Brine and dine : celebrating coastal connections with Old Pulteney Port
Crunch time : enjoy festive luxury with Walker ’ s Shortbread
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Brine and dine : celebrating coastal connections with Old Pulteney Port
Together with Old Pulteney , renowned Portuguese Michelin-star chef Nuno Mendes is encouraging whisky enthusiasts to explore the little-known connection between Portuguese and Scottish cuisine . Old Pulteney Port , the latest expression in Old Pulteney ’ s limited edition Coastal Series , is the perfect bridge between the two coastal cultures . Whisky from the Scottish Highlands and Port from the Douro Valley of Northern Portugal are meticulously matured in Ruby Port Pipes and Barriques , resulting in a fragrant and fruity single malt , with a touch of salt . Mendes advocates for pairing the Port with seafood dishes like grilled langoustines or smoked mackerel , to create a dining experience that ’ s both unexpected and deeply satisfying . To
explore this shared maritime heritage , visit www . oldpulteney . com , The Whisky Exchange , and other specialist whisky retailers .
“ The Port is exceptional ,” our reviewer said . “ The sweet , fruity notes are perfectly complemented by the subtle saltiness . It pairs wonderfully with a seafood dinner , and I look forward to sharing this with guests over the festive season .”
Crunch time : enjoy festive luxury with Walker ’ s Shortbread
Whether traveling to see loved ones or celebrating at home this holiday season , Walker ’ s Shortbread Christmas range has something for everyone . The Walker ’ s Global Travel Retail ( GTR ) range , stocked across a range of airports in the UK and Ireland , offers travelers a delightful piece of Scottish heritage - perfect as a last-minute gift or holiday keepsake . Shortbread fans will love the Festive Prestige range , featuring zesty Cranberry & Clementine Rounds and warming Christmas Spiced Rounds . For a taste of tradition , try the Luxurious Mince Pies , made with deliciously light shortcrust pastry . Explore the full range at www . walkersshortbread . com / shop /.
“ The shortbread was delicious !” said our reviewer . “ Crumbly , buttery , and a treat to have a Christmassy variant - the chocolate orange and the cranberry clementine options had just the right notes that didn ’ t overwhelm the essential flavor of the shortbread . The mince pies were also exceptional - high quality , generous filling and excellent pastry .”
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