The Bourbon Lover’s Guide to the Kentucky Derby

horse with a bottle of blanton's whiskey

The Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races, is the longest continually held sporting event in America. Established in 1875, the race takes place the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs racetrack. You may wonder why I […]

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What to Drink on Burns Night

what to drink on burns night

Burns Night is an annual celebration (25th Jan) in memory of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Robert Burns is often referred to as a pre-Romantic poet for his sensitivity to nature, spontaneity, his fierce stance for freedom and against authority […]

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Drink Guide to Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair in Glasgow

Country living magazine Christmas fair

The festive season brings people together and what better way to kick start the festivities than to attend a Christmas fair! There is something really cosy about being surrounded by all things festive, decorations and the familiar scents of winter […]

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Outturn Release + Membership Discount!

During the festive season the SMWS is releasing a new cask collection each week. That’s a lot of whisky! You are able to view all the releases in advance to make it easier to choose those special Christmas gifts for […]

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Visiting Italy’s Most Important Gin Festival

The Gin Day began in 2012, in the early days of the gin boom. The purpose was to offer a place for the ever-increasing number of gin brands to represent their products and a chance for bartenders to learn more […]

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Which Whisky Character Are You? (+ How to Participate in Virtual Tasting with SMWS)

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is feeling festive this month and they’d like to invite you to take part in their Whisky with Character celebrations. Throughout May, SMWS is celebrating the wonderful diversity of its whisky along with the colourful […]

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