Scran episode 3: Master blender Rachel Barrie’s guide to whisky tasting Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 20, 2019 Drink, In the News This week Scran is whisky-themed, and we have our first studio tasting session. Host and Scotsman food and drink writer Rosalind Erskine chats to Rachel Barrie, master blender for BenRiach, Glenglassaugh...
Are whisky, wine, beer and gin vegan? Sean Murphy December 19, 2019 Drink, In the News Thankfully, we decided to set out to find out once and for all whether whisky, beer, gin and other spirits are actually vegan. Beer and Cider Traditionally, beer and cider, with their very basic ingredients,...
Old Pulteney invites you to ‘Let It Slow’ this Christmas with new ASMR-inspired video Sean Murphy December 19, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky With a large portion of Scots finding themselves feeling stressed at Christmas, Old Pulteney say they have taken inspiration from the world of ASMR and come up with a novel way to help people slow...
‘World’s largest bottle’ of single malt Scotch whisky sells for £15k at auction Sean Murphy December 12, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Part of Just Whisky’s Christmas sale, the 105.3 litre bottle of 14-year-old Tomintoul would serve up to 5,250 drams. The record-breaking bottle of natural non chill-filtered whisky weighs over 180 kilos...
Profile of modern whisky drinker revealed – and it’s not what you think Sean Murphy December 11, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Traditionally seen as the preserve of older men, the latest research from the polling giant found that our palates are becoming refined enough to appreciate Scotland’s national spirit earlier than people...
11 of the best whisky gifts perfect for Christmas Rosalind Erskine December 4, 2019 Christmas, Drink With the big day only a few weeks away, we take a look at some whisky gifts ideal for the connoisseur in your life. From limited editions to club memberships, there’s something for all tastes this...
Gleneagles re-opens retail arcade complete with Still Room whisky shop Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 3, 2019 In the News Filled with handpicked luxury brands – and now the exclusive Scottish stockist for many lines, including Le Monde Beryl, Drakes and Chinti & Parker – the new-look Gleneagles retail arcade pays homage...
Glengoyne release batch number 7 in the Teapot Dram series Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2019 Drink There will only be 3,993 bottles of the 7th Glengoyne Teapot Dram, which are exclusively from the Glengoyne Distillery shop and online. The limited-edition whisky has been matured in only 10 first fill...
A food and drink art tour is coming to Edinburgh this weekend – here’s everything you need to know Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2019 Drink, Food, In the News Edinburgh Art Fair (EAF) sponsor Tobermory Distillery will launch the four-day celebration of fine art with a specially-curated tour of Edinburgh bars showcasing an array of art from around Scotland in a...
Ground breaks at Rosebank distillery site as construction begins Sean Murphy November 18, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky The extensive, multi-million pound restoration is expected to be completed in Summer 2021, when the once lost distillery will open its doors to the public and begin production once again. Situated on the...
