Hawksmoor Edinburgh unveils exciting new winter cocktail menu Iain Meldrum January 22, 2019 Drink My visit to Hawksmoor began with a tinge of disappointment. As I approached the imposing façade of the former head offices for RBS on St Andrews Square I fully expected to be ushered in the main door, only to...
Burns night 2019: Scotland’s smallest pub launches haggis gin Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 22, 2019 Drink, In the News If you're looking for something different to toast Burns night with, then this new Haggis Gin may be the what you're after. Launched by DeliQuescent, the owners of which also have Rutherfords Micropub...
12 of the best Burns suppers and events to enjoy this month Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2019 Drink, Food, In the News With Burns night just around the corner, we take a look at the top places to enjoy a meal, dance and a dram to toast Rabbie Burns. Edinburgh Ghilie Dhu (2 Rutland place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD) Friday 18th...
Incredibly rare 19th century Scottish illicit still found in barn set to go up for auction Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Whisky McTear's Auctioneers are already seeing growing interest in a rare mid-19th Century copper still that was unearthed in a New Galloway barn, ahead of its appearance in the Rare & Fine Whisky Auction on...
Limited edition ‘Lassie’s Toast’ Scottish gin launched for Burns Night Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Gin Dunnet Bay Distillers will once again be releasing a limited run of its “The Lassies Toast” gin, which is inspired by the Moorland tea that Robert Burns is reputed to have enjoyed and is made to a unique...
The best food and drink books to ease away the January blues Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Food Gary MacLean: Kitchen Essentials (Price: £20.00) Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking, combines Scotland's national chef Gary MacLean’s experience of teaching complete beginners with his...
SWA to challenge American company over ‘alcohol free whisky’ labelling Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky With the recent trend for health conscious drinks, lower alcohol offerings and alcohol free versions of popular brands, it was only a matter of time before someone tackled the spirits market. Enter Arkay, a...
Scottish Gin Society unveil amazing Scottish Gin Map – and it’s free Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Posting the map online, the Society wrote: "To celebrate the end of an amazing year for The Scottish Gin industry, The Scottish Gin Society have released a brand new, beautifully illustrated map of Scottish...
8 of the best Scottish drinks to toast the bard with this Burns Night Sean Murphy January 9, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, Gin, Whisky “Inspiring bold John Barleycorn! What dangers thou canst make us scorn! Wi’ tipenny (ale), we fear nae evil; Wi’ usquebae (whisky), we’ll face the devil!” - Tam O'Shanter The cold, dark month of...
Burns night recipe: Peated old fashioned cocktail Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 9, 2019 Drink, Recipes, Whisky In a mixing glass, add half the whisky, maple syrup, cherry juice and bitters. Fill with cubed ice and stir. Add the rest of the whisky, and keep stirring, adding more ice until the drink is diluted to...
