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Five Brilliant Brandy Cocktails to Add to Your Repertoire

06/07/2020

Just like everyone else you’ve been stuck inside for months and, even though you may be venturing out now, you’re still probably spending most of your time at home. And...

A Brief History Of The Martini

A Brief History Of The Martini

30/06/2020

The Martini. Possibly the most legendary cocktail in the world, James Bond's favorite tipple. But do you know where the Martini originates? Who invented it? And how many variations of...

Uncle Nearest Sets the Record Straight About Whiskey, Jack Daniels and History

Uncle Nearest Sets the Record Straight About Whiskey, Jack Daniels and History

23/06/2020

History books don’t always get it right. But in the case of Jack Daniel's, the truth was barely a blip. It took an article in the New York Times, an...

The Curious Eleven With Dee Davies

The Curious Eleven With Dee Davies

17/06/2020

Dee is an experienced bartender and very well known in the world of Spirits. Living and working in Bristol, the cocktail connoisseur put her name on the map when she...

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You've Tried Tequila and Mezcal… Now Meet Bacanora

15/06/2020

You’ve heard of Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, and Sotol but what about Bacanora? It is yet another of the many, many, great Mexican agave Spirits with a rich history, flavor, and...

Five Gin Cocktails to Make at Home (With Store Cupboard Ingredients)

Five Gin Cocktails to Make at Home (With Store Cupboard Ingredients)

08/06/2020

For many of us, staying indoors has become the norm. It may be mundane, perhaps a little boring at times, but it’s important to look on the bright side; being...