Category: Spirits

Daftmill: finding the perfect cask

As we celebrate the release of the latest exclusive single-cask from Fife-based whisky distiller Daftmill, Jonny McMillan explains how we settled on the perfect cask on a visit to the distillery. In Daftmill’s sleepy warehouses in Fife, 1,000 casks of the acclaimed distiller’s exquisite Lowland malt whisky are lying in wait. Soon, just eight of […]

Your guide to Scotch whisky

Scotland is whisky’s spiritual home, and the vast majority of our range comes from north of the border – but the nation produces a huge array of different styles. From Lowland to Highland, malt to grain, here’s our quick guide to Scotch whisky STYLES OF SCOTCH WHISKY To be classified as Scotch whisky, a spirit […]

The cocktail hour: Americano

This summer, we’re taking you on a Grand Tour of Europe – without having to step outside your front door. Having ticked off the South of France, Tuscany and Spain, we’re heading to the north of Italy. Keep your aperitivo on theme with our recipe for the perfect Americano – just add olives and an […]

The cocktail hour: Vermut & Tonic

So you’re not in Seville, Barcelona or Valencia. But – with a sunny spot in the garden, a holiday outfit, and the right drink in hand – you can at least imagine that you are, while you book a long awaited weekend away. Swap your G&T for a rosé Vermouth and tonic, and savour that […]