The Whisky Trail starts here at the Scottish Liqueur Centre

At this time of year Perthshire is bustling with visitors, eager to follow the infamous 'Whisky Trail' of Scotland. Travel North of Perth on the A9 and it won't be long till you start spotting the Whisky Trail signs; after all, you are entering whisky country. The Highlands of Scotland are awash with whisky distilleries, and it seems the further north you go, the more frequent the distilleries become.

Being confronted with so much choice, wouldn't it be helpful to have a map of the finest and most esteemed distilleries? Here at the Scottish Liqueur Centre we have for sale the Malt Map of Scotland. At only £4.95 this map will not only be your guide between the great distilleries of Scotland, it will also be the perfect souvenier for you to remember your trip by.


The map gives the location of over 50 famous distilleries such as Macallan, Tullibardine and Glen Grant.

Being at the gateway to the Highlands, the Scottish Liqueur Centre is the perfect place to start your Whisky Trail adventure. The Malt Map of Scotland is available from our Visitor Centre, here in Bankfoot, Perthshire.

Whisky - The Wealth of a Nation

Whisky is our national drink. In the case of Scotland it is literally “The Wealth of a Nation”.

We at the Scottish Liqueur Centre are pleased, therefore, to be able to offer you some of the best. These are whiskies which we have sourced and bottled ourselves and we can therefore vouch for the quality! These are not the everyday, sterile, crystal-clear whiskies which you might buy anywhere. All of our malt whiskies are bottled without the chill-filtering process which removes the natural proteins and oils so essential to the taste and texture of the finished product. Each cask of Single Malt Scotch Whisky we purchase is unlike any other - this means that you will not be able to buy whiskies like ours anywhere else- they are unique.

The Carn Mor Cask range is our own collection of whiskies. We bottle without chill-filtering, therefore retaining all the oils and proteins that are so essential to flavour.

Visit Perthshire - Visit the Scottish Liqueur Centre

It's harvest time here in Bankfoot, Perthshire, and what a perfect time to visit. The sun is shining, so many visitors to the Scottish Liqueur Centre like to relax in the outdoor seating area; a pleasant place to sit and sip on a Highland Latte, accompanied by the distant hum of the harvest.

Set amongst the rolling hills of Perthshire, The Scottish Liqueur Centre is quiet literally at ‘The Gateway to the Highlands’. Completely upgraded and renovated in 2005, the visitor centre boasts a fine display of Scottish liqueurs, Scotch Whisky and other local produce. Enjoy a coffee or a pleasant lunch in our Columba Cream Café, before browsing for that special gift in our shop. The Scottish Liqueur Centre will provide a pleasant break to any long journey.

Within the Visitor Centre you will also find our Tasting Room. Here we give you the opportunity to sample all of our truly delicious liqueurs and whiskies. Our team of experienced staff will assist you through your tasting and will be happy to answer any questions you have about the products. We aim to make your time spent here an informative and enjoyable experience.

Ian Gray at the Scottish Liqueur Centre

Ian Gray was born in Hamilton in 1965. Paintings of Scottish and American distilleries form a large part of his work.

The work of Ian Gray can be found hanging on the walls of the Scottish Liqueur Centre. One of his most recent works, commissioned by the Liqueur Centre represents the "Celebration of the Cask" collection, now on sale at the Scottish Liqueur Centre (see below).

The Scottish Liqueur Centre has recently launched six new whiskies. By retaining the original name of our own brand bottlings; Carn Mor, we have built on, and brought something quite special to this fine Scottish brand.



There will only ever be 384 bottles produced from the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask (cask 2111 - distilled at Macallan Distillery in 1965). And 484 bottles produced from the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask (cask 2114 - also distilled at Macallan Distillery in 1965). The Scottish Liqueur Centre bottle whiskies without the chill-filtering process, therefore retaining the oils and natural proteins which are so vital to the whisky's taste.

