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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.
Pornstar MartiniCocktail of the Week: The Pornstar Martini

It’s World Cocktail Day! Hurrah! What’s everyone doing? We thought we’d celebrate by making the UK’s favourite cocktail, the Pornstar Martini! Cast your minds back to 2003 if you will….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktail of the Week: The Bloody MaryCocktail of the Week: The Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary is a cocktail for the ages. Here, Dennis Tamse, brand ambassador for Schiedam-based Nolet Distillery – home to Ketel One Vodka – talks us through the recipe…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Noteworthy Eurovision-Themed DrinksNoteworthy Eurovision-Themed Drinks

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off next week, with the final on Saturday 18 May, so we’ve selected some super European tipples for your enjoyment. Eurovision is pretty much the…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Nelson’s Signature Rum BlendNew Arrival of the Week: Nelson’s Signature Rum Blend

When you hear news surrounding Nelson’s distillery, you’d be forgiven for assuming it would be about gin. Well, Nelson’s have only gone and released a couple of fantastic rums! Nelson’s…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Cocktail of the Week: The Clover ClubCocktail of the Week: The Clover Club

To show us how to make this week’s drink, the Clover Club, we spoke to the head bartender at Swingers, a West End bar that combines cocktails with, errr, crazy…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
dram club july 2020Master of Malt Dram Club – May 2019

Oh hey, it’s May! I say, on this Wednesday, without delay… Right, doing that rhyming has become tiresome. Let’s look at this month’s Master of Malt Dram Club Tasting Sets! Since…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
New Arrival of the Week: Darnley’s Very Berry GinNew Arrival of the Week: Darnley’s Very Berry Gin

This week Darnley’s Gin launched a limited edition gin distilled with local ingredients from the hedgerows and even from the sea. We went to Scotland for a little taste. ….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktail of the Week: The Iceberg SlimCocktail of the Week: The Iceberg Slim

Gareth ‘G’ Franklin is on a mission to bring liqueurs out from the back of the drinks cupboard and put them centre stage. His creation, the Iceberg Slim, shines a…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Compass Box AffinityNew Arrival of the Week: Compass Box Affinity

What happens when you gather two really rather delicious beverages, one from Scotland, and one from France, and mix them together? Compass Box has done just that with Scotch and…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Celebrating Speyside!Celebrating Speyside!

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival kicks off next Wednesday, but even if you don’t have a ticket you can still enjoy the spoils of the historic region. Speyside is…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
English spirits for St. George's DayEnglish spirits for St. George’s Day

Mark the Feast of Saint George, England’s patron saint, with some of the most delightful and delicious tipples from across England. You might have woken up this morning thinking today…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Cocktail of the Week: The MartikiCocktail of the Week: The Martiki

Today we have something of a rarity for you. You won’t find it in just any bar. It combines two great cocktail traditions: classic American and tiki, all in one…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The English – Virgin Oak CaskNew Arrival of the Week: The English – Virgin Oak Cask

The English Whisky Co. is looking to see in St George’s Day the only way it knows how. With a new English whisky, of course! English whisky’s recent rise probably…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
‘One-off’ Glenmorangie 1991 is here!‘One-off’ Glenmorangie 1991 is here!

Much excitement, folks! This week, Highland Scotch whisky distillery Glenmorangie unveiled the fourth release in its Bond House No. 1 vintage collection. And we were among the first to taste…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Scotland's whisky regionsExplore Scotland’s whisky regions!

This week you’ll journey with us through the wonderful whisky regions of Scotland, stopping for a delicious dram or two along the way… I think it’s pretty obvious to everyone…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Mackmyra ÄppelblomNew Arrival of the Week: Mackmyra Äppelblom

Our new arrival this week is Mackmyra Äppelblom, a whisky from Sweden’s original single malt distillery which has been finished in a pretty rare cask. The clue is in the…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson