The Great British Menu returns to BBC2 and this series should be the best yet – for no other reason than our own Jason ‘Bruno’ Birkbeck is one of the top chefs competing. This is great news for Bruno as well as for the Torridon. We may have won a plethora of awards for our [...]
From the Whisky Bar: Tobermory 15 Year Old Malt
on March 3, 2011 1 Comment
I am generally not a fan of island whiskies but after enjoying a few drams of my father’s favourite malt for his birthday on Monday, it appears that I have been slightly hard on Tobermory 15 year old. The whisky produced there is popular with blenders; as a result only about 15% of Tobermory’s whisky [...]
Three AA Rosettes for the Torridon: Bruno and Team Go the Extra Mile
on February 15, 2011 1 Comment
We were thrilled to find out the AA had awarded The Torridon three rosettes for 2011. This is a very rare honour; so rare in fact The Torridon is the only restaurant in Scotland to win three rosettes this year, joining new winners south of the Border such as the Ritz, Koffman’s and Maze in [...]
Lady Marmalade: Geraldine Commandeers the Kitchen
on January 18, 2011 1 Comment
It is marmalade season at The Torridon when Geraldine Gregory takes advantage of some chef downtime to whip up a fresh batch in the Torridon kitchen. Geraldine is Rohaise’s mother and garners fulsome praise from guests who love finding her tangy marmalade on the Torridon breakfast table. As you probably know there is a long [...]
From the Whisky Bar: Bowmore Tempest, Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On
on October 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
A cask-strength 10 year old from Bowmore, Tempest has been vatted from first-fill bourbon casks. Verdict: A great whisky which can certainly compete against the 15 year old in my opinion. Very rich and complex. Nose: Fruit, slight smoke, sweetness which reminds me of crème brulee. Palate: Very fruity and rich with some smoke Finish: [...]
