Tag: Scotland

A dram of Lindores Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky MCDXCIV to taste

A Seminar and Tasting of Lindores Single Malt Scotch Whisky MCDXCIV (1494)

 mywinepal  December 16, 2021

Whisky has a long history in Scotland.  Part of that history is related to the Lindores Abbey located north of Edinburgh and just east of Perth.  The Abbey was established in 1191 by Benedictine monks.  This is the officially recognized site of the first recorded distillation of Scotch Whisky in 1494 which appears in the Exchequer Roll of that year. …

BC Liquor Stores The 100 Collection

BC Liquor Stores Celebrate 100 Years Anniversary

 mywinepal  March 20, 2021

To celebrate BC Liquor Stores’ 100th year anniversary, a collection of rare, premium, collectible wines and spirits will be released on March 13, 2021, at participating Stores.  The collection features many top-rated wines, along with a selection of classics from the finest wine regions of the world. For spirits, BC Liquor Stores will feature whiskies from the most iconic distilleries in…

Sites along the 3 Day Isle of Skye tour

Taking the 3 Day Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour with the Wee Red Bus

 mywinepal  August 5, 2019

Having a local take you around a new city or country, telling you information that you may not find on popular websites, taking you to locations off the normal tourist route, is a fantastic way to gain new insights and appreciation for where you are visiting.  I have not yet taken a multi-date bus tour anywhere until I decided to…

Premium Sauvignon Blanc

August Wine and Spirits Events at BC Liquor Stores

 mywinepal  August 3, 2019

Here is the latest announcement from BC Liquor Stores about what special events that you can participate in various Liquor Stores in August.  You will find wines from Uruguay and New Zealand, whisky from Scotland, gin and ciders from BC to taste.  Enjoy. 39th & CAMBIE THE GARZON EXPERIENCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 3:00–7:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 1:00–5:00 P.M. Discover…

A variety of things to see and do in Glasgow

What to Do in a Day or Two in Glasgow, Scotland?

 mywinepal  July 29, 2019

If you fly via WestJet to Scotland like I did, you will be landing in Glasgow.  After settling down in your hotel room or airbnb it’s time to start exploring.  I’ve put together a brief list of places that I visited which can easily fill up two days of your vacation. You can easily access all these sites below by…

A view from Edinburgh castle

My 5 Recommendations of Things to Do in Edinburgh, Scotland

 mywinepal  July 26, 2019

Edinburgh, Scotland is a place with two sides; old and new.  You can delve into either side, but I do enjoy history so my recommendations will lean toward the historical side of Edinburgh.  But before I do, I should mention that if you have never been to Scotland, that bringing a waterproof jacket and shoes is a must.  I visited…