Posts Tagged ‘sweet’
Brooklyn Brewery to host launch events for pale ale
Award-winning US craft brewer Brooklyn Brewery is hosting launch events in Edinburgh and Glasgow for its new orange peel pale ale, Naranjito. Phillies of Shawlands in Glasgow have created a special pizza menu to pair with a schooner of Naranjito for £10 at the launch event on Friday 29 June. On Wednesday 4 July, Brooklyn…
Read MoreDeluxe Scottish shortbread will be hitting the stores
A new shortbread deal worth £150,000 with a major supermarket has boosted a Scottish business. Lidl UK has launched a new Scottish shortbread, in partnership with Aberdeenshire family business Duncan’s of Deeside. The Deluxe all butter shortbread fingers, which are now available exclusively across Lidl’s 95 Scottish stores for just 99p per packet, is the…
Read MoreNew bottlings are pushing the limits of alchemy
The BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This continues its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, as BenRiach holds some of the most experimental casks in Speyside, making it uniquely placed to offer a multi-faceted range of casks in both unpeated and Highland peated styles. Each year, master blender Rachel…
Read MoreGold standard approval for Highland Queen
A Highland Queen blended Scotch whisky has struck gold. It impressed the judging panels at two internationally acclaimed industry awards ceremonies – the International Spirits Challenge and The Scotch Whisky Masters. Highland Queen Sherry Cask Finish, which has been extra-matured in the specially selected Spanish sherry casks for a minimum of nine months, won the…
Read MoreAn easy guide on how to nose your whisky
Today, Saturday May 19, is World Whisky Day. People across the planet will be enjoying a dram or two to mark the occasion. Whether you’re something of a whisky afficionado, or a keen amateur, there’s something for everyone. To help you make the most of your whisky drinking experience, we present an easy guide to…
Read MoreThere are wines from California to suit all budgets
As the Golden State trade tasting rolls into Edinburgh, Peter Ranscombe takes a sneak peak at some of California’s premium wines. CALIFORNIA has a reputation for making expensive wines – but scratch beneath the surface and you can find a range of bottles to suit most budgets. As I’ve pointed out before, wines from California…
Read MoreWhy taxi drivers were the ice cream of the crop
Scottish taxi drivers were put through their paces when provided with an unconventional twist on their age-old exam. Cabbies are famed for passing the notoriously difficult ‘Knowledge’ test, but they were given a variation on this by a Scottish ice cream brand. Mackie’s of Scotland has tested Aberdeen cabbies with its very own version of…
Read MoreMake the most of National Gardening Week
It’s National Gardening Week and we’ve got some great tips for you as your garden grows. Running from 30 April to 6 May, we’ve finally seen the arrival of some much-needed spring sunshine, so now is the time to give your garden a spruce-up and get ready to enjoy the warmer months. As National Gardening…
Read MoreA taste of Edinburgh in exclusive new gin
A new gin that’s got Edinburgh running right through it has been released. Edinburgh Gin and the world renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), have come together to create a new limited-edition gin that truly celebrates the history of the iconic botanic gardens. Edinburgh Gin 1670 is a bespoke gin using rare and exotic botanicals…
Read MoreNew whisky will celebrate the true spirit of Glasgow
A limited edition dram has been released by independent Scotch whisky business Douglas Laing & Co. They have unveiled The Epicurean Cask Strength ‘Glasgow’ a Limited Edition, which is restricted to just 3000 bottles globally. The family firm, this year amidst its 70th anniversary celebrations, has been based in the heart of Glasgow since its…
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