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Most Memorable Gin Moments of All Time

Most Memorable Gin Moments of All Time

24/10/2016

Gin has a rich history; from being dubbed "Mother's ruin" in 18th century London where it was the drink of the poor, to the drink symbolic with the British Empire.ย But...

How Scotch Whisky is Made #1: Barley

How Scotch Whisky is Made #1: Barley

12/10/2016

All Scotch Whisky starts out life as barley. This is largely due to availability in the past, and also because of Scotch regulations.

Family-owned Spirits Companies

Family-owned Spirits Companies

10/10/2016

If youโ€™re into Whisky, youโ€™ve probably heard of Glenfarclas. Same with Cognac and Camus, Vodka and Chase, Rum and Bacardi, and so on. Nevertheless, did you know that theyโ€™re all...

Oak barrels

Why Is Whisky Aged in Oak Barrels?

03/10/2016

Every Whisky lover knows their favorite juice needs to spend some time in oak barrels to become the glorious amber potion we all adore. Virgin oak, ex-Bourbon barrels, oak casks...

Always Wanted to Breathe Fire? Try the strongest Whiskey, Rum & more!

Always Wanted to Breathe Fire? Try the strongest Whiskey, Rum & more!

28/09/2016

Canโ€™t grow a moustache? The list of strongest Liquors below should be of some help. If youโ€™re a woman, consuming these Spirits may result in hair growth in some otherโ€ฆ...

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

27/09/2016

While you could argue that all Gins are flavoured (or, to take a further, perhaps more cynical view, that all Gins are simply flavoured Vodkas), what Iโ€™m referring to here...