When I picture the perfect Christmas whisky, I’m drawn to bottles that echo the season itself, warming spices, dense fruit cake, rich dark fruits, sometimes wrapped around a whisper of smoke. While peat has always been my weakness, I’ve grown […]
Mulled Wine Traditions from Around the World
Mulled wine, the warm, aromatic red wine punch, is one of the key elements of the festive season. Whether it is non-alcoholic or boozy as hell, it will keep us warm and bring those Christmassy scents that make us feel […]
Best Scotch Whisky for Christmas
When I think of the ideal whisky for Christmas, my mind and my tastebuds take me to those warming spices, dense fruit cakes, rich, fruity notes and maybe even a little smoke in there somewhere. I’m usually a bit of […]
Festive Cocktail Recipes
The festive season calls for festive drinks! During winter we tend to opt for hot toddies, Christmas spices and richer flavours, but what really makes the drink festive is the presentation. Use sprigs of rosemary, apple slices, clementines and various […]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Drinkers 2023
Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a right pain with stressed shoppers everywhere. Let’s be honest, most of us don’t need any more stuff. So, if your giftee likes a bevvy, you’re in luck as most of the shopping can […]
Drink Guide to Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair in Glasgow
The festive season brings people together and what better way to kick start the festivities than to attend a Christmas fair! There is something really cosy about being surrounded by all things festive, decorations and the familiar scents of winter […]