by David Pearce | Apr 10, 2024 | Whisky
My desk has been full of samples of late, from a diverse range of distilleries, with little time to write introductions to each. I have therefore elected to focus on tasting notes for this issue, from the historically rich Never Say Die Bourbon to the smoky depths of...
by David Pearce | Apr 1, 2024 | Whisky
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, beside the picturesque shores of the Cromarty Firth, is The Dalmore, a distillery I have driven past numerous times on my way to, or from, Speyside, but have been unable to visit, as timings simply have not worked out. When I...
by David Pearce | Mar 26, 2024 | Wine
For decades, the wines of Bordeaux were seen as overly expensive, over-extracted to conform with certain wine writers’ palates and simply drifting away from what they once were. Things have now changed for the better, and although highly prized Grand Cru Classes...
by David Pearce | Mar 26, 2024 | Food
“We really should do this more often”. These are the words spoken by one of my oldest friends who had cancelled a business meeting to join me for dinner. It is not that we don’t meet up to eat regularly, we do often. It was the fact that this was in one of London’s...
by David Pearce | Mar 26, 2024 | Whisky
Established in 2005 by a group of friends passionate about whisky, Stauning blends traditional techniques with modern ideas. The team have swiftly carved out a niche for themselves with a commitment to craftsmanship and using local ingredients. At the heart of...
