#SCOTCHCAMP - LAST GREAT MALTS OF SCOTLAND

The only thing I really know about Scotch is that it comes from Scotland and on occasion when I do drink it, it makes my face turn redder then a tomato! Nevertheless when I was invited to Scotch Camp last week neither my ignorance nor my red face was going to keep me away.

So off I went last Wednesday to the Pomp and Circumstance office to settle in with the group before departing on a bus to Scotch Camp. With no real idea of what the afternoon would entail I wholeheartedly embraced the unknown, grabbed a single malt and made myself comfortable.

Once arriving at Scotch Camp we were greeted with welcoming libations and told that our hike would start shortly. Leading the hike was John Dewar & Sons North American Ambassador Gabe Cardarella and he was going to teach us the history behind 5 of Dewar's great malt's!

If you are interested in learning more about the Scotch Whisky's we tasted I have included some information about each Scotch below, including tasting notes and price points at the LCBO. I also made a short highlights video from my day at Scotch Camp so you can come along for the journey too.

 

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I have to say that this was one of the best and most interactive tastings I have ever gone to. The event location and setup was so well executed.  Although I went in there with very little knowledge about Scotch I definitely left with a new appreciation for Scotch that made getting all red in the face so worth it. If you are ever in Scotland and want to visit the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery you can book a tour and tasting -> HERE

If you have any questions or comments about the Dewar Scotch Whisky's or Scotch Camp feel free to leave them below and I will try my best to answer them!

DANIEL BOULUD+XAVIER HERIT'S CHAMPAGNE MOJITO!!

I recently picked up Daniel Boulud's cocktail book for my new at home bar and couldn't wait for guest to come over so I took it up to the cottage. Lets just say this cocktail was a HIT!

INGREDIENTS:

2oz Bacardi Run (or any white rum)
2oz Champagne
3/4oz simple syrup
1/2oz lime juice
1tsp Raw Sugar
5-8 Mint Leaves
1 lime wheel
1 mint spring

DIRECTION:

Combine simple syrup, lime justice, mint and sugar and muddle till it becomes aromatic. Add ice, champagne and rum. Stir and garnish with the lime wheel and mint spring and ENJOY!

Have a cocktail you think I should try??? Let me know in the comment below! Otherwise stay tuned for "Green Fizz".

If you are interested in getting the book it is called "Daniel Boulud mixologist Xavier Herit Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches" You can find it on Amazon by clicking the link below: