Mackays Hotel

Enter the sunny season with this month’s featured dram, the fabulous 10-year-old Springbank malt! Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the malt carries a complex mixture of maritime notes and provides a fresh, fruity balance. The definition of a Campeltown classic, the original Springbank whisky … Read more…

While we want our holidays to meet many criteria, for many it is becoming increasingly important to factor in our wellness and the planets conservation in our rare time off from daily life. If you sometimes feel that your batteries are running low in charge, the best break … Read more…

Holding over 25 years’ experience, our suppliers of the month, Munro Fruit Merchants provide a local alternative to multinational competition. Based in Tain, the wholesaler works independently to supply the finest quality of fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products across the Highlands! Now in their 26th year, business … Read more…

“We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whisky. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” – Horace Hutchinson Although this May we are all about celebrating the infamous Scotch whisky, don’t think we’ve forgotten about our other swingingly fun pastime! Fulfil your inner wanderlust and … Read more…

Malt of the Month: Old Pulteney & Wolfburn In celebration of the upcoming Highland Whisky Festival, Mackays are proud to introduce, not one, but two malts close to our heart – the Old Pulteney 12 year & Wolfburn Northland Single Malt! Old Pulteney 12-year-old Originating in Wick, this … Read more…

Bilbo Baggins once exclaimed, ‘I’m going on an adventure!’ Luckily in the Highlands, an adventure doesn’t require a substantial journey or battle against hazardous villains (except for the occasional spell of rain). Nevertheless, there is an adventure lurking for those who seek it. Especially for those with a … Read more…

Is that smoke we are smelling? Don’t fear, it’s no fire – only our supplier of the month, Caithness Smokehouse! Operating as an award-winning cottage industry, owners John and Christine operate in the most northerly smokehouse in mainland Britain. Through their proximity to the port of Scrabster, all … Read more…

With the Scottish Highlands being named as one of Lonely Planet’s ‘Best In Travel’ destinations of 2019, eight famous Highland distilleries are proud to introduce a brand-new Whisky Festival, celebrating the established Highland Whisky Trail. Taking place between 10th to 17th May 2019, the festival will celebrate the … Read more…

Step into spring with this refreshing addition to Mackays monthly malts: The Isle of Jura Origin 10-Year-Old! A core bottling from the Isle of Jura’s only distillery, this single malt displays the distillery’s classic briny characteristics. Maturing in ex-bourbon casks for a decade, this delicate medium-bodied beverage makes … Read more…

One of the most endearing moments of any weddings is the gathering of loved ones from all four corners of the world to celebrate. As you may know, travelling from far and wide can be costly, which is why we’re here to help with a few handy tips … Read more…