Ancient abbey starts to distil the mythical spirit after a 500-year absence…
Aqua Vitae – The Mother of All Spirits
Bonfire in a Bottle – Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the fifth of November…
Time Out for Gin?
Recently, a friend asked me what is going on with gins, as the last few ‘gins’ she tried were very disappointing. To be honest, I realised I’ve not been too keen on some of the recent gins either and find […]
Rum 101 – An Introduction to Rum
Rum is a versatile spirit used in many cocktails, but it’s also full enough of flavour to be served on its own. Many rums are aged and blended to perfection and should be appreciated the way you would whisky. However, […]
Aluna Coconut – Premium Flavoured Rum
Looking for a new bottle to add into your home bar? I have something different for you to try, and it is not gin!
Kalevala – A Distillery True to Its Roots
It is easy for me to relate to this distillery. They are based in Finnish-Karelia, where I went to university, but they also have links to Russian parts of Karelia, where my grandad grew up. The name of the distillery […]