Flaviar Times

Whisky Superstitions: A Dram a Day Can Keep Death and Cold Away
Whiskyβs immutable Celtic roots are enmeshed with superstition. Drink it the right way and you'll be safe from all horrors.

Single Malt, Blend and Single Grain - Don't Ever be Confused Again
How many times have you seen this happen in a movie: A character walks into a bar and orders βScotchβ. Immediately, he's given a tumbler of some unidentifiable golden liquid.

Types of Gin: A Quick Guide to Gin Types and Brands
Royal Poverty, Dutch courage, Motherβs Ruin. Ginβs been known by a few names since its inception in the sixteenth century, when it was very different to what youβd recognise today.

Pechuga Mezcal: Tastes Like Chicken
Spirits move in mysterious ways, especially if theyβre from Mexico. Thereβs a type of Mezcal called pechuga. That word literally means breast and it literally means thereβs meat in that...

Three Sisters are the 5th Generation Distilling Top Notch Grappa
Grappa has been having a moment for quite some time and much of what Italy's most famous spirit has achieved is due to one family's influence.

How to Find a Good Grappa?
How do I tell the difference between a very refined Grappa and something more basic?