Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Whisky round-up: Glen Ord, Cail Bruich, Scottish Open, and more
Peter Ranscombe takes a light-hearted romp through the latest whisky news. GLEN Ord distillery at Muir of Ord near Dingwall is today reopening its visitors’ centre for its Singleton brand. Chef Tony Singh was on hand earlier this week to launch the centre, which is part of owner Diageo’s wider £185 million investment in its…
Read MoreWhat’s up with whisky: June’s review
Mark Littler returns with his monthly look at the world of whisky auctions. WELCOME back. It’s been a month of highs, with plenty to talk about in the world of whisky investing. Last month we signed off with speculation about The Macallan jubilee bottling and, against all expectations, it is now pretty fair to assume…
Read MoreTom Kitchin creates Scottish Open menu
CHEF Tom Kitchin has teamed up with fellow cook Mun Kim to create a Korean-inspired menu for the Scottish Open. The three-course selection will be served at the golf championship, which tees off on 7 July. It will also be available on 4-10 July at the Michelin-starred chef’s Bonnie Badger restaurant in Gullane, just a…
Read MoreCockburns of Leith opens first bottle shop in 226 years
COCKBURNS OF LEITH, Scotland’s oldest wine merchant, has opened its first shop in the company’s 226-year history. The store – which sits on Frederick Street in Edinburgh’s New Town – will run wine tastings and provide free delivery within the capital and the Lothians. Cockburns of Leith was established in 1796 by brothers Robert and…
Read MoreCASK & STILL LAUNCHES DRINKS TRAILS APP
THE team behind Cask & Still, Scotland’s whisky and spirits magazine, has launched a new and improved Drinks Trails App. It is now available to download for free on both iOS and Android devices. The Trails App is an interactive pocket guide to the country’s whisky and spirits industry, pinpointing the best distilleries, bottle shops,…
Read MoreA Week in Whisky: Inverness, The Cairn, and more
Peter Ranscombe ponders another week in whisky with a smile and a wink… NEWS this week of the National Whisky Festival of Scotland reaching the Highlands for the first time. The event will roll into Eden Court in Inverness on 2 July. “Geographically, Inverness is ideally situated for the National Whisky Festival of Scotland, sitting…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show toasts gin, beer, and PJs launch
THE Royal Highland Show has released a gin to celebrate its 200th anniversary, alongside a beer partnership, and merchandise – including a pair of pyjamas. The gin was made for the show by Moray Distillery in Elgin, which launched its Avva gin in 2016. A bespoke recipe was created using 12 botanicals – including dandelion,…
Read MoreA Week in Whisky: Going green, raising cash, and more
Peter Ranscombe shines his irreverent spotlight on another week in whisky… DISTILLERS will gather for the World Whisky Forum at Stauning whisky distillery in Denmark later this month – not for a giant party, but to discuss sustainability. The forum – which runs on 21-23 June – will discuss topics including the sustainability of cereal…
Read MoreWine to Dine – July 2022 – Cafe Cuil
Peter Ranscombe picks five bottles to pair with recipes from Cafe Cuil on Skye. EATING on Skye is always a pleasure, whether it’s dinner and a snooze at The Three Chimneys or those amazing Skye Pies at Glenview. That’s why I was excited to see the recipes from Cafe Cuil in this month’s printed and…
Read MoreDiageo eyes solar powered Scotch
SCOTLAND’S largest distiller, Diageo, has been granted planning permission to erect 9,000 solar panels at its packaging plant in Leven. The solar panels will cover an area the size of eight football pitches and generate 22% of the site’s power. The array will generate 4.1 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 2,500 houses. Diageo…
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