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 …
Fancy yourself as a whisky connoisseur? Feel as though you need to expand your horizons and add tipples to your collection from further afield? Well look no further, as of 3rd of June 2015 a whole new array of premium whiskies has become obtainable through dekanta.com. Dekanta, a Japanese family …
With spring and warmer weather comes the sprouting beauty of various plants and flowers. Incorporating organic ingredients full of flavor and color has built many alcohols. Caorunn Gin (“ka-roon”) is no stranger to the seasonal botanicals that sprout in the Scottish Highlands. They expertly infuse five locally foraged and …
Fernet, an Italian type of amaro (an herbal liquor), is a standard mixer in most San Francisco bars. In fact, the San Francisco Bay Area accounts for over 25% of fernet consumption in the US. But it’s not until fernet enthusiasts Max Rudsten and Ben Flanjnik (winemaker and star of …
What happens when you combine the sheer brilliance of lavish hospitality with some of the most renowned gin in the United Kingdom? Pure Gin-ius that’s what. When Le Meridien & Sipsmith joined forces to transform the outdoor terrace at their luxury Piccadilly hotel into a Summer gin haven – we …
From the land of musketeers comes one of the world’s most marvelous spirits. Armagnac is produced by the incredibly talented distillers of Gascony and is unique in its grapes, production method, and of course, character of the land from which it comes. Here are some of the greats of …
Rye has a long history with American palates. George Washington was no stranger to its distillation and distribution, becoming the largest purveyor of his time. And who isn’t familiar with cocktail staples such as the Old-Fashioned and Manhattan that made rye a popular pastime? WhistlePig was launched in 2007 on …
On the sunny morning of September 27, 1914, Frans De Moor found himself staring down a German death squad in the medieval town of Aalst, Belgium. Frans and 29 other civilians were to lose their lives in a gruesome theatrical stunt to terrorize the population. Frans’ heinous crime? Refusing …
How does one create harmony in a relationship? Simple, start with good raw material. It took 8 secret botanicals, harvested at their optimal freshness, for Langley’s team of expert distillers, blenders and bottlers to be sufficiently satisfied. It was the 8th batch, after exhaustive series of testing, that sealed …
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 …
Burleighs Gin began as just a dream for Phil Burley. He envisioned a craft distillery located in his home county of Leicestershire. Fate would approve his vision with the assistance of world renowned Master Distiller Jamie Baxter. Together, they built a distillery that would ensure their spot on the global …
Why do we drink what we drink? Maybe we just love the aroma of a good bourbon. Or maybe it’s because we saw someone order one on TV. Pop culture and drinking are inextricably linked, and quite a few pop culture goings-on have had a profound effect on the …