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Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old ReviewGlenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…
How Havana Club Makes Cuban RumI recently had the privilege of going where not too many have gone before to see the San José Distillery. I’ll walk you through the tour I took so you…
Why Do You Age Gin?Barrel ageing spirits is a technique mostly associated with whisky, brandy, or rum production. However, you can age many different spirits and plenty of distillers have seen the benefit of…
The Euros of DrinksYou may have noticed that there’s some kind of football tournament going on in Germany at the moment. It’s all over the telly. Yes, it’s the Euros, when Europe’s premier…
Master of Malt Tastes… The Heart Cut WhiskiesWith so many independent bottlers out there, it’s sometimes not clear what some of them can bring that distilleries themselves can’t. But the inaugural releases from The Heart Cut, a…
5 Easy Summer Gin CocktailsThe Gin and Tonic is a classic for a reason. Especially when the sun comes out, there are few drinks that are more satisfying. We’ve even written an article on…
What is Navy Strength Gin?While there is no legal definition for Navy Strength gin, you’ll still find many producers offering one as part of their range, so what does the term mean? Essentially, it…
A New Era of Antiquary Blended WhiskyThe Antiquary lays claim to being one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands and with its range of impressively aged blended whisky having just undergone a revamp, we’re taking a closer…
The Big Interview: Allaster McKallaster, Scottish CommentatorIt’s the Euros and it just so happens that we have collaborated with a Scottish sporting hero to release a new That Boutique-y Whisky Company Expression. Almost as if we…
Springbank – Visiting A Whisky LegendI was soaked to the bones, properly shivering and shaking, when I was handed my first dram of whisky directly from the cask in the Springbank warehouses. To say I…
How Do You Cask-Age Your Own Cocktails?You may have noticed when visiting a trendy bar that they have a small barrel sitting on the counter top. This might just be for show or it might contain…
5 Crystal Head Vodka Cocktails to Celebrate PrideIf you want to celebrate Pride in style with some delicious cocktails then you’ve come to the right place. Crystal Head Vodka has come up with a series of Pride-themed…
Can Scotch Whisky Be Bottled Outside Scotland?A short and sweet blog today answering a question we’ve been asked a couple of times recently: Can Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland? No. Very short and sweet. Goodnight…
The Big Interview: Joe Wilson from Stonewall GinYou may have noticed that the colourful flags are out which means Pride is here again. For many companies, Pride is a yearly corporate jamboree but for Joe Wilson at…
Top 20 Alcoholic Drink Gifts for Father’s DayThe supercomputer doesn’t lie. Unless we tell it to. Even then, we can tell it’s uncomfortable. We’re getting off track. The point is, the supercomputer didn’t lie when we asked…
Exploring the World of Micro DistilleriesYou really don’t need a lot of money to start a micro distillery. Go on Ebay and you can find little Portuguese pot stills for around £500. Then all you…
Whiskies You Searched For Father’s DayFather’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…
Luxury Father’s Day Whisky Without the Luxury PriceSome whiskies just taste luxurious, they’re rich, round and smoother than a Basil Rathbone in a cashmere smoking jacket. Just the kind of thing that your dad is going to…
