Posts Tagged ‘honey’
WINE TO DINE – MAY 2019 – RHUBARB
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe raids the cellar for five wines to go with rhubarb. FOR me, rhubarb will always conjure up memories of home in Nairnshire. Generations of our family’s cats were buried in the corner of the garden where the rhubarb grew best – although I still don’t want to dwell for…
Read MoreChefs reveal their favourite pancake toppings
With inspiration from as far afield as Chile, Japan and Bavaria, alongside Scottish classics, chefs share their go-to pancake recipes and toppings ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday, 5 March. These chefs at Scots restaurants have revealed just what their favourites are, and shared them with Scottish Field. Kaori Simpson, chef patron, Harajuku Kitchen, Edinburgh…
Read MoreBenromach is celebrating its whisky Heritage
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of two Heritage expressions. Benromach Heritage 1977 is an exclusive 41-year-old single cask vintage (49.6% abv) and Benromach Heritage 1972 is a rare 46-year-old single cask vintage (55.7% abv). Matured in single Refill American Hogsheads, these sought-after expressions are both available for worldwide sale from today,…
Read MoreRare Macallan expected to sell for half a million
A bottle of the very rare Macallan 60 year old 1926, with a label designed by the eminent, internationally acclaimed, British pop artist Sir Peter Blake, leads Bonhams Whisky sale. Estimated at £500,000-700,000, it has been consigned by a UK collector who acquired the bottle on its release in 1986. The whisky lay at Macallan…
Read MoreA conversion full of heritage is unveiled
Six beautiful and unique one and two-bed apartments and duplexes have been revealed at the stunning conversion of the magnificent Carrongrove House at Stoneywood, near Denny in Stirlingshire. Mactaggart & Mickel hired specialist architects and craftsmen to breathe new life into the historic B-listed mansion house, originally constructed in the 1860s as a home for…
Read MoreFermenting ideas for #FurmintFebruary19
Peter Ranscombe explores the wide variety of styles that can be made from Hungary’s flagship furmint grape. MENTION Hungary and wine fans are likely to think of one of two things – depending on their age. Younger winos are most likely to associate the Central European country with sweet wines from the Tokaj region, while…
Read MoreAberdeen ice cream parlour to ‘Go Orange’ for a day
Iconic Scottish ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland will colour their most popular flavour, known as ‘Traditional’, bright orange next week. On Friday 1 February, to raise awareness and money for Muscular Dystrophy UK, Mackie’s 19.2, their Aberdeen ice cream parlour, will be a bright vision with orange lighting, balloons and staff dressed in orange…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – FEBRUARY 2019 – SPINACH
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with spinach dishes. AFTER a hard day of battling Bluto and tooting on his pipe, which wine would Popeye select to woo Olive Oyl and pair with his beloved spinach? With its earthy, iron-rich flavour, spinach can be highly versatile in dishes, which opens up a…
Read MoreJura marks special year with launch of Prestige range
Jura single malt whisky is marking the end of a monumental year with its new Prestige Range, showcasing some old and rare stocks from their whisky making history. In March 2018, Jura made waves with the unveiling of a full rebrand and re-launch for the brand globally. Featuring a new house style which for the…
Read MoreTomatin releases its oldest malt whisky to date
Award-winning Highland whisky distillery Tomatin has announced the release of its highly anticipated single malt, the Tomatin 50 Year Old, distilled on 24 November 1967. Following 50 years of maturation at the distillery, the deep-honey coloured expression has been bottled in its most natural form, yielding just 70 special bottles at 45.3% abv. Stephen Bremner,…
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