Food pairing
Enjoy Life – Drink The Good StuffI get to drink the good stuff a lot. It’s an occupational hazard. But I’m as much a slave to the culture of deferment as the next person. Save that…
Whisky and Fine Dining at Geamair, The Craigellachie HotelWhisky has always had a foot in two worlds. It has warmed cold bones, steadied hands, and followed working people through rain and labour. The Geamair, or gamekeeper, lives in…
Make Sam Heughan’s Sassenach Cranachan for Burns NightYou know the star of Outlander Sam Heughan. You know that he founded a Scotch whisky brand: The Sassenach. But did you know the actor and ambassador of all things…
How to Pair Whisky with ChocolateWhisky and chocolate. Two of life’s great pleasures – and, when paired properly, an outrageously good combo. Done badly? It’s chaos. Sweet clashing with smoke, tannins turning bitter, and expensive…
Why Fine Dining Restaurants Are Embracing WhiskyWhy are fine-dining restaurants embracing whisky? Because it’s delicious. That’s the tl;dr version of this article. Whisky and food pairings Traditionally this space was all about wine. Still, no drink…
BBQ recipes and cocktails you’ll loveGet your gastronomic groove on and get creative with your BBQ recipes this year with both what you eat and drink. The BBQ season is here. Grab your charcoal, assorted…
Matches made in heaven: Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky + cinnamon bunsKyrö Malt Rye Whisky and sweet, spicy cinnamon buns – how are we going to top this match made in heaven? Anyone who knows me (or meets me for five minutes) will know…
Matches made in heaven: The Singleton & macaronsWe’re back with a delicious whisky/food pairing for you, and this time it’s all about dessert as we’re sipping The Singleton and munching on macarons. It’s a tough job, but…
Get a taste of MoM’s home cookingWho said spirits are just for drinking? Get your aprons on because we’re cooking up a storm… with whisky, rum and all kinds of other spirits. Careful now. So whether…
Matches made in heaven: Cameronbridge + pastel de nataGet ready for an absolute dessert of a whisky/food pairing – well-aged Cameronbridge single grain and decadent Portuguese custard tarts! There are pretty much two rules in pairing food and…
