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Master of Cocktails – The Hemingway Daiquiri
Master of Cocktails – The Hemingway Daiquiri

After a break from Daiquiris on #MasterofCocktails last week, they’re back in force with probably the finest evolution of the drink – maybe with the exception of Artesian’s Frozen Banana…

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Can’t Stomach The Football? It’s the World Cup Final of Digestifs!
Can’t Stomach The Football? It’s the World Cup Final of Digestifs!

I’ve done quite well at not boring “the crap out of you” about this “kickball tourney” as Ben suggested I would, haven’t I? I’ve not done quite so well at…

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Master of Cocktails – The Cosmopolitan
Master of Cocktails – The Cosmopolitan

As a big bunch of whisky fans finally went their separate ways after another ace-looking Dramboree (Jake will tell you more soon, but I hear the barbecue was pretty special…),…

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Kininvie Single Malts. They’re Coming.
Kininvie Single Malts. They’re Coming.

Back in October we heard that there was to be an exciting, new, secret product from William Grant & Sons and our thoughts immediately turned to a long-anticipated Kininvie single…

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The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part III
The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part III

In 1920, Berry’s was joined by Hugh Rudd, a lover of Bordeaux and German wines. Such an essential part of the business, Hugh Rudd’s name was officially added to the…

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The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part II
The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part II

The first George Berry was born in 1787 and, at the impressionable age of 16, made the two-day journey from Exeter to London, in which city he remained. He would…

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Highland Park Dark Origins
Highland Park Dark Origins

When we received an invite to the launch of a new core Highland Park expression, we were naturally quite excited. The invite said that we were to be taken into…

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The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part I
The Eccentric History of Berry Brothers and Rudd — Part I

Earlier this year, I became rather enamoured with what is arguably the drinks world’s most prestigious address – No. 3 St James’s – home to the wine and spirits merchant,…

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Master of Cocktails – The Strawberry Daiquiri
Master of Cocktails – The Strawberry Daiquiri

Right then y’all. It’s time once again for #MasterofCocktails. This week’s drink (and next week’s come to think of it), are both drinks that you *should* feel comfortable ordering if…

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Master of Cocktails – The Mojito
Master of Cocktails – The Mojito

Sticking with the Daiquiri theme, we’re (finally) making Mojitos this week on #MasterofCocktails. It’s taken a while to get round to it, but is there a more crowd-pleasing summer drink?…

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Limited Edition Joey Dunlop Charity Whisky from the Isle of Man TT
Limited Edition Joey Dunlop Charity Whisky from the Isle of Man TT

After Fèis Ìle 2014 I travelled straight down to Liverpool – do not pass go, do not collect any clean underwear – and jumped on the Steam Packet over to…

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The Affinity Cocktail & Handmade Cocktail Company 2014 Releases
The Affinity Cocktail & Handmade Cocktail Company 2014 Releases

Cocktails galore! Not just on the blog though – these ones below will come right to your door. Not only are we bringing you Bramble Bar’s signature Affinity Cocktail as…

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The Chivas Masters Cocktail Competition
The Chivas Masters Cocktail Competition

Jake: The Chivas Masters 2014 is Chivas Regal’s first ever global cocktail competition. Within the UK, heats were held in Bristol, Oxford, London (x2), Manchester and Edinburgh, with the winners…

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Master of Cocktails – The Daiquiri
Master of Cocktails – The Daiquiri

In this week’s #MasterofCocktails we’re making what is probably the most abused drink in the history of all time: The Daiquiri. It’s such a blisteringly simple drink when done correctly….

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New Product – Rumbullion! XO 15yo
New Product – Rumbullion! XO 15yo

It’s hard to believe, but the original Rumbullion! hasn’t even been with us for 3 years yet. Initially launched in November 2011, and followed by a punchier Navy-Strength version late…

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Master of Cocktails – Gibson
Master of Cocktails – Gibson

So, time for #MasterofCocktails. Apologies for the kerfuffle over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been on an island in the sun. While we were on Islay, I showed you…

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Feis Ile 2014, Tales From The Isle – Ardbeg Day
Feis Ile 2014, Tales From The Isle – Ardbeg Day

Greetings traveller, In this final issue of Tales From The Isle everybody was very much in the mood for the upcoming football extravaganza. You must know about the huge sports…

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Feis Ile 2014, Tales From The Isle – Bunnahabhain Day
Feis Ile 2014, Tales From The Isle – Bunnahabhain Day

Greetings traveller, Today we travelled as far north as most ever venture on Islay. In this issue of Tales From The Isle I’ll be telling you why we’ve made this…

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