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Whiskies You Searched For Father’s Day 2024Father’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…
New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea Cask Strength – Batch 2This week we have not one, but TWO exciting new arrivals to shout about because award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky: Lochlea Cask Strength –…
What 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…
Top 10: Whiskies That Won’t Hurt Your WalletAre 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*….
Is 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…
What 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…
The Big Interview: Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace Master DistillerHarlen 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…
The Islay Whisky Distilleries That Will Open in the FutureHappy 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…
Top 10 Whiskies for People Who Don’t Like WhiskySo, 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. Making the…
Kiefer Sutherland launches Red Bank Whisky in the UKThis was a week of ‘Kief’ for me. Twice I found myself in the slightly surreal situation of seeing Canadian actor, musician, and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland. First watching him…
Why Did Rum Become Associated with Sailors and Pirates?Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! You surely…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in CubaI visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…
Our Jess Moves On To Pastures NewIf you’re reading this blog, then you know Jess. You know her because she’s written for us for over five years. And because in the last couple of years, she…
How To Drink CalvadosCalvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Calvados might not be something you’ve had the pleasure of trying…
A Love Letter to WhiskyYou love whisky. We love whisky. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re in a romantic mood. Here’s our love letter to whisky. I want you to picture yourself standing…
Cocktail of the Week: The 1796 SpritzToday we’re taking a rum-tastic spin on a classic cocktail made with a certain Venezuelan rum. It’s the 1796 Spritz. “The secret behind creating a great rum cocktail begins in…
