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Wed Feb 26, 2025, 07:49 PM Feb 26

The Scottish Food & Drink Hot List

The Scottish larder is loaded. Fresh fish from glistening waters, fine meat from unspoilt country estates – it’s all here, and it’s catching the attention of some serious culinary talent. Here are just some of the new products, people and places that represent the best of a flourishing national food scene…

https://slman.com/life/food-drink/scottish-foods



THE BIG EVENT

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival



A whisky lover’s paradise, Speyside is just a stone’s throw from Inverness and offers a blend of world-class distilleries, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Each year, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival draws a global crowd with over 500 whisky-related events across the region. From exclusive tastings and distillery tours to expert-led masterclasses, it’s your best chance to immerse yourself in Scottish whisky culture. This year’s edition runs from 30th April to 5th May and includes signature events such as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky School and the Whisky Awards.

Visit https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/


THE STORE-CUPBOARD ESSENTIAL

Crispy Chicken Skin Sambal




Mirin is a chef-owned gem in Edinburgh, offering playful Asian-inspired dishes and low-intervention wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Now, you can enjoy a taste of Mirin at home. Its Crispy Chicken Skin Sambal is an umami powerhouse that takes any dish to the next level. A bold, savoury flavour makes it ideal for adding depth to stews, curries and stir-fries, or tossing through noodles and fried rice for a quick mid-week meal. We also rate it with eggs or as a rich base for a comforting bowl of ramen.

Visit https://delli.market/products/mirin-crispy-chicken-skin-sambal


THE WHISKY LAUNCH

Ardbeg Eureka!




For 25 years now, the Ardbeg Committee has loyally protected the historic Islay distillery from closure. An overdue reward for committee members – and perhaps for you too – is Ardbeg Eureka! With notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, briny seaweed and smoke, it’s a complex blend with a unique origin story involving ‘Operation Smokescreen’….

Visit https://www.ardbeg.com/ardbegeureka.html



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Thanks 😊 Polly Hennessey Feb 26 #1
I love Scotland-- even the haggis! ailsagirl Feb 27 #2
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