Posts Tagged ‘scotch’
Scots inspired to go on a cooking taste adventure
A range of simple recipes inspired by world cuisines have been launched as part of a campaign to get the nation cooking with Specially Selected Pork. As part of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign, eight recipes that combine one of Scotland’s best-loved ingredients with flavours from countries including Spain, Brazil and Greece…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg’s seal of approval for Scots food
American actor Mark Wahlberg given his restaurant’s menu a special Scotch twist for Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has teamed up with US celebrity restaurant Wahlburgers and Simon Howie – The Scottish Butcher to put a Scottish twist on some American classics in celebration of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Over…
Read MoreScotch whiskies going under the hammer
A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries on Meiklewood Road, held a rare and fine whisky sale earlier this month. A Brora 1972 Rare Malts Aged 22 Years single malt Scotch whisky was expected to fetch £3-£4000,…
Read MoreWhisky adviser to be honoured with new award
The contribution of one of the most accomplished scientific and technical advisers to the whisky industry is to be recognised with a new annual award. Dr Jim Swan had a 40-year career as a research scientist and trusted adviser to whisky distilleries around the world prior to his sudden death in 2017, aged 75. His…
Read MoreProtecting Scotch whisky in Brexit’s aftermath
The Scotch whisky industry is robust enough to continue to thrive after Brexit, but the sector is calling for a clearer direction of travel from the government as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU). This was the message from Lindesay Low, deputy legal director of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), speaking at…
Read MoreA whisky experience from the comfort of home
A supermarket has launched a new whisky home experience featuring Scotch whiskies. Waitrose has created the two hour experience, which showcases five whiskies from around the world. The experience shows the versatility of the spirit through simple yet impressive serves. Food pairings include salted caramel chocolate and cheese. Leading on from the success of its…
Read MoreUK Sausage Week Awards hunts best Scottish banger
The hunt for the best Scottish banger is on at this year’s UK Sausage Week Awards. With the hopes of championing one of our nation’s culinary delights, the UK Sausage Week Awards, taking place from 28 October to 3 November, will crown butchers and retailers going the extra mile to deliver the perfect sausage to…
Read MorePeated whisky release is the first of its kind for Glasgow
The Glasgow Distillery has today announced the launch of their highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky addition to the 1770 Single Malt family and the first of its kind from the city of Glasgow. The distillery’s inaugural smoky whisky will sit alongside the…
Read MoreTwo new Game of Thrones Scotch whiskies on the way
Two new Game of Thrones whiskies are to be released – Johnnie Walker – A Song of Ice and Johnnie Walker – A Song of Fire. The Johnnie Walker team and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch whiskies to the realm in honor of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBO…
Read MoreHighland Park releases its most peated whisky to date
Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky has launched a special edition whisky, Valfather, the final part of the Viking Legend series inspired by the Orkney based distillery’s Viking history. The trilogy highlights the journey to Ragnarök, the battle at the end of the world and has inspired the packaging and taste profiles of the whiskies…
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