Summer’s in full swing and our virtual tasting program continues with some appropriately late-summer sessions. Summer-sipping July has been great for tastings, with everything from American whiskeys for Independence Day and oily Islay drams, to…
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Virtual Tastings – August 2020
Posted on 27 July 2020 by Billy
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Vermouth – not just for bartenders
Posted on 31 May 2016 by Billy
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Vermouth is a drink that’s definitely on the rise. For years it’s been relegated to the sorry state of being ‘just’ a cocktail ingredient, but more recently there’s been a resurgence in vermouth being appreciated…
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Posted on 29 April 2016 by Stuart
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Vermouth has long been the secret weapon of a good bartender. They know that a dash can transform a cocktail, adding complexity and depth, as well as a refreshing, bittersweet character. Vermouth’s other strong suit…
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A little bit of smoke goes a long way, so blending Laphroaig to a less peaty state is going to take a lot of other whisky. I'd generally say that you'd not want more than 10-15% Laphroaig in your...
Posted on: 22 December 2020
Every year I get a Laphroaig 10yr old bottle from a businessman I give work to on regular basis. He's a great great guy and I don't have the heart to say I can't drink it its too smokey. I like...
Posted on: 21 December 2020
Really interesting Billy. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Ed
Posted on: 28 November 2020