WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 8th July
When I turned 18, living in Aberdeen, there weren’t many chances to work in whisky, so I worked in a supermarket till I could figure out a path to what I really wanted to do. That path for me came in the form of a University degree in International hospitality management. During this degree, I […]
NEW WHISKIES AT THE QUAICH BAR
The atmosphere at The Craigellachie is magical this season, and there’s nothing like the joy of seeing everyone bond over a dram, sharing stories and experiences. Join us as we dive into the latest additions on our shelves and let Calum, our Quaich Bar Manager, craft a bespoke whisky tasting tailored to your preferences, perhaps […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 1st July
One of the forgotten distilleries of Speyside Allt-A-Bhainne was built in 1975 by Seagrams. It was one of the first distilleries designed to be operated by one person. It is a workhorse distillery, mostly going for blends, and it is very rare to see a single malt coming from it. But when you do, wow. […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 23rd June
Boutique-y is, in my opinion, one of the funniest Independent bottling companies out there. They use cartoon labels that tell a story, which is great fun. They try to guess what the story is and then find out that you are completely wrong. This whisky from them is part of the new core range of […]
Don’t leave your furry best friend behind!
Are you planning your next stay at The Craigellachie? Don’t leave your furry best friend behind! As a proud dog-friendly hotel, our staff always goes the extra mile to make your dogs feel at home. The Craigellachie Bridge beach and the Speyside Way are just a two-minute walk away, offering the perfect backdrop to make […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 17th June
This will be the first time I have spoken about Raasay as a whisky of the week, but you will have seen me speak about it during one of our video whisky tastings. Raasay has a really special place in my heart. I moved out to work on the island just after Covid when things […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 10th June
Abhainn Dearg has slowly been making its way to the front of the line of my favourite distilleries in Scotland. Set up in 2008 by Marko, it was the first legal distillery on the outer Hebrides since 1829, when the old Stornoway distillery closed its doors and was demolished. Abhainn Dearg, which means Red River […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 3rd June
Last week, I spent my time on holiday in the beautiful Western Isles, spending most of my time on Lewis and Harris. I got to visit both Abhainn Dearg and the distillery that makes the whisky we are featuring this week, the Isle of Harris Distillery. Last year, we had the first 8 batches of […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 27th May
Completing our little trio of festival bottlings is this Spectacular Ardbeg, and the final of our whisky festivals in May is the legendary Feis Ile (The Islay Festival). If you love to feel like you are licking a bonfire at the same as sticking your head in a BBQ, the Islay Festival is for you! […]
WHISKY OF THE WEEK – 20th May
The month of May in Scotland means it’s time for the whisky festivals. This week, it’s the turn of Scotland’s smallest whisky region, Campbeltown. Campbeltown used to be the beating heart of the whisky business in the Victorian era, with 30+ active distilleries in the town. Unfortunately, overproduction and a drop in quality led to […]