Edradour 10 year old Highland Single Malt Scotch
Cute might be a word to describe the last working farm distillery in Perthshire and the smallest distillery in Scotland. But while the distillery is well known, its whiskies are less so. Edradour sits in a little valley on the edge of the village of Pitlochry which is one of Scotland’s most visited villages, because of its natural beauty. Over 100,000 tourists pass through this delightfully picturesque distillery every year to view the romantic side of Scotland, white-washed stone walls, brightly painted red windows and doors and a babbling brook that runs right through the middle of it. Read More
may’s malt of the month
may pick 24
Ah, May! Finally – the month of showers and flowers; of honoring our mothers and getting out the putters; of entertaining while we’re venerating our graduates, our veterans… and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. May, we’re so glad you’re here! And in honor of all that May brings to us, we’re bringing to you an action-packed Pick 24 selection. This month our focus is on wines perfect for parties and entertaining as you kick-off your outdoor season with graduations, picnics, concerts, family gatherings, the 500 and of course, the annual Ode to Mom. Read More
the irishman’s inside scoop…
I was really enjoying the summer weather that arrived a few weeks ago. But alas, just as I was getting used to it, it vanished and now we are back to proper springtime weather (which I love as well, it reminds me of summer in Cork!). And while my fridge still has a few bottles of big hardy stouts and porters in it, I am gearing up for the good weather by getting my home bar stocked and ready for action. Delicious cool cocktails will be the order of the day when the mercury rises a little bit more. But if you need some practice with a muddler and shaker then keep reading, now is a good time to hone your skills. Below are a few new spirits that might be good to have on hand! Read More
ugly betty and the botanist!
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin has been declared Gin of the Year, 2012 by Vine & Table
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin from Bruichladdich is probably the most anticipated and exciting spirit to arrive to us in months.
I know I hear you. What is a Scotch distillery doing making a gin. Well they are not just making a gin; they are making one of the finest gins that have ever graced our shelves. So good that when Scotch drinkers tasted this for the first time last October at our Annual Whisky & Fine Spirits Expo, many were converted! Well I don’t think that they switched sides and became instant gin drinkers, but I do think many people tasted it and added gin to their repertoire. Read More
