Linn House whisky retreat welcomes star pie maker for celebrated supper series

Whisky, game, and pies come together in Speyside this August, as Chivas Brothers’ Victorian retreat, Linn House, opens its doors for the third edition of its much-anticipated Supper Series. A five-day celebration of game, whisky and fine dining, the series is timed to coincide with The Glorious Twelfth, the traditional start of the grouse shooting season.

For this chapter, running August 13 -17, the Chivas Brothers-owned manor has invited South African chef Nokx Majozi, Head Pie Maker at Rosewood London’s acclaimed Holborn Dining Room, to take over the kitchen. Known for her work at The Pie Room, a shrine to the craft of the British pie, Majozi has curated a five-course menu inspired by Speyside’s rich game heritage, each dish paired with Scotch whiskies from the Chivas Brothers portfolio, and bespoke cocktails.

Nokx Majozi is Head Pie Maker at Rosewood London’s acclaimed Holborn Dining Room, a shrine to the craft of the British pie…

A whisky-infused tribute to game season

Linn House, a beautifully restored property nestled along the River Isla, offers guests the chance to immerse themselves in Speyside’s gastronomic and distilling legacy, all within the comfort of private, luxury accommodation. Once a Chivas family home, the manor now operates as an exclusive-use guesthouse, boasting a curated whisky library and bespoke itineraries that explore both local produce and the region’s world-class distilleries.

The Luxe Review was invited to an exclusive preview of Majozi’s Linn House menu at Rosewood London, a setting far removed from the Speyside countryside, but no less atmospheric. Over a series of exquisitely plated courses – Scotch egg with haggis and black pudding, Chivas-whisky cured salmon, Beef Wellington served with whisky jus, and for dessert, a sticky Malva pudding with whisky sauce and vanilla ice cream – we were introduced to Majozi herself, who spoke candidly about her connection to whisky. 

“Chivas Regal always reminds me of my dad,” she shared. It was his one bottle, his treat, and it was never opened casually.

“My dad used to have a special whisky, which was Chivas. He only opened it with special guests. We knew that if he opened his Chivas, it was a special occasion. Every time he poured it, he would mark what was left.”

Her Linn House menu promises the same reverence – game pies elevated with finesse, layered with flavour, and expertly matched with rare and aged Scotch. Majozi’s cooking style – gloriously nostalgic, technically accomplished – feels like an ideal pairing with signature blends and single malts. The first female chef to headline the Linn House Supper Series, Majozi’s menu is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 

“For me to have this opportunity to work with Chivas was magical,” says the chef. 

Pies, drams and Highland hospitality

Events will run from Wednesday to Saturday as dinner experiences, culminating in a relaxed but refined Sunday roast on August 17. Tickets for ‘The Glorious Twelfth with Nokx Majozi’ are priced from £95 per person.

Beyond the food, guests are encouraged to explore Speyside’s natural and cultural riches, from distillery tours (The Glenlivet and Strathisla are both within easy reach), to fly-fishing on the Ballindalloch Castle estate, stargazing under dark skies, or coastal rounds at Hopeman golf course.

For those wishing to extend the experience overnight, double rooms at Linn House are available from £279, inclusive of breakfast. Either six or twelve bedrooms can be reserved, with sole occupancy providing access to all communal areas, making Linn House ideal for private parties or discerning whisky travellers.

For supper bookings and availability, click here. Chivas Regal and Salute 21 are available from Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange.