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Whisky

Scotch whisky is renowned around the world for its variety and quality. There are two basic types - single malt and single grain - from which all blends are made. The industry employs more than 10,000 people and there are 108 distilleries licensed to produce Scotch whisky.

Meet the Perthshire chef cooking up a storm on BBC’s ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’
Perthshire News
Evelina Stripeikyte, who works at the Michelin-starred Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in Crieff, is pitting her wits against the best in the business
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Macallan whisky bottle sells for £2.2m at auction
Whisky
The Macallan Adami 1926 bottle sold at Sotheby's in London after a bidding war between would-be buyers on the phone and in the room.
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Woman in tears over £2,000 cocktail bill as furious husband storms out
Pubs, bars and nightclubs
The woman, named Lynsey, says her husband stormed out of a London bar recently when she showed him their drinks receipt.
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Perth and Kinross remembers local civic champion Rosemary Thomson who died at the age of 84
Perthshire News
A service to celebrate her life was held at her beloved St John’s Kirk, where she had been a long-time member and elder
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Perth street welcomes two new business openings on same day in boost to local trading
Perthshire News
Malts & Spirits and The Rose House moved into new larger units on St John Street and launched on Monday
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Shocked Scots whisky fan snaps up £138k Macallan display case for £200 eBay
Whisky
Double glazed windows salesman Fraser immediately recognised the case as belonging to a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old whisky, with a label designed by Valerio Adami.
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Inside A Place in the Sun's Jean Johansson's life: Relationship to Scottish mega-mansion
Jean Johansson
The Scots Broadcaster and A Place in the Sun presenter has recently set her sights on the This Morning sofa.
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Dunkeld Archive gifted whisky signed by Outlander star Sam Heughan
Perthshire News
When a Perthshire charity whisky auction takes place next month collectors will be hoping to bid for a precious bottle signed by 'Jamie Fraser' Outlander actor Sam Heughan.
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First look inside Scottish 'bucket list' whisky bar makeover with 2,000 bottles
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The Vault whisky bar in Edinburgh has reopened following a massive makeover, with features including a 15-feet-tall bar, an intimate whisky snug, and a new retail space.
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Staff at Chivas sites - including Dumbuck and Kilmalid - balloted on strike action
West Dunbartonshire News
Unite, which is the main union at the company, represents hundreds of members at the company’s Kilmalid, Dalmuir, Beith, Strathclyde Grain and Strathisla distilleries, and Dumbuck warehouse facility among others.
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Sir Rod Stewart throws whisky-fuelled Halloween party with wife Penny Lancaster
Rod Stewart
The Maggie May singer enjoyed some spooky get-together with pals.
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Sam Heughan gets into the 'spirit' of Halloween with his Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin
Outlander
Sam Heughan's spirit empire has continued to grow and now, he's launched an impressive Gin line.
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Distillery workers ballot for strike action in threat to Scotch whisky supplies this Christmas
Whisky
Workers employed by Chivas Brothers could walk-out in a dispute over pay.
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Scots dad blasts seven year wait for justice after yob stole late wife's jewellery
Justice
Stephen Grant was sickened after the man, who failed to turn up for court six times, was given community service several years after the incident.
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Glasgow travel guide shared by The New York Times including food and drink spots
Glasgow
The New York Times has featured Glasgow in the latest edition of its 36 Hours column, detailing some of the best things to see and do in the city across three days.
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Calls for air testing as West Lothian whisky distillery expands
West Lothian
There are worries over black mould that covers buildings and trees
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The 23 Scottish pubs and bars in the running to be crowned best in the country
Pubs, bars and nightclubs
The pubs and bars nominated for the Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards, which celebrates the best hospitality in Scotland, have been revealed — including venues all over the country.
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ITV Good Morning Britain hosts forced to apologise as Hollywood star guest 'breaks rules'
Good Morning Britain
Jean-Claude Van Damme apologised during Thursday's ITV breakfast show as Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were forced to step in.
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'World's most valuable' Scottish whisky to sell at auction for up to £1.2million
Whisky
Next month will see "the most-sought-after Scotch whisky" in the world go up for sale at auction in London, where it is expected to sell for up to £1.2 million.
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Whisky firm workers to vote on strike action over pay dispute
Whisky
Chivas Brothers previously refused to revise a wage rise of 6.4% to staff despite seeing an increase in sales.
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James Cosmo launches own whisky celebrating acting career and love of Scotland
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All the acting giant's most iconic roles from film and TV
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Scots whisky club sets world record for most participants in online tasting event
Whisky
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world's largest whisky club - with almost 40,000 members in 20 countries across to globe.
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Distillers seek approval for hazardous substances at Bandeath site
Stirling News
The cask storage facility at Bandeath Industrial Estate will comprise nine whisky storage warehouses across 20.2 acres.
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Diamond couple whose relationship wasn't given a hope celebrate 60 years of married life
Lanarkshire News
John and Frances O’Neill from Hamilton met in 1959 when they were 13 and 14 years old
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