Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Celebrate the best dad jokes with Fred MacAulay and Tomatin
Scots comedian Fred MacAulay is marking Father’s Day with the most groan-tastic dad gags. The dad-of-three delivered the results of a nationwide survey conducted by Tomatin Distillery, one of the fastest growing brands in the UK. Tomatin surveyed more than 1000 people from all corners of the UK to find the winning dad-themed one liner, which doesn’t disappoint.…
Read MoreEquestrian facilities at an outstanding home
An impressive family home with superb equestrian facilities is currently for sale. With four bedrooms and two reception rooms, plus an excellent riding arena (about 54m x 35m), Galbraith are delighted to present Twin Pines to the market. Located in Mulben, Moray, Twin Pines is a most impressive family home with pleasant views and excellent equestrian…
Read MoreDekantā reinforces Scotland and Japan’s strong whisky links
Peter Ranscombe samples the first single cask bottling from online retailer Dekantā, with Japanese whisky finished in a Port Ellen cask. JAPAN has strong links to Scotch whisky. Masataka Taketsuru, who built the Yamazaki and Yoichi distilleries in Japan and who is credited with being the father of the country’s whisky industry, studied chemistry at…
Read MoreThey are elevating whisky into a genuine art form
Eight leading contemporary artists from around the globe will descend on a Scots distillery this summer. They will participate in the Glenfiddich Distillery’s International Artists in Residence programme. Hosted at the Dufftown home of world-famous single malt, the initiative is now in its 17th year and is regarded as one of the top arts residencies…
Read MoreTasty ‘New Alliance’ between Scotland and France
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel is set to open the doors to a new venture between the Forte and Roux families. The Balmoral will open Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux on Monday, 11 June. In collaboration with legendary chefs and restaurateurs Alain Roux, and his father Michel Roux OBE, Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux will celebrate…
Read MoreA visit to Scotland gave The Whisky Lady a new passion
Whisky blogger Anne-Sophie Bigot owns the first whisky bar and brewery in Toulouse, France, with her partner. Anne-Sophie – aka The Whisky Lady of www.thewhiskylady.net – will launch the first Toulouse Whisky Festival later this year. She tells Scottish Field about her love of whisky and how it is becoming popular in France… The whisky…
Read MoreWhisky Galore and Harry Potter star on his love of a dram
Scottish actor Sean Biggerstaff enjoys his whisky. The Glaswegian was Sergeant Odd in Whisky Galore and Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter films, and during the filming of the former, he took great pleasure in educating his co-stars in drams What led to your love of whisky? I remember being allowed to dunk my fingers…
Read MoreThe perfect gift at Highland Show and Game Fair
If you’re heading to the Royal Highland Show or the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month,…
Read MoreTen facts you probably never knew about the Queen
This weekend sees the Trooping of the Colour parade to mark the Queen’s official birthday. It’s been a busy year for the Royal family, with the excitement of the Royal wedding, the birth of Prince William and Kate’s third child, and Her Majesty’s Sapphire Coronation Jubilee. To celebrate Her Majesty’s 65th Trooping of the Colour,…
Read MoreNew bottlings are pushing the limits of alchemy
The BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This continues its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, as BenRiach holds some of the most experimental casks in Speyside, making it uniquely placed to offer a multi-faceted range of casks in both unpeated and Highland peated styles. Each year, master blender Rachel…
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