St Andrews’ Balgove Larder is hosting a ‘Fife Apples & Grains’ tasting event next month to showcase Fife’s up and coming drink makers.
On 22nd February, the venue will welcome producers from the Naughton Cider Company, Daftmill Distillery and Tayport Distillery, for a showcase of their craft and process, including tasting notes with each pour.
Guests will be able to sample the exciting range of drinks from the three producers and chat directly to them over grazing platters of charcuterie.
Founder of Balgove Larder, Will Docker, said: “There are some really exciting things bubbling up in the drinks scene here at the moment and these are three of the most innovative new generation brewers and distillers.
“We’re so lucky to have such talent on our doorstep. We have always focused on sourcing and celebrating local produce and these exceptional makers all hail from within 15 miles of Balgove Larder. To be able to bring this talent together and enable people to have a taste of these exciting drinks is a real privilege.”
At the event, first up will be renowned Fife-born, Champagne expert, Peter Crawford from Naughton Cider. With two decades of experience in the world of Champagne, Peter brings his knowledge of the Méthode Champenoise to produce what os decribed as ‘an elegant, refined and generous cider’, made with apples from Fife orchards.
Next up, guests will hear from Francis Cuthbert of Daftmill Distillery. Known for their highly sought-after and limited release whisky, Daftmill works in harmony with the farm on which the distillery stands near Cupar, Fife – the whisky is only made during quieter times on the farm, using barley grown on the farm, and water from the well on site.
Rounding off the evening will be Tayport Distillery, a multi-award-winning family business, dedicated to making spirits using local fruits and grains. Mother and daughter, Kecia and Mary McDougall, will showcase their malt barley vodka as well as their latest creation: Scots Pine Gin, which draws inspiration from their location on the edge of Tentsmuir Forest.
Founded in 2010, Balgove Larder itself has become a destination for locals and visitors to shop for artisanal Scottish food and drink from Fife and beyond. By converting former farm buildings, Balgove Larder has developed The Farm Shop, The Steak Barn, The Butchery, The Garden Shed, The Homestore, The Café and the takeaway hut, Eat Out, at its Strathtyrum Estate site.
