The last six months have been very difficult for both Jim and I as we have both said goodbye to our only remaining parent. My final goodbye to my mother was the scattering of her ashes in Co Donegal in a place called Rathmullan (where my grandfather was from).
When my mother died I requested [...]

They say that little boys are made from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails. Well when God made Sean Connery he just used the Puppy Dog Tails (only the beautiful ones). Equally over the years I have encountered many boys that have just comprised of the Frogs and Snails end of the market not to [...]

I don’t know if all you girls agree, but I have always been strongly of the opinion that women have greater “taste” than men, so perhaps it is no surprise that the number of women enjoying Whisky is on the increase.
The experts have suggested that there is a whole new generation of female drinkers who [...]

Alcohol Pricing - Scotland’s Experiment.
On the radio it was announced that Scotland are planning to introduce new measures to curb the consumption of alcohol due to the high level of alcohol related hospital admissions.
In the interest of science, it was decided that the Whisky Boys would embark on a scientific study related to the effects [...]

I work in Stirling and this morning was reminded of just how beautiful Scotland is. Like many regular journeys, we quite often stop looking at what is around us. It was a fresh, crisp, cool morning and the hills looked clear and defined. The grass seemed a little greener, the farmers are beginning to plough [...]

They say nobody knows a man like their wife, well I must agree that I fall into that category. To say my husband (Jim) is “unique” is an understatement.
He is a grandfather, “maturing with age” who does not give a toss about his appearance (and believe me he can wear some interesting combinations), so [...]

Thought I would share my Valentine dinner menu. I decided it was about time I indulged my “Old Whisky Boy”.

For starter I thought we would have some of his favorites (you can tell I am keeping in his good books):
Seared Scallops on a bed of Stornoway Black Pudding
(the best Black pudding in the world)
*****
Venison Steaks [...]

It is true what is said, that things can appear quite different when viewed from a more unusual angle.
As you may be aware Dougie (of the Whisky Boys fame) hosted The Whisky Boys Burn’s Supper last Saturday. What a fine sight it was to view the assembled men in all their finery. All six “stags” were [...]

As you will have seen from elsewhere on the site the Colemans and the Fergussons attended the Good Food and Whisky Live show last Saturday – and a jolly good day was had by all.
While listening to the “Boys” discuss their various tasting and experiences with the folks at the Auchentoshan booth my mind wandered [...]

Well what can I say regarding our Wine Tasting evening.  The evening comprised of eight, the Whisky Boys and wives, Web Master and husband and two of the Web Masters neighbours who are both serving in the Royal Navy.
As a group we were triumphant with an under whelming performance.  Collectively we were pants at trying [...]