Readers will know I’m a huge fan of whisky and last year when I attended the relaunch of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Queen Street, I dropped subtle hints to my friends and family that I’d love a membership for my forthcoming big birthday. Sadly it never materialised but…
I first tasted Brewgooder on World Water Day (March 22nd). I was sent some pretty orange cans to review, and also sampled this socially-minded craft tipple on draft.
I’ve found a far superior drink to champagne; Franciacorta a spakling wine from Lombardy. In fact, I’m going to make a pretty controversial statement – I don’t particularly like champagne. I’ve always joked with my friends that I’m cheap date and that drinking champagne is wasted on me and I’d…
I was delighted to attend Solid Liquids’ first event of 2017, joining a group of gin lovers aboard the very purple Lochrin Belle canal boat. We spent two hours cruising the Union Canal, starting down from Akva in Fountainbridge.
You know the feeling? It’s raining, and windy, and your gloves got wet at the bus stop and didn’t dry on the bus. You’re running late, hareing through the city. I had that night last Tuesday. But see, I knew there was a cocktail, lovingly prepared for me (me!), waiting…
Whilst I respect those that undertake a month of martyrdom or even longer, especially when it’s for a good cause such as Cancer Research and do ‘Dry January’, I’ll put it out there that I never do. No Dry January for Kerry I don’t think there’s any point in denying…
In October, I had an early Christmas present, being presented with the Best Reader’s Recipe at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, which were held at a glittering ceremony at the Freemason’s Hall in London. It was the biggest secret I have ever kept. I had found out in August but…
Barley sugar and whisky older that I am: what a great way to spend a Tuesday. Thank you, Douglas Laing Co.
Christopher and I stayed in one cold Tuesday night to do a grain whisky tasting with Douglas Laing & Co‘s Jan Beckers. Laing sent four old grain samples and boxes of sweets to pair them with. The event was hosted on the company’s Facebook page.
Stockbridge stalwart Hamilton’s have created 7 bespoke winter cocktails to accompany their Christmas menu, and I was delighted to have the opportunity to try them.
Over the last few weeks, Edinburgh’s been the place for cocktails. There’s a shaking and a stirring. One of the reasons for this is Tennessee Calling, a Jack Daniel’s-based cocktail competition. Mixologists all over Scotland have been competing, hoping to get on a shortlist of ten for the final judging.…
