Whisky for Father's dayFather’s Day whiskies for all the different Dads out there

Not all dads are the same. But most drinks round-up for Father’s Day ignore the multiplicity of dad types out there – they just say, here are some whiskies, buy…

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whiskey and natural ice on old wooden tableWhat is the difference between Irish and Scotch whisky?

Understanding Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky and what distinguishes them from each other is not as simple as you might think. Mostly because there’s a lot of misinformation, myths, and…

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Maple Syrup & Toasted Oats & Orange Zest & Vanilla 7 Year OldTop 10: whiskies that won’t hurt your wallet

Are you a whisky enthusiast on a budget? We empathise, we relate, and we are here to help.  Below are ten great whiskies, all of them coming in under £35*….

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Top 10: great gift ideas for Father’s DayTop 10: great gift ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is on the way, so now is the time to whittle down that list of ideas and settle on a good present! Let’s face it, a bottle of…

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Cuban style hat, rum, and cigar close upIs Cuban rum the best rum in the world?

Whether Cuban rum is considered the best rum in the world is subjective and depends on personal preferences.  There is no “best rum”. Only your favourite.  As is the case…

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Redbreast Lustau Edition Whiskey5 Father’s Day whisky gift ideas for dad

If your dad is a whisky lover, then you’ll want something impressive to present on Father’s Day, which is coming soon don’t you know? There are tonnes of excellent ideas…

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Whisky gift sets for ChristmasTop 10 whisky gift sets for Father’s Day 2024

Father’s Day is on the horizon. It’s Sunday 16 June. If your old man is a whisky drinker, then you’ve come to the right place. If he’s a model railway…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Laphroaig Elements 2.0New Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig Elements 2.0

Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is the second in a series of experimental Islay single malt whiskies from this legendary distillery. Let’s take a closer look.  When it comes to limited edition…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
whiskey and natural ice on old wooden tableWhat is the best gold rum?

Rum – liquid gold made all around the world. Speaking of gold rum, also known as amber rum, that’s a favourite for us and many of you. Lovely in a…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Harlen Wheatley makes Buffalo Trace whiskeyThe big interview: Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace master distiller

Harlen Wheatley is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s sixth master distiller since the Civil War. Born in Mount Sterling in 1969, the Kentucky native has spent almost all of his life in…

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The Islay whisky distilleries that will open in the future includes the tiny Ili DistilleryThe Islay whisky distilleries that will open in the future

Happy Fèis Ìle! It’s the week of the Islay Festival and there is so much to enjoy about Islay whisky at the moment. Just take a look at all our…

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Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersTop 10 whiskies for people who don’t like whisky

So, you don’t like whisky. WRONG. Well, not to tell you how you feel, but we think everyone loves whisky, they just haven’t found the right one yet.  We’ve heard…

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Tamdhu 15 Year Old pictured in a warehouse with a Glencairn glass. It's an example of a premium whiskyOloroso sherry cask whisky – what is it and how is it produced?

Today, we’re going sherry mad with a close look at whisky aged in oloroso casks. Think of all those wonderful flavours of molasses, Brazil nuts, and chocolate – they come…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Jake Mountain at Lake Yamanaka with Mount Fuji in the background3 drinks you need to try in Japan

I was lucky enough to spend four glorious weeks exploring Japan – my dream travel destination – a while back. It’s a place that’s long fascinated Europeans, dating back to…

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The Roaring Twenties film poster - gin and prohibitionWhy was gin so popular during Prohibition?

Think of the Prohibition and you’ll probably think of jazz music, speakeasies, gangsters, and Tommy guns. It’s a world immortalised in films like The Roaring Twenties and a novels like…

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No.3 GinGift someone a gin gift set for the summer!

Do you know somebody who is a big fan of gin? Do you want to buy the perfect gin gift for them? Well then you’re in the right place.  The…

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