"episode ""The Gang Runs for Office"". Cutty Sark (whisky) Cutty Sark is a range of blended Scotch whisky produced by Edrington plc of Glasgow, whose main office is less than ten miles from the birthplace of the famous clipper ship of the same name. The whisky was created on 23 March 1923 as a product of Berry Bros. & Rudd, with the home of the blend considered to be at The Glenrothes distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland. The name comes from the River Clyde–built clipper ship ""Cutty Sark"", whose name came from the Scots language term ""cutty-sark"", the"
"by saying, ""I name this ship Queen Elizabeth the Second. May God bless her and all who sail in her."" On 4 July 2014, the Queen named the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier with a bottle of single malt Scotch whisky from the Bowmore distillery on the island of Islay instead of champagne because the ship had been built and launched in Scotland. The Duchess of Cornwall similarly launched HMS Prince of Wales by pulling a lever which smashed a bottle of single malt Scotch whisky at the side of the ship. Shipyard ephemera is a rich source of detail"
"the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Famous Grouse The Famous Grouse is a brand of blended Scotch whisky, first produced by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896, and currently produced and owned by The Edrington Group. The single malt whiskies used in The Famous Grouse blend include the Edrington-owned Highland Park and The Macallan. Its emblem is the Red Grouse, Scotland's national game bird. It has been the highest selling whisky brand in Scotland since 1980. As a standard price blended Scotch whisky, its main competitors in its home market are Bell's, Teacher's and Grant's. The majority of its"
"This is much more difficult to achieve through a conventional pot still. More new stills were installed in 2016 and grain whisky, single malt whisky and single grain whisky as well as blended whisky can now be made on the same premises. The bottling plant at Glen Catrine in Ayrshire is one of the biggest and currently produces more than 65 million bottles of whisky and other spirits each year. Loch Lomond is the brand name of the Scotch whisky consumed by Captain Haddock in Hergé's famous comic book series ""The Adventures of Tintin"". Loch Lomond distillery The Loch Lomond"
"Pernod Ricard's Royal Stag. Rugby union also has a substantial amount of alcohol sponsorship. The All Blacks feature Steinlager sponsorship prominently. The Scotland national team has a long-established relationship with The Famous Grouse, a brand of Scotch whisky. Wales has a more recent relationship with the Brains brewery (But wear ""Brawn"" when playing in France), and the Springboks of South Africa agreed for South African Breweries to put the Lion Lager, then, the Castle Lager brand on their shirt until 2004. Magners was the title sponsor of the Celtic League, the top competition in Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Guinness is"
"Best Scotch Whiskies"". Bailie Nicol Jarvie Bailie Nicol Jarvie (colloquially BNJ) is a brand of whisky which was blended by The Glenmorangie Company in Scotland and has now been discontinued. It was named after a character in Walter Scott's novel ""Rob Roy"". It is a blended Scotch whisky, which has a good following in Scotland, but is relatively unknown in other parts of the world. The label claims ""The Bailie Nicol Jarvie we believe, boasts the highest malt content of any blended Scotch whisky"". The Bailie Nicol Jarvie was first blended by Nicol Anderson & Co, a Glasgow-based whisky company"
"Bailie Nicol Jarvie Bailie Nicol Jarvie (colloquially BNJ) is a brand of whisky which was blended by The Glenmorangie Company in Scotland and has now been discontinued. It was named after a character in Walter Scott's novel ""Rob Roy"". It is a blended Scotch whisky, which has a good following in Scotland, but is relatively unknown in other parts of the world. The label claims ""The Bailie Nicol Jarvie we believe, boasts the highest malt content of any blended Scotch whisky"". The Bailie Nicol Jarvie was first blended by Nicol Anderson & Co, a Glasgow-based whisky company that was acquired"
"The Famous Grouse The Famous Grouse is a brand of blended Scotch whisky, first produced by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896, and currently produced and owned by The Edrington Group. The single malt whiskies used in The Famous Grouse blend include the Edrington-owned Highland Park and The Macallan. Its emblem is the Red Grouse, Scotland's national game bird. It has been the highest selling whisky brand in Scotland since 1980. As a standard price blended Scotch whisky, its main competitors in its home market are Bell's, Teacher's and Grant's. The majority of its UK sales are during the Christmas"
