Not content with giving the world puddings, tea, mushy peas (Yorkshire caviar), cricket, the Bronte sisters, Wensleydale cheese, Sheffield FC...
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Black Forest Martini Capture the spirit of Christmas with the exquisite Black Forest Martini cocktail. This holiday season, savor the...
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Indulge in the exquisite taste of our Cherry Liqueur, a delightful blend that bursts with the vibrant flavours of sweet...
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Ellers Farm’s Espresso Liqueur is a sophisticated blend that tantalizes the senses with its aromatic and flavorful profile. An exquisite...
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INGREDIENTS 20ml Dutch Barn Vodka 10ml Ellers Farm Cherry Liqueur 20ml Drambuie 15ml Sweet Vermouth 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters...
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INGREDIENTS 50ml Dutch Barn VodkaÂź 100ml Mediterranean tonic Cubed ice 2 dashes orange bitters Pink grapefruit slice Rosemary sprig (clapped)...
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Fermentation It all starts with apple concentrate they bring in from apples made in Herefordshire, 20 tons. It’s mixed with...
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Dutch Barn Vodka is the flagship fermentable at the Ellers Farm Distillery. Co-owned by comedian Ricky Gervais, it’s an award-winning,...
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This blend could rightly be named after the Stevie Wonder track…ahe…”My Sherry Amour”. full of fortified wine character, it’s decadent...
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Smokinâ Riff If you like a slightly peaty dram then, as the moniker suggests, this hits the spot. Spice, smoke,...
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Turntable’s expressions tend to be made using three to six different casks – the idea being that any more would...
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Gosling’s Gold and Black Seal are great for rum cocktails so we’ve collected a few from some leading UK bartenders...
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The Ultimate Bermuda Short – Goslings Family Reserve Rum With rum wave showing no sign of breaking anytime soon and...
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GOSLINGS GOLD SEAL RUM WAS the first new product to be launched by Goslings Rum in over 100 years. Goslings...
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Goslings Black Seal Rum Goslingâs Black Seal Rum is the original Bermuda rum. Bermudaâs National Drink, the classic Dark âN...
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The Dark ân StormyÂź History & Heritage You put a Âź on it, because this is one of the only...
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In the spring of 1806, London wine and spirits merchant James Gosling set out from England aboard the chartered clipper...
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In the heart of the Grande Champagne region of Cognac, 10 generations of sons, all named Elie Ferrand, upheld the abiding knowledge of growing...
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In the 19th century, when the modern art of the bar was born, no spirit was more prized for mixing...
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Maison Ferrand is unique among the larger cognac houses in that is oversees every aspect of teh production process – from...
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Maison Ferrand is one of the worldâs premier boutique producers of fine spirits, and the architect of an historical spirits...
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Like cocktails? Then you simply cannot do without a bottle of top-class Triple Sec in your drinks cabinet. It is...
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A sophisticated sour, the Sidecar is a cognac classic made famous at Harryâs Bar in Paris and many drinking disciples...
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Depending on which bartender you ask, the Margarita is a tequila-twist on a Sour, a Sidecar or a Daisy â...
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The French region of Cognac isnât somewhere youâd necessarily associate with gangster rap. Some of the local grape growers...
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For the uninitiated, the Last Drop is a company well worth exploring. Its name doubles as a raison dâetre, established...
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 Introducing the highly awaited third chapter in the Torabhaig Legacy Series, Cnoc Na Moine. A testament to our distilleryâs continuous evolution...
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This release has all the typicity of Torabhaig that you would expect â bonfire smoke, salinity, maltiness, and sweet, vanilla-led...
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Our second release in The Legacy Series, Allt Gleann is named after one of two burns that feed the distillery....
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BUILDING A LEGACY Opening the second ever licensed Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye comes with...
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A man that needs almost no introduction, but gets one anyway, Dr Alan Rutherford OBE is the former production director...
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The Scottish Whisky Regions Scottish Whisky can be divided into five key geographical regions: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Cambeltown and Islands....
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The Distillery at Torabhaig is the second ever licenced Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye. The...
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Ten years ago, Belvedere Vodka collaborated with James Bond in the film “Sceptre” starring Daniel Craig. As all 007 aficionados...
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No other drink captures the classic cocktail hour, when the short arm strikes sixâŠ.or indeed five if youâve had a...
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The word âcraftâ is arguably bandied about with way too much enthusiasm these days, but the consumer is still engaged...
