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Munro Bagger – Karen Fullerton »

Sensorial appreciation is key to Glenmorangie global ambassador Karen Fullerton’s job – and she admits her senses are overwhelmed by the beauty of Scotland when viewed from the crest of…

Dec 23 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Bushmills Challenge – Find the Craic »

What a great day out with Bushmills on the 8th of December 2011. The two SA legends that won the Bushmills Challenge in Ireland brought some of the fun home…

Dec 14 2011 / 3 Comments / Read More »
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The days of vatted malts are gone – listen to our chat with John Glaser »

John Glaser from Compass Box whiskies – a true maverick and gentlemen of the industry had a chat with Marsh. He’s an elusive genius in our opinion, so it is…

Nov 23 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Tastings

Festive treats – panel tasting »

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Just in time for Christmas comes Johnnie Walker’s ‘Big Daddy’ – Double Black and its very sexy spout. More than…

Dec 12 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Whisky Tasting – Pick & Mix »

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As always happens at Whisky magazine’s tastings, there was a lot of discussion about the bottles lined up in front…

Oct 3 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Pick & Mix – the individual whiskies »

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An eclectic selection with the world’s best-selling single malt up against South Africa’s first 10 year old single malt, two…

Oct 3 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Colours light and dark »

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Nostalgia tinged this tasting led by Dave Hughes, who trained as a distiller and has only happy memories of the…

Aug 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Unique expressions »

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Dave Hughes will be over in Blighty lending his spirit expertise to the judging panels at the International Wine &…

Aug 12 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Glenrothes and the ghostly South African link »

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There’s a weird and spooky connection between South Africa and Speyside distillery Glenrothes. It takes the ethereal form of the…

Aug 12 2011 / No Comment / Read More »


Recipes

Leek and potato soup with a stock of porcini mushrooms and teriyaki smoked snoek »

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This soup might sound unlikely but it’s on my menu and it commands certain expletives so enthusiastic that we can’t actually publish them! It’s well worth a try at home. Serves 4 to 6 as a starter. Ingredients 2 leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 100g…

Sep 12 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Crispy oysters with whisky cream pancetta and parsnip puree »

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Oysters are one of the most nutritionally well balanced of foods, containing protein, carbohydrates and lipids. The National Heart and Lung Institute suggest oysters as an ideal food for inclusion in low-cholesterol diets. They are an excellent source of vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin),…

Sep 12 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Smoked rainbow trout with chive scrambled eggs, flat toasted croissant and bacon hollandaise »

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Serves 2 anytime you’re feeling decadent I think this dish has a feminine element and is most definitely one you can cook for your partner and serve in bed as a treat. Try it and see what I mean – but do be careful when…

Aug 16 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Bushmills Challenge – Find the Craic »

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What a great day out with Bushmills on the 8th of December 2011. The two SA legends that won the Bushmills Challenge in Ireland brought…

Dec 14 2011 / 3 Comments / Read More »

125yrs of James Sedgwick and 20yrs of Andy Watts – our video review and distillery tour »

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Under blue African skies in what can be a very warm Wellington, the James Sedgwick distillery is a bit of an oasis. Dams and a…

Oct 13 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Launch of the World Master Class

THE WORLD of whisky education is taking a huge step forward with the international launch of The World Masterclass, a comprehensive on-line/DVD course created by one of the world’s leading hospitality training firms, Lobster Ink, and…

Dec 23 2011 / Read More »
Recipes snoek soup whisky

Leek and potato soup with a stock of porcini mushrooms and teriyaki smoked snoek

This soup might sound unlikely but it’s on my menu and it commands certain expletives so enthusiastic that we can’t actually publish them! It’s well worth a try at home. Serves 4 to 6 as a…

Sep 12 2011 / Read More »
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Direct from the gates of Valhalla, Highland Park brings you the mighty Thor

Mighty Thor remains one of the most renowned of all the Norse gods. A powerful and brooding figure, it is said that using his hammer, Thor could carve valleys out of mountains and that his enemies…

Feb 2 2012 / Read More »
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Booze Cruise – Drink Driving – DO NOT!

This is not a story about why one shouldn’t drink and drive. Clifford Roberts simply wanted to find out what happens when one does. three 25ml tots of whisky 60 minutes 2 people Drinking and driving…

Dec 23 2011 / Read More »
Tastings whisky treats tasting

Festive treats – panel tasting

Just in time for Christmas comes Johnnie Walker’s ‘Big Daddy’ – Double Black and its very sexy spout. More than holding their own in the panel tasting this month were Glenmorangie’s Nectar d’Or, GlenLivet 12 year…

Dec 12 2011 / Read More »
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Bushmills Challenge – Find the Craic

What a great day out with Bushmills on the 8th of December 2011. The two SA legends that won the Bushmills Challenge in Ireland brought some of the fun home for us. Colum Egan, Master Distiller…

Dec 14 2011 / Read More »
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Munro Bagger – Karen Fullerton

Sensorial appreciation is key to Glenmorangie global ambassador Karen Fullerton’s job – and she admits her senses are overwhelmed by the beauty of Scotland when viewed from the crest of Munro. She spoke to Fiona McDonald…

Dec 23 2011 / Read More »
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Manhattan in Manhattan – David Bullard

I’m told the best way to fly to New York is via either Shannon or Dublin airports in Ireland as US immigration procedures are all completed before your flight leaves and you thus avoid the horrendous…

Feb 1 2012 / Read More »
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