For us river fly fisherman, the start of the trout season is the most wonderful time of the year. Just getting into spring, new life is emerging and we can’t wait to catch up...
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Categories PodcastCGP000: Introduction
In this introductory episode, we tell you all about what you can expect from The Country Gent podcast in the coming months. No show notes required for this one! -
Categories WhiskyThe Scotch Whisky Peat Scale Explained
There are five official and one unofficial whisky regions of Scotland. Islay is the best known of all the regions for big, bold, smoky peat flavoured whiskies although peaty whisky does come out of... -
Categories WhiskyHow to Properly Taste & Appreciate Whisky
We’ve all heard whisky experts talking about the smells, flavours and memories that are evoked through properly tasting whisky but have you ever wondered how they actually do it? Do you only ever smell and... -
“Tenkara” is the traditional form of Japanese fly fishing. Although you can make a literal translation that means “From the Heavens”, at least one origin of the word is a local term for flying... -
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that most people, especially from towns and cities, don’t understand why people shoot game so would be somehow against it by default. This is magnified... -
Categories ShootingFieldsports, Intimidation and Petitions
Although The Yorkshire Gent is primarily a lifestyle site, we felt that the issue of intimidation by some who oppose fieldsports needed covering. Intimidation can take many forms, from groups of saboteurs in balaclavas following... -
If you’re interested in having your brand or business featured on the site, please get in touch via the contact form. If there’s one thing which sets apart brands who produce goods for the fieldsports industry,... -
Categories WhiskyScottish Whisky Regions Map
Use the interactive Scottish whisky regions map below to find out more about the six whisky regions of Scotland. Our friend Andrew from The Amateur Drammer has kindly provided three great recommendations from each... -
Categories WhiskyThe Wright Wine Company, Skipton
It’s not every day you walk into a shop and immediately feel raw excitement running through your veins. It all started a couple of years ago. Take yourself back, we’re in Edinburgh. I’d love...