Tasting Whisky in Edinburgh

Tasting Whisky in Edinburgh. The Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh, Scotland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

We have a confession: we are not whisky drinkers. But as malt whisky is Scotland’s national drink, in keeping with our mission of immersing ourselves in the culture of the places we visit, tasting whisky in Edinburgh was essential. As we don’t do things by halves, we put three whisky tasting experiences to the test. … Read more

A Heady Tasting of Homemade Liqueurs in Kraków

A Heady Tasting of Homemade Liqueurs in Kraków, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

When local guide, Małgorzata Lubowicka, took us on a bespoke tour of Kraków, one of her favourite shops that she took us to was Szambelan, a charming place specializing in homemade liqueurs. As I come from a family with a history of home brewing (or rather distilling), I made a point of returning. A family-owned … Read more