Whisky Cocktails
Top 10 Whiskies for a Whisky Sour (That Bartenders Actually Use)The best whisky for a Whisky Sour comes down to balance. You need a spirit that can handle lemon and sugar without disappearing. Something that cuts through citrus, brings its…
Have 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…
Minimalist Cocktails: Why Three Ingredients Are All Whisky NeedsMinimalist 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…
Top 10 Best Whiskies for a HighballWe’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…
The Rise of Savoury & Spicy Whisky CocktailsSweet 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…
Nutty and Spiced Whisky Cocktail RecipesWhisky 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…
Retro Whisky Cocktails Are Back. Here’s How To Make Them RightRetro 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,…
Cut Your Wolf Loose: The Joy of Finding a Great New Whisky BarBrighton 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…
Why You Can – And Should – Mix Islay WhiskyI’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…
Whisky Cocktails for Every Season: From Summer Refreshers to Winter WarmersLet’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,…
Picklebacks – Giving Them A ShotWe went to Wingfest, and while we tried some great chicken wings, there was one thing that stayed with us: our first Pickleback. We discovered how great pickle juice can…
Hack 6 Classic Cocktails With These At-Home EssentialsTo help bars and pubs whip up everyone’s favourite whisky cocktail quickly and consistently, Woodford Reserve Bourbon has developed a cocktail syrup for the Old Fashioned. Don’t let bartenders hog…
Science Your Way to a Heavenly Whisky HighballNo matter how devoted to the dram, pragmatic drinkers will admit there’s little joy in warm whisky on a baking hot day. Let London’s top bartenders equip you with expert…
Mixing Spoons at the Ready! Our Guide to Crafting a Cracking Old FashionedWhether you’re an accomplished at-home bartender or tend to leave it to the professionals, we’re sure you’ll agree the Old Fashioned is a no-nonsense cocktail staple. Coinciding with Old Fashioned…
