When I picture the perfect Christmas whisky, I’m drawn to bottles that echo the season itself, warming spices, dense fruit cake, rich dark fruits, sometimes wrapped around a whisper of smoke. While peat has always been my weakness, I’ve grown to love the depth of sherried whiskies too, especially those that carry themselves with elegance […]
Port of Leith Distillery holds the title of the world’s tallest distillery. Rising above Edinburgh’s historic port district, right beside the Royal Yacht Britannia, it offers an immersive experience for whisky lovers, with different parts of the whisky production taking place across nine floors of the building. The highlight of the visit is the restaurant […]
Florence offers no shortage of places to enjoy a glass of wine, a Spritz or a Negroni. While the city’s aperitivo culture has shifted since pre-Covid times, with complimentary snacks now only including crisps and nuts, maybe a mini pizza or a few olives if you are lucky. Aperitivo buffet is a thing of the […]
Sherry casks play a huge role in the scotch whisky industry. And what’s not to love, with those delicious notes of sweet, dried fruits, nuts and baking spices, it’s basically a fruit cake in whisky form! Sherry casks are deeply embedded in Scotland’s whisky-making tradition. Nowhere more so than in Speyside, the country’s most densely […]
I’ve been too busy sipping on whisky highballs that I have neglected gin and tonic serves. The change of season is a good time to jazz up your classic G&T and give it an autumn twist. Fall brings lovely flavours and aromas to play with, many that pair nicely with the botanicals of the gins. […]
The change of season brings us new flavours to work with. Toffee apples, ripe pears, sweet figs, and all those warming baking spices… Many cosy flavour combinations to play with when creating your autumn cocktails at home. Autumn Cocktails to Make at Home Caramel Apple Mule Salted caramel syrup and rich apple juice give a […]
Lochranza Distillery, located at the northern tip of the Isle of Arran, has been producing single malt whisky for over three decades. As one of the few independent distilleries in Scotland, it’s known for crafting sweet and fruity expressions with a creamy mouthfeel and full-bodied texture. The drive to the distillery is beautiful, with hilly […]
From the hills of Piedmont straight to your patio, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino is the sweet vermouth that brings many Italian cocktails to life. Steeped in tradition, the brand has been a popular choice amongst bartenders for years, and no wonder, Cocchi works well in many drinks, from bitter Negroni to rich Manhattan, plus countless […]
For any whisky lover, staying at a distillery hotel is the dream. On the Isle of Raasay, it’s one that comes with a view. At Raasay Distillery you can wake up in the same building where the whisky and gin are crafted, and there’s a familiar scent of fermentation in the air. Best of all, […]