Much-loved Highland single malt whisky makes welcome return as GlenDronach announces relaunch Sean Murphy September 5, 2018 Drink, In the News The distillery, which is located in the Forgue valley in Aberdeenshire, originally introduced a 15 year old sherry cask matured expression in the 1990s, however this was replaced by the hugely popular Revival...
‘World Buttery Championship’ launched in bid to highlight and preserve the traditional buttery Sean Murphy June 6, 2018 In the News, Producers The competition, which is being run by Slow Food Aberdeen City and Shire, will be held on the 16th of June at NESCOL’s Aberdeen City Campus and will pit baker against baker in order to crown the "best...
Scotland’s first tequila firm launches world’s first Speyside whisky cask aged tequilas Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 16, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky Scotland’s first craft tequila company, UWA Tequila, has officially launched the world’s first solely aged Speyside whisky cask tequila to the market. The new business, which is based in Aberdeen, is...
Glen Garioch distillery launches the Legends of the Garioch experience Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 13, 2017 Drink, In the News, Whisky Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in ancient Doric dialect), which is considered to be one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries, is located close to Aberdeen in the historic old town...
Aberdeenshire couple launch Scotland’s first gin distilled with hand-picked tea Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 12, 2016 Drink, Gin Nick Smalley, 33 and wife Emma, 34, have created Scotland's first premium gin distilled with hand-picked tea. The Teasmith Gin was inspired by the couple's roots in Aberdeenshire and the region's rich...
Comedian releases hilarious Scottish recipe videos with a north east accent Sean Murphy September 28, 2016 Food Andrew Scott, a comedian and film maker from Banff, and Chris Geddes, a musician from New Zealand, created the ScotScran series to highlight some traditional Scottish recipes as well as providing some...
Aberdeenshire’s Dean’s launches gluten free shortbread Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 18, 2016 Food, In the News It’s over 40 years since Helen Dean first baked her melt in the mouth shortbread in her Huntly kitchen to raise funds for the local pipe band. Dean’s has since grown to become a household name across...
Aberdeenshire residents might be ‘sitting on a goldmine of rare whisky’ Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 28, 2016 In the News, Whisky Experts from Rare Whisky 101 are advising residents of Stonehaven to scour their attics and dust out their cupboards to uncover any rare bottles of whisky from the Glenury Royal Distillery, which was based in...
Royal Deeside tunes up for Food and Fiddle fortnight Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 30, 2015 Food Taking place in venues throughout the Aberdeenshire valley, the initiative brings together local food producers, businesses and musicians to showcase the area’s culinary and musical talents. Organised by...
The Store calls on public to donate cookbooks in exchange for tasty treats Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 3, 2015 Food The Store, an award-winning family run enterprise, which is based in Foveran, Aberdeenshire, is encouraging the public to support the national coffee morning to raise vital funds for cancer charity, Macmillan...
