Taste of Scotland

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

Another week brings another welcome award!

We're very happy to hear that The Hearach single malt whisky has collected GOLD at the London Spirits Competition 2024.

This new award complements our recent gold at the Berlin International Spirits Competition last month.

Their judges noted the whisky exhibited..."light fruity notes on the nose, medium peatiness, and an appearance reminiscent of orange candy and chamomile with sweet elements. On the palate, expect butterscotch, citrus, and a hint of smoke.”

Our thanks to the distillers, blenders, and cask team for all their hard work in making this beautiful island dram.

Order yours online from https://harrisdistillery.com/collections/the-hearach-single-malt

10/04/2024

02/04/2024

17/02/2024

Come and visit us! We proudly stock the highly sought after Isle of Harris Gin. Limited stock. 1 bottle per customer.

10/01/2024

Blair Athol 26 Years Old

09/11/2023

Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, this single cask whisky is made from organic Scottish barley and fermented for up to 114 hours to create a high-ester spirit brimming with flavour. It was matured ...

28/10/2023

26/10/2023

Single cask ( #1896) Auchentoshan 32 Year Old (1991). Non chill filtered and natural colour, bottled at cask strength (48.7% ABV) with the cask yielding only 140 bottles. NOSEInitially a wave of sweetness with delicate and light meadow florals. The gentleness of the bouquet is underscored and further...

13/10/2023

How Glenmorangie’s master distiller created A Tale Of Tokyo.

13/10/2023

Come join us on the 19th for an amazing instore tasting with Douglas Laing!

05/05/2023

How about a little Isle of Harris Gin cocktail recipe to start the weekend off nicely...

Recently, some of our team were delighted to be invited to the Royal Hotel in Stornoway to taste some of their new up-coming Isle of Harris Gin cocktail menu ideas. Thanks to mixologist Harry Smith for creating such a fantastic variety of cocktails for us to sample. Delicious!

The menu is yet to be finalised but the taste test was enough to recommend this as a must try if you plan on visiting Stornoway over the summer.

Here's a little sneak-peak of the ingredients within their 'Through the Grapevine' cocktail. Slàinte!

Isle of Harris Gin
Granache Blanc
White Grapes
Lemon Juice
Vanilla Syrup
Egg White
Rhubarb Bitters

To replenish your bottle of Isle of Harris Gin, take a look at our website: https://link.harrisdistillery.com/isleofharrisginfb

30/04/2023

The traditional Scottish Quaich
The Quaich was originally used to welcome guests and visitors and was a token of friendship, trust and warmth. Clan Chiefs would often use Quaichs to show another clan, perhaps a rival clan, that they were forming a bond or special relationship.
The quaich's unique handles, or lugs (a Scottish term for 'ears', have become a symbol of trust between fellow drinkers. After all, if a clansman were to pass the quaich to another man, it would require both he and the receiver to use both hands. As a result, both drinkers would be incapable of holding any weapons and the two would rely on trusting one another not to take advantage of this weakness.

quiach /kwex/ pronounced: kw-ay-ch �derived from Gaelic cuach 'cup'

It is hard to guess from its appearance exactly what a quaich is. Indeed, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was a small decorative bowl with little other purpose, beyond being aesthetically pleasing. In fact, the quaich has a much more interesting beginning than that of a posh ornament.

A traditional Scottish drinking vessel, and its name derives from Gaelic cuach simply meaning 'cup'. However, the quaich was not used for just any drink. The quaich was reserved for a good old dram of whisky or brandy!
Quaichs today are mostly made in pewter, or sometimes solid silver or silver plate. But many other materials are possible, including wood or even oxhorn. They are typically decorated with traditional designs such as Celtic knotwork, or perhaps emblazoned with a clan crest or other motif. It's largely a matter of taste, or a question of what you are celebrating. Many can also be engraved for special occasions.

28/04/2023

Auchentoshan - Glasgow Whisky. Auchentoshan

18/04/2023

The collection of aged Scottish single malt whisky now in stock. Visit us for your selection - 10am to 8.30pm daily.

15/04/2023

Isle of Harris Gin - available in our Glasgow store now!

13/04/2023

Stocked and ready for the weekend.
Visit us each day from 10am to 8.30pm for your favourite.

01/04/2023

Whisky Galore! - open weekends from 10-8.30pm.

26/02/2023

Absolutely Scottish Gin - Lind & Lime.

16/02/2023

Talisker whisky Talisker & Royal Scot Crystal Royal Scot Crystal - The perfect match for a great wee dram.

10/02/2023

Scottish sweet side of life. Bonnie Glen’s Macaroon, Tablet and Fudge now back in stock in our Glasgow store.

03/02/2023

Continue your Whisky journey with smoked nuts and kitchen salts. Perfect for a nibble with your dram and sprinkle or rub on your Angus steak. Hawkhead Whisky Smoked

31/01/2023

Glaswegin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Visit us for miniatures and 70cl bottles.

31/01/2023

The Quaich was for centuries, a domestic utensil which originated in the west highlands of Scotland. It was the dish from which the Scott supped his porridge and drank his ale.
Quaich is derived from the Gaelic ‘Cuach’ which, in turn derives from low Latin, ‘Caucus’ - A Drinking Cup. These drinking cups were very widely used in convenanting times and are mentioned in the old Jacobite song.
“Then let the flowing Quaich go round and boldly let pibroch sound til every Glen and rock resound the name o’ Royal Charlie. Welcome Charlie, o’ er the main, our hielands are a’ your ain. Welcome to our isle again, welcome Royal Charlie.”
The Quaich became a traditional toasting cup of welcome in Scotland or even good wishes upon farewell or parting. Surviving the centuries and mystique of history it is truly Scotland’s cup of friendship.

29/01/2023

Wishing everyone a very happy Burns Night! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hope you all enjoy a fantastic evening of haggis, neeps and tatties… I’m having a dram from Jura Whisky 🥃

20/01/2023

2023 - A new year and exciting times to come. One is the upcoming Burns’ Night on 25th January. Come in and see us for your favourite Whisky to celebrate. We also sell Haggis and other Scottish produce to tempt you, so come along and see us. Open in January 10am to 7.30pm Sunday to Thursday & 10am to 8.30pm Friday and Saturday.