Few could gaze upon the iconic S.Pellegrino bottle and not recognize it, yet the water’s history is rarely noticed with the same reverence. Founded in 1899, the Sanpellegrino Company quickly became a name associated with the most aristocratic events in Europe. S.Pellegrino mineral water spread its way across the largest …
Any trip aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman is a privileged adventure. The luxurious sleeper train runs seasonally from April through October. But two or three times per year things get even special-er for whisky aficionados. The Classic Whisky Journey is an indulgent 5-day/4-night excursion through the Scottish Highlands, round trip …
“Would you like ice with that sir/madam?” It’s a question we’ve heard a thousand times, especially when ordering a whisky. But I bet you’ve never heard “Would you like an ice cream with that sir/madam?” before! That’s exactly what the staff at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now asking, …
My expectations were high with Daffy’s Gin. It’s produced in Edinburgh by a former wine maker and whisky distiller. The stunning bottle includes an illustration drawn by Robert McGinnis, the man behind the James Bond and Barbarella movie posters. The spirit is named after the goddess of gin. And it’s …
As you can imagine in Scotland’s capital city, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to bars selling whisky. But there is a fundamental difference between a bar that sells whisky, and a whisky bar. These are the top 5 whisky bars – where the knowledge and choice of dram matches the service …
Savour is a foodie festival which takes place in Edinburgh which doesn’t deserve to be called a festival. Why? Because unlike the usual 2, 3 or even 5 day stamina sapping events, Savour runs for one afternoon only. Yup, you read that right, just one afternoon on 5 July 2015. But …
In only four years the Edinburgh-based Whisky Stramash has established itself as the must attend whisky tasting event, for both brands and punters alike. From the outset it aimed to surprise the traditionalists, attract new drinkers to the category, and give younger whisky lovers a cooler experience – in other words, inject new …
The Cramond Inn You come here for the location, rather than the food and service. Located a few miles from the city centre, but easy to get to by public transport, this beautiful rustic Scottish boozer – or pub – is just a pebbles throw the shore. Once you’ve imbibed …
Scotland is a country forever associated with whisky, and many assume the Scots drink nothing but Scotch. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, particularly when you look at the huge rise of artisan gin taking over the traditional domain of the dram. Although gin is regarded as quintessentially English, …