We all have those bottles at the back of the bar or cupboard that are simply collecting dust. Perhaps you arenโt sure how to use them or maybe it was a gift. Or perhaps itโs an expensive bottle of whisky that you are savouring and only having a dram or two on special occasions. Over […]
Whisky Recommendations for Beginners
When you are new to whisky, it can be a minefield to choose ones suitable for a beginnerโs palate. Thereโs always the fear of not liking something and ruining the whole experience at the first few yards. You want something easy sipping, nothing overly complex, but with still enough oomph to make you want to […]
Green Chartreuse โ Elixir of Long Life
Green Chartreuse, the king of liqueurs, has a bright green colour and complex flavour. It is an ancient herbal liqueur produced by Chartreuse monks in France. The taste is unique, with sweet but herbal notes. A very enjoyable liqueur served on its own and in many cocktails. A brief history Back in 1605, the Chartreuse […]
Ardbeg 2005 by The Whisky Cellar
I have teamed up with The Whisky Cellar to give away a bottle of their latest (very) limited edition single malt. The Whisky Cellar is a new Edinburgh-based independent bottler and their Private Cellars Selection is fully based on quality scoring rather than price point, age, colour or distillery name. They source unique casks from […]
The Martini Manual
These days you can find all sorts of Martini cocktails, ranging from the classic recipe to fruity versions, many of which are named merely on the basis of the cocktail glass used. In this article we will separate the Martini from the Martinisโฆ What is in the Martini? The original Martini was, and still is, […]
Drinks from the Larder
Are you short of cocktail ingredients? Perhaps you havenโt had the chance to go food shopping or couldnโt find everything you planned to buy. Or maybe you stocked a bit too much at the beginning of the pandemic. Hereโs how you can create Christmas drinks using your emergency larder, which surely is full of many […]
Food and Drink Pairing Ideas
This year we are celebrating Christmas and NYE in a very different way to what we are used to. In many places house guests arenโt recommended or they are limited to very few. Restaurants and bars may remain closed or with restricted timetables and seating, so we have no choice but to create our own […]
Negroni Recipes for Every Season
The classic Negroni is made with equal parts of gin, bitter (most often Campari) and sweet vermouth, but the cocktailโs ever-increasing popularity has helped to create a huge variety of unique Negroni recipes. Whether tequila, rum or mezcal as its base count as a Negroni is debatable (Boulevardier is not called a Bourbon Negroniโฆ). Perhaps […]
Christmas Gifts for Drinkers 2020
Due to many restrictions and shop closures, it looks like this year we are doing all the Christmas shopping online. Iโve researched the best boozy Christmas gifts one could ever wish for. The only thing you need to do is click the links and place the orders. Christmas made easy! Youโre welcome! Subscriptions and memberships […]