The Mai Tai’s Dark Origins (and Even Darker Rum)
With any good origin story, there is always a rival account of its beginnings. The Mai Tai may be a simple combination of rum, lime juice, orgeat (almond syrup), and…
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42 of The Best Gin Distillery Tours in Britain & Ireland
If you’re a gin lover, you will have noticed the rise of many new gin brands that have cropped up across the British Isles in recent years. With so many…
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What Are The Most Popular Whisky Cocktails?
Whisky cocktails are some of the most iconic and classic serves, but over the last few years, their popularity has somewhat dwindled. Margaritas, Mojitos, Martinis, and Piña Coladas have taken…
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Have You Ever Tried Oyster Gin?!
Introducing Oyster Gin from Isle of Bute Distillery – a quirky concoction distilled with Loch Fyne Oyster Shells. For those thinking, this all sounds a bit fishy (see what we…
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The Best Tequila To Gift This Christmas
There’s no drink more harmed by its own reputation than tequila. Far too many people have mixed memories of shots, salt, and lime and have simply written it off as…
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What is London Dry Gin and which ones should I try?!
Words by Leigh Andrews Whether you are a classic gin enthusiast or favour the flavour, we are all familiar with the term ‘London Dry’ that graces our bottles – but…
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Lockdown List: Companies running virtual wine & spirits tastings
With Lockdown not ending again for a while, we may as well try to see friends online over a glass or six. If you’ve been thinking about doing any form…
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The Last Drop Distillers: The World’s Most Exclusive Spirits Collection
Words by Aidy Smith I’ve always considered alcohol like art – you have your raw ingredients, whether grape, grain or anything in-between, much like you have your paint, chalk or…
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The 9 Most Luxurious Gins on the Planet
Words by Aidy Smith If I tried to create this article two years ago, I wouldn’t have gotten very far. Truth is, the gin market is way oversaturated and new…
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