15 Scottish gins we recommend you try right now Sean Murphy March 4, 2015 Gin, Gin Features, Gin Review The flexibility of the recipes and relative simplicity of its production makes gin the perfect spirit for those looking to create and sell their own brand. Like an enlightened version of the gin craze era,...
In full: a list of new Scottish whisky distilleries Sean Murphy March 3, 2015 Whisky, Whisky Features In alphabetical order, here is a list and brief description of each of the new distilleries being built around Scotland. Abhainn Dearg (Islands) status - Open Abhainn Dearg (pronounced Aveen Jarræk),...
79% Whisky review: BenRiach Arumaticus Fumosus aged 12 Sean Murphy March 3, 2015 Whisky, Whisky Review Next, you notice the use of Latin terminology, which is not common in an industry that favours the Gaelic language. Finally, and perhaps most importantly you realise this is a peated Speyside that has been...
Interesting facts about gin that may surprise you Sean Murphy March 3, 2015 Gin, Gin Features Move over whisky, it looks like there's a new player in town. Gin is quickly becoming one of the most popular drinks available not just here in Scotland but also in the rest of the UK. Perhaps one of the...
56% Whisky review: St George’s distillery (The English Whisky Co.) Chapter 13 Sean Murphy March 3, 2015 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Review Bottled at a meaty 49% it’s not for the faint hearted. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2013, there was only a few limited runs made. You should check out this bottling not only for the whisky but also...
81% Whisky review: Balvenie single cask 15 year old Sherry Sean Murphy March 3, 2015 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Review These single cask expressions are always interesting, especially when Dave Stewart is invovled in the delightful task of selecting them. With roughly 650 bottles being taken from each one, there is fun to...
Distillery of the week: Auchentoshan distillery Sean Murphy March 2, 2015 Distilleries, Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features Auchentoshan has remained a staple on many a gantry and is rightly considered Glasgow's local malt. Auchentoshan is unique in that currently it is the only distillery (at time of posting) doing 100 per cent...
Distillery of the week: Bowmore Distillery, Islay Sean Murphy March 2, 2015 Distilleries, Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features A slick operator, Bowmore has achieved rapid success through it's successful capturing of the export market. One of the first major players to invest in travel retail it is a decision that has paid the...
16 farmers markets around Scotland to try Sean Murphy January 29, 2015 Farming Producers, Producers, Seafood Producers Farmers' markets have taken off in Scotland following their introduction in the mid 90's, their growing appeal enhanced by Scottish consumers becoming more discerning in their desire for the best quality...
