Whisky collection of over 9000 bottles worth £3.9m up for auction – including rare Bowmore, Port Ellen and Caperdonich Rosalind Erskine September 25, 2020 Drink, In the News A whisky novice, who has a collection of over 9,000 bottles, is set to put the whole lot up for auction. The collector, known as Pat because he is a private man who wishes to remain anonymous, bought his...
Scran season 2: The future of Scottish food and drink – with Mairi Gougeon MSP and James Withers Rosalind Erskine September 25, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News This week's Scran takes a look at the health of Scotland's food and drink sector - and a look back at the 2020 Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight. Joining me are guests James Withers, Scotland Food and...
Fhior wine club to host five course dinner at The Secret Herb Garden next month Rosalind Erskine September 24, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News Enjoy a few glasses of wine and a delicious meal in the magical surroundings of the Secret Herb Garden next month thanks to the first Fhior wine club dinner. Scott and Laura Smith finally saw their plans...
Glenmorangie releases A Tale of Cake expression – and a collaboration with Dominique Ansel Rosalind Erskine September 24, 2020 Drink, In the News Glenmorangie celebrates the joy of cake in its new expression - a sweet and indulgent single malt Scotch whisky named A Tale of Cake. Inspired by favourite memories of baking, birthdays and more,...
Harris Distillery to open first dedicated Harris gin bar – here’s where Rosalind Erskine September 23, 2020 Drink, In the News You may have seen the cryptic messages on social media, posted out ahead of the announcement that the island distillery would be opening its first dedicated Isle of Harris Gin bar. The Isle of Harris Gin...
Scotland’s Larder: Marian Bruce and Simon Montador from Highland Boundary Catriona Thomson September 23, 2020 Drink, Producers Marian Bruce along with her husband Simon, run Highland Boundary distillery from Kirklandbank farm, near Alyth. The geographic location means they have one foot in the Highlands and one in the Lowlands of...
The Macallan launches Edition No.6 – a whisky inspired by the River Spey Rosalind Erskine September 23, 2020 Drink, In the News The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate, and the River Spey. Marking the sixth and final release in The...
What do the new coronavirus restrictions mean for pubs and restaurants? Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News Today, 22 September, Nicola Sturgeon announced new coronavirus restrictions including a ban on indoor household visits and a curfew for pubs and restaurants. These measures are to try and stop coronavirus...
‘This is whisky’s Me Too movement’ – Becky Paskin on sexism in the whisky industry after Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible comments Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, In the News Whisky journalist, co-founder of Our Whisky and former Scotchwhisky.com editor Becky Paskin recently called out the self-published author of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, on his sexist remarks in the latest...
Rare Jura whisky to be auctioned off – with proceeds going to Scottish Association for Mental Health Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, In the News The Jura Whisky distillery is auctioning 470 bottles of an exceptionally rare 19 year old whisky, which has been bottled to raise funds in aid of a Scottish mental health charity. The special expression,...