If you wish to learn more about the work of Ian Gray, visit his website www.iangray.de/english.html

If you wish to find out more about the Scottish Liqueur Centre's new range of Carn Mor whiskies, call us on 01738 787044 or email us at info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Cocktail of the Week

Scottish Summertime

Ingredients:
Bramble 'S' Fruit Liqueur
Chilled lemonade
Scottish Strawberries
Scottish mint leaves
Ice


Begin by adding a little crushed ice to a high ball glass. Pour 5cl of Bramble 'S' Fruit liqueur over the crushed ice. Top up with some chilled lemonade. Garnish with fresh Scottish strawberries and mint leaves. Enjoy and repeat as desired.

The 'S' Liqueur range is a trio of fruit liqueurs, made from single malt whisky, selected spirits, sloeberries and local fruit. All three are available from the Scottish Liqueur Centre shop, at Bankfoot in Perthshire. You can also find them for sale at our online shop at www.scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask - 1982

At the Scottish Liqueur Centre, in Perthshire, not only do we make fine Scottish Liqueurs such as Bruadar and Columba Cream. We also bottle our own whiskies. What makes our whisky different from the average run of the mill dram, is that we bottle whisky without the chill-filtering process. This retains all the oils and proteins that are so essential to the flavour.

The Scottish Liqueur Centre has recently launched six new whiskies. By retaining the original name of our own brand bottlings; Carn Mor, we have built on, and brought something quite special to this fine Scottish brand.

Included in this collection is the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask, distilled at Linlithgow from 1982. This whisky was distilled on 6 October 1982 and has lived in a sherry butt cask ever since. Bottled on 2 June 2008 here at the Scottish Liqueur Centre, this whisky has an abv of 61.8%.

There are only 582 bottles available, so if you wish to find out more about how to get hold of one, please call us on 01738 787044 or email us at info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask - 1965

At the Scottish Liqueur Centre, in Perthshire, not only do we make fine Scottish Liqueurs such as Bruadar and Columba Cream. We also bottle our own whiskies. What makes our whisky different from the average run of the mill dram, is that we bottle whisky without the chill-filtering process. This retains all the oils and proteins that are so essential to the flavour.

The Scottish Liqueur Centre has recently launched six new whiskies. By retaining the original name of our own brand bottlings; Carn Mor, we have built on, and brought something quite special to this fine Scottish brand.

Included in this collection are two Carn Mor Celebration of the cask whiskies, distilled by Glen Grant Distillery in 1965. These whiskies were bottled on 29 March 1965, and have lived in a hogshead cask ever since then. They were bottled here at the Scottish Liqueur Centre on 2 June 2008 at a strength of 47.5% and 46.4% abv respectively. These whiskies came from two seperate casks, with cask 2136 producing 121 bottles and cask 2140 producing 155 bottles.

These whiskies are therefore in very short supply. If you wish to find out more about how you can buy a bottle of Carn Mor Glen Grant 1965, please call us on 01738 787044 or email at info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask - 1965

At the Scottish Liqueur Centre, in Perthshire, not only do we make fine Scottish Liqueurs such as Bruadar and Columba Cream. We also bottle our own whiskies. What makes our whisky different from the average run of the mill dram, is that we bottle whisky without the chill-filtering process. This retains all the oils and proteins that are so essential to the flavour.

The Scottish Liqueur Centre has recently launched six new whiskies. By retaining the original name of our own brand bottlings; Carn Mor, we have built on, and brought something quite special to this fine Scottish brand.

Included in this collection is the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask, distilled at Strathclyde Distillery in 1965. This whisky was distilled on 17 December 1965, and has lived in a bourbon barrel ever since then. Until it was bottled on 6 July 2007, here at the Scottish Liqueur Centre, Bankfoot, Perthshire.

This whisky has an abv of 41.2% and is of extremely limited edition. There are only 138 bottles to be exact.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these bottles, please call us at the Scottish Liqueur Centre on 01738 787044 or email us at info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - a Celebration of the Cask

On Thursday 5th June, the Scottish Liqueur Centre held an evening of unique Scotch Whiskies, here at their premises in Bankfoot, Perthshire. Over 70 people attended this tutored tasting and finger buffet; with people from as far as Holland and Belgium in attendance.

