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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.
10 different ways to customise your G&T10 different ways to customise your G&T

The shelves of your local supermarket may be leaving a little to the imagination right now, but that’s no reason to sip a lacklustre G&T in isolation – go beyond your…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Dead Man's Fingers10 delicious boozes to keep your spirits up at home

We’ve rounded up ten delightful drinks for those who still want to indulge in some boozy brilliance while stuck at home. I hope you’ve been working on your social distancing…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Cocktail of the Week: The BettyCocktail of the Week: The Betty

Today we’re making a refreshing gin-based cocktail inspired by the great-grandmother of the founder of Ealing Gin. She was quite a gell (say it like the Queen saying ‘girl’ not…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Top 6 bars in Los AngelesTop 6 bars in Los Angeles

Now that we’re all cooped up indoors waiting for the Deliveroo driver, we have to lead our nightlife vicariously through films and articles on drink blogs. Not quite as fun…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
New Arrival of the Week: Glen Elgin 2007 (Douglas Laing)New Arrival of the Week: Glen Elgin 2007 (Douglas Laing)

You don’t hear about Glen Elgin as a single malt very often, mainly because 95% of its production goes into blends. So, we thought it’s time to celebrate this little…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Top 10 brilliantly boozy Mother’s Day gifts!Top 10 brilliantly boozy Mother’s Day gifts!

Make sure you’re her favourite this Mother’s Day – these are the most delicious gifts to put a smile on her face (and cement your position as top child) on…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Fab Irish whiskey and gin for St. Patrick's DayFab Irish whiskey and gin for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is next week (Tuesday 17 March) and you know what that means: it’s time to indulge in some delightfully Irish spirits! There are plenty of ways to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Inaugural ReleaseNew Arrival of the Week: Drumshanbo Single Pot Still

A new Irish whiskey has landed at MoM Towers, the Shed Distillery‘s long-awaited inaugural release: Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Whiskey. Irish distilleries have been popping up all over the place…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Redbreast 27 Year OldMaster of Malt tastes… Redbreast 27 Year Old

We got a chance to go to Dublin this week to try the oldest permanent Redbreast expression ever released: Redbreast 27 Year Old Irish Whiskey. We travelled to the Irish…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Stunning Spring Sippers!Stunning spring sippers!

Spring is finally here and to celebrate we’ve got a selection of seasonally appropriate spirits to enjoy! What felt like an endless winter has finally passed. Honestly, it was so…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
central galactic spiced rumNew Arrival of the Week: Central Galactic Spiced Rum

It takes a certain amount of pizzazz to go and create a spirit that tastes like the centre of the galaxy. What’s perhaps even more surprising is that it’s accurate!…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
dram club july 2020Dram Club – March 2020

After an extra-long February, we’ve made it to March, and we’re ready to see what Dram Club members will be finding in their Tasting Sets (as well as spring –…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Cocktail of the Week: The Highball GimletCocktail of the Week: The Highball Gimlet

This week’s Cocktail of the Week is the Highball Gimlet – a mouth-watering Mediterranean take on the classic, reimagined by renowned Athens-based bar The Clumsies. Here, we chat with co-owner…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Explore the world via your tasting glass!Explore the world via your tasting glass!

Broaden your horizons and discover something new with this selection of sublime world whiskies! We love the history and tradition of whisky, from the many classic expressions to the legendary…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Bruichladdich 28 Year OldNew Arrival of the Week: Bruichladdich 28 Year Old

This week’s New Arrival is a single cask Bruichladdich bottled by Hunter Laing and filled in the early ‘90s when the future of the distillery looked far from certain.  Islay…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Smoky French Martini made with Laphroaig Islay whisky and Chambord raspberry liqueurCocktail of the Week: The French Martini

Today we’re rolling up the sleeves of our suit jacket à la Hall & Oates to make a cocktail that’s not particularly French and not really a Martini. It’s the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys