Gin-drinking in 18th-century London was a far cry from the sophisticated world of martini mixology it is today. After a masterclass in Mother’s Ruin, led by Brand Heritage Director Ronnie Cox, we learn how to mix the perfect Martini. To conjure up the scene of 18th century gin-crazed London at a recent Spirits masterclass, Ronnie […]

Ethan Newton (yes, him with the beard) – renowned menswear tailor, Hong Kong resident, bon viveur and surely one of the world’s most stylish whisky drinkers – recently unstoppered an Own Label 1982 Glenlivet. Here are his musings… I don’t profess to a particularly sophisticated palate, nor a sophisticated frame encompassing it, nor discerning tastes […]

You don’t have to make your own haggis to cook up a feast fit for Rabbie this Burns Night, says our chef Stewart Turner. His riff on the classic neeps and tatties dish is simple, substantial and very, very tasty. This is my take on a Burns Night supper dish: a hearty lamb and pearl […]

As the birthday of Rabbie Burns approaches, our spirits specialist Ronnie Cox meditates on the Scottish legend’s legacy – and which drams he’ll be drinking to celebrate the 25th January in style. There are more statues of Rabbie Burns in the world than William Shakespeare. Other than religious statues, he’s only beaten by Queen Victoria […]