Burns Night whiskies

No Burns Night celebration would be complete without whisky – but which whisky is best to do the occasion justice?

Scotch whisky: Which one to buy if you’re a newcomer

For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a punt on.

#WelcometoWhisky – Cheese

Robin and Malcolm pay a visit to the renowned Edinburgh-based cheesemonger I.J. Mellis for a masterclass in pairing cheese and whisky.

#WelcometoWhisky – beer pairing

WWD 2017 Ambassador Aly Mathers, selects five whisky and beer pairings for Malcolm and Robin.

Wild card whisky and beer pairing

If you think you’ve mastered the art of pairing whisky and beer and read all about the fascinating history of the boilermaker maybe you’re ready to tackle – The Impossible Boilermaker.

How to pair whisky with chocolate

Whisky and chocolate, two of the best-tasting foodstuffs on the planet, were surely made to go together – but we wanted to find out how to bring chocolate and whisky together in the most flavourful way possible. To get some expert input on the subject, we spoke to chocolatier Ania York from Coco Chocolate and a whisky expert, Mark Garner, from the Whiski Rooms in Edinburgh.

How to pair whisky and beer

A beer and a whisky - also known as a boilermaker

Not tried pairing whisky with beer? You’re in for a treat. Find out what works best with our ‘boilermaker’ pairing guide. There are few things more satisfying than the ritual of pulling from a good beer after a long day…

“Crisps”

Tackling the burning issue – which crisp goes with which whisky?

Mixing and Matching Whisky and Chocolate

Whisky companion chocolates from Iain Burnett, Highland Chocolatier

The marriage of whisky and chocolate is a delicate task, and the wrong picks run the risk of marring the flavour. So how do you know which chocolates to choose? Iain Burnett, lauded chocolatier and ganache specialist of gourmet chocolate…