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All vodka tastes the same, right? Certainly, that was the received wisdom towards the end of the 20th century. Why...
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A mass debate surrounds the birthplace of vodka. Was it Russia? Was it Poland? Who knows? Not us. We werenât...
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The Gaillac region may be the countryâs oldest wine producing area but itâs also home to the latest addition to...
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This first batch from Walthamstow’s Burnt Faith distillery is made from eaux-de-vie distilled in France and aged in England in...
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DIFFICULTY: EASYISH Our signature Burnt Faith House punch. INGREDIENTS 30ml Burnt Faithâ 30ml Mount Gay Rum â 30ml Cold Black Breakfast...
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DIFFICULTY: EASYISH This is one to shake you back into gear after a long day. HISTORY This cocktail is the...
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DIFFICULTY: REALLY EASY A refreshing serve with a ginger kick. INGREDIENTS 50ml Burnt Faith â 50ml Cloudy Apple Juice Dash of...
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At 41% abv, this is a field-to-bottle, organic vodka, made entirely on-site in the distillery. The Irish wheat for the...
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A slightly sweeter gin with a more rounded mouthfeel than a London Dry Gin, with the Pedro Ximénez casks used...
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Boatyard use a rare process by which the spirit is exposed to juniper twice during distillation. Called âdubbel gebeide geneverâ...
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old tom gin & ginger ale 50ml Boatyard Old Tom Gin 150ml Ginger Ale Glassware: Highball Ice: Cubed Garnish: Apple...
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vodka & soda 50ml Boatyard Vodka 150ml London Essence Peach & Jasmine Soda Glassware: Highball Ice: Cubed Garnish: Lime wedge...
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boatyard double gin & tonic 50ml Boatyard Double Gin 150ml Tonic Glassware: Highball Ice: Cubed Garnish: Grapefruit slice Fill the...
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As Joe McGirr laid plans for opening a distillery in Fermanagh one of his core intentions was to provide jobs...
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The Boatyard Distillery is situated on the banks of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, North West Ireland. Boatyard is Fermanaghâs first...
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Nectar is an iconic Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry. If youâre looking for a rich, sweet and velvety smooth sherry to...
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A whisky born and aged in Scotland but raised in Jerez! Antonio Flores and Richard Paterson (Whyte & Mackay) have...
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Lepanto is a unique product as it is the only Brandy de Jerez produced 100% in Jerez from the Palomino...
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GONZALEZ BYASS: Sherry Cask â Q&A Whatâs the difference between a bodega sherry cask and a âseasonedâ sherry cask?...
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Francis Fisticuffs Englandâs historical appetite for sherry can be attributed to the swashbuckling antics of Sir Francis Drake. At the...
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My Sherry Amour: Gonzalez Byass The GonzĂĄlez Byass wine story began in Jerez in 1835, when young entrepreneur Manuel MarĂa...
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Cotswolds Gin is distinctive, but classic and one of the best London Dry gins around. Here’s how the team approached...
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Raspberry and Elderflower Cooler INGREDIENTS 5ml (5 pipettes)Â Cotswolds Dry Gin Essence 15ml elderflower cordial 7.5ml lime juice (or 2 wedges)...
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World whisky Drinking Games Celebrated scribe Graham Green liked whiskey. He reputedly also liked opium. And Jesus. But it was...
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The Cotswolds Distillery started with a gin, but has since added an excellent range of distilled spirits, not least a...
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In 2014, founder Dan, a native New Yorker, moved to the Cotswolds after working in finance in London for years....
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Thereâs a special point between drunkenness and sobriety that is neither of the two states. Itâs a fantastic place to...
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Sustainability is at the forefront of everything that this Finnish distillery does – from a social, ecological and economic point...
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KYRĂââPEAT SMOKE FRESH WATER PEAT SMOKED malt rye whisky 47.2% abv / 94.4 proof Kyrö Peat Smoke combines the Finnish...
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KYRĂââMALT OLOROSO malt rye whisky with oloroso sherry barrel finish 47.2% abv / 94.4 proof Kyrö Malt Oloroso is an...
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KYRĂââWOOD SMOKE Alder smoked malt rye whisky 47.2% abv / 94.4 proof Kyrö Wood Smoke is made from 100% malted...
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KYRĂâDAIRY CREAM cream liqueur with a hint of rye whisky 16.0% abv / 32 proof âą 500 ml Kyrö Distilleryâs...
