Scottish Beer Awards 2020 winners revealed – here are the top brewers and beers announced in this year’s awards Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2020 Drink, In the News The 5th annual Scottish Beer Awards, sponsored by Aldi, has released its list of winning beers following a wide ranging competition which involved 35 breweries and 314 beers, all made in Scotland. These...
‘The haggis had to be smuggled in’ – Outlander star Sam Heughan talks BAFTA Burns Night on Scran podcast Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2020 Drink, In the News The Outlander star joined us on our latest episode of Scran to talk about his Sassenach whisky, haggis, favourite food and drinks and what drove him to create his own blended malt The wide-ranging chat also...
Christmas 2020: These are the best and worst supermarket mulled wines Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News If you plan on having a boozy tipple to celebrate the start of the festive season, here are our reviews of some of the best and worst supermarket mulled wines on offer for Christmas 2020. ASDA mulled wine -...
‘I’ve fallen in love with Scotland again and its produce’ – Outlander’s Sam Heughan tells Scran podcast Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News Sam Heughan, who is best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the drama Outlander, is the latest guest on our food and drink podcast Scran. During the chat, Sam revealed when UK whisky fans would be able to...
Glenfiddich launches new advertising campaign with Michelle Dockery Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News The Glenfiddich campaign with Michelle Dockery was captured by Vogue photographer and activist Misan Harriman. The team at Glenfiddich said: "A gifted actress, singer and champion of female empowerment,...
Lidl offers shoppers festive drink buying advice with the 12 wines of Christmas Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News Lidl is hoping to help shoppers buy the best wines this festive season with their 12 wines of Christmas, as research shows that too much choice is leaving customers confused. New research has revealed Brits...
Brewgooder launches selection box of panto-themed beers – with proceeds going to Theatre Artists Fund Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News Scottish beer brand Brewgooder will release a limited edition panto-themed selection box of beers, to help raise money for the arts. Many actors and theatre freelancers have found themselves out of work...
Historic Highland malt The Dalmore to become official whisky of V&A Dundee under four-year partnership Brian Ferguson November 26, 2020 Drink, In the News V&A Dundee is to work together with The Dalmore - which is also said to be the fastest growing luxury whisky brand in the world - on a number of major projects celebrating creativity and design. Under...
Wee Smoky single grain whisky launches with only 400 bottles on sale – here’s where to buy Rosalind Erskine November 24, 2020 Drink A new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Wee Smoky, is now available to buy, and it’s aimed at people who don’t like whisky…yet. The limited-edition first batch of the smooth, fruity, and lightly smoky...
Glen Moray releases Sauternes cask expression as part of new Warehouse 1 Collection Rosalind Erskine November 23, 2020 Drink, In the News Glen Moray has introduced a Sauternes cask expression into its new Warehouse 1 collection. Launching on 23 November, this new cask strength dram is packed with, the team say, festive flavours of dark...
