Latest news with #BenedictineMonks
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First ‘Buckfast' whisky hits the market after twist on infamous tonic wine
The label features an image which looks very similar to Buckfast Abbey, near Devon. DRAM GOOD First 'Buckfast' whisky hits the market after twist on infamous tonic wine Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRAM fans are delighted after the first Buckfast whisky hit the malt market. Glaschu Spirits Co, an independent Glasgow-based bottler, are unable to officially say the booze was matured in the notorious tonic wine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The whisky is available to buy now. 2 The makers claim it's the first Buckfast-matured whisky. But the label features an image which looks very similar to Buckfast Abbey, near Devon, where Benedictine Monks brew the 'wreck the hoose juice.' A description on the Glaschu website cleverly reveals how the blend was matured without explicitly naming the tipple. It reads: "Born in Glasgow, crafted by two whisky enthusiasts with a taste for the unconventional. "United by curiosity, we sought to create a bold Highland malt with a twist. "Carefully aged seven years and finished in a Devonshire tonic wine quarter cask. "Kissed by rich fruit and herbal notes, it offers a finish unlike any other. "Filled at a robust 49 per cent, un-chillfiltered and full of character. "A dram that bridges tradition with experimentation. "Savour slowly, there's more here than meets the eye. "Time, taste, and a touch of mystery in every bottle." Moment American nuns try Buckfast for the first time on visit to Scotland It added: "Produced by Benedictine monks in a certain Devonshire abbey, this particular tonic wine is notorious in the UK (Mostly Scotland & Ireland) for its potency. "Please note however, that the name tonic wine does not imply health benefits..." The tasting notes say the whisky smells like red wine, licorice and toasted oak, 10 o'clock and that it tastes of cough syrup, berries and bad decisions It costs £65 a bottle and is available here
West Australian
14-06-2025
- West Australian
A place in four pictures: New Norcia
New Norcia, about 130km north-east of Perth, is well worth a day drive if you are looking for a place with plenty of photo opportunities. We have used it as a base for our West Travel Club weekend writing and photography retreats on several occasions because of the diverse photographic opportunities it offer. Founded in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine Monks, the unique architecture of the buildings at the Monastery, St Ildephonsus' College and St Gertrude's College make them perfect subjects and they offer an almost endless opportunity for photographers to explore their creativity. The interiors at the museum, the Abbey church and St Gertrude's Chapel are great places to practise low-light skills. A few hours wandering the town is almost guaranteed to fill up your camera card with nice images. I recommend you bring a tripod if you want to capture some high-quality images inside. Here are a few of my favourite shots from my last visit. Once you're at your chosen location, put your photographer's hat on and start looking for pictures. Set the scene: Look for a nice establishing shot that shows where you are. Keep it simple: Identify a key element in the shot and use composition techniques like leading lines, frames or the rule of thirds to draw attention to it. Simple, easy-to-understand pictures are always best. Keep it clean: Eliminate unsightly elements in the frame by changing your point of view or focal length. Mix it up: A mix of wide and deep pictures or a close-up or detail shot in a series can add some variety. Pick your time: When we travel, we aren't always at a location at the best time for photography. The soft light and long shadows around sunrise and sunset are always nice, so if you can, time it so you are there for the 'golden hours' to really make your pictures pop. Once you're home: Edit your pictures hard. Quality beats quantity. If you have taken lots of photos at a place, you may end up with several sets. Group them together like chapters in a book.
