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Saltire Rare Malt 14 and 18 year old whisky

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Expands into U.S. Steak House Market

April 4, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Following its debut in the United States last autumn, Scotland’s fastest growing and award-winning independent whisky bottler, Saltire Rare Malt, is strengthening its presence in the United States this year with a new tasting series […]

Christmas Gift Ideas from Eden Mill St Andrews

December 8, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

With Christmas less than a month away, I thought I would take a look at some last-minute festive gift ideas if you’re not sure what to get certain members of the family or you have […]

Saltire Rare Malt Christmas Tamnavulin Whisky

Saltire Rare Malt Limited Edition Christmas Special

October 31, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Saltire Rare Malt, Scotland’s fastest-growing independent whisky bottler, founded in Falkland by lifelong friends Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, is celebrating the run up to Christmas with the launch of a Tamnavulin 17-Year-Old festive single […]

Nogs: The Self-Indulgent Luxury of Permissible Guilty Pleasures

October 27, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

A grimace usually follows the mention of a nog. That “should-I-shouldn’t-I?” expression that usually preludes a calorie-loaded guilty pleasure. Nogs are divisive. You either love them, or you loathe them. A red-hot poker is purely […]

Eden Mill Opens World-Class Distillery in St Andrews

October 17, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 3

Eden Mill has just opened its impressive new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary. This brand-new multi-million-pound site combines Scotland’s rich distilling tradition with modern sustainability to create a world-class […]

DRAM5 Unveils a Blind Box Whisky Tasting Experience

October 14, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month, DRAM5 launched a design-led whisky discovery box, reimagining the way whisky is experienced and appreciated. The DRAM5 blind boxes have been created for both the curious and connoisseur and invite you to explore […]

Yorkshire, Shandy and Broken Clock Vodka

October 4, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Leon Kuhajewski invented the world’s first astronomical watch in 1816. One of his descendants, Andrew Kugaevskikh, invented a distinctly bookish and very Anglo-Irish Polish vodka. And a drink which is the uniquely fruit of cross-Pennine […]

A Journey Through Sake with Berry Bros and Rudd

October 2, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

The UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd regularly hold complimentary tastings for both customers and staff from a variety of producers. In addition, they have regular ticketed events that are […]

Saltire Rare Malt Debuts in the U.S with Steak House Hall of Fame

September 30, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 2

Saltire Rare Malt, currently Scotland’s fastest-growing independent whisky bottler, is making its debut in the United States in a special partnership with the Steak House Hall of Fame. For the first time, Saltire’s ultra-rare, single […]

Berry Bros. and Rudd Wine and Spirits Shop

September 24, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 4

April 2024 saw the opening of the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s first Spirits Shop at No. 1 St James’ following an extensive renovation and expansion to the interior […]