The Lemon Houses of Lake Garda

lemon house of gargnano

When we think of Italian lemons, we often associate them with the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, when in fact the lemon trade began from Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, back in the 14th century. Due to the hilly landscape of the region, lemons were grown in specific lemon houses on the sides of the mountainous […]

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Visiting Lindores Abbey Distillery

Inka Larissa at Lindores Abbey distillery

During my recent visit to Scotland, I also had an evening at Lindores Abbey distillery, which is located in north-west Fife. Lindores Abbey is a fairly new single malt distillery built in the grounds of a former abbey. It really is the perfect place for a party! The highlight of the evening was a whisky tasting […]

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In Search of the Best Negroni in Lucca

Negroni

My Negroni search continues… This time in the beautiful city of Lucca, which is known for its medieval city walls, a hundred churches, Puccini, Boccherini, Paolini and many other famous artists. Located close to Pisa and near the Ligurian Sea, Lucca is a must-visit town in Tuscany. There are, of course, many bars and restaurants […]

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Visiting the Gin Spa in Glasgow

Gin Spa Glasgow

The Glasgow-based Gin Spa has had a little upgrade recently. It has been my go-to place for treatments when I’m in the city so I jumped on the chance to go and see the changes myself, and let’s be honest, who can say no to a free spa day!? Gin Spa is the first ever […]

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Whisky Tasting & Tour at The Glenturret Distillery

The Glenturret Distillery

The Glenturret is Scotland’s oldest working distillery – the earliest record of it is from 1763. The recent change of ownership really has improved the distillery’s releases and helped to put The Glenturret back on the whisky map. It is finally getting the recognition it deserves rather than being in the shadow of Famous Grouse, […]

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Drink Guide to Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair in Glasgow

Country living magazine Christmas fair

The festive season brings people together and what better way to kick start the festivities than to attend a Christmas fair! There is something really cosy about being surrounded by all things festive, decorations and the familiar scents of winter spices and even hearing the same songs year after year. The Country Living Magazine is […]

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The Vaults – The Spiritual Home of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The Vaults Edinburgh

I’ve been enjoying the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s releases for years now, but for some reason it took me quite some time before I managed to visit their Members’ Room and whisky bar in Leith. Finally, earlier this month I paid a visit to the historic venue and, let me tell you, it really is […]

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Where to Enjoy an Aperitivo in Lucca

I have researched the best aperitivo places in Lucca within the city walls. It gets pretty hot in Tuscany during the summer months, so I don’t always feel like eating much or cooking at home. Therefore, aperitivo is ideal as you can choose how much to eat, the food seems lighter, and it is complemented […]

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Outturn Release + Membership Discount!

During the festive season the SMWS is releasing a new cask collection each week. That’s a lot of whisky! You are able to view all the releases in advance to make it easier to choose those special Christmas gifts for family and friends… or for yourself. Why not? Everyone deserves a little extravagance from time […]

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