Welcome to our new series of interactive whisky reviews. This week on ‘The Wise Words on Whisky’, Rob Bruce explores the most recent ‘celebrity’ affiliated Whisky to hit the global shelves, Haig. To purchase a bottle of Haig Club visit Loch Fyne Whiskies who deliver worldwide.
Welcome to our brand spanking new series of whisky reviews, created by our very own UK spirits specialists, Rob Bruce. He’s decided to bin the bull and cut the crap all too often associated with whisky reviews. In stead, we have a simple, effective and accessible guide to the “water of …
Nothing beats finding a bargain, especially a bargain break. But what if you end up somewhere surprisingly costly once you’re on the ground? How do you avoid seeing the savings you made disappear fast with unexpected and hefty food and drink bills? Well, we’ve just stumbled across the answer. Travel …
The tennis season is well and truly upon us heralding the start of British summer time. There will be garden parties galore. Murray mania will infect the masses. And Pimms will prevail as THE drink to wash down that other seasonal classic, strawberries and cream. But what if you wanted something …
“Would you like ice with that sir/madam?” It’s a question we’ve heard a thousand times, especially when ordering a whisky. But I bet you’ve never heard “Would you like an ice cream with that sir/madam?” before! That’s exactly what the staff at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are now asking, …
My expectations were high with Daffy’s Gin. It’s produced in Edinburgh by a former wine maker and whisky distiller. The stunning bottle includes an illustration drawn by Robert McGinnis, the man behind the James Bond and Barbarella movie posters. The spirit is named after the goddess of gin. And it’s …
Not many know that the tiny Scottish island of Jura – described by George Orwell as an “extremely ungetatable” place – was where the author wrote his world famous novel 1984. To celebrate that fact the island’s distillery has released a vintage edition of its single malt. Casked in 1984, …
If Carlsberg did gin…….it still wouldn’t be as good as Monkey 47! Described by many as the best gin in the world, it’s easy to see why this German spirit is receiving such high praise. It’s truly distinctive from the myriad of other gins on the market. Sometimes different doesn’t …
As you can imagine in Scotland’s capital city, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to bars selling whisky. But there is a fundamental difference between a bar that sells whisky, and a whisky bar. These are the top 5 whisky bars – where the knowledge and choice of dram matches the service …
Stuck for a Father’s Day present this weekend? And does your old man think he is the original “daddy cool”? Well we at Drink Me have the ideal answer to get you unstuck. And that answer is a SWIG hip flask! Yes, a hip flask. But not any old “unhip” flask. …
Savour is a foodie festival which takes place in Edinburgh which doesn’t deserve to be called a festival. Why? Because unlike the usual 2, 3 or even 5 day stamina sapping events, Savour runs for one afternoon only. Yup, you read that right, just one afternoon on 5 July 2015. But …
It’s either pure genius or pure insanity to even think about trying to make pure vodka from cows milk. But we should be thankful that West Dorset dairy farmer Jason Barber did just that, as he’s created an intriguing, unique and very pleasant vodka. As you would expect with anything …