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KYRĂââGIN Finnish rye gin 42.6% ABV / 85.2 proof Deeply rooted in the very heart of Finnish nature: the fields,...
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KYRĂââMALT Malt Rye Whisky 47.2% / 94.4 proof Kyrö Malt is a single batch rye whisky made from 100% malted...
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KYRĂâNEW MAKE Finnish Malt Rye Spirit 46.3% ABV / 92.6 proof This is where it all began. Kyrö New...
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Born into the barbaric bacchanalia of 4th century Macedonia, to a dipsomaniac Dad who invented the âCongaâ and a Mother...
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Rampur Double Cask is a hand-crafted single malt whisky matured for two-thirds of its life in hand-selected American Bourbon barrels...
Read more50ml Jaisalmer Gin 20ml Sugar Syrup 15ml Lime Juice 6 Mint Leaves 50ml Bitter Lemon Mixer Ice Fill up glass...
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Golden Fort Cocktail 50 ml Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin 15 ml Lime Juice 10 ml Cinnamon Syrup 50 ml Cloudy...
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Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin is a triple-distilled spirit, handcrafted in a traditional copper pot still in small batches by Master...
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2 oz Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt Whisky 2-4 dashes Angostura Bitters Orange peel Directions: In the bottom of a...
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Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt Whisky For the first time in history, a single malt matured in American Bourbon Barrels...
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India is a voracious whisky drinking nation and is the worldâs most lucrative whisky market â worth almost ÂŁ20billion with...
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Rampur Indian Single Malt Whiskies are a range of luxury whiskies produced by one of Indiaâsoldest distilleries, the Rampur Distillery....
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Not a lot of people realise how instrumental India was in the creation of cocktail culture. In the 17th...
Read more50ml Jaisalmer Gin 15ml Grapefruit Syrup 20ml of fresh lime juice Method Add 50ml Jaisalmer Gin and 15ml grapefruit syrup...
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An Armagnac that exhibits a light-hearted maturity and a sophisticated fusion of wood and fruit. Rich and dynamic with hints...
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The youngest Armagnac in the collection stands out by simultaneously embodying harmony and youthfulimpudence. Fresh and vibrant, this VS is...
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An old Gascon proverb says that Armagnac must be matured in barrels made of oak that has âseen the grapes...
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Armagnac only exists because every year, on the slopes of beautiful Gascony, different grapes are grown that will eventually be...
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The SociĂ©tĂ© Produits dâArmagnac, home of and Comte de Lauvia, was founded in 1936 by Pierre de Montesquiou, a politically...
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It may come as a shock to the business folk of Shanghai and donât tell Busta Rhymes, or indeed his...
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Legend has it that when God created the earth, He forgot a small corner of Gascony, which made Him (or...
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Vieux Carre If you love Manhattans or Old Fashioneds, itâs pretty safe to say youâre going to love this one,...
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VS is the entry level Cognac and invariable used for mixing, but there’s more going on here. The spring blossom...
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Courvoisier Rouge Luxe is a limited-edition first matured in French Limousin oak barrels and transferred to finish its maturation into...
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The Courvoisier VSOP is a blend of several crus including Fins Bois, Grande and Petite Champagnes, all selected at the...
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Brandy Things To Know The idea of double-distillation, key to the production of Cognac, came to a 16th century Knight...
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GROWING Cognac can only be produced from grapes in six legally recognized “crus” or areas in the Cognac region. Â Courvoisier...
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âClaret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandyâ....
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The Gala! A simple, summer sipper using Courvoisier and lemonade. Glass: Highball or Wine glass 50ml Courvoisier Vs or VSOP...
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Louis Gallois set up a wine and spirits company in 1796, Gallois Cellars, on the outskirts of Paris with his...
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BarSol Pisco Selecto Italia is a marvellous artisanal pisco distilled from the finest selection of Italia grapes. A member of...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TYGUKzafoQ&list=PLazZUSMSiiZtmKN61dQpa-PlXuYUX-9K0...
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Pour a measure of Black Cow & English Strawberries in a long glass, over Hoshizaki ball ice. Top with soda...
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Howdy Folks, The kind folk at Black Cow, pioneering purveyors of pure milk vodka, have given members of the TDSCÂ ...
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INGREDIENTS Black Cow, 70ml Dry Vermouth, 7ml Lemon zest STEP BY STEP Prepare the glasses. Fill martini or coupe glasses...
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Ciao bella! Aperitivos ahoy! Joining forces with Campari, Vermouth and a blend of natural bitters, Black Cow has created a...