"Founded in 1825 by John McDonald (known as ""Long John""), it is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland, and is a popular visitor attraction in Fort William. The water used to make the whisky comes from the Allt a' Mhuilinn, the stream that flows from Ben Nevis's northern corrie. ""Ben Nevis"" 80/- organic ale is, by contrast, brewed in Bridge of Allan near Stirling. ""Ben Nevis"" was the name of a White Star Line packet ship which in 1854 carried the group of immigrants who were to become the Wends of Texas. At least another eight vessels have"
"by the whisky company Macdonald & Muir of Leith in 1921. The whisky was named after a character in Sir Walter Scott's renowned novel ""Rob Roy"" – a bailie (magistrate) who tackled a sword-wielding Highland clansman in an inn at Clachan of Aberfoyle, setting fire to his kilt with a red-hot poker. The blend was particularly popular in the early 20th century. The brand was relaunched in 1994 by Glenmorangie plc (as Macdonald & Muir had been renamed). The composition of the blend was changed from the original recipe due to market forces. Single malts from the Highlands, Islay and"
"The Whisky Barrel shop has retailed a variety of Scotch whisky bottlings which have been exclusive to the company. The Whisky Barrel has gained a number of awards from the drinks and e-commerce industries including ISIS (Internet Shopping is Safe) accredited retailer and Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky Scotland nominations. A study by the Scotch Whisky Association in July 2011 calculated that whisky tourism brings £30 million per annum to the UK economy. In addition, it was revealed that exports of Scotch Whisky reached £1.8 billion between January and June 2011. The Whisky Barrel The Whisky Barrel is a Scottish"
"told of the recovery, had a picture of Spence on the bow of the salvage boat hoisting a full bottle of Whyte and Mackay. Whyte & Mackay Whyte & Mackay is a Scottish company producing alcoholic beverages. It was founded in 1844 and is based in Glasgow. Whyte & Mackay is now owned by Philippines-based Emperador Inc. (a subsidiary of the Alliance Global Group holding company). Whyte & Mackay's self-branded whisky holds about 3 per cent of the UK whisky market. Charles Mackay (1850-1919) and James Whyte founded a company as whisky merchants and bonded warehousemen in Glasgow in 1882."
"football team and England and Wales cricket team. The lion rampant continues to be used widely today; the Royal Banner of Scotland has given rise to its use as the emblem for the Scotland national football team and Rangers and Dundee United of the Scottish Premier League, as well as English Premier League club Aston Villa; and not only sport but businesses such as the French car company Peugeot, the international beer company Lion Nathan, and Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. Arising from heraldic use, the ""Red Lion"" is also a popular pub name, with over 600 pubs bearing the name. A"
"Old St Andrews Old St Andrews is a blended Scotch whisky that is bottled in a distinctive golf ball-shaped bottle. There are several different sizes of bottles, from the one-litre clear-glass version to miniature white ones designed to look like real golf balls. Old St Andrews is often used for prizes at golfing events, and its marketing relies heavily on the novelty-shape of its bottle. The brand has recently changed its packaging to a clear tube, which makes the golf ball-shaped bottle more visible. The brand was made popular in the 1980s by Denis Thatcher (husband of Margaret Thatcher), who"
"Stout. ""Black and Tan"" refers to Guinness and Bass. ""Half and Half"" is Guinness and Harp. Guinness and Smithwick's is a Blacksmith. In Scotland, a half and a half (a hauf and a hauf) is a glass of whisky (a ""wee hauf"", a quarter gill) and a half-pint of beer as a 'chaser'. ""Pola pola"" (""half and half"") is a slang term for the drink spritzer, made out of equal parts of white wine or rosé wine and carbonated water. Different ratios of wine and carbonated water are named with various slang terms, depending on the region. ""Pola pola"" is"
"Dalwhinnie distillery Dalwhinnie Distillery, situated in the Highland village of Dalwhinnie in Scotland, produces Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Dalwhinnie refers to its own whisky as a Highland Whisky but as it is located within both the Highland and Speyside region it can legally be called either a Highland or Speyside whisky. It is owned by Diageo. The site for the distillery was chosen for its access to clear spring water from Lochan-Doire-Uaine and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs. Set in splendid mountain scenery, Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland at above sea level. The name Dalwhinnie is derived"