This crowd of whisky enthusiasts were invited to taste a Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask 1965; distilled at Macallan Distillery with 48.4% abv (see picture) and a Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask 1965 distilled at Macallan Distillery with a 54.1% abv. Both these whiskies come from sherry butts with an extremely limited number of bottles actually on sale; around 380 and 480 respectively.

If you would like to find out more about how to purchase one of these fine whiskies, please call the Scottish Liqueur Centre on 01738 787044.
Alternatively you can email info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Cocktail of the Week

The Highland Cathedral
Ingredients:
Blueberry 'S' Fruit Liqueur
Champagne (or sparkling wine)

Pour 5cl of Blueberry 'S' Fruit Liqueur into a Champagne flute glass. Top up with Champagne or sparkling wine for a distinctly Scottish Kir Royale! The dry fusion of blueberry and champagne will leave you wanting more.



The 'S' Liqueur range is a trio of fruit liqueurs, made from single malt whisky, selected spirits, sloeberries and local fruit. All three are available from the Scottish Liqueur Centre shop, at Bankfoot in Perthshire. You can also find them for sale at our online shop at www.scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre – Supporting local industry

At the Scottish Liqueur Centre, we are proud to support local industry. Our liqueurs are produced using local ingredients; Bruadar is made using honey from Scarlett’s of Meigle, Perthshire, and Columba Cream is made from cream from Graham’s Dairies, in Bridge of Allan.

We also stock many other local suppliers’ products in our visitor centre, such as honey from Heather Hills Honey Farm, and Jewellery from Linda Lambert. Furthermore, at our Columba Cream Café in the visitor centre, give in to temptation and try our delicious soups and cakes made by a team of dedicated home bakers.

If you are interested in buying local produce why not visit Perth Farmers Market on Saturday 7^th June? It will take place on King Edward Street, Perth and will start around 9am. From slabs of fresh red meat and slippery oysters to green, leafy veg to home made cakes, pies and wines - you will find everything you need to create delicious meals. If you're not sure what you're after, need to be inspired or want to know more about what you are eating, have a chat with the stallholders who can advise on ideas, cooking methods and traceability.

info@perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre – The perfect stop for all travellers

Just off the A9 at Bankfoot (5 miles north of Perth), the Scottish Liqueur Centre is the perfect place to stop for a break, Whether you're travelling North into the Highlands, or south, we have plenty of parking for both coaches and private vehicles. The Scottish Liqueur Centre has, in recent times, become a favourite stopping place for those travelling in more unusual vehicles.

In May, there was a visit from the Morgan Car Club, who used the Scottish Liqueur Centre as the starting point to their Magical Mystery Lunch. Many other classic car enthusiasts like to stop by at our Columba Cream Cafe for a coffee, a bite to eat and a bit of shopping, on their way up into the Highlands. Pictured above is a Honda Goldwing 100 Trike (middle), a Bentley Mark 6 (right) and an array of Morgans (left).

The Scottish Liqueur Centre is open Mon-Sat 0930 till 1700 and on a Sunday from 1230 till 1700. For more information call us on 01738 787044 or
email us at info@scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk

Scottish Liqueur Centre - Cocktail of the Week

Tam's Revenge

Ingredients:
Ginger Tam's Liqueur
Fresh Lime
Ice
Ginger Ale

Drop two wedges of squeezed lime into a high ball glass, containing crushed ice. Add 5cl of Ginger Tam's Liqueur. Top up with cold ginger ale. Garnish with a fresh Scottish mint leaf.

Ginger's Revenge is a zingy, summery cocktail. One cannot ignore that wonderful whisky aftertaste once the sweet but dry ginger and lime flavours have fizzled away. Ginger Tam's is Scotland's strongest liqueur. At 48.5%, this is the perfect base for a whisky cocktail, with no need to add any other spirit or liqueur.

Ginger Tam's is available from the Scottish Liqueur Centre in Bankfoot, Perthshire. You may also buy it from our online shop at www.scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk