Category: Spirits

Liquid history: Cutty Sark

This bottle of Cutty Sark blended Scotch may seem out of place on our shelves of illustrious empties, tucked in amongst bottles of DRC and Lafite. Here, our Brands Heritage Director Ronnie Cox explains its significance I like to think that when James McBey, the Scottish artist, came to call on the Partners at a […]

Cocktail for a Kingsman

Sophistication, integrity and style. The qualities needed to make a Kingsman are not dissimilar to those required of our London Dry Gin. And, in honour of our role in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, we’ve created a limited-edition, 49 percent ABV No.3 London Dry Gin – and a signature serve inspired by the film’s events. Created by our […]

Vermut point

Vermouth – the hauntingly herbal element that elevates gin to a Martini – is extremely à la mode. Here our Spirits Specialist Rob Whitehead reveals the drink’s appeal – both on the rocks and in classic cocktails While it would be preposterous to even attempt to be certain about such things, it’s not impossible that […]

The Martini

Stylish, simple, sophisticated and very, very strong – Emily Miles explores why no other drink can match the Martini The gleam of glassware; the clatter of ice in shaker; the careful placement of pristine, starched napkin squares and taut-skinned olives: there is an exquisite theatre that surrounds a perfectly executed, perfectly presented cocktail. And no […]