"dry dock was laid by The Duke of Edinburgh, patron of the Cutty Sark Preservation Society, in June 1953. The restoration, re-rigging and preparation for public exhibition was estimated to cost £250,000. ""Cutty Sark"" whisky derives its name from the ship. An image of the clipper appears on the label, and the maker formerly sponsored the Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Race. The ship also inspired the name of the Saunders Roe Cutty Sark flying boat. ""Cutty Sark"" was preserved as a museum ship, and has since become a popular tourist attraction, and part of the National Historic Fleet. She is"
"Three Ships Three Ships is a brand of whisky distilled at the James Sedgwick distillery in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa. The distillery produces both malt and grain whiskies on the same site, which is unusual for whisky distilleries. The Three Ships range includes blended and single malt whiskies Three Ships is owned by Distell, a multinational brewing and beverage company based in South Africa. Andy Watts is currently the Master Distiller, only the 6th since the distillery was established in 1886. In 2012, the World Whiskies Awards selected Three Ships 5 Year Old Premium Select as World's Best Blended"
"Glencairn whisky glass The Glencairn whisky glass is a style of glass developed by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, Scotland for drinking whisky. Originally designed by Raymond Davidson, managing director of the company, the shape of the glass is derived from the traditional ""nosing copitas"" used in whisky labs around Scotland. The glass design was concluded with the aid of master blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland. The glass first came into production in 2001. The glass is approximately in height and has been available in three variations: 24% lead crystal, lead-free crystal, and soda-lime glass. The vast"
"Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country, with annual sales of the equivalent of over 223.7 million 700 ml bottles in 2016 (156.6 million litres). When John Walker, born on 25 July 1805, lost his farmer father in 1819, the family sold the farm and their trustees invested the proceeds, £417, in an Italian warehouse,"
"is an open award, with the public able to nominate anyone. The awards haven't been hosted since 2014. Glenfiddich Glenfiddich is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky owned and produced by William Grant & Sons in Dufftown, Scotland. ""Glenfiddich"" means ""valley of the deer"" in Scottish Gaelic, which is why the Glenfiddich logo is a stag. Glenfiddich is the world's best-selling single-malt whisky and also the most awarded at the International Spirits Challenge. The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, in the glen of the River Fiddich. The Glenfiddich single malt whisky first ran"
"Passport Scotch Passport Scotch, also called Passport Blended Scotch Whisky, is a brand of whisky exported from Scotland by Seagram Distillers, PLC, and currently owned by Pernod Ricard. According to ""Classic Blended Scotch"" by Jim Murray, Passport is a blend of more flavored highland malts with lighter and sweet lowland whiskies, made at Seagram's Speyside distilleries. The particular blend used in Passport Scotch was first produced in the 1960s by master blender Jimmy Lang, of Seagram’s Scottish subsidiary Chivas Brothers, and started being sold in 1965. It sold 1.7 million bottles in 2015, being a strong performer in Brazil (where"
"Marauding Scot Marauding Scot (sometimes spelt Marauding Scott) is an old English delicacy, with origins in the North East of England. It is made by soaking fruit in Scotch whisky and then heating it to absorb the liquor. There is much speculation about its origin and its rather curious name. Many culinary scholars think the name of the dish is a reference to the frequent invasions of Scots into Northern England before the new Stuart era united the two nations. These attacks began during Roman times, resulting in the building of Hadrian's Wall, and continued throughout the Middle Ages until"
"Black & White (whisky) Black & White is a blended Scotch whisky. It was originally produced by the London-based James Buchanan & Co Ltd founded by James Buchanan. Originally known as House of Commons (after the British House of Commons), its nickname, referring to the black and white labelling, was eventually adopted as the official brand instead. The brand's motif (featuring a black Scottish Terrier and a white West Highland White Terrier) was conceived by James Buchanan himself during the 1890s. In 1968 the Black & White brand featured in an important trademark infringement case, Maier Brewing Co. v. Fleischmann"
"is mentioned in a Robert Louis Stevenson poem, ""The Scotsman's Return From Abroad"". The bottle is bugged and allows him to listen to the congressman's conversations. Talisker is also referenced in John LeCarre's ""A Legacy of Spies,"" as Alec Leamus' favorite. General Talisker distillery Talisker distillery is an Island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is operated by Diageo, and is marketed as part of their ""Classic Malts"" series. The brand is sold as a premium whisky. The distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, and built"
