Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
What’s in a name – the history of the Cadell family
What links the first navigation of the River Murray, 19th century photo negatives hidden under the floorboards of a grand mansion, and the TV programme, Hi-De-Hi? No idea? The answer lies with the Cadell family, the family who occupied Cockenzie House in East Lothian for over 200 years. They bought the house in the late…
Read MoreMatching Martin Wishart’s dishes to Lebanon’s wines
Old vines grown at high altitude produce wines with great food pairing potential, writes Peter Ranscombe. ASK most wine fans to think of Lebanon and their minds will race immediately to Chateau Musar, the country’s best-known winery. Yet, as we’ve seen before on The Grape & The Grain drinks blog, Musar isn’t the only game…
Read MoreTyrannosaur exhibition is coming to Edinburgh
The king of the lizards is coming to Scotland, after it was revealed the nation will be the only European venue for a tyrannosaurs exhibition. The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs will make its only European appearance when it opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on 23 January 2020. Tyrannosaurs…
Read MorePlans to bring whisky back to the Teacher’s building
The former Teacher’s whisky building in Glasgow could be in line for a new lease of life, after plans were unveiled to transform it into a whisky bar. Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted planning applications for the conversion and change of use of the former Teacher building at…
Read MoreThe Balvenie releases Batch 6 of its collectable series
The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has released the sixth bottling of the coveted and highly collectable Tun 1509 series. The latest addition to The Balvenie Tun 1509 series brings to life David Stewart MBE’s art of whisky stock management with an expression of exemplary quality and character. David, The Balvenie malt master, continued his…
Read MoreLuxury jeweller Laings launches new website
Luxury jewellers Laings have launched a new website to ensure that their online customer experience is second-to-none, in the run-up to the busiest shopping season of the year. Laings has a renowned reputation for their customer service and over 179 years they have become known as a destination for fine jewellery and luxury timepieces alike.…
Read MoreWhat a chance – to bartend in the Canary Islands
Talisker whisky are offering one lucky bartender the opportunity to win the bar job of a lifetime; to host the Wildest Bar in the World. The successful applicant will embark on an all expenses elemental adventure to La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, where they will run the Talisker Wilderness Bar – hidden in a…
Read MoreEnjoy Christmas with the queen of romantic comedies
The festive season is on the way, and that can only mean one thing – there’s a Jenny Colgan book on the way. Scotland’s queen of the romantic comedy, originally from Prestwick in Ayrshire, is back with An Island Christmas, which is published on 31 October in paperback. The beautiful island of Mure takes centre…
Read More‘Father of Single Malt’ honoured with Centenary Release
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released a single malt to honour George Urquhart, member of the second generation of the company’s owning family, in what would have been his centenary year. Laid down in 1956, the year ‘Mr George’ as he was known by colleagues, became senior partner, the 62-year-old single malt features spirit…
Read MoreA seafood special to support Scotland’s fishermen
Gamba seafood restaurant is marking the end of the successful National Seafood Week by announcing a seafood charity dinner for Scotland’s fishing industry in their multi-award-winning restaurant at the end of this month. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 October, the Seafood Week annual campaign has been encouraging the public to try more varieties of seafood,…
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