12 of the best new gins to try this month for International Scottish Gin Day Rosalind Erskine October 21, 2020 Drink From flavoured gins and liqueurs to classics and a colourful collection, there's something for all this International Scottish Gin Day. Northwest Passage expedition gin Orkney Distilling Limited is set...
Scran season 2: Down at the pumpkin patch Rosalind Erskine October 16, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News As Halloween is just around the corner, this episode of Scran is all about pumpkins. I finally get back on the road again to visit two pumpkin farms - Arnprior in Stirling and Kilduff in East...
Halloween at home: the best spooky food and drink – from scary Colin the caterpillar cakes to pumpkin recipes Rosalind Erskine October 14, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News With Halloween only a few weeks away, many of us may be celebrating at home this year due to restrictions in place. With this in mind, here are a range of food and drink ideas to ensure you still have a...
Scottish businesses offering food and drink takeaway services – as new coronavirus restrictions announced Rosalind Erskine October 8, 2020 Food, In the News Many businesses may make the move to offering a takeaway service, which was a success for some during the nationwide lockdown that started in March. What are the new restrictions? Announcing changes to...
Nicola Sturgeon announces new restrictions for Scotland – here’s what that means for pubs and restaurants Rosalind Erskine October 7, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News As the number of Covid-19 cases rises in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has announced stricter restrictions in Scotland, which will take place this month. Coming into place from 6pm on Friday 9 October, the...
Scran season 2: How the malt riots led to the birth of whisky Rosalind Erskine October 2, 2020 Drink, In the News This week Scran takes a look back at Glasgow's malt riots and how they kick-started the whisky industry we know and love today. Joining Rosalind are Emily Coyle, brand development manager at the Glasgow...
39 new whiskies to cosy up with this autumn and winter – including Macallan, Jura and Tamdhu Rosalind Erskine October 1, 2020 Drink From limited editions to re-imagined core ranges, a new organic launch and a collection the captures the magic of Islay, here are a selection of new whiskies to enjoy as the seasons change. The Glenlivet...
Orkney Distilling Limited to launch new gin in support of Northwest Passage expedition Rosalind Erskine September 30, 2020 Drink, In the News An adventurous group are planning to be the first to row the famous Northwest Passage, the Arctic route that links the Atlantic and the Pacific - and a Scottish gin brand is on board to help raise...
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...
‘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...
