisky Shop for £56. Elsewhere, the winner of the 13 to 20 Years award was the Loch Lomond Waypoint Series - Falls of Falloch 16 Years Old. Also from Loch Lomond Distillery, the limited-edition whisky is part of a series that celebrates natural landmarks. The unpeated 16-year-old single malt was distilled in Swan Neck stills and matured in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished for 12 months in ex-Cognac barrels. It features aromas of honeycomb, tropical fruit, and vanilla toffee, as well as tasting notes of dried apple and hints of peach. A bottle of the Loch Lomond 16 Year Old Waypoint Series Falls of Falloch can be picked up from The Whisky Shop for £84. It is also available from Loch Fyne Whiskies for the same price. Finally, the winner of the 21 Years & Over prize at the World Whiskies Awards was the Royal Brackla Sherry Cask Finish 25 Years Old. The whisky was initially matured for 25 years in opulent first-fill Bourbon barrels, before being finished in PX Sherry Casks. Praised by judges for its "uplifting and classy nose", the Royal Brackla Sherry Cask Finish 25 Years Old features aromas of toffee apple, raisin, and dried fig. Meanwhile, its tasting notes include caramel, muscovado sugar, green apple, and cookie dough. . Best Scotch Highlands Single Malt — Glenmorangie Signet Reserve 12 Years & Under — Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Years Old 13 to 20 Years — Loch Lomond Waypoint Series - Falls of Falloch 16 Years Old 21 Years & Over — Royal Brackla Sherry Cask Finish 25 Years Old
South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly shoplifter targets Morrisons to steal vodka
Shay Pitman, 21, is a menace at Morrisons in Caerphilly, Newport Crown Court heard. He was being sentenced for two thefts at the store two months ago. The first offence took place on March 21 when he pinched a £19.50 bottle of Smirnoff vodka. The second incident happened a week later on March 28 when he took a bottle of Glenmorangie whisky, two bottles of Smirnoff and a bottle of Glen's Vodka which were worth £87. Emma Meadows, prosecuting, said: 'The defendant made no attempt to pay for the items.' Pitman was recognised immediately when police officers studied CCTV footage of the thefts. The defendant had been accompanied by a woman during the second offence who had provided a pink bag for him to carry the spirits. He was also being sentenced for a third shoplifting incident when he pinched coffee valued at £4 from Iceland in Caerphilly on April 14. The total value of the goods taken was £110.50. 'When he was arrested and interviewed, the defendant admitted all the three offences,' Miss Meadows added. 'He explained he had stolen the items in the first two offences after planning to sell them in Lansbury Park.' Victim impact statements were provided to the court. Lewis Duke from Morrisons said: 'This shoplifter is a prolific offender who targets us to steal high value spirits.' He added: "We can't stop him without police assistance.' Rhys Williams from Iceland said: 'Incidents like this take away employees from the shopfloor and from our customers.' Shoplifting, he revealed, results in reduced profits and the knock-on effect of staff hours having to be reduced to compensate. Pitman, formerly of Dol Yr Eos, Mornington Meadows, Caerphilly pleaded guilty to three counts of theft. He committed the offences while he was the subject of a suspended custodial sentence for burglary with intent. That jail sentence was activated last month and he appeared in court via video link from prison. Abigail Jackson representing Pitman said he was homeless and had been sleeping in a shed. Judge Carl Harrison jailed the defendant for four weeks which will be served consecutively to his current prison term. Pitman will also have to pay a £154 victim surcharge following his release.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Livingston MP welcomes UK-India trade agreement
Gregor Poynton used an exchange in the House of Commons to press Trade Minister Douglas Alexander on the benefits for local businesses Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has welcomed the conclusion of the UK-India free trade agreement as a 'landmark deal' for Scotland — and a significant boost for his own constituency. Mr Poynton used an exchange in the House of Commons to press Trade Minister Douglas Alexander on the benefits for local businesses, highlighting Glenmorangie whisky, Paterson's shortbread, and the area's growing digital services sector as key beneficiaries of the deal. 'This is a major win for Scotland's economy and for the people of Livingston,' Mr Poynton said. 'We bottle world-class whisky and bake iconic Scottish shortbread right here, and our digital SMEs are expanding every year. This deal supports them all.' Under the terms of the agreement, tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to India , one of the world's largest whisky markets , will fall from 150% to 75% immediately, and drop to 40% over the next decade. Tariffs on chocolate, biscuits and shortbread will fall from 33% to 0% over a period of up to ten years, depending on product lines. Meanwhile, soft drink tariffs, including for iconic Scottish brands like Irn Bru, will be eliminated within seven years. The deal also includes measures to streamline customs processes and promote digital trade, offering additional support to Scotland's growing tech and services sectors. Responding to Mr Poynton in the Commons, Trade Minister. Douglas Alexander MP said: 'If you look at the cut we've secured for whisky tariffs in the huge Indian market, it's a clear and tangible example of the difference a Labour government is making.' According to UK Government estimates, the deal is expected to increase bilateral trade with India by £26 billion, boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and raise UK wages by £2 billion a year in the long run.
