The SMWS New Wave Whisky Series

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue in the form of an exclusive ‘New Wave’ whisky series. A series of ten bottles has been released around the world, which all have an illustration by Bob Dewar, the artist […]

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Whisky Tasting: Five Different Types of Glassware, One Whisky

whisky tasting glasses

Does the style of glassware actually matter when it comes to whisky tasting? There are several glassware options for whisky drinking, some especially designed to improve your nosing and tasting experience. You can choose from tasting glasses with or without […]

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Spring-themed Cocktail Recipes

Spring cocktail using Duralex glass

Spring is in the air! I have teamed up with Duralex® to create a selection of spring cocktail recipes using their beautiful Plum Le Picardie glasses. They are for everyone, for every day and forever!  Since 1945, Duralex® has been […]

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Maverick 40th Anniversary Bottling – Celebrating The SMWS

Maverick single malt

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special bottling appropriately named Maverick. The definition of a maverick is an unorthodox or independent-minded person. In 1983, Pip Hills founded The SMWS based on an idea […]

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Animals Working in the Drinks Industry

guard dog

A while back I was on a press trip visiting Glenfiddich distillery when their malt master Brian Kinsman mentioned some dogs that work at the distillery. Of course, I’ve previously heard about famous cats like Towser the Mouser who keep […]

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Raspberry Cocktails with Pinkster Gin

It has become a tradition to host a little Valentine’s Day collaboration with Pinkster Gin. Every winter leading up to Valentine’s Day I team up with them to share a few cocktail recipes and, of course, a bottle of their […]

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