Kevin Pilley

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Cotswolds Whisky Man

“Rather strangely, my first experience of hands-on distilling was in Sweden. Although I love all kinds of whisky. From Chichibu in Japan, Seattle’s Westland to Holland’s Millstone, and, of course, Scottish, my...

Escape to Nature with Kingdom Scotland Fragrances

It’s usually a celebrity who creates their own fragrance and brand of perfume, Not a former head of global communications manager and PR director. Imogen Russon-Taylor is the founder of Scotland’s first perfume...

Celebrating Redbreasts, The Buskers and Pirates, Irish Whiskey

The Irish are not only celebrating St Patrick’s Day this month but also their Redbreasts, pirates, The Buskers love of worn leather, dried tobacco leaf, and toasted oak with the launch of...

Donegal Tweed, The Most Famous Irish Tweed in the World

John Magee started buying tweed from the Ardara and Carrick markets in Co Donegal in 1866. He opened his first draper’s shop in Donegal Town in 1881 and six years later employed...

The Benriach Distillery Released a Special Edition “Smoke Season”

Rachel Barrie, master blender at Benriach Distillery in Speyside in northeast Scotland, has released her special edition “Smoke Season.” The distillery, near Longmorn and Elgin, was opened by John Duff in 1898. Says...

Old Duff Single Malt Dutch Genever

There can’t be many liquid consultants and professional cocktails and “spirits educators” who are Irish and have their office on Fifth Avenue. When Bols, who have been distilling since 1664, decided to relaunch...

The Revolution and Revival of the Irish Gin

Only the Irish could name a gin after an old cow. And only in Ireland can you make a gin from shamrock. And honor an Atlantic wave. The Irish have joined the gin...

Irish Knitwear, blending Ireland’s Tradition with Contemporary Styling

Irish knitwear is not just about warmth. It’s about contemporary chic, too.  Modern designers are turning the cozy into the classy with contemporary twists on traditional designs. Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly were...

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