Posts Tagged ‘drink’
Connoisseurs raise a glass to Freedom An’ Whisky
More than 40 drinks connoisseurs were introduced to a neat new whisky experience last week as Aberdeen’s first premium whisky lounge officially launched. Located within Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel and Chop Grill & Bar on St Andrew Street, Freedom An’ Whisky offered guests a taste of the lounge’s extensive menu which boasts over 150 premium…
Read MoreGlasgow is going nuts for its new pancake place
Glasgow has been going crazy after Stack & Still, the UK’s largest pancake and licensed bar venue, opened this month in the city centre. The venue, at 100-108 West George Street, served over 35,000 pancakes in the first five days with their signature Nutella and Mascarpone pancake being a firm favourite. Over 200 kg of…
Read MoreIs this the world’s best job for pub-goers?
A Scottish pub wants to PAY a lucky volunteer to drink beer, watch sports and take part in a pub quiz. The Projectionist Hungry Horse pub on Intu Braehead Leisure has launched a search for the UK’s first ever ‘Pub-licist’ and is encouraging locals to apply for the coveted role – which will include drinking…
Read MoreAmbassador hosts a special tasting dinner
A whisky’s UK Brand Ambassador of Speyside Single Malt is to host a unique dinner in Edinburgh. Balvenie’s will be making a special guest appearance Alwynne Gwilt to host a unique tasting dinner at Cannonball House at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Taking place in Cannonball’s stunning private dining room, on 31 October from…
Read MoreWhisky and football unite for Drink Positive
Scotch whisky employees from around Speyside gathered in Elgin in support of a new responsible drinking campaign – Drink Positive. The alcohol education campaign, run in partnership between the Scottish Football Association and Diageo, aims to reach a million Scots with responsible drinking messaging. Using the William Hill Scottish Cup as a platform, the campaign…
Read MoreAmerican deal is class in a glass for Glencairn
A Scottish firm is celebrating after it was selected by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to be its official tasting glass for this year. The family-owned award-winning Glencairn Crystal from East Kilbride has today announced that its iconic Glencairn wee whisky glass has been chosen by the Council, as it goes from…
Read MoreFour different glasses to collect in whisky giveaway
A Scotch whisky is giving away 120,000 limited edition glasses. Whyte & Mackay is distributing the receptacles with their 70cl of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky throughout the UK, as part of their Funny as Folk campaign. The on-pack promotion gives consumers the chance to collect one of four bespoke whisky glasses,…
Read MoreLonely Planet lists Scots restaurant where you must eat
An Edinburgh eaterie which opened in May this year has been named as one of the world’s top new food experiences. The Fishmarket at Newhaven Harbour has been named one of the ten ‘Best New Food Experiences’ in the world in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, the highly anticipated annual collection of the best…
Read MoreWhisky distillery gets a buzz from its Plan Bee
A Scottish distiller has adopted 100,000 bees as part of National Honey Week. Running until 28 October, independent Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, which is based in Campbeltown, has teamed up with the Plan Bee, Scotland’s leading beekeepers, as part of its plan to position the Kintyre peninsula at the forefront of Scotland’s food and drink…
Read MoreAqua Vitae was loved by kings and commoners
A drink enjoyed by 15th century Scottish kings and commoners alike is now available to taste again. Aqua Vitae is a new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. The spirit is abundantly rich in both flavour and history, making the perfect gift with a…
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