Whisky Cocktails

Hands holding glasses of fresh lemonade with orange slices and paper straws at a summer partyHave You Tried Whisky and Lemonade?

Whisky and lemonade doesn’t roll off the tongue like whisky and Coke or whisky and soda. It’s not even really regarded as an official whisky drink, more of a last-minute…

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Minimalist Cocktails: Why Three Ingredients Are All Whisky Needs
Minimalist Cocktails: Why Three Ingredients Are All Whisky Needs

Minimalist cocktails are not a new thing. Most early cocktails were pretty simple.  “How do we make this cheap swill palatable? Throw in some sugar and citrus”.  Some things never…

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Win a year's supply of Johnnie WalkerTop 10 Best Whiskies for a Highball

We’re kicking off the New Year with our top 10 best whiskies for a Highball. It’s the simplest of mixed drinks, just whisky stretched with plenty of ice and topped with…

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The Rise of Savoury & Spicy Whisky CocktailsThe Rise of Savoury & Spicy Whisky Cocktails

Sweet drinks, step aside. Savoury whisky cocktails and spicy whisky cocktails are in vogue now.  According to the Hospitality Insights 2025 cocktail forecast, anyway. It claims that the sweet and…

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A man sprinkles a garnish on The Sweet & Nutty Affogato, a whisky cocktail from Johnnie WalkerNutty and Spiced Whisky Cocktail Recipes

Whisky contains a world of flavour within. Two of the most prominent elements are baking or winter spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) and nuttiness. You can bring both to the…

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Retro whisky cocktails are back. Here’s how to make them rightRetro Whisky Cocktails Are Back. Here’s How To Make Them Right

Retro whisky cocktails are back. I’m sure for some of you, they never went away. Maybe you have a soft spot for disco-era drinks. Back in the 70s and 80s,…

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Cut Your Wolf Loose: The joy of finding a great new whisky barCut Your Wolf Loose: The Joy of Finding a Great New Whisky Bar

Brighton isn’t short of characterful bars, but there’s one spot that whisky fans have been hyping for years: Cut Your Wolf Loose (CYWL). After far too many recommendations and missed…

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Whisky can make bright, fruity cocktailsWhy You Can – And Should – Mix Islay Whisky

I’m Adam, and I like to mix Islay whisky. To some people, this would be a shocking confession. A revelation that betrayed a lack of taste and respect for a…

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How to make an Old Fashioned cocktail? Learn right hereWhisky Cocktails for Every Season: From Summer Refreshers to Winter Warmers

Let’s make some whisky cocktails. How about one for each season? From summer refreshers to winter warmers, below are two whisky cocktails for each season. Fresh and floral spring serves,…

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