Dunnet Bay Distillery releases special Scottish gin ideal for Burn night Rosalind Erskine January 14, 2020 Drink, In the News Award-winning Dunnet Bay Distillers has, once again, released a limited run of “The Lassies Toast” gin, which is inspired by the Moorland tea that Robert Burns is reputed to have enjoyed and is made to a...
Red Door gin distillery tour: Price, times and everything you need to know Rosalind Erskine January 14, 2020 Drink, In the News Red Door gin is named after the distinctive red doors at Benromach Distillery and is, according to the team, inspired by Scotland’s mountains, forests and coastal fringes and marks a “new chapter in the...
Here’s how to get free coffee in Glasgow this week Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2020 Drink, In the News Swedish oat drink maker Oatly are launching a pop up coffee shop in Glasgow this week, offering customers a free coffee or hot chocolate. Ideal for vegans, anyone doing veganuary or those looking to move...
Six leading Australian bartenders head to Scotland for special Balvenie Stories bar tour Sean Murphy January 11, 2020 Drink, In the News, Whisky The Balvenie Stories UK Tour will see these leading bartenders descend on the UK to share their cocktail creations and stories with consumers at top bars including Lyaness and The Artesian in London, and The...
Burns night 2020: 10 of the best suppers, brunches and events happening in Scotland this month Rosalind Erskine January 10, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News If you enjoy eating haggis, neeps and tatties, drinking a dram or two and ceilidh dancing then book one of these Burns night events that are being held all over Scotland to celebrate our National Bard’s...
8 of the best food and drink spots to visit in Aberdeenshire Rosalind Erskine January 8, 2020 Drink, Food With excellent produce and a thriving food and drink scene, we take a look at some of the best places to visit in Aberdeenshire. From afternoon tea in a historic location to award-winning Cullen skink in...
National Whisky Festival 2020: Tickets, date & everything you need to know Rosalind Erskine January 8, 2020 Drink, In the News When is the National Whisky Festival taking place? The National Whisky Festival will take place on 25th January at SWG3 in Glasgow's west end, and will be set over two floors in the popular warehouse events...
The 12 best alcohol-free drinks to try during dry January Rosalind Erskine January 6, 2020 Drink, In the News With many people cutting down on drinking or stopping completely for dry January, drinks brands have started offering a range of alcohol-free alternatives for that Friday night tipple. From beers to...
Scran episode 4: The botanics of gin – with Hamish Martin of the Secret Herb Garden Rosalind Erskine January 3, 2020 Drink, In the News Following last week's whisky flavour, this week Scran is all about gin - and more specifically the botanicals of gin. On episode four, host and Scotsman food and drink writer Rosalind Erskine is joined in...
From Rhone to Rioja: Advice on buying wine this festive season from Lidl’s master of wine Rosalind Erskine December 24, 2019 Drink, In the News Lidl has made the headlines in recent years for its wine range that - last Christmas - has included an £8.99 Vacqueyras red wine made with the same grape variety as a much pricier...
