Taste & Toast

Scottish food and drink at its best

CADENHEADS

Wm. Cadenhead Ltd are Scotland’s oldest independent bottlers of single malt Scotch whisky and still bottle whisky in the same way they did over 175 years ago. Their bottlings are from single casks and are not diluted or coloured. Tastings held most nights. Tel: 0131 556 5864, www.cadenhead. scot

ISLAND BAKERY ORGANICS

Enjoy the best of Scottish biscuits from the Island Bakery. Joe and Dawn Reade and their team make organic, all butter biscuits in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The small range includes the nation’s favourite organic product, Lemon Melts. Tel: 01688 302223, www.islandbakery.co.uk

GARDINERS OF SCOTLAND LTD

Gardiners of Scotland Ltd are manufacturers of high quality confectionery which is produced using only the finest of ingredients, thus ensuring quality is never compromised to you, the customer. New for 2018 is their delicious Caorunn gin fudge in a tin and beautifully embossed Christmas Tins with Vanilla Fudge, ideal gifts for family and friends. All their products can be viewed and purchased on their website. Tel: 01555 894155, www.gardiners-scotland.com

WINE AUCTIONEER

From their office in Perth, Scotland, Wine Auctioneer is a specialist online auctioneer bringing a competitive and innovative approach to facilitating the buying and selling of mature, rare and iconic wines from around the world. Tel: 01738 245576, www.wineauctioneer.com

GORDON & MACPHAIL

Try the Discovery Balblair 12 YO this winter. Balanced flavours of crisp green apple wrapped in salted dark chocolate, accompanied by hints of peaches and cream and gentle menthol nuances. Tel: 01343 545110, www. gordonandmacphail.com

LUVIANS

A violet red colour alludes to the sweet dark fruits, giving this wine a refined elegance. Powerful and rich on the nose, it is concentrated and smooth, rich and fruity, while leaving room for tobacco and spices. On the palate, black fruits are layered with mineral notes and spices. Tel: 01334 654820, www.luvians.com