12th Sep 2019
Noted whisky lover Winston Churchill once responded to a question about the drink's effect on its drinkers and their health by describing the spirit as follows: “[An] oil of conversation, the philoso…
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15th Aug 2019
Scotch whisky derives its reputation from centuries of tradition and refined practice. Many of its brands carry a reputation for excellence that is sought by discerning drinkers the world over.…
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15th Aug 2019
Although a subject of intense scholarly research, no one can pinpoint the origin of the spirit now known as whisky. Classical Greece invented the concept of distillation, but it’s unclear if they used…
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15th Aug 2019
Rum or whisky? These two classic spirits boast centuries of tradition, while also appealing to the most modern tastes. Novice drinkers and veteran consumers alike wonder about what differences sepa…
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13th Aug 2019
Find the perfect drink for Dad using our dedicated Gin flavour profile.Choosing the right Gin for Dad has never been easier. Typically Gin falls into three main categories shown below:Within these cat…
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13th Aug 2019
Find the perfect drink for Dad using our dedicated Spirits flavour profiles. Choosing the right spirit for Dad has never been easier. Typically spirits fall into four main flavour categories show…
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7th Aug 2019
One of the terms often used in distilleries is “the angels’ share”. When spirits such as whisky are slowly maturing in their casks, a small amount of spirit evaporates through the wood and into the at…
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7th Aug 2019
Traditional distillers use oak from different locations across the globe to make casks. Oak Casks are a master Distiller’s most powerful tool because the time spent maturating in casks is what adds…
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7th Aug 2019
Gin has seen a recent resurgence in popularity with the emergence of boutique and handcrafted gins becoming a drink of choice for many. So why the sudden resurgence? The Gin craze is being driven b…
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5th Aug 2019
Rum is a spirit with a rich and dramatic history, dating back thousands of years to the Malay culture where they produced a wine made of sugar, referred to as brum. Rum as we know it today was fi…
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11th Jul 2019
There are more whiskeys out there than ever before, and consumers are almost spoiled for choice when it comes to different malts, regions, and flavours. If you've ever shopped around for a good whiske…
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11th Jul 2019
If you've ever wandered around a bottle shop or searched an online alcohol retailer, then you'll be familiar with the two different ways to spell whiskey, or should I say whisky. Generally speaking, w…
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