Food pairing

Enjoy Life – Drink The Good StuffEnjoy Life – Drink The Good Stuff

I 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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Scoffs, a dish at Geamair, Craigellachie HotelWhisky and Fine Dining at Geamair, The Craigellachie Hotel

Whisky 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…

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Sam Heughan's Sassenach Cranachan is best enjoyed with whiskyMake Sam Heughan’s Sassenach Cranachan for Burns Night

You 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…

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Whisky + chocolate pairingsHow to Pair Whisky with Chocolate

Whisky 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…

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Why fine dining restaurants are embracing whisky: The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has has earned two Michelin stars.Why Fine Dining Restaurants Are Embracing Whisky

Why 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…

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BBQ recipes and drinksBBQ recipes and cocktails you’ll love

Get 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…

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Kyro malt rye whiskyMatches made in heaven: Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky + cinnamon buns

Kyrö 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…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Matches made in heaven: The Singleton & macaronsMatches made in heaven: The Singleton & macarons

We’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…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
cooking with whiskyGet a taste of MoM’s home cooking

Who 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…

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Pastel de nata and Cameronbridge whiskyMatches made in heaven: Cameronbridge + pastel de nata

Get 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…

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