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White Russiian

White Russian - A Legendary Cocktail

03/02/2019

Did you know that White Russian was not only The Dude's favorite drink, but also a strong diplomatic tool for peace? Watch the video about a brief history of White...

A Little Ditty โ€˜Bout Irish Gin. Yep. Irishโ€ฆ Gin.

A Little Ditty โ€˜Bout Irish Gin. Yep. Irishโ€ฆ Gin.

31/01/2019

Quick: Tell us three facts about Drumshanbo, Ireland. Andโ€ฆ go. โ€ฆ Okay, that wasnโ€™t quite fair. After all, you havenโ€™t been properly introduced to Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin yet. And...

Hitchhiker's Guide to Shochu

Hitchhiker's Guide to Shochu

29/01/2019

Whatโ€™s the first drink that comes to mind when someone mentions Japan? Itโ€™s Sake, isnโ€™t it? Yeah, we can read your mind and itโ€™s creepy. For our next trick, weโ€™ll...

On and On... Continuous Distillation

On and On... Continuous Distillation

27/01/2019

Some of my previous blog posts have spoken about the Gargano Classification, which places the mode of distillation at the heart of its ability to compare different Rums on an...

Introducing the Japanese New Kids on the Block

Introducing the Japanese New Kids on the Block

24/01/2019

It seems like everyone has only just discovered Japanese Whisky, and theyโ€™ve gone wild for it. The huge jump in interest has meant that brands like Hibiki and Hakushu, from...

What's the Difference Between Ageing, Maturing & Finishing of Whisky?

What's the Difference Between Ageing, Maturing & Finishing of Whisky?

22/01/2019

Are you a Great Pretender when it comes to booze lingo? Do you just sort of nod when someone mentions โ€œmaturingโ€, โ€œageingโ€, โ€œfinishingโ€ and โ€œwave-particle dualityโ€?