Edinburgh Gin celebrate the festive season with Christmas Gin release Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 19, 2015 Drink, Gin First released last year, the exclusive gin is infused with the traditional festive spices of frankincense, myrrh and nutmeg. The new bottle has been crafted with Bruni glass and features an opulent art deco...
One of the world’s rarest whiskies to appear at Bonhams Christmas whisky sale in Edinburgh Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 19, 2015 Drink, Whisky The Royal Brackla 60 year-old 1924 was never officially released by the distillery and its appearance on the market has a fascinating history. In 1985, over-production within the industry led to Royal...
Scotch Whisky Association complete move to new modern Edinburgh HQ Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 19, 2015 In the News, Whisky Having sold its former Atholl Crescent headquarters, the SWA has now completed a move to a new bespoke base at the Quartermile 2 development in Edinburgh's Old Town, joining other notable tenants...
New city micro-brewery Edinburgh Beer Factory launches lager with ‘pop-art party’ Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 19, 2015 Craft Beer, Drink Edinburgh Beer Factory, newly-founded by John Dunsmore, ex-CEO of Scottish & Newcastle and C&C Group, held the huge event to launch the new lager and honour the inspiration behind its name and brand,...
12 of the funniest Irn-Bru TV adverts Sean Murphy November 18, 2015 Drink If there's one thing Scottish people love, it's Irn Bru, and if there's one thing they love more than their favourite soft drink it's Irn Bru adverts. From a Goth day out, which sees a group of young Goths...
Brian Elliott: A great year for Loire Whites Brian Elliott November 18, 2015 Drink, Wine EVEN seasoned Loire gurus like Charles and Philippa Sydney – the power behind the inexpensive but reliable La Grille label – have not seen a year like 2015. In a reversal of normality, the hot, dry summer,...
A perfect day out for a beer lover in Edinburgh Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 17, 2015 Beer Features, Drink Beer geeks rejoice – no longer is your chosen tipple the poor relation to wine or the red-headed stepchild of the cocktail. With tastings, tours and bars bursting with every artisan offering your hoppy...
Everything you need to know about Glasgow’s Whisky Festival Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 12, 2015 Drink, Whisky What is Glasgow's Whisky Festival? It's Glasgow's biggest whisky festival showcasing whiskies from all over Scotland and the rest of the world. With around 40 whisky stands plus other exhibitors, and...
1051 GWR launches in Glasgow’s West End Eddie Nisbet November 11, 2015 Drink, Food Situated beyond the student-orientated hubbub of Byres Road and Ashton Lane, 1051 GWR hopes to engender a family atmosphere with a strong, community-focused ethos, having already formed a close link with the...
Food trends expected to take off in 2016 Eddie Nisbet November 11, 2015 Drink, Food What does the future hold for Scotland, then, in an age of proliferating hipsters and ubiquitous fad diets? Food research and consultancy firm Technomic have done the hard work for us, analysing the U.K....
