Italy isn’t the first country that comes to mind when vodka is mentioned. You don’t usually see Italians knocking back vodka shots at dinner, but there is more history here than you may think. The story goes that in 1386 […]
The Stories Behind Bottle Designs
Some spirit brands take their bottle designs very seriously. An eye-catching bottle can be beneficial for sales, but if you look further, you will learn that every little detail has a bigger meaning. Of course, innovative bottle designs aren’t anything […]
Borders Distillery and Experimental Whisky
Borders Distillery in Hawick was the first scotch whisky distillery to open in the Borders since 1837. The distillery received a planning permission back in 2015 and the first spirit run took place in March 2018. The distillery is in […]
12 Smoke-Fuelled Bottles for Winter
These smoky bottles will offer warming spices, chilli kicks and memories of bonfire that will definitely keep you nice and toasty. Also, if you aren’t able to celebrate Bonfire Night (5th Nov) but wish to experience the smoke and fire […]
8 Vodka Brands You Should Try
The vodka category is not always getting the spotlight it deserves, even if there are many premium quality vodkas out there. Below, I have listed eight vodka brands from various countries that are all worth a try. Some are silky, […]
16 Ready-to-Drink Premixed Spirits Tested
Ready-to-drink (RTD) spirit cans have become rather popular in recent years, with many distilleries bringing out their own premixed G&Ts or, more recently, a hard seltzer. Hard seltzer is a spirit, usually vodka, mixed with flavoured sparkling water. These are […]