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Most Memorable Gin Moments of All Time

Most Memorable Gin Moments of All Time

25/10/2016

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.Β But...

How Scotch Whisky is Made #1: Barley

How Scotch Whisky is Made #1: Barley

13/10/2016

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

11/10/2016

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

Why Is Whisky Aged in Oak Barrels?

Why Is Whisky Aged in Oak Barrels?

04/10/2016

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!

29/09/2016

Can’t grow a moustache? The list of strongest Liquors below should be of some help. If you’re a woman, consuming these Spirits may result in hair growth in some other…...

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

28/09/2016

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 I’m referring to here...