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Here, we review, talk and enthuse about new whisky, rum, tequila and gin and keep you posted on what’s new in the drinks industry.
Is whisky gluten free?What We Will Be Buying for Father’s Day

With a certain special day on the horizon, we were discussing in the office what we might buy our own dear dads to say thank you for putting up with…

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Green Isle is an underrated whisky blendExpand Your Whisky Horizons

With Father’s Day coming up, we’re looking at alternatives to some of our favourite bottles if you’re looking to expand your whisky horizons.  It’s very easy to get stuck in…

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Taylor's Very Very Old Tawny Port - Platinum Jubilee (1).jpg RSNew Arrival of the Week: Taylor’s Very Very Old Tawny Port

Our New Arrival of the Week is a great way to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne and would also make a great Father’s Day gift for the…

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The Master of Malt Gin FesitvalComing Soon: The Master of Malt Gin Festival

Our virtual Gin Festival is coming next week, with several brands each getting a turn in the spotlight on our social platforms. Here we tease what’s to come… The sun…

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Cocktail of the Week: The Silent ThirdCocktail of the Week: The Silent Third

With World Whisky Day coming up, we’re shaking a cocktail that’s very much like a Sidecar, but made with Scotch instead of Cognac. It’s called the Silent Third. I’m just…

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Hendrick's NeptuniaNew Arrival of the Week: Hendrick’s Neptunia

A brand new creation from the mind of Hendrick’s Gin master distiller Lesley Gracie has appeared. It’s called Neptunia and it aims to capture the Scottish seaside in a bottle……

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Grey Goose EssencesCocktail of the Week: The Strawberry & Lemongrass Blush

Today, we’re putting some new flavoured spirits from Grey Goose through their paces. Called Grey Goose Essences, they come in three flavours and we’ve picked one in particular to make…

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world whiskiesSeven Out-of-this-World Whiskies

We’re enjoying whisky from all across our glorious globe this week, with drams from Japan, Australia, Scotland, and America all featuring. You might have read on blogs like ours that…

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Tequila and mezcals Cinco de MayoTop 10 Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo

Our Mexican week coverage continues with some agave recommendations featuring colour-changing spirits, celebrity-backed bottlings and even a collection of 12 drams. Here are our Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo….

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Glen Scotia Festival Release 2022New Arrival of the Week: Glen Scotia Festival Release 2022

Festival bottlings are always exciting, and in honour of this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival Glen Scotia has released a very special whisky!  To celebrate the return of the Campbeltown Malts…

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The Bronx - Prohibition cocktailsCocktail of the Week: The Bronx

This week’s cocktail conjures up images of wild Jazz Age parties and all manner of ‘20s excesses. A mixture of gin, orange juice, sweet and dry vermouth, it’s the Bronx!…

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Staritsky Levitsky Private Cellar Vodka with a Martini, a real vodka with flavourTop 7 Vodkas with Flavour

Vodka is still by a long way the bestselling spirit on the planet. Brands like Absolut and Smirnoff sell by the shipload.  What is changing, however, is that small producers…

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Chateau TariquetNew Arrival of the Week: Château du Tariquet Armagnac

It’s double trouble this week as we’re shining the New Arrival spotlight on two great Armagnacs from Château du Tariquet, the single varietal cask strength 12 Year Old Pure Folle…

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Lakes Whiskymakers Reserve is a great after-dinner whiskyMaster of Malt Tastes…. The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.5

Today’s we’re polishing the Glencairn for a very special single malt whisky that has just arrived at MoM towers. It’s the latest iteration of the flagship whisky from one of…

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National Cocktail Day 2024 Grand Sour (credit Misti Traya)Cocktail of the Week: The Grand Sour

This week we’re making good use of Grand Marnier’s orangey, Cognac-soaked flavour profile by shaking it up with bloody orange and lemon juice to create the irresistible Grand Sour. Cognac runs…

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independent brandsSeven Spirits We Love From Indie Brands

Check out these independent, family-owned, or small brands creating outstanding drinks worth shouting about. There’s a rye whisky from Finland, a non-alcoholic choice from Colombia, an IPA Cask Finish English…

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