"Advisory. Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve won the World's Best Blended -- Best Scotch Blended in World Whiskies Awards 2018. Johnnie Walker is the official whisky of Formula One, and are a sponsor of two F1 teams McLaren and Racing Point. Johnnie Walker sponsored the Johnnie Walker Classic, an Asia-Pacific golf tournament, up to 2009 and the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, a golf tournament in Scotland up to 2013. Diageo sold the Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Course, the site of the tournament, mid-2015 to focus on its core business. Winston Churchill's favourite whisky was Johnnie Walker Red Label, which"
"Grand Old Parr Grand Old Parr (often simply just Old Parr) is a blended Scotch whisky named after the reputed oldest man in England. Launched in 1909, it is found in export markets such as Japan, Mexico, South America and in The United States of America and is no longer distributed in the United Kingdom. It is owned, distilled and distributed by Diageo, the British drinks company. Old Parr is known for its distinctive dimpled and rounded bottle design. It retails at a premium price, and its competitor brands include Johnnie Walker Black Label and Chivas Regal. Old Parr was"
"whisky companies from Scotland, claimed that the whisky was misleading potential international buyers by using the term ""Glen"" in its name — a term used almost exclusively on Scotch whisky labels. The trademark name ""Scotch"" does not appear on the bottle anywhere, and the label states it is a product of Canada and clearly displays a red maple leaf. On January 24, 2007, CBC News reported that the Canadian Trade-marks Opposition Board, an arm of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office rejected the arguments of the Scotch Whisky Association, clearing the way for the distillery to continue to use the Glen"
"Glenfiddich Glenfiddich is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky owned and produced by William Grant & Sons in Dufftown, Scotland. ""Glenfiddich"" means ""valley of the deer"" in Scottish Gaelic, which is why the Glenfiddich logo is a stag. Glenfiddich is the world's best-selling single-malt whisky and also the most awarded at the International Spirits Challenge. The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, in the glen of the River Fiddich. The Glenfiddich single malt whisky first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. In the 1920s, with prohibition in force in the USA, Glenfiddich"
"Andrew Usher of Edinburgh, Scotland, was the first to capitalise on blended Scotch whisky, a more accessible whisky that was lighter and sweeter in character, making it much more marketable to a wider audience, followed by the Walkers in due course. Alexander Walker had introduced the brand's signature square bottle in 1860. This meant more bottles fitting the same space and fewer broken bottles. The other identifying characteristic of the Johnnie Walker bottle was – and still is – the label, which, since that year, is applied at an angle of 24 degrees upwards left to right and allows text"
"Scottish navy, but soon after she was superseded by a warship which was considerably larger again, the ""Michael"". As her maiden voyage, she took James IV to the Isle of May in July 1506. New equipment included nine crossbows, 6 compasses, and two night glasses. James IV ordered himself a special gold whistle, and bought another made of silver. The ship had a blue banner with the white saltire, and a yellow flag with the red lion of Scotland embroidered in gold and silk by a Flemishman called Nannik. Special Flemish cloth for the banners and streamers was ordered from"
"and dark grains plant were opened. The Port Dundas Grain Distillery and adjacent Dundashill Cooperage, which manufactured Hogshead casks and dates back to 1770, are currently owned by Diageo, and the distillery's large Flue gas stack dominates the skyline of North Glasgow. It produced Grain whisky used in the Johnnie Walker, J&B, Bell's, Black & White, Vat 69, Haig and White Horse blended whisky brands owned by Diageo. On 1 July 2009, Diageo announced the closure of the Port Dundas distillery, with all production shifting to the company's other Scottish Grain distillery at Cameron Bridge, as well as the North"
"Peter Scot Peter Scot is a brand of Indian whisky, manufactured by Khoday India Limited (KIL), and launched in May 1968. It is a flagship brand of the company and is manufactured at their Bangalore facility. In ""Khoday Distilleries Limited vs. The Scotch Whisky Association and Others"", Peter Warren, an employee of Khoday, told the Supreme Court of India that the brand name Peter Scot was made up using his father's first name, ""Peter"", and his nationality, ""Scot"". Another factor in choosing the name was due to the British explorer, Captain Scott, and his son Peter Scott. Although the name"