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Ingredients Black Cow vodka, 50ml Fresh, cooled espresso, 40ml Maple syrup, 15ml Method Put all three ingredients in a...
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Ingredients Black Cow & English Strawberries, 70ml Dry vermouth, 7ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice, 5ml Fresh strawberry muddled Touch of...
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Ingredients Black Cow, 50ml Dry vermouth Olive brine, 5ml One large olive, to garnish Method Pour the Black Cow, splash...
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The iconic brunch cocktail, this Bloody Cow is an udderly delicious bovine twist on the Bloody Mary. Black Cow lends...
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To experience The Whole Milk, pair a chunk of Black Cow Deluxe Cheddar with a 50ml measure of Black Cow...
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Locally sourced, leftover or misshapen English strawberries that would otherwise go to waste are pressed and infused in Black Cow...
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All hail, the world’s first Pure Milk Vodka – Black Cow Vodka made entirely from milk sourced from grass-fed cows...
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At the beginning of each year, industry observers like nothing more than blowing the dust of their crystal balls, peering...
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This is seriously belting gear. Get a bottle for the summer. We bung it in the fridge to chill then...
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Cocchi Americano is an aromatized wine, conceived by Giulio Cocchi in 1891. It fits into the ‘Americano’ family of aperitivo,...
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Cocchi Americano Rosa A simple spritz here could be a mix of the spirit with a flavoured soda, or try...
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Cocchi Extra Dry is a classic-style, Italian vermouth from Piedmont and was created to mark the 130th anniversary of Giulio...
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MARTINI RECIPE GLASS Martini Glass INGREDIENTS 50ml Boatyard Double Gin 25ml Cocchi Extra Dry Vermouth ICE Cubed METHOD Add all ingredients to...
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Cocchi is one of the true classics of the backbar for two very simple reasons: tasty liquid and remarkably history....
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Two years ago, in 2021, Luxardo celebrated its 200th birthday as Italyâs largest, independent and family-owned distiller. It all began...
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Launched last year, this is a superb sun-downer drink – low in alcohol yet lofty in its complexity. A high...
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Luxardo Aperitivo Spritz 25ml Luxardo Aperitivo Prosecco Pour Aperitivo into a glass over plenty of ice, stir, lengthen with Prosecco...
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Luxardo Limoncello Spritz 50ml Luxardo Limoncello 20ml Fresh Lemon juice 75ml Prosecco Method: Add the Limoncello and lemon juice to...
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In 2010, more than a century after Luxardo Limoncello was first launched in 1906, the sixth generation of the Luxardo...
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Cherry Martinez 45 ml Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin 30 ml sweet vermouth 5 ml Luxardo Maraschino 2 dashes of bitters...
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My Cherry Amour All hail the iconic Luxardo Maraschino Cherry, a classic component of the bartendersâ art. The Ruben-esque, gleaming...
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Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin Following in the fruity footsteps of Luxardoâs portfolio of premium cherry products (such as classic Maraschino,...
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BACK TO THE FUTURISM For a truly unique, acutely Italian and unashamedly iconoclastic alternative to the traditional aperitivo, look no...
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Waterford is a truly pioneering whisky project in Ireland, a country that is enjoying a real resurgence in distilling. What...
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The first organic Irish single malt whiskey from Waterford, Gaia 1.1 is made using 100% organic barley grown on seven...
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Here’s a blend that proves anyone who thinks blends are not brilliant are in fact b’llends. Bright and light, Nikka...
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The rise of the Japanese whisky industry has been one of the most marked and astonishing success stories in the...
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RYE AND DRY RECIPE GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS 50ml Lot No.40 Rye Whisky Ginger ale, to top ICE Cubed METHOD Simply...
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Lot 40 is part of a collection called the Northern Border Whiskies, all Canadian whiskies from the Hiram Walker &...
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The Gin King Jake Burger is one of the worldâs most celebrated bartenders. And most loved. The reason is simple...
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Portobello Road Gin Cocktails Old Tom Julep Though most classically known for the bourbon and mint version, the julep category...
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Portobello Road Savoury Gin They say: As with a few of our other expressions, our Savoury Gin started life as...
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Portobello Road Gin: Old Tom They say: Our Old Tom Gin pays homage to what we think gin would’ve been...
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Portobello Road Gin: London Dry What they say: “In 2011, nestled above a 19th century drinking den on Londonâs world...
