Whisky & Spirits Blog by Inka Larissa
Pink gin was originally created to cure seasickness. Plymouth Gin was simply mixed with a few drops of angostura bitters. Soon the sailors brought the recipe to the mainland and it became a popular drink in bars across England. Today […]
There is increasing interest in spirits – how they are made, where are they produced and how best to enjoy them. Location and sustainability are the growing concerns. Therefore 2018 will be a great year for spirits, especially for the […]
On the 25th of January, Scotland celebrates Burns Night in honour of its national poet, Robert Burns. The occasion is marked with generous amount of whisky, hearty food and lively gatherings from indulgent dinners to energetic ceilidhs (seriously it’s a […]
If you have started the year by going vegan, or are already vegan, it is probably a good time to have a better look into what vegans can, or cannot, drink. In theory, vegans should be able to drink spirits, […]
New Year’s Eve can be such a pain to organise, especially when everyone seems to have such high expectations and there is pressure to end the year with a bang! So if you have decided to take on the challenge […]
I am always amazed at how many people overlook the importance of mixers and how they can transform your drink. You might spend ages scanning through the gin list but hardly think about your mixer… “Could I have The Botanist […]