Category: Spirits

Guillaume Drouin on making Calvados

Guillaume Drouin is the third generation of his family to head up the business at Christian Drouin, a Normandy distillery specialising in making Calvados. We speak to him about Calvados’ local roots and sustainability in the orchard.   The picturesque orchards of Christian Drouin Calvados lie not far from the Normandy coast. The Drouin family have been based here since 1960, when Christian […]

The story behind our No.3 London Dry Gin

Ross Bryant, Brand Ambassador of our No.3 London Dry Gin, speaks to us about the story behind one of our flagship spirits, and why it captures the essence of gin “just as it should be”. Crafted from juniper berries, citrus and spice, our No.3 London Dry Gin is today one of our flagship spirits. Its […]

An interview with Daftmill’s Francis Cuthbert

Francis Cuthbert, distiller, farmer, and co-founder of Daftmill in Fife, joins Jonny McMillan to talk malt, peat, Covid, selling the kids and when, if ever, he’ll celebrate Daftmill’s success. JM: It’s been nearly three years since the first Daftmill release; how do you feel about the distillery’s growing cult status? FC: Cult status? Yes, the […]

Our Rum Orchard Sour cocktail

What could be more warming on a chilly day than a dram of Barbados Rum? Here it’s combined with the perfect balance of sweet and sour ingredients to lift spirits and warm cockles. Ingredients 20ml lime juice2 teaspoons of apricot jam1 pinch of cinnamon50ml Barbados Rum1 egg white, or use Aqua Faba for a veggie […]