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Scotland Magazine section Scottish WhiskyWhisky galoreSome of Scotland’s best whisky is found in the Lowlands and the islands. Dominic Roskrow acts as tour guide You’re going to have to have a great deal of energy and a considerable amount of time if you’re planning to visit the distilleries in the Lowlands of Scotland and the islands: with the exception of one special whisky island, the distilleries making up these broad groupings are not concentrated as th... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 29 published on 25/10/2006 Rocky mountain wayThe vast majority of Scottish distilleries are based in Speyside and the Highlands. And there’s something there for everyone, from the diehard enthusiast to the complete beginner You can argue forever where the distilleries of the Highlands begin from the south, but if you head out of Glasgow, the newly-refurbished Glengoyne is as good a starting point as any – both in terms of geography and education. The distillery offers a range of tour packages to suit all levels of know... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 28 published on 20/09/2006 The whisky regions of ScotlandDifferent regions of Scotland produce different styles of whisky. Dominic Roskrow explains how each area can vary Been to one distillery and think you’ve seen them all? Think again. Not only do distilleries vary enormously in terms of size and operation, and with regard to the facilities they offer and the tours that they provide, but the product itself varies massively too. Indeed no other drink offers so man... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 22 published on 10/08/2005 Worth a visit?It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago public access to a distillery was rare. Now many offer tours or tastings and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Dominic Roskrow reports Later this year our sister title, Whisky Magazine, will publish its 50th issue and reach its sixth birthday. Inevitably it will look back at the world of whisky and what has changed. Almost certainly among the scores of new and successful launches and the distillery sales, closures and takeovers, t... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 Blends not blandsWhile single malt whisky tends to get all the critical acclaim, the vast mass of sales are in the blended sector. Dominic Roskrow reports Talk to a Scottish whisky lover and chances are he or she will be disparaging about blends. But with more than 90 per cent of all bottles sold in this sector, it can’t be dismissed lightly – and nor should it be. Blended whisky is whisky created by mixing single malt whisky with whisky made with an... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 17 published on 29/11/2004 The lifeblood of ScotlandIt’s often said that whisky runs through Scotland’s veins. But it influences the country’s culture and heritage, too. Dominic Roskrow introduces some of the country’s greatest malts Scotch whisky is tangible proof that miracles exist. Why make a pilgrimage to Fatima or Lourdes in the hope of witnessing something supernatural when you can find such proof in any distillery in Scotland and in any glass of single malt whisky? Hyperbole? Possibly. But think about it for a minute: t... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 Give them a drop of winter warmthWinter is the ideal time to invest in Scottish whisky or give it to a loved one as a gift. Dominic Roskrow picks out some of the best Excuse the sweeping generalisation, but to my mind nobody does winter better than Scotland. Oh, there are some fine places to see out the cold; The Rockies, Lapland, southern New Zealand might all make a case. But let’s face it, Scotland has some very distinctive advantages. Let’s start with food... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 11 published on 17/11/2003 The true taste of scotlandWHISKY IS THE BLOOD FLOWING THROUGH SCOTLAND’S VEINS. VISITING ITS DISTILLERIES PROVIDES AN INSIGHT IN TO THE NATION AS A WHOLE. CAROLINE DEWAR AND HELEN ARTHUR OF DISTILLERY DESTINATIONS ACT AS TOUR GUIDES Travelling around distilleries in Scotland provides a great way of getting to know the country. For they are situated near the borders and as far north as the Orkney Isles with outposts on both the east and west coasts and on some Hebridean Isles. But there is so much more to see when touring and b... By Caroline Dewar from Issue 10 published on 5/9/2003 The stuff on dramsIAN BUXTON OFFERS A SHORT GUIDE TO SCOTLAND’S DISTILLERIES So you’d like to visit a distillery. No problem. Around 40 of Scotland’s finest open their doors to the public and invite you to take a look around. Chances are your favourite has a guided tour, a visitor centre, and a shop where you can stock up. You’ll receive a warm welcome and a pleasant dram. ... By Ian Buxton from Issue 10 published on 5/9/2003 Drinking neat and sweetDOMINIC ROSKROW AND A SMALL TEAM OF TASTERS SPENT A LUNCHTIME DRINKING LIQUEURS THE VENUE A five star hotel it may be, but The Scotsman is kooky – and we mean that in the nicest possible way. Where else is reception on the fourth floor, where you have two lifts which serve different floors and don’t stop at all of them, and where the rooms are built in a rabbit warren of a form... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 10 published on 5/9/2003 Visiting DistilleriesA VISIT TO SCOTLAND JUST ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT SAMPLING THE AMBER NECTAR – WHISKY. AND THERE’S PLENTY TO KEEP YOU AMUSED, AS IAN BUXTON EXPLAINS Believe it or not, you can just walk through the gates of most of Scotland’s distilleries and they won’t throw you out! In fact, more often than not, they want you there so badly that they’ll pour you a drink and invite you to look around! More than a million visitors a year enjoy this hospitable po... By Ian Buxton from Issue 5 published on 4/11/2002 |  | ||||||||||||
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