Making your own ice cream at home is rewarding and fun – and the good news is that whisky can help you produce delicious results. Martine Nouet reports. Marvellous marshmallow: One of Martine Nouet’s star ice cream recipes (Photo: John Paul) It is hard to think of a more summery dessert than ice cream, but […]
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Putting Port Askaig On The Map
Port Askaig is home to a petrol station, a shop, one hotel and a handful of houses. But this sleepy coastal village, which lies on the east coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, is gaining recognition throughout the world thanks to a whisky of the same name. A ferry terminal in Port Askaig provides […]
Happy Birthday, Starward! One Of Australia’s Best Whiskies Turns Ten
Starward has gone from a complete unknown on the Australian market to one of the country’s leading whiskies in ten years. But the remarkable progress and critical acclaim that Starward has received thus far isn’t enough to satisfy David Vitale, the founder of Starward Distillery. In the aftermath of Starward’s tenth birthday celebrations last week, […]
Balvenie Whisky and Cheese Night Video
Missed out on the Balvenie Tasting Night in Sydney this May? Don’t worry, we have posted a video of the event here. So sorry there is no taste technology invented just yet… On tasting during the night was Balvenie 12, Balvenie 14, Balvenie 17, Balvenie 21, Ghosted Reserve 21 and Kinivie 23 year old. Thanks […]
2017’s Most Awarded Whisky is Indian
While they come from a place relatively unknown in the world of whisky, Paul John have produced an array of award-winning whiskeys in the warm climes of Goa, India. Given the temperature of the sub-continent, as well as its access to premium water and Himalayan grain, it’s not surprising that they could craft such incredible […]
Pairing Whiskey and Cheese
While wine is the first pick for pairing with cheese, whiskey can complement the complex flavours of everything from gruyere to gorgonzola. Here are a few simple tips for pairing cheese with whiskey. Save the strongest for last While whiskey which tastes like a campfire can be quite enjoyable, peated high-proof whiskey can overwhelm any flavours […]
Our Five Best Boiler-Maker Combos
The traditional pick-me-up of the hard-worker, boiler-makers combine two of life’s greatest treasures: a tall beer and a shot of whiskey. These wild and wonderful combinations are infinite, but the following five are our favourites: The Woodford Wives’ Club Here, the hoppy caramel taste of My Wife’s Bitter brilliantly complements the subdued corn sweetness of Woodford […]
Ardbeg Kelpie To Launch on Ardbeg Day 2017
Ardbeg, the world famous Islay Single Malt Whisky has announced that it will release Ardbeg Kelpie, a virgin Black Sea oak expression for Ardbeg Day 2017. The expression is named after the “Kelpie”, a legendary water demon which is said to live in the Atlantic Ocean and this year’s Ardbeg Day theme will hence have […]