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Situated in Chathamâs Historic Dockyard, The Copper Rivet Distillery first fired up its stills back in 2017 â and produced...
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Before they began distilling its range of whiskies, The Copper Rivet Distillery drew up its very own Invicta Whisky Charter...
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Within the Masthouse portfolio of avant-garde English spirits, this smooth so-and-so is the closest to a traditional Scottish single malt...
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Cooper’s julep Glassware: Julep mug Serve:Build + churn over crushed ice 50ml Masthouse Column malt whisky 15ml Liqueur de Poire...
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Sandy’s Share Glassware: Chilled Nick + Nora glass Serve: Straight up Ingredients 50ml Masthouse Whisky 25m Damson Gin 12.5ml Yellow...
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Where this lovely light and easy-drinking single malt differs from more severe and intense single malts is that, after...
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Lauter Tun 50ml whisky 10ml balsamic vinegar Pinch of basil Highball glass, cubed ice Shake + fine strain Top with...
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This is an acutely rare example of a âSingle Grainâ whisky fashioned from a combination of three different grains: raw...
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Boulevardier If you like a Negroni then this is a simple swap of gin for Small Batch Bourbon to create...
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Kentucky Mule A simple, refreshing twist on the mule serve. 50ml or 2 oz. Larceny Bourbon 75ml or 3 oz....
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Manhattan Plenty of conjecture over this cocktail’s invention. Was it an 1882 newspaper article that brought it to public attention?...
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Larceny is rooted in the history of John E. Fitzgerald. John E. Fitzgeraldâs weakness was fine bourbon. As a treasury...
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Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky is a Straight Rye, which means, much like Straight Bourbon, it has to be produced according...
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Elijah Craig is a legendary figure in the world of American whiskey. A Baptist Preacher he turned to a more...
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This is the second release of the Small Batch Wire Works Whisky, after the first batch ran out in the...
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A stout finished single malt English whisky Working with Thornbridge the story here starts with Necessary Evil beer, this being...
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White Peak Distillery has been lauded for respecting and reflecting the provenance and past of its home White Peak is...
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White Peak Distillery was launched by Max and Claire Vaughan, so hereâs a little more about the people behind the...
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Venezuelan Maestro Ronero Nelson HernĂĄndez talks us through the complex a variety of distillation techniques that create his wide range...
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DiplomĂĄtico planas Daiquiri 50 ml Planas 20 ml Lime juice 15 ml Sugar syrup Method Add all ingredients to a...
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DiplomĂĄtico Planas is a white rum, but… it’s actually aged up to 6 years and the colour filtered, so far...
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DiplomĂĄtico Reserva Exclusiva is a blend of the best rums aged up to 12 years. Its rich, sweeter body and...
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Created by the two master rum makers Tito Cordero and Nelson HernĂĄndez, this rum is aimed at connoisseurs of the...
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We take the history of the spirit to the modern day with Diplomatico rums. This is the first part of...
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This is the second section of episode 2 as we use Diplomatico rums in a smashing Rum Old Fashioned. Pick...
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We were invited by Diplomatico to run three podcasts as a guide to the spirit. This is episode 3....
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In 2020, the 200th anniversary of Johnnie Walker’s creation, whisky expert and historian Dr Nicholas Morgan published “A Long Stride”...
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Highballs are great. Just ask giraffes. And if youâre new to whisky, a simple serve of whisky and soda, over...
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Actor Robert Carlyle takes you through the history of Johnnie Walker whisky...
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Whether you regard him as a national hero or a war-mongering wrong’un, it’d be daft...
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Rudolph Valentino was not someone you wanted to leave talking to your girlfriend (or indeed boyfriend) at a party. Born...
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Single Malt Whisky Single Malts are key to unlocking what Scottish whisky is all about. They provide the spiritâs DNA...
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1494 While whisky was widely being made in Scotland, the first written account of whisky distilling is attributed to Friar...
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Just before Jim Beveridge retired last year, we caught up with Jim Beveridge – the legendary master blender...
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BACK TO THE FUTURISM For a truly unique, acutely Italian and unashamedly iconoclastic alternative to the traditional aperitivo, look no...
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Grapefruit Aperitivo with the semi-sweet red Vermouth âThe perfect drink to whet the appetiteâ. Ingredients: A red grapefruit Semi-sweet red...
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Tuxedo with Summer Edition âEffortlessly classy- there are lots of flavours in this cocktail, but when made well, they balance...
