Scotch for Whiskey Drinkers

Scotch drinkers are already preparing their letters to the editor!

"...One of the problems with Scotch is it has become so shrouded in mysterious ritual..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Free Tastings of Rare Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch? Yes!

The possibility approaches, citizen, and you can be part of it.

"...Okay, look: There’s scotch and then there’s scotch...."

Oct. 11, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Maybe, In Heaven, All the Toothpicks Taste Like Single Malt Scotch

But you can get 'em that way – and more – at Austin's STAG shop.

"...a certain classic style of masculinity – of which scotch-flavored toothpicks might be a worthy example of the myriad..."

Nov. 3, 2014 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Sultan of Scotch

At 18, Michael Parker had his first sip of whiskey at a Bennigan's. Two decades later, Austin has Opal Divine's Freehouse.

"...and experts alike on trips to Scotland. In short, scotch is a big part of his life. But not..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Scotch Tastings and Rye Awards

Daily Austin food news

"...few tickets remain unclaimed for tonight’s Women’s Club Wednesday scotch tasting at the W Hotel’s Secret Bar. Jessica Sanders..."

March 30, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Scotch and Milk

Aug. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eat East Returns

Today's Austin food news

"...Cocktails come home, Scotch gets smart, and more in today's food news...."

Oct. 2, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

It's a Ron-derful Life

Wherein Moontower star Ron White reveals the keys to happiness

"...a heap of 58-year-old “Tater Salad” and glass of Scotch, to boot. The festival, now in its fourth year,..."

April 16, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

The Call of the Wild

Buck the dog makes another trip to the Yukon, this time with CGI assistance

"...the book’s Darwinist narrative, one in which a St. Bernard/Scotch Shepherd mix named Buck begins as the pampered pet..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lit-urday: Burning Down George Orwell's House

Whisky? Check. Women? Check. Weather? Check. Werewolf? Uh oh.

"...maybe also pull out a bottle of 15-year-old single-malt Scotch from the Isle of Jura, because here's just the..."

April 4, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Spirit

Graphic novelist Frank Miller delivers this film version of Will Eisner's classic comic-book series.

"...bits of Troublemaker Studios' Sin City that have been Scotch Taped to a dull and painfully chatty plot, is..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

This fantasy film, adapted from Susan Cooper's series of novels, is utterly devoid of anything but bombastically simplistic notions.

"...one Merriman Lyon (McShane, clearly in need of a scotch and water or less gravitas by any means necessary)..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Caught Up

"...gels at all; it's as if director-screenwriter Scott has Scotch-taped the whole thing together. The film is stilted in..."

March 6, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Opal Divine’s 13th Annual Whisky Festival: A Review

A night of quaffs from those distant lands where the wild haggis roam

"...Thursday because we were attending the Whisky Festival that Scotch aficionado (and Opal’s owner) Michael Parker was once again..."

Dec. 7, 2015 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The 11th Annual Whisky Festival at Opal Divine's

Opal Divine's Penn Field Location hosts fest

"...holy grail for fans of Single Malts and blended Scotch and Irish whiskys. Not only will you have the..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

The Goods on Glenfiddich

Brand 'ambassador' David Allardice spills about Maltmaster's

"...folks at Glenfiddich describe David Allardice as a “globe-trotting Scotch whisky expert.” His business card says Glenfiddich Ambassador. Whatever..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Whisky 101

"...liquor bar recently, you've probably seen members of the "Scotch" family multiplying faster than jackrabbits in springtime. Taking its..."

May 2, 1997 Food Feature

Scot's Whiskey

A personal appreciation for the Isle of Islay

"...find the Islay versions too powerful. Almost all blended Scotch whiskies (brands like Chivas Regal, Cutty Sark, and Johnnie..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...thing that I could imagine – a bottle of Scotch...."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...Missoula, MT Moose Drool, American brown ale Heavy Horse, Scotch ale/wee-heavy Ivan The Terrible, Russian Imperial stout Boulevard Brewing..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Food Sites

"...get-togethers, and other activities such as tequila, bourbon, and Scotch samplings. Mostly, they seem to be looking for any..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Food Feature

Kings & Queens Jamaican Cuisine Is on a Mission to Make the World Better With Food

Food is love at this Pflugerville eatery

"...and chicken (Thursdays) balances a subtle sweetness with signature scotch pepper spice (the key ingredient in all Jamaica's fiery..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Food Feature by David Brendan Hall

Aberfeldy x Bees = One Honey of a Win

Famed whiskeymongers help the bees (and you) keep a buzz on

"...Bee Day that has to do with single malt scotch...."

Aug. 15, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cuisine From Spain, Salt From Iceland, Whiskey From Scotland

This past week, the best things came in a sequence of three

"...DRINK SCOTCH WHISKEY ALL NIGHT LONG..."

Oct. 31, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Everything I Need to Know About Drinking I Learned From Hollywood

Relying on TV and film for drinking tips

"...8) When ordering Scotch, order something that starts with "Glen." – Swingers..."

July 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Wes Marshall's Top 10 Libations x3

"...Milagro Top Scotch Single Malt Whiskies of 2012..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

This week, foodies can run for Caritas and drink for Meals on Wheels

"...than 45 examples of Michael Parker's stellar collection of Scotch whiskies at Opal Divine's seventh annual Scotch Whisky Festival..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Welcome to Hazleweird

Lee Hazlewood

"...favorite food, Billy Steak. (“Take one fifth of 12-year-old Scotch, and eight ounces of cheap steak; drink the fifth..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2023

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...Shiitake 2nd Place: Goodburn Sauce Co – Papa Dreadie Scotch Bonnet 3rd Place: Old Bones Chilli Co – Jawbreaker..."

Sept. 10, 2023 Food Post by James Renovitch

Designate Your Favorite Austin FC Star Based on Your Beer Preference

Some soccer talent to go with that brew?

"...headcracker like the bristly, double-digit-ABV beer style known as Scotch Ale, or Wee Heavy, because it was taken so..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Puga

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