My Negroni search continues… This time in the beautiful city of Lucca, which is known for its medieval city walls, a hundred churches, Puccini, Boccherini, Paolini and many other famous artists. Located close to Pisa and near the Ligurian Sea, […]
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 […]
Whisky Tasting: Five Different Types of Glassware, One Whisky
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 […]
Spring-themed Cocktail Recipes
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 […]
Maverick 40th Anniversary Bottling – Celebrating The SMWS
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 […]
Animals Working in the Drinks Industry
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 […]