There is a certain singularity to Dallas Dhu in the Scottish whisky scene. One would be hard pressed to find another distillery quite like it, not because of what it produces, but for the way it is poised between the present and bygone days. Those with an appreciation for history will find more here than … Read more
Where the industry is ever more driven by global demand and the efficiencies of scale, Benromach prefers to go about things in a different manner. Located on the fringes of Speyside not far from Forres, this unassuming operation has made an art of restraint. With its limited output and hands-on methods, the distillery has a … Read more
The Rotary Club of Forres and Local Favourite Recipes: A Community Cookbook to be Celebrated There is a place on a every kitchen shelf for community cookbooks. They are not merely collections of instructions and ingredients but rather a portrait of the domestic life, traditions and tastes that define a town. To celebrate its 75th … Read more
We’ve been keen to visit this long-established hotel in Findhorn for something to eat. It’s the only hotel in the village, but it’s perhaps better known for its bar and restaurant. Six months after being taken over by the Patersons – a well-known family in the village for being operators of the Findhorn Marina, and … Read more
Whisky consultant Vic Cameron offered to write a bio of local distilleries, naturally, we wanted to feature Benromach first. Here is the history of our home town distiller, and Vic’s opinion of its whiskies. Benromach is a famous distillery and whisky brand located in my hometown of Forres, not exactly in the heart of Speyside … Read more
One of the attractions of a rural location it’s that everything is spread out. And with one of the best coastlines in the world, travelling between them is never dull. But imagine if you could inject some extra fun into the mix, by leaving your daily driver in the car park and hiring a head-turning … Read more
Updated 15 May 2024 No one can argue that coffee on the go is difficult. The rise of the food cart has made a roadside fix easier than ever. They’re often sited in beautiful locations, so you can take time to explore the area if you’re not in a hurry. Some are made from converted … Read more
Forres is the start of the Malt Whisky Trail and home to the first ‘Speyside’ distillery you’ll come across if travelling east – Benromach. But it’s nearer to the Findhorn than the Spey, so what actually makes any whisky a Speyside whisky? By Vic Cameron Speyside is one of the five whisky regions as recognised … Read more
Forres has a long history and heritage in making single malt Scotch whisky. Although we now only currently have one working distillery in the town, we have had two in the past and will soon have two in the future (if we class Dunphail as being in Forres), and we have at least another one … Read more