Posts by Kenny Smith
Benromach is celebrating its whisky Heritage
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of two Heritage expressions. Benromach Heritage 1977 is an exclusive 41-year-old single cask vintage (49.6% abv) and Benromach Heritage 1972 is a rare 46-year-old single cask vintage (55.7% abv). Matured in single Refill American Hogsheads, these sought-after expressions are both available for worldwide sale from today,…
Read MorePair set to receive honours for outdoor dedication
Two men have won awards for their dedication to the great outdoors. Noel Williams is the recipient of the 2019 Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture, while Rob Cochrane has taken the title for the 2019 Scottish Youth Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture. Noel, an inspirational high school teacher, author of respected mountain…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep your diet on the straight and narrow
Today, February 21, is the day that we are most likely to give up on our New Year diets. That’s according to new research for Specially Selected Pork. Carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the research revealed 53% of people who include a diet as part of their New Year…
Read MoreDavid Coulthard launches special edition whiskies
Scots Formula 1 star David Coulthard has partnered with Highland Park single malt Scotch to create two special edition whiskies. This includes a limited, hand-signed, bespoke single cask expression, in support of charities in Scotland. The single cask bottling, Highland Park Saltire Edition 1 and special edition whisky, Saltire Edition 2 are both 13 year…
Read MoreA spacious family home with thoughtful design
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreHandy guidebook that’s on the nose for whisky lovers
Iconic Whisky provides a tremendous amount of knowledge on the nature of a thousand whiskies from around the globe. It takes a visual approach ensuring easy recognition of the foremost aromas, with tasting notes and flavour charts for 1000 of the world’s best whiskies. A handy guidebook for whisky amateurs or connoisseurs, it discusses production,…
Read MoreExtra capacity from Scots airport on flights to Orlando
A Scots airport has been given a huge boost after Virgin Atlantic announced additional capacity on its popular Orlando route. Flying from Glasgow this coming winter, it will make 2019 the longest season ever for the airline at airport. More than 1,200 extra seats will be made available on flights as a result of the…
Read MoreMasterChef host will headline Taste of Grampian
MasterChef presenter John Torode will be headlining Scotland’s largest one-day food festival, Taste of Grampian. Chairman John Gregor revealed that celebrity chef will attend the event on Saturday 1 June. The hugely popular Australian chef, whose new series begins this week, said: ‘I’ve heard the produce in the north-east is some of the best to…
Read MoreWeekend mornings can be Friday night at Ivy on the Square
Saturday and Sunday mornings are set to become the new Friday night, thanks to The Ivy on the Square’s new DJ brunch series. It’s a chance to enjoy a fun-filled yet glamorous catch-up with friends at the weekend with Champagne brunch and a live set from some of Edinburgh’s top DJs. The DJ brunch series…
Read MoreThe Granite City is the inspiration for new ice cream
An ice cream that has been made to look like Aberdeen’s granite buildings has been created by Scotland’s luxury ice cream maker for a crime writing festival in the North East. While local talents have been drafting up their dark stories for the city’s popular Granite Noir Festival, Mackie’s of Scotland has written up a new…
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