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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results
For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best whiskies from Scotland. The Summer Challenge’s goal in particular is to introduce exciting new expressions from industry giants, small and micro distilleries, indie bottlers and beyond. This year our expert…
Read MoreA Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’
Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special. Hello Stewart. Can you introduce yourself and your career? I studied for a chemistry degree but quickly realised it wasn’t for me. A close friend was studying brewing and distilling,…
Read MoreReview: Celestia, Edinburgh
When I heard that the owners of the fantastic Indian restaurant Cilantro in Edinburgh had opened a new restaurant, Celestia, I was thrilled to accept an invite to try their menu. Situated on a quiet street in Canonmills, this wee establishment is unassuming on the outside but bursting full of character once you step through…
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’
It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded their bonded warehouse services. So we caught up with founder Ben Curtis to hear more about his favourite drams and why older doesn’t almost mean better. Â Hello Ben. Can…
Read MoreReview: Wu, Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s restaurant and entertainment scene is ever-growing with diverse cuisines that reflect the international hub that is Scotland’s capital city. Located in the iconic space that once hosted The Jam House on Edinburgh’s Queen Street is Wu, an immersive dining experience that promises to tantalise its guests’ senses with fantastic Pacific-Asian food (namely Chinese/Japanese/Korean), an…
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