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The Firkin Whisky Co offers up a fresh approach to single malt whisky

January 11, 2021 by Nick Devonald Leave a Comment

Firkin-4-2020-Range-Bottles

Born in Japan but bred in Scotland, these whiskies are a perfect treat for Burns Night One of the newest independent bottlers on the scene is The Firkin Whisky Company, established in 2019 by Mike Collings and Robin Tucek, a couple of legends in the world of whisky with track records second to none. Meeting […]

Old Fashioned Cocktail with Glen Moray for Burns Night

January 7, 2019 by Fiona Maclean 301 Comments

Glen Moray Classic Lifestyle

A Classic Whisky Cocktail – Old Fashioned. I love the fact that classic cocktails – the kind that my dad used to make without too much hassle – are making a comeback.  One classic whisky cocktail, an Old Fashioned is one of the best ways I know to enjoy a single malt, and it’s also […]

Whisky Sour Day – and a Great #Giveaway

August 25, 2020 by Fiona Maclean 222 Comments

J&B Sinatra Sour - Whisky Sour Cocktail

Doing things the Frank Sinatra Way – J&B Sinatra Sour Did you know it’s National Whiskey Sour Day today in the USA?  One of my own favourite Whisky or Whiskey cocktails (depending on where your tipple originates), the Whisky Sour is an iconic cocktail that’s perfect for a warm Summer’s evening – and actually pretty […]

Father’s Day gifts to please? Look no further

June 8, 2020 by Nick Devonald Leave a Comment

The Cheese Geek - Ozzy - cheese

Give Talisker whisky or a gift box from the Cheese Geek – or both Attention, kids of all ages! With Father’s Day (Sunday 21 June 2020) not far off, it’s time to start thinking about what to get that special Dad in your life. And if that special Dad is you, it’s definitely worth giving […]

Whisky for Burns Night

December 22, 2017 by Fiona Maclean 376 Comments

Burns Night Whisky Cocktail

Glen Moray Classic Port Cask Finish Single Malt: After the festivities of the Christmas season have died down and before Valentine’s Day looms, many of us with a Scottish heritage (and plenty without) celebrate Burns Night.  It’s a unique event – I can’t think of another celebration for a National Poet – and certainly not […]

Rusty Nail on a Plate – A Decadent Father’s Day Dessert

June 23, 2014 by Fiona Maclean 12 Comments

Rusty Nail Chocolate and Whisky Dessert

Personalised Treats for Father’s Day – and a Sinful Chocolate and Whisky Dessert Guest Feature by Sarah James: My father is a young at heart 86 year old, who happens to enjoy a good single malt. Alexander and James do more than just stock some very nice drinks, they also offer an engraving service to […]

WSET – Level 1 Award in Spirits

November 15, 2018 by Sarah James Leave a Comment

WSET - pot still at Dodds

Never too old to learn? Inspired by my 90-year-old father, who has re-started art classes, I jumped at the invitation to undertake the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits course.   I love experimenting when making cocktails, but I know that my knowledge about some of the spirits I use […]

Exploring Tay Country, Scotland – Feasting, Whisky and a Royal Visit

July 6, 2018 by Fiona Maclean 10 Comments

Scone Palace Exterior 3

Crowning Scotland’s Kings and More – Perthshire: Despite my Scottish heritage, I’ve never spent much time exploring the East Coast to the north of Edinburgh.  The MacLeans come from the Western Isles, specifically from Mull and so on family trips we generally turned left at Edinburgh or Stirling and head to Oban for the ferry.  […]

Cocktails from Islay – the Bruichladdich Stinging Scot and the Botantist Lava Lamp

February 19, 2018 by Sarah James 10 Comments

The Botanist at Sager + Wilde

Two Cool Cocktails to keep you warm! I hate this time of year; it’s cold, dark, and more often than not, raining.  Whilst a hot toddie is a great antidote to the British weather, sometimes something more sophisticated is desired.   I have a small amount of Scottish heritage, one grandparent being a Mackenzie, and my […]

Boisdale Canary Wharf

August 25, 2012 by Fiona Maclean 3 Comments

Boisdale - Hand Dived Scallops

Jazz and fine Scottish Food at Boisdale Canary Wharf: Cabot Square, Canary Wharf is just off the main shopping area and as such has a slightly quieter, classier feel.  On our way to Boisdale for dinner we stopped off at Iberico for apperitifs and I kept looking longingly at the legs of Iberico Jamon…we’ll definitely […]

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