Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Loch Ness and mountains from a Highland estate
A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highlandestate, with the most stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness and the Monadhliath Mountains. Presented for sale by John Clegg & Co, Bunloit Estate sits in a highly prominent position overlooking one of the most iconic features of Scotland – Loch Ness, situated in the centre of the…
Read MoreTullibardine expands with a Marsala cask finish
Tullibardine has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt to join its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray Marsala Finish. The expression was distilled in 2006 and bottled this year at 46 per cent volume, building on the growing range of wood finishes to be crafted at the Highland Perthshire distillery. Inspired by cask experimentation, Tullibardine’s…
Read More10 crafty firms in the north east of Scotland
Craft beer and gin experiences are taking the north east by storm. Scottish Field uncovers 10 businesses who are bringing drinks to the people, locally and nationally. Lost Loch Spirits Located on the historic eastern shore of Loch Auchlossan, the Lost Loch Distillery is nestled away between forest and farmland on the edge of the…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – JULY 2019 – CRAB
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe scavenges the shore for five bottles to pair with crab dishes. NOTHING screams “seaside” like crab, an ingredient that will bring back childhood memories of dressed crustaceans served in their shells or more recent reminiscences about elegant dishes in fine-dining seafood restaurants. Crab is often selected for…
Read MoreSeven of the best from Brunello’s 2014 vintage
Wet weather and cool temperatures didn’t stop some Brunello wineries from producing excellent bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. THINK Tuscany, think sunshine: whether it’s Tony Blair wandering around in shorts and a t-shirt on his summer holidays or field after field of fragrant purple lavender swaying in the breeze, it’s hard to picture Italy’s most-famous wine…
Read MoreTime is running out if you want to buy a cask
Whisky fans looking to get their hands on the first cask release from organic and sustainable whisky distillery Ncn’ean has better get their skates on. After the success of a previous sale, the distillery, based in Drimnin, By Lochaline, Oban, offered 60 more casks to the public. However, 30 of them have already gone. Each…
Read MoreNew ‘light’ whisky will hit the shops in June
A whisky firm have launched a lighter spirit drink to the market with a new category defining product – Whyte & Mackay Light. With more ‘low and no’ beer, cider and wine options available than ever before, the award-winning whisky makers recognised a gap when it came to spirit drinks. And they decided to do…
Read MoreMary Queen of Scots’ keys unlock Dalmahoy’s future
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club has unlocked the doors to newly-modernised rooms after undergoing a ÂŁ2m revamp, with help from Mary, Queen of Scots’ previously unseen keys. A ÂŁ2m hotel refurbishment of the building, constructed in 1725, has helped shine a light on historic keys which played a part in Mary, Queen of Scots’ temporary…
Read MoreArt festival is ready to be put in the picture
Edinburgh Art Festival has revealed new projects specially commissioned for this year’s event. These new projects join the previously unveiled exhibitions programme as part of the 16th edition of Edinburgh Art Festival. Bringing together the capital’s leading galleries, museums and artist run spaces and featuring internationally established names alongside emergent talent from Scotland, the rest…
Read MoreAdding a splash of amber to the Granite City
Peter Ranscombe toasts a new high-end whisky bar in Aberdeen and is impressed with its hotel setting too. WHEN it comes to whisky, I sometimes feel sorry for Aberdeen; with names like “Speyside”, “Islay” and “Campbeltown” crowding into the Pantheon of Scotch, it seems that the Granite City often gets left out. Which is a…
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