Posts Tagged ‘oak’
New Macallan awakens from its 40 year slumber
The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old – 2017 release is a new limited edition single malt which marks the pinnacle of the Sherry Oak range. This is the third non-vintage release of a 40-year old expression from The Macallan. This rare single malt was matured for 40 years in an intriguing combination of three…
Read MoreHistoric building blends period architecture and modern comforts
With its cream-painted facade and array of brightly coloured pot plants, Cabinetmakers House is an eye-catching Georgian terraced property on Jedburgh’s historic High Street. However, Hastings Legal reveal, kerb appeal is only the tip of the iceberg; behind its dolls-house-like facade is a three-storey house that has been taken back to the bricks and meticulously…
Read MoreImpressive former police station in a quiet conservation village
A former village police house in the Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of historic interest…
Read MoreDetached property with outstanding features and spacious interior
A stunning home in the Scottish Borders is available for sale. Presented to the market by Hastings Legal, Underhill is an exceptional one-off detached property that combines traditional architectural features, spacious accommodation, high-specification interior finish and scenic setting on the rural edge of Minto to provide a family home that is distinctively different. Built in…
Read MoreWartime whisky bottling impresses with its clever design
Gordon & MacPhail is celebrating winning gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017, one of the most respected and high profile trade competitions in the industry. The design was conceived for the company’s exceptionally rare wartime single cask bottling which was released as part of the company’s Private Collection range.…
Read MoreA great gift if you’re looking for some Christmas gin-spiration
Glasgow’s multi award winning gin MAKAR is now available in a festive limited edition gift pack containing three of their handcrafted premium gins. The Glasgow Distillery Company has been exceptionally busy over the last few months and their magical elves have crafted the perfect present for botanical-lovers this Christmas – a MAKAR mini festive gift…
Read MoreA stunning family home in walk-in condition
An outstanding family home has been brought to the market in Aberdeen. Galbraith present this detached family home on Cairnlee Road East with three public rooms, five good bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located in the much sought after village of Cults, this is an exceptionally spacious and immaculate detached dwelling house. It sits within a…
Read MoreWinter warmers from Sud de France
Looking for a fireside glass this December? Peter Ranscombe explores wines filled with the warmth of the South of France. FEW wine-growing regions ooze sunshine like the South of France; every glass of red feels like it’s bursting with the sun’s warming rays, while each glass of white brings back memories of the lapping waves…
Read MoreFranciacorta: where passion blends with precision
Peter Ranscombe travels to Italy to learn why Franciacorta isn’t a Champagne copycat or a posh version of Prosecco. WATCHING Alberto Volpini at work in the kitchen at the Mosnel winery in Northern Italy’s Franciacorta region, it’s clear that making pasta is all about precision. Mixing the right amount of each ingredient, passing the…
Read MorePast masters given a new outing in the 21st century
A rare collection of whisky in vintage casks found in a once-dormant distillery is being released as part of a new collection. Glenglassaugh, nestled along the coast of northern Scotland in Sandend Bay, has been revived, and this latest collection marks batch three in Glenglassaugh’s rare cask releases, each cask distilled between 1965 and 1986…
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