The Wine Establishment Blog: Happy National Scotch Day!

Wouldn't you know it, it's National Scotch Day! So I've brought together a few little tips and pointers to help you enjoy your dram:

Wine varieties, Cognac, Brandies, Spirits, all have their own specific glassware in which the aromas and characteristics are showcased. Designed by Raymond Davidson, The Glencairn Glass enhances the qualities of whiskys of all types.
The Glencairn Glass was awarded in 2006
'The Queen's Award for Innovation'.

So we all know about food and wine pairing, but have you tried pairing whisky to your favorite foods? Richard Paterson, Whyte and Mackay Glasgow?s Master Blender (whose nose just happens to be insured by Lloyd?s of London for $2.6 million), has a few suggestions for you?.

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Whisky and food pairings: main courses

I've already mentioned?whitebait, prawns and lobsters (and how Springbank?is good for them) but there's more to main courses than just seafood.
When it comes to?pork or gammon then I would choose Highland Park, as not only is it a firm favourite of mine, the slightly spicy kick of the dram works wonderfully with the tang of the meat.
When it comes to the likes of beef, lamb or venison, I'm quite the fan of Old Pultney? - Scotland?s northernmost mainland distillery where the North Sea influences its flavour profile giving it hints of sea spray which work in harmony with its complex array of tastes including chunky marmalade, sultanas and toffee.
Jura (again, the hint of sea salt in the drink gives the meat a nice edge) or the 15 year old Dalmore?old also works well with these meats as its maturation in three different sherry casks give it rich flavours of marmalade, almonds and dried fruits which enhance the essences in these richer meats.
(Richard Paterson, courtesy of http://www.whyteandmackay.com/blog/2012-05-22-whisky-and-food-pairings-main-courses.aspx )

While you?re at it why not swing by and pick up the Glencairn glass? Or the glass Glencairn specifically designed for Canadian whiskies, The GlencairnCanadian glass.? We?ve also introduced the Vinturi Spirits Aerator to our barware collection?.and of course we always have whisky stones?.add a chill on a hot summer night to that precious golden liquid without watering it down.

Source: http://thewineestablishment.blogspot.com/2012/07/happy-national-scotch-day.html

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