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: [...]
From the Whisky Bar: Bowmore Tempest, Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On
From the Kitchen: Lots of Satisfaction in this Cooking Game
While the first snow may have fallen on top of our Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet) suggesting winter is on its way, it is still autumn in the Torridon Restaurant, a season which offers the finest examples of local produce. With game season underway, delicacies such as partridge, grouse and local venison are appearing on [...]
From the Torridon Inn: A Really New Ale for the Real Ale Festival
The Torridon Inn Real Ale Festival is fast approaching (30 September – 3 October) and we have exciting news to share. First, the Inn has been awarded its own Cask Marque for the quality of our ales, and in celebration we will be offering the best throughout the festival. Secondly, we are delighted to be [...]
From the Torridon Kitchen: Where’s the Beef? “Outside the Window, Chef”
It has been about three weeks since we sent two of our Highland cattle off to be prepared for our restaurant and they should be back in a week or so, ready to be part of our fine dining menu. Head Chef Bruno Birkbeck is really excited about getting them back to The Torridon. “It’s [...]
Everybody’s Cup of Tea: The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and a Real Ale Festival
We love to support charity at The Torridon. That is why we are delighted to announce we will be holding a meeting of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Relief at 11am on 24 September. Enjoy coffee, cakes and conversation while helping a worthwhile cause. The Torridon Inn will also be [...]

