An Alternative Burns Night with Monkey Shoulder!
An Alternative Burns Night with Monkey Shoulder!

On Monday night I attended a Burns Supper with a difference, courtesy of the Monkey Shoulder Social Club. There was haggis, of course, and Scotch whisky too, but rather than…

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How to make clear Ice for cocktails
How to make clear Ice for cocktails

Alternate Title: “If it’s not perfect, what’s the fucking point?” My name is Ben. I like it when things are done properly*. This post, therefore, has been quite a while…

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More Boutique-y Whisky. New releases from Kilchoman, Glentauchers, Littlemill and Glen Garioch.
More Boutique-y Whisky. New releases from Kilchoman, Glentauchers, Littlemill and Glen Garioch.

Well that was quite a Christmas. In fact it’s been so busy that 4 new releases have passed us by with nary a mention. Changing that, now I am here…

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Master of Cocktails – The Adonis
Master of Cocktails – The Adonis

As promised, we made another low(ish) alcohol drink this week for #MasterofCocktails that’s fantastic in its own right. This one’s called The Adonis and it’s a real flavour-packed treat! It’s…

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Master of Cocktails – Amaretto Sour
Master of Cocktails – Amaretto Sour

An unbelievably simple recipe today, but genuinely one of my all-time favourites. That’s right – today we’re making an Amaretto Sour. Now before we get started, there are, of course,…

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Diageo Whisky Theatre at the Worship Street Whistling Shop
Diageo Whisky Theatre at the Worship Street Whistling Shop

Back in December I visited the Worship Street Whistling Shop for a very special, two hour long ‘multi-sensory experience’: the final Diageo Whisky Theatre of the year. The project is…

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Master of Cocktails – The Chrysanthemum
Master of Cocktails – The Chrysanthemum

Happy New Year! Time for this week’s #MasterofCocktails. No #Dryathlon for us, thank you very much. If though, like us, you’ve had an entire Christmas of rich stuff and beery…

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Macallan in Lalique “The Spiritual Home”
Macallan in Lalique “The Spiritual Home”

More or less every time I write a blog post, I ask management for permission to use the phrase “hells-a-poppin’”… I get shot down mercilessly every time. Well, the renowned…

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Master of Cocktails – Tangerine 75
Master of Cocktails – Tangerine 75

We hope you were all able to enjoy a little time with the family, some nice pressies and plenty of bread sauce over Christmas, now it’s time to look towards…

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Master of Cocktails – Margarita
Master of Cocktails – Margarita

By heck! It’s nearly Christmas – better make some Margaritas! Yep, something like that… So, I’m sure you’ll all be familiar with this classic tequila cocktail, but it’s one that’s…

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Master of Cocktails – Vieux Carré Noeleux
Master of Cocktails – Vieux Carré Noeleux

This week’s #MasterofCocktails recipe is an absolutely stunning, christmassy twist on one of the true classics. The Vieux Carré dates back to the 1930s, but as we’re creeping ever closer…

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Maverick Mr Fox – a Thanksgiving feast of Cocktails!
Maverick Mr Fox – a Thanksgiving feast of Cocktails!

Blimey, it’s been pretty busy around here lately! Jumping crocodiles, there’s been a lot to do! Most of it has something to with some little celebration towards the end of…

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Master of Cocktails – Christmassy Ginger Sour
Master of Cocktails – Christmassy Ginger Sour

Here we are, in the second week of advent already! It must be time for the first, but definitely not the last, #MasterofCocktails Christmassy drink of December, this one being…

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Adnams Release Their First Ever Whiskies!
Adnams Release Their First Ever Whiskies!

When asked if I fancied a trip to Southwold I didn’t have to do a lot of thinking. A chance to visit a lovely coastal town, get some fresh, sea…

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For Christmas this year…
For Christmas this year…

With plans to make Christmas 2013 closely resemble a night out with Charles Bukowski during his downtime, I’ve been thinking hard about what booze I want. Historically, I would have…

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Master of Cocktails – Bourbon Vanilla Shake
Master of Cocktails – Bourbon Vanilla Shake

Sunday was the first day of advent, and as literally thousands of giddy adults cracked open the first window of their Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendars I wanted to…

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Diageo Re-launches Mortlach Distillery with 4 new permanent expressions.
Diageo Re-launches Mortlach Distillery with 4 new permanent expressions.

NB – this news has been strictly embargoed until 13:00 today, so you’ll very likely be seeing some updates to this post as soon as we receive the official press…

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Master of Cocktails – The Improved (New) Holland Gin Cocktail
Master of Cocktails – The Improved (New) Holland Gin Cocktail

Right then chaps, this week’s #MasterofCocktails recipe is The Improved (New) Holland Gin Cocktail. Despite what you may be thinking, this is one that whisky fans will really enjoy. We’re…

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