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A Daiquiri being made at Trailer HappinessTop 10 Rums for a Daiquiri

Here are 10 of the best rums for a Daiquiri cocktail. By no means all of the best rums, though – which favourites would you add to the list? Comment…

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Tasting the Mount Gay Single Estate Series with Trudiann BrankerTasting the Mount Gay Single Estate Series with Trudiann Branker

The annual Mount Gay Single Estate Series has reached its third year. Each is a step towards redefining Barbadian rum, tracing every drop from cane to cask. For 2025, we’re…

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Tasting the Silver Seventeen at the Connaught BarAmerican Whiskey Cocktails for Summer

Find top recipes for American whiskey cocktails for summer here. Click the links on the product names to purchase.  London’s famous Connaught Bar at the historic Connaught Hotel is serving…

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What is Navy Strength Gin?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…

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Antiquary 30 year old bottle and glassA new era of Antiquary blended whisky

The 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…

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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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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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A Daiquiri being made at Trailer HappinessThe best white rums to buy right now

The term ‘white rum’ covers a lot of ground, but it is often used by producers, retailers and drinkers as a broad descriptor for rum with no, or very little…

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