Scran episode 7: Burns Night Special – the expert’s guide on what to eat and drink Rosalind Erskine January 24, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News This week’s episode of Scran is all about Burns night, with guests Mark Thomson, brand ambassador for Scotland for Glenfiddich, James Macsween of Macsween haggis, Scott Munro from M&S and Caitlyn Dewar...
Wemyss Malts kick off 15th anniversary year with release of 30 year old single sherry cask Bowmore dubbed ‘Black Gold’ Sean Murphy January 23, 2020 Drink, In the News Dubbed ‘Black Gold’, the whisky is the third exclusive release for the Wemyss Malts Cask Club and is described as an "exceptional" single cask single malt from the prominent Islay distillery. A single...
8 of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh to visit this Burns night Rosalind Erskine January 22, 2020 Drink, In the News From historic pubs to newly renovated bars, here are some of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh to visit this Burns night and beyond. Kaleidoscope Whisky Bar (Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen St,...
8 of the best whiskies to try this Burns Night Rosalind Erskine January 21, 2020 Drink, In the News From peated drams to something a bit lighter, these whiskies will go down well (no matter what your taste) this Burns night. Glen Scotia Victoriana Picture: Glen Scotia The award-winning Glen Scotia...
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...
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: 15 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...
Burns night recipe: Peated old fashioned cocktail Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 9, 2020 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...
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...
