The Last Great Malts of Scotland are here. The single malt Scotch whisky brands of Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Devron and Royal Brackla are complex spirits, each with a compelling story to tell. Each unique as the corners of Scotland they were crafted in. Beside a distillery called Aberfeldy runs a stream called Pitilie Burn….
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Scotch Dinner at Globe@YVR
Recently I had the pleasure of joining Globe@YVR’s executive chef Karan Suri for a five course dinner with Classic Malts of Scotland scotch pairings. GlobeYVR is an award-winning restaurant at the Vancouver International Airport, specializing in Pacific Northwest Cuisine and the Ocean Wise Program. Scotch tastings are becoming a more and more mainstream thing. Once thought of as…
Blend Something Famous with the Famous Grouse
The Famous Grouse is Scotland’s favourite blended Scotch Whisky. With a secret blend of spicy, citrus, vanilla and smoky notes (among others), The Famous Grouse challenges and delights the senses. So when I got invited to the Blend Something Famous Event I jumped at the chance to join brand ambassador Dan Volway for an intimate tasting and…
Make the Black Grouse your Halloween Go-To Spirit!
Planning a Halloween party? Look no further than The Black Grouse, the darker, more mysterious cousin to the much beloved Famous Grouse. This award-winning Scotch Whisky has delightful oak and smoky notes with hints of sweetness. It’s perfect for mixing those cocktails that require an extra layer of “mystery”. I’m a big fan of Halloween…
Celebrate Robbie Burns Day Jan 25 with these whisky cocktails!
Not that I need another excuse to drink. Robbie Burns day is January 25th. The famous poet would’ve been 255 years young. He is regarding as a pioneer of the romantics movements and his lyrics have been professed as the primary inspiration to Bob Dylan. Robbie Burns birthday is a day to celebrate with haggis,…
Mary in Vancity 