Whisky & Spirits Blog by Inka Larissa
When you think of Scotland’s spirits scene, whisky and gin are the first that come to mind. Rum, however, is probably the last thing you would expect from the northern European country. But Scotland, especially Glasgow, has a long history […]
National Mojito Day is celebrated on the 11th July each year. Mojito was invented in Havana, but the exact time is unclear. It is considered to date as far back as the 16th century. The first version was called ‘El […]
What kind of rum do you like? Is it dark, gold or perhaps flavoured? Using colours to describe rum doesn’t actually provide enough information on your chosen bottle. You might like sweeter rums, but these can be anything from ‘white’ rum to darker ones. The category has been lacking in classification and terminology. With growing interest in spirits and with consumers becoming more experimental, now is the perfect time to change how we talk about rum.
Remember, remember the fifth of November…
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, […]
Looking for a new bottle to add into your home bar? I have something different for you to try, and it is not gin!