Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Edinburgh smokehouse is dedicated to reduce food waste
A specialist smokehouse restaurant has become the first in Edinburgh to embrace an eco-friendly initiative which offers fantastic bargains to hungry customers – while reducing food waste. Reekie’s Smokehouse, on Holyrood Road, is an independent, husband-and-wife run restaurant that uses classic American BBQ techniques to smoke top quality local meats with a Scottish twist. …
Read MoreOutlander fans will head to Aviemore for the Outlandish Gathering 2017 on 18-22 May
More than 200 Outlander fans will gather in the Highlands this weekend for this year’s Outlandish Gathering. Fans of the books and television series from 15 countries will gather at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort this Friday 19 May until Sunday 21 May. The event is once again organised by Outlandish UK, the principal UK group…
Read MoreAn introduction to the Scottish Field Gin Challenge
Today the gin industry is flourishing, with 70 per cent of the UK’s gin produced in Scotland alone. At Scottish Field we believe that this is worth celebrating, and have introduced the Scottish Field Gin Challenge in 2017 in order to highlight the best bottles around. Much like our well-established Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, entries…
Read MoreDiageo – Discovering Distilleries
Discover the true spirit of Scotland with a tour of one of 12 beautifully sited distilleries that are hidden away, but easy to discover in some of the finest scenery you could wish to see from mountain to glen and island to lowland. They all differ in their individual charm and fascination historical links they…
Read MoreThe Murray recognised at the International Spirit Challenge
The latest single malt to join the carefully crafted range at Tullibardine, The Murray, has been awarded a silver medal in the prestigious 2017 International Spirit Challenge. The recognition of dedication to craftsmanship and innovation in spirit creation impressed an expert judging panel in the rigorous, independently judged competition of the world’s finest spirits. The…
Read MoreSummer Challenge Results 2017
The June issue of Scottish Field is on the shelves now, including the full results of this year’s Summer Whisky Challenge. The first stage in this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, our panel of eight judges sampled a total of 63 whiskies in order to determine the winners of the Summer Challenge – all of which…
Read MoreSalt, lemon and lime time at Edinburgh’s Marriott Courtyard
PETER RANSCOMBE IT’S a situation that will be familiar to so many travellers: you arrive at your hotel, dump your bags in your room and head straight to the bar to unwind. Yet, when you cast your eye along the taps or pick up the drinks menu, your heart sinks as you realise it’s the…
Read MoreFranciacorta – fizz with food
PETER RANSCOMBE IF YOU stop to think for a moment, sparkling wine is an amazing product. No other drink has such a strong connection with celebrations, whether it’s a bottle of Champagne to toast a newly-married couple or getting the keys to your first house, or just a glass of Cava or Prosecco to congratulate…
Read MoreBrewing up a storm at Innis & Gunn’s beer kitchen in Glasgow
PETER RANSCOMBE THE first time I interviewed Dougal Sharp was back in 2008 in a pretty non-descript rented office in the middle of Edinburgh. It was an exciting time for the master brewer – he had just led the management buyout of Innis & Gunn, the brand he cofounded in 2003 to make the beer…
Read MoreRare beauty of Glenmorangie Pride 1974 inspires creation by musical prodigy
The most prestigious Highland single malt ever created by Glenmorangie has been revealed. Glenmorangie Pride 1974 is the Distillery’s oldest, rarest and deepest whisky – and the most prized expression yet, in the illustrious Glenmorangie Pride series. The whisky’s beauty is so rare that it has inspired a musical composition reflecting its 41 years of…
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