Word: cask
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...short list of after-dinner beers. In March the Sheraton hotel chain Four Points named a chief beer officer to oversee its new lists of imported and regional craft beers. Meanwhile, waiters at the Michelin-starred Spotted Pig restaurant in New York City gently explain to patrons that cask-conditioned ales-- traditional British beers--are best se rved at a cellar temperature rather than ice cold...
...located on a nondescript road in the fishing town of Wick, but behind Old Pulteney's doors lies an opportunity to encounter an intense and complex malt, with unique characteristics ascribed to the distillery's coastal location. Purchase a bottle from the distillery's single-cask selection and it comes with a personalized label. HIGHLAND PARK: A 40-minute ferry ride from John o'Groats will land you on the Orkney Islands, home to the 208-year-old Highland Park distillery, tel: (44-1856) 874 619. The history of these remote islands has a strong Viking connection, and the wildlife...
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Though each one is worth visiting, you probably don't need to see all seven distilleries. But you will want to visit their stores for such rare special bottlings as cask strengths and older selections. Remember that off-season hours are limited and that getting to Islay isn't all that fast or easy even during the summer. I suggest prebooking rooms and tours if you plan a visit during the fall or winter months...
...because you don’t go to Landsdowne Street for the food. If you want something other than steak tips, hot dogs or sausages, you’ll probably better off elsewhere. Those who choose to stay should try the Sausage King, usually located across from the Cask n’ Flagon...