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Hackstons Shortlisted for Prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards

September 16, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury whisky specialist Hackstons has been shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027 following winning Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, making […]

Kingsbarns and Fife: New Names in The Whisky World

July 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A Scottish distillery founded by a former golf caddie has just opened a putting green. It is thought to be the only distillery with putting practice facilities. Well, certainly in Scotland. The gin (Darnley’s) and […]

The World Cup and The Open Bottled

April 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

“There’s a moment in every football tournament where everything stops – the pub goes quiet, everyone’s leaning forward and the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.” Says Sam Simmons, Head of Whisky […]

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 […]

Loch Lomond Bar at Edinburgh Airport

January 13, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Tradition is big at Edinburgh Airport, and the latest addition is tartan through and through. Visitors to the newly opened Turkish Airlines Lounge can now enjoy home grown drinks thanks to a partnership between Plaza […]

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 […]