Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Blair Castle horse trials will draw worldwide visitors
Over 45,000 people and 1800 horses are expected to journey to Blair Castle in Perthshire next week. They will be attending the annual Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials, taking place between Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 August. Visitors will travel from across the globe to watch an estimated 1800 horses compete. Scotland’s premier…
Read MoreWhat will the experts make of our first 60 Second Dram?
Here at Scottish Field and Cask & Still, we love our whisky. We know that our readers do too. We’re always hearing so many things about the new expressions that are being released on what seems like a daily basis, and, let’s be honest, we’re all rather curious to know what they actually taste like.…
Read MoreHave you picked up the latest edition of Scottish Field?
The September issue of Scottish Field is now available in shops – and it’s a packed 260 page edition. We all know that Scotland is a beautiful country, with so many places that are worth a visit. To help make it a little bit easier for you, if you’re planning an autumn break, we’ve an…
Read MoreDistillery set to move after just two successful years
A distillery that has been on the go for two years has already been such a success that it’s looking to expand. The Dornoch Distillery was constructed in constructed in 2016 following a successful initial crowdfunding round which saw 250 whisky lovers from all over the world invest in a bid to secure hotly anticipated…
Read MoreWe recommend some top bars for the Fringe
This month is a busy time of year for the Scottish capital, as wide-eyed and open-mouthed tourists descend on the capital for the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In fact, the city’s population doubles in size, so that’s twice as many people looking for a decent drink. The drinks trend has now developed similar aspects…
Read MoreHave your chance to be a critic at this year’s Fringe
They say everyone’s a critic but now Edinburgh Fringe attendees can make it official. The aptly named Whyte & Mackay Roaring Review Booth is a pop up build in Underbelly, Bristo Square, where punters can share their honest Fringe reviews on camera for a chance to win prizes throughout August. And they will be recording…
Read MoreNo end in sight to the renaissance of our love of gin
The ‘Ginaissance’ of a popular spirit has continued, with the opening of 18 new distilleries in Scotland. The demand for niche craft spirits brands response continues to grow, says UHY Hacker Young, the national accountancy group, with 39 opening across the UK. The UK’s spirits industry is benefiting from this global trend amongst consumers to…
Read MoreGlengoyne toasts its history at the Fringe
Peter Ranscombe raises a glass to Glengoyne’s Fringe show and food pairings at Contini’s Cannonball restaurant. “SLOW” isn’t a word you’d normally associate with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During August, 56,796 performers will stage 3,548 shows in 317 venues across Scotland’s capital city, from the biggest theatres all the way through to the tiniest church…
Read MoreDalmore 50-year-old sells for world record £28,000
A Scotch whisky from a Highland distillery has sold for a world record £28,000 at auction. One of the world’s most sought-after whiskies, Dalmore 50 Year Old, has sold at Whisky-Online Auctions in Blackpool. Originally created by Dalmore’s legendary master blender Richard Paterson in 1978, the youngest spirit in the assemblage is believed to have…
Read MoreNo two dining experiences will be the same with Nico
Scots chef Nico Simeone is to launch his own online TV mini series. In the fiercely competitive world of Glasgow dining, restaurants are always trotting out a new trick to separate themselves from the pack, and each month at 111 by Nico in Glasgow’s West End, Chef Nico Simeone is doing exactly that. TRUST is…
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