Whether you’re after a bargain dram or a sip from a specific country, our resident whisky expert, Ross, has put together a guide to the best whiskies you can drink in 2022. Best Affordable Whisky of 2022 Dewar’s 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth Blended Scotch Whisky (70cl / 40%) You will struggle to find a […]
If you’re looking to work on your skills behind the bar, you’ll want to cast the net wide and find inspiration. Balancing flavours to work in harmony is a skill that can take time to refine, but playing with an array of alcohol should be fun as well as flavourful. We’ve collected some of our […]
Cocktails don’t need to be complicated, the simplest are more often than not the most sophisticated, they stay true to the authentic flavours of the liquor. Mixing in numerous ingredients over complicates the palate rather than doing the drink any justice. Take the French Connection for an example, equal parts Cognac and Amaretto over ice […]
When you drink a glass of whisky, the aroma produced by the golden liquid contributes greatly to the enjoyment of the experience. But did you know, the glass you pour your whisky into has a huge impact on the way this aroma reaches you? Choosing the right whisky glass is important if you are looking […]
A classic cocktail, and one of the most popular in the world, we share some fun facts about the Old Fashioned and the history of this beloved beverage.
We all like a whisky that has been aged well, but how about a bottle that has spent a number of years under the sea?! Sunken Scotch is a category of whisky unlike any other – bottles that were once aboard a ship and lost to the sea during wrecks. After an untold time beneath […]
Last month, the beloved whisky brand Johnnie Walker announced that in 2021, their limited edition whisky release will be sold in a paper bottle, rather than glass in a bid to make packaging more sustainable. Sustainability has become increasingly more important for both consumers and producers, with many looking for ways to live a more […]
The world of whisky can be a complicated one, with flavours, blends and ages all coming into play. Fortunately, the city of Manchester offers the perfect antidote to such confusion; a slew of bars containing clued-up bartenders ready to escort you on a whisky adventure.
Taking inspiration from both American whiskey and classic Scotch, Canadian whiskies offer a flavourful sip of their own. We look at what Canada has to offer the whisky world.
Scotland, along with Ireland, is very much the spiritual home of whisky, with the origins dating back roughly 1000 years ago.