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Landmark India trade deal 'a major win' for Scottish exports and Livingston constituency jobs
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Labour MP for the Livingston constituency, Gregor Poynton, has welcomed the conclusion of the UK-India free trade agreement as a 'landmark deal' for Scotland and a significant boost for his own constituency. 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... Mr Poynton used an exchange in the House of Commons to press Trade Minister Douglas Alexander on the benefits for local businesses,highlighting Glenmorangie whisky, Paterson's shortbread, and the area's growing digital services sector as key beneficiaries of the deal. 'This is a major win for Scotland's economy and for the people of Livingston,' Mr Poynton said. 'We bottle world-class whisky and bake iconic Scottish shortbread right here, and our digital SMEs are expanding every year. This deal supports them all.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Under the terms of the agreement, tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to India , one of the world's largest whisky markets , will fall from 150% to 75% immediately, and drop to 40% over the next decade. Tariffs on chocolate, biscuits and shortbread will fall from 33% to 0% over a period of up to ten years, depending on product lines. Meanwhile, soft drink tariffs, including for iconic Scottish brands like Irn Bru, will be eliminated within seven years. Gregor Poynton MP visiting = the North British Distillery Co Ltd site in Addiewell, West Lothian. The deal also includes measures to streamline customs processes and promote digital trade, offering additional support to Scotland's growing tech and services sectors. Responding to Mr Poynton in the Commons, Trade Minister. Douglas Alexander MP said: 'If you look at the cut we've secured for whisky tariffs in the huge Indian market, it's a clear and tangible example of the difference a Labour government is making. "As Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, said: 'The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is a once-in-a-generation deal... a landmark moment for Scotch whisky exports to the world's largest whisky market.'' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to UK Government estimates, the deal is expected to increase bilateral trade with India by £26 billion, boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and raise UK wages by £2 billion a year in the long run. Gregor Poynton MP visiting the Glenmorangie bottling plant in Livingston, which will benefit from the new UK-India trade deal. Mr Poynton added: 'Where the SNP and Conservatives failed to deliver for Scotland, Labour is making it happen, driving trade, supporting jobs, and securing long-term growth for every part of the UK.'
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
World's Biggest Whisky Community Launches In Aotearoa New Zealand
Press Release – The Whisky Club A world of exclusive and tailor-made whiskies is coming to New Zealand, as the world's biggest whisky club launches this May The Whisky Club, a global leader in online whisky retail renowned for exclusive one-off single malt whiskies created exclusively for its Members, is set to elevate the collections of New Zealand's whisky lovers. The Club works with the world's best distilleries to create an exclusive whisky for its 37,000+ members each month. Previous collaborations include exclusive malts with the likes of Glenmorangie, Glendronach, Benriach, Balvenie and Bushmills. The first whisky bound for the doorsteps of New Zealand Whisky Club members is the multi-award winning Aberlour 2010 Double Cask Matured — the first-ever exclusive from the distillery. To celebrate The Whisky Club's arrival, one new member will win tickets for two to Scotland for a whisky holiday worth $19,000. The Club is also hosting launch parties in Auckland at its partner bars Rocketman and Panacea. 'We've had so many requests to come to New Zealand, and we're launching with a bang,' says The Whisky Club's Director of Whisky Seamus Carroll. 'We've just launched and over 600 New Zealanders have signed up already. This historic speed of signup illustrates just how thirsty Kiwis are for the world's best single malts! But they don't need to miss out any more, and we've got an incredibly special whisky for them to kick things off. We can't wait to share a dram with our new members to celebrate this new exciting whisky chapter. We're also working with local distilleries to bring Members the best of New Zealand.'
