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SUMMER WHISKY CHALLENGE


Spirit in the sky An exciting research experiment involving Ardbeg


whisky was unveiled at Edinburgh’s International Science Festival in April. The experiment, led by American-based space research company NanoRacks, will explore how Ardbeg-crafted molecules interact with charred oak both within the Earth’s gravity and also in space. This is the fi rst time that these molecules will have been studied in microgravity, and the results – which will not be known for at least another two years – are likely to effect the Islay-based distillery’s future commercial and research products. www.ardbeg.com


THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE After a £1 million face-lift, The Scotch Whisky Experience has revealed its new shop. As well as a new glass gallery, counter tops created from whisky cask ends and custom lighting, the shop now boasts interactive maps, touch-screen distillery guides and a ‘pick and mix’ zone, where customers can create their own selection pack of miniatures. A VIP area and a personal shopper service are also available in the new state-of the-art facility, designed by Bright 3D and Laurence McIntosh. Tours and tastings will also be accessible for international and local visitors alike. Open daily, 10am-6pm. www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk


GOING FOR GOLD After three highly-intensive, blind tasting rounds involving over 300 whiskies and liqueurs, Elgin- based whisky, wine and spirit merchant Gordon & MacPhail’s Dunkeld Atholl Brose was crowned ‘World’s Best Whisky Liqueur’ at the World Whisky Awards 2012. The competition, organised by Whisky Magazine, was judged by an independent panel of drinks journalists, retailers and industry representatives. www.gordonandmacphail.com


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Hammer time


The star attraction at the Bonhams Edinburgh Whisky sale on 27 June


is the Macallan Millenium Decanter. Presented in a fi tted wooden case with the original carton, the glass


decanter with copper mounted stopper is fi lled to 700ml with 50 year old Macallan single malt, distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. It has an estimate of £5,000-6,000.


SEEING STARS Dalmore marked the launch of its exceptional 40 year old vintage, Astrum, with the ultimate tasting experience: stargazing at the Michelin- starred Glenapp Castle, in Ayrshire. Astrum is Latin for constellation, is also the name of Dal exciting new collection spectrum of twenty-on releases created in the Highland distillery betw the years 1964 and 199 www.thedalmore.com information about the night stargazing packa call 01465 831212, www.glenappcastle. com See the Scottish Field website for a full report of the Dalmore Astrum tasting experience under the stars at Glenapp Castle.


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