Peatheart – rich and smoky
Single Malt from the Highlands The AnCnoc (pronounced a-nock) label was born a few years after Inver House Distillers bought the Knockdhu distillery, which had...
Minuty Prestige – a warm weather blush
A rosé summer There can be nothing better than a mellow summer evening. We enjoy light drinks and equally light food. Delicate salmon hues are...
Long Barn and Pommery
What do you do to treat the special woman in your life? Give chocolates? Always acceptable. Offer flowers? Yes, that’s charming. Do the washing up?...
Rock Rose Gin Citrus Coastal Edition to launch in a Sustainable Refill Pouch
Scottish Gin offers a taste of the coast in sustainable packaging Pictured – Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition: “If you close your eyes, you can...
Berry Bros. & Rudd – The Perspective Series 1
21-year-old Blended Scotch Whisky It’s days like these when I love my job. Spirit tasting and evaluating becomes a pleasure. It’s summer and we are...
Nuet Dry Aquavit
The name Aquavit has its roots in the Latin aqua vitae, meaning “water of life”, just like brandy being referred to as eau-de-vie. The name...
Brockmans – ‘The Properly Improper Gin’
Summer Cocktails made with ‘The Properly Improper Gin’ Summer nights call for The Properly Improper Gin, Brockmans, and some new fruit-filled cocktail recipes to make...
CAMPARI – make Dad’s Fathers Day!
It’s Dad’s special day, although every day should be Fathers Day. He loves cocktails and the weather (we hope) will be conducive to some interesting...
Sweet SWICILY
A cocktail companion. It’s really summer now. We are enjoying a little more freedom but we have learnt a thing or two over this past...
The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail
In 2019 the celebrated Negroni cocktail turned 100 years old. The mixed drink revival has introduced a new audience to this iconic classic. The drink’s...
Pommery – with English Sparkle
English Wine Week now officially marks the start of summer as it falls across the Summer Solstice and Midsummer Day, from 19th to 27th June...
Negroni in a Bottle Bar and Shop
Xhulio and Natalie are a husband-and-wife team with a passion for bottled cocktails. Those bottles have great shelf appeal, offering the promise of delicious contents....
Thyme for Gin – Rock Rose Gin Launches Summer Mini-Hamper
Pictured: The Rock Rose Lemon Thyme Collins Cocktail Rock Rose Gin is launching a Summer Cocktail Box. The mini-hamper, priced at only £20 (+P&P)...
Whiskey Lover’s Cocktail Collection for Dad
A Travel Pack for home or away A little over a year ago I would have scoffed at the prospect of a Travel Pack of...
Brockmans for the gift of Charity
Buy a Brockmans Gin gift pack, help a charity Brockmans Gin is supporting gin lovers and helping a good cause by offering a discount on...
Scottish Distillery Staycation
Scottish distillery visits are a coastal staycation dream. Staycations don’t mean compromising. Head to Scotland this Summer or early Autumn where Dunnet Bay Distillers is...
Dream destinations – in cocktails
Summer approaches, but we may not be approaching that runway to reach some much-loved holiday destination. So, perhaps it’s time to mix a staycation cocktail...
Dunnet Bay Distillers appoints Sarah Lyons as Environment Manager
Pictured: Sarah Lyons, Environment Manager A small, Scottish distillery has big plans for improving its environmental impact. Dunnet Bay Distillers has appointed Sarah Lyons to...
Get ready for Summer with World of Zing’s Cocktail Party Pouches
World of Zing [now Th!nk Drinks] is new to me, but they will be on many a lip this summer. They are the pioneers of...
Brockmans Gin and Tea
Time for Tea & Gin – an alternative to G&T G&T is wonderful; but tea with gin can be a delicious new alternative. For the...