Borders Distillery and Experimental Whisky

Borders distillery experimental series

Borders Distillery in Hawick was the first scotch whisky distillery to open in the Borders since 1837. The distillery received a planning permission back in 2015 and the first spirit run took place in March 2018. The distillery is in […]

Continue Reading

Scottish Gin Recommendations

Scottish gin recommendations

To celebrate International Scottish Gin Day on the 7th October, I’ve listed a few bottles that I’ve been enjoying recently. There are some newer releases and a few older Scottish gins, all worthy of a place at your home bar. […]

Continue Reading

Cocktail Recipes with Kalevala Distillery

Kalevala gin

Kalevala Distillery is a small family-owned distillery based in Finnish-Karelia. The distillery produces a selection of gins, rum and vodka. They are certified organic, meaning they only use organically grown ingredients, which are free from any additives or harmful chemicals. […]

Continue Reading

Sampling the Crossbill Gin Range

Crossbill gin range

Crossbill Gin was launched in 2013 and it was the first gin made with 100% Scottish botanicals. These botanicals, juniper and rosehip, are handpicked with care in the Highlands to ensure regeneration of the juniper bushes. Each year they explore […]

Continue Reading

In Search of the Best Negroni in Lucca

Negroni

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, […]

Continue Reading

Spring-themed Cocktail Recipes

Spring cocktail using Duralex glass

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 […]

Continue Reading