Burn’s Night – it’s time to gather with your whisky loving friends – Scotch Whisky News
TIME TO RAISE A DRAM
If ever there was a time to gather with your whisky loving friends for a ‘guid auld Scotch drink’ ‘owre the thrapple’, it’s Burn’s Night. You might even find yourself plucking a few lines from his poem Scotch Drink or John Barleycorn, his love letter to humble ingredients like barley becoming his favourite of spirits.
That is why until 31st January 2023, we are giving two complimentary Glengoyne Blender glasses with basket orders over the value of £50,00. T&Cs apply.
THE “GREAT CHIEFTAN O PUDDIN’-RACE”
Looking for a strong whisky partner that will stand up to the boldness of the “Great Chieftain o the Puddin’-race!” this Burns Night? Glengoyne Brand Ambassador Gordon Dallas always asks for a Glengoyne Cask Strength. “The rich, peppery, oily notes of the haggis can overpower some lighter-bodied whiskies, but the un-chill-filtered Cask Strength will withstand the haggis’ rich, robust flavours. The sweet, fruity notes, which I love, cut through the spices and pepper, coating the mouth, gathering up all the haggis flavours, marrying and combining them together.”
BURNS NIGHT TOASTING AND TASTINGS
Whether you’re thinking of firing up the pipes and going full-throated traditional or paying homage to the Scot’s bard in your own unique way, Burn’s Night is a great way to gather with friends and family and introduce them to your favourite dram and try something new.
Try a different dram for each toast, or turn it into a Burn’s themed whisky tasting session trying new whiskies and experimenting with different flavours – giving your verdict through the medium of poetry is optional!
We would recommend comparing three drams this Burn’s Night. Start with the velvety soft, balanced 12 Year Old followed by the rich and fruity 15 Year Old and finish with the unfussed and untamed Cask Strength.
However you choose to celebrate, we hope you enjoy your night with good company, take the time over your chosen dram and toast Burns for his inspirational poems and songs that have touched the hearts of many worldwide.
