Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery The Glenturret releases 2023 core collection
Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has announced the release of their core collection for 2023. Eight signature whiskies feature in collection and for the first time, a 35 Years Old expression joins the range. The first five whiskies in the collection are made up of Triple Wood, the 7 Years Old Peat Smoked, 10…
Read MoreWhere to Eat and Drink during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With less than one month until culture hungry tourists flock to Edinburgh, we take a look at the best places to eat and drink in the city. Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience with a five-course tasting menu or simply a great place to grab your morning coffee, the list has something…
Read MoreRelax into August’s issue of Scottish Field
Your copy of Scottish Field is now available to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best luxury lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more. Editor Richard Bath writes: ‘As someone who spends as much time as possible each year on Hebridean islands, whose grandmother was a Leodhasach from…
Read MoreAbercairny Estate crowned winner of Estates Challenge
Abercairny Estate in Crieff was crowned winner of the Estates Challenge at The GWCT Scottish Game Fair. The sixth annual inter-estate competition is run to celebrate Scottish estates and raise awareness of the work carried out by their ghillies and gamekeepers to preserve and care for the countryside. It saw teams of six showcasing their…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Tours, festivals and more
Looking up The UK’s first vertical whisky distillery has appointed its Head of Whisky as it prepares to turn on its stills and open its doors to the public. Vaibhav Sood, previously Operations Manager at The Lakes Distillery, has taken on the newly created role. The £13m nine-storey distillery is due to open later this…
Read MoreBook review: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die
Sammi Minion reviews 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die by Ian Buxton who began working in the Scotch whisky industry in 1987. This compact guide is ideal for both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and those new to the world of whisky. Buxton recommends a perfect balance of classic brands alongside exciting new drams, ensuring accessibility for…
Read MoreDundonald, Best of the West?
Editor Richard Bath travelled to his old stamping ground of Ayrshire to try out the acclaimed £25 million Dundonald Links golf course, plus its restaurant and lodges. Dundonald Links is right at the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, just a 45-minute drive south west of Glasgow. Formed from what was once Southern Gailes, it is…
Read MoreA two Michelin-starred STIR at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
IT doesn’t take a great deal of persuasion to get me through the doors at Johnnie Walker on Princes Street, writes Morag Bootland. So, when I was given the opportunity to have a sneak preview of STIR, a new food and cocktail pairing experience in the Explorers’ Bothy Bar it’s safe to say that I…
Read More100 mile menu at Grazing by Mark Greenaway in Edinburgh
IT’S not unusual for restaurant menus to blow their own trumpets when it comes to locality and seasonality, says Morag Bootland. But, how many would be willing to really put their money where their mouth is? That’s exactly what chef Mark Greenaway is doing at his restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian.…
Read MoreOld whisky staves saved from landfill and upcycled into coasters
Meet the team saving old whisky staves from landfill by upcycling them into handmade coasters. J Boult Designs has launched its latest creation, a handmade whisky coaster and glass gift set. The coasters are made using locally sourced whisky staves from oak barrels that once held the golden nectar of aged spirits. The wood itself…
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