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Best Gins for Christmas 2020

Just in case you were in doubt, Gin is still Great Britain’s most loved drink...
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What is Cassis? (And Some Cocktails To Try)

To some, Cassis sounds like a bad case of the sneezes! What is it, where...
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Cocktail: Thyme Tells

As Autumn rolls around, we kickstart the season of robust and hearty herb-based cocktails. Colder...
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5 Spooky Cocktail Recipes for Halloween