Divingusto: the Puglia Food and Wine Festival returns to Ceglie Messapica in the province of Brindisi on Saturday 24th and Sundayth 25 July 2010. Puglia, the region covering the “heel” section of the Italian peninsula, is rightly proud of its gastronomic traditions, and Divingusto celebrates the region’s culinary artisans.
Some of the world’s most iconic whisky distilleries are lining up to celebrate one of Europe’s largest whisky festivals next month.
The impressive line-up for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (Thursday, 29th April – Monday, 3rd May) includes distilleries such as The Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, The Macallan and Benromach – four of over 50 distilleries in the Speyside region of Scotland, and just a few of the many distilleries taking part in this year’s festival.
Speyside’s smallest distillery, Benromach distillery in Forres, has revealed the first bottling of its ten-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Benromach 10 Years Old is a golden malt with rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas. Benromach distillery, which employs just two experienced distillers, is owned by Elgin-based whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail.
Calling all Whisky and Cheese lovers… Dorling Kindersley are to publish 2 new books this October – ‘World Whisky’ and the ‘World Cheese’ Book. Written by top experts in their fields, Charles Maclean and Juliet Harbutt, they provide a comprehensive and visual guide to the best whiskies and cheeses that the world has to offer. [...]
