Strathearn Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, located in Perthshire in the Highlands. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word strath meaning ‘wide valley’ and the local river Earn – the Strath of the River Earn. The distillery’s slogan ‘From Small Acorns, Great Oaks Grow’ is a nod to their quality-over-quantity […]
Try these whisky cocktails to celebrate the spring holiday. In these recipes, you will find a selection of great pre-dinner options as well as chocolatey dessert cocktails. Why not drink your Easter chocolates instead? The Remarkable Regional Malts range from Douglas Laing offers a great selection of blended malt scotch whiskies with flavours from all […]
Rather than eat the Easter chocolate, why not just drink it? There are some very tasty chocolatey bottles available that offer a great alternative to Easter eggs and bunnies. Below you can find suggestions from luscious, sweeter-style whiskies to chocolate orange gins to downright opulent liqueurs. Chocolatey Whisky Bottles Scallywag Chocolate Editon 2024, 48% ABV […]
The Lowland single malt style is traditionally light, unpeated, floral, grassy, zesty and overall easy drinking. The Lowland region was known for grain and blended whisky and the area used to be one of the biggest whisky producers in Scotland. Unfortunately, the mass production didn’t work in its favour and the area very quickly gained […]
Some spirit brands take their bottle designs very seriously. An eye-catching bottle can be beneficial for sales, but if you look further, you will learn that every little detail has a bigger meaning. Of course, innovative bottle designs aren’t anything new. Ballantine’s famous rectangular and flat bottle shape was a Prohibition-time solution for easier smuggling. […]
Let’s embark on an island whisky voyage, a journey through the Scottish Isles. Officially, the Islands is part of the Highlands instead of being its own whisky region, although many like to separate the islands as a region in its own right, especially with all the new distilleries popping up, from Raasay to Orkney, even […]
There are many nice places to drink in Seville. Whether you fancy a glass of sherry with your tapas, a cocktail or a nightcap, there are venues for every mood. Choose between the many tapas bars, interesting cocktail bars and hotel rooftops. What I enjoyed about the city was all the outdoor seating (many with […]
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for a cocktail or two! Whether you are making pre-dinner cocktails before a date night or mixing drinks for Galentine’s Day gathering, you’ll find something for all occasions in these recipes. Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes 1 Between the Sheets Starting off steamy for Valentine’s Day… Between the Sheets is […]
Here you can find some of the best whisky bars in Scotland. The beginning of the year is always the hardest with cold, dark days so what better way to unwind and catch up with friends than visit a nice, cosy whisky bar. Feel snug by the fire, get a cuddle from a dog, enjoy […]