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LAST ORDERS reshly cut grass and whisky e in common than you think I have to confess that I quite like it, now I know that many do not as it has been a conversation point at many tastings. Take the top off the bottle and breathe in and there you have it newly cut grass amongst other delicate aromas. This is not a whisky to savour after a heavy meal in front of a burning log fire this is definitely one to try before your meal as an aperitif. Some recommend diluting by half and using in place of a fino sherry. My own preference is not to dilute Dalwhinnie at all. Those of you who remember my comments on the use of water with your whisky may remember that this malt is my exception to the rule. Dalwhinnie is classified as a Highland malt indeed the distillery used to be the UK’s highest. However, just to confuse matters, it used to be called Speyside. Why? Believe it or not the river Spey has its source close to the distillery and the fledgling river runs very close to the premises. So if you’ve never tried a whisky as an aperitif try a Dalwhinnie the next time you venture out – or better still buy a bottle and try it at home! Whisky expert Dave Pickard of Old School Wines, Tittensor. T. 01782 372888 Up-to-date menus & music information on our new look website brasserie Dining & entertainment at its best Exciting New Spring Menu Now Available Enjoy eating alfresco in our award winning garden • Early Bird Menu Mon-Thurs 6pm-7.30pm 2 courses £12 • 3 courses £14 • New Lunchtime Menu available 12pm-2pm • Saturday Brunch Club Granville style 10am - noon Popular tapas night with Spanish 3-piece band Synergy Thurs 3rd April B.D. Lenz Thurs 24th April Free admission See page 41 for more details Granville Square, Stone 01785 816658 or visit www.granvilles.st for updates Serving till 1.30pm Friday & Saturday view our fantastic live entertainment & menus on our website April/May 2014 33