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Ingredients: Ice Gin Dry white Vermouth Pear syrup Lemons Nutmeg Method: Fill martini glasses and cocktail shaker with ice. To...
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This is an unused entry from “Thinking Drinkers Almanac” featuring The Americano and Vermouth Date: August 31 Drink: Americano Event;...
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Just when you thought life as a Thinking Drinkers Spirit Club member couldn’t possibly get any better, it gets better....
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In The Loop are a small, solar-powered winery in Uckfield, East Sussex and they have two product ranges:...
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The current heatwave has once again raised grave concerns about the future of the planet but, on the flipside, it...
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American Presidents have had an eclectic relationship with alcohol. History shows a social sip has been a pastime for many...
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Ever since we were spotty lads in short trousers, the Thinking Drinkers our feelings about the free-thinking French have always...
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An awesome expression of a rye whiskey, and an affordable introduction to the style, the Bulleit recipe includes 95% rye...
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Buffalo Trace takes its name from trails the Irish and Scots followed towards Kentucky after the Founding Fathers taxed whiskey....
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Thomas Jefferson was a proper clever-clogs, his hinterland as huge as the nation over which he presided. A polyglot fluent...
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Bourbon is a style of American whiskey that has evolved with the country. When the first European ran aground on...
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In 1919, on 15th July, a giant steel tank holding 10million litres of molasses exploded and unleashed a 8m high...
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Sazerac When it comes to American whiskey drinks, the key is to find something classic that will provide plenty...
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The âOld Fashionedâ is a classic cocktail that should really adorn every cocktail menu. Not content with a whole heap...
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Parker’s Heritage, one of the US whiskey brands making a bid for the attention of luxury collectors Ten years ago...
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The Lost Explorer Mezcal: For the past 40 years, internationally recognized and award-winning Maestro Mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos has dedicated...
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The lovely folk at Lost Explorer Mezcal are giving Thinking Drinkers Subscribers an exclusive 10% discount off all their spirits....
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What is Mezcal? Both mezcal and tequila are made from the agave plant, but tequila production is restricted to the...
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Lost and Mojito 45 ml The Lost Explorer EspadĂn 30 ml Simple syrup 30 ml Lime Juice 8-10 Mint leaves...
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Down to Earth Negroni 1 oz / 30 ml The Lost Explorer EspadĂn 15 ml Campari 15 ml Cynar 30 ml...
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Oaxacan Spritz 40ml The Lost Explorer Espadin 20ml Orgeat or any sugar syrup 15ml Tio Pepe Top with Champagne brut...
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The Espadin Margarita 45ml The Lost Explorer Espadin 15ml Ancho Reyes Verder chilli liqueur 20ml Agave syrup 25ml Lime jucie...
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All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila. While tequila is made with only one agave (the blue...
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“Historians with leather elbow patches and spectacles reckon people have been using tobacco as far back as 700AD.” The earliest...
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We’re delighted to announce that our April tasting features the Battersea-based Doghouse Distillery in South London. Named âDoghouseâ because anyone...
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Mixing up your gins means you can always find something different in the G&T and with Doghouse Renegade youâll find...
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We tend to think of a spritz as an Italian invention, but the Austrians had an influence in creating the...
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The classic Moscow Mule was made famous in the 1940s at Hollywoodâs Cock’n Bull Restaurant, having been dreamed up by...
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James Jamerson was a phenomenally gifted bass player widely considered as a founding father of the funk. Born in the...
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The Spritz may seem, on the face of it, a playful, perky affair but itâs a drink with a...
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Tom & Ben distil down all you need to know about gin into a few minutes. You’re welcome....
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Interested in gin? If so, read these genuinely interesting things about gin. Hey, come back, we haven’t finished interesting you…...
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As you would expect, ginâs flavour radiates from its core botanicals, and a helpful signpost for these flavours can invariably...
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A Couple of simple Zesty Orange Gin drinks for you, the Orange Spritz is ideal if you’re looking to mix...
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Here are a couple of suggestions on how to use your Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin. Good Luck. Lemon Drizzle...
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Thirteen years ago, Sipsmith was set up in a tiny workshop in Hammersmith by the pioneering trio of Sam Galsworthy,...
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Four classic ways to showcase Sipsmith London Dry Gin. You’re welcome. London Dry Gin Martini 50ml Sipsmith London Dry...
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Raise a Gin & Tonic in honour of French pharmacist Pierre-Joseph Pelletier – the first man to successfully extract quinine...
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