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Auld Reekie 10 yo Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Edinburgh has long been associated with smoke, whisky and royalty. It is reported that in 1777 there were no fewer than 400 illicit distilleries in Edinburgh. These easily went undetected in the thick smoke that filled the city. The smoke was such an issue that the capital became known as ‘Auld Reekie’. In more modern times Edinburgh has lost its reputation as being the smoky capital of Scotland with the Island of Islay now more synonymous in whisky circles with smoke. Duncan Taylor’s Auld Reekie is a 10 year old bottling of Islay malt whisky. Each cask is specially selected for the pungent smoky character unique to Islay whisky, ensuring that Auld Reekie is worthy of the title. Bottled at 46%, with natural colour and no chill-filtration, our process allows you to experience the true smokiness.
Smokin' Cocktails Craigellachie Hotel’s Whisky Manager - Martin Markvarsden shares his favourite Duncan Taylor Cocktails. Smoky Martini: Method: Fill a mixing glass with ice, stir until the glass is chilled and then empty the contents. Refill the glass with ice and add the ingredients. Stir the contents and strain into a cocktail glass.
Method: Muddle the pineapple chunks and a pinch of cinnamon in a cocktail shaker. Add the liquid ingredients to the shaker followed by your ice. Shake and double strain into a cocktail glass.
Method: Fill a mixing glass with ice, stirring the ice until the glass is chilled and then empty the contents. Refill the glass with ice and add the ingredients.
Method: Muddle apple chunks and lime wedges together. Add the passion fruit pulp and apple juice, with a measure of Auld Reekie in to an iced cocktail shaker. Shake, strain and serve in a highball glass. |