Sip lightly this summer. Cool down with these easy, refreshing low-alcohol cocktails. Introducing GNISH, the new light spirit from Kalevala Distillery. Made with warming fresh ginger, bright citrus, aromatic lemon balm and juniper berries. The outcome is surprisingly earthy, with a touch of ginger warmth. The earthiness pairs well with fresh herbs such as mint […]
Nestled on the shores of the Isle of Skye, Torabhaig Distillery blends age-old tradition with youthful ambition, crafting bold peated malts as the island’s second official whisky distillery. Torabhaig Distillery has been long in the making. The previous owner of the 20,000-acre site, Sir Iain Noble, the founder of Scotland’s first modern merchant bank and […]
Bring a taste of summer to your whisky cocktails with these tips. The image of whisky has changed a lot over recent years and so has the way we enjoy drinking it. Many whisky distillers used to think it was sacrilege to mix anything other than maybe a drop of water or a few ice […]
Outlaw rum is a Scottish rum brand which starts its journey from Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean rum is made from sugar cane molasses and distilled using continuous column stills. The spirit is stored in bourbon barrels, which then make their way to the foothills of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, where carefully selected […]
World Whisky Day (17th May) is getting closer, so I thought it would be fun to share some interesting whisky facts you may not have heard before. 1 Dram has a long history. The word dram comes from the Ancient Greek word drackhme, which referred to coins. It also appeared in the Bible as a […]
Casks Masters is the latest whisky collection by the independent bottlers Brave New Spirits. I know, you must be thinking, not another one!! But bear with me here as these releases are worth the look (and a sip) and, as the name suggests, it is all about celebrating the casks that shape the spirit. Wood […]
Strathearn Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, located in Perthshire in the Highlands. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word strath meaning ‘wide valley’ and the local river Earn – the Strath of the River Earn. The distillery’s slogan ‘From Small Acorns, Great Oaks Grow’ is a nod to their quality-over-quantity […]
Try these whisky cocktails to celebrate the spring holiday. In these recipes, you will find a selection of great pre-dinner options as well as chocolatey dessert cocktails. Why not drink your Easter chocolates instead? The Remarkable Regional Malts range from Douglas Laing offers a great selection of blended malt scotch whiskies with flavours from all […]
Rather than eat the Easter chocolate, why not just drink it? There are some very tasty chocolatey bottles available that offer a great alternative to Easter eggs and bunnies. Below you can find suggestions from luscious, sweeter-style whiskies to chocolate orange gins to downright opulent liqueurs. Chocolatey Whisky Bottles Scallywag Chocolate Editon 2024, 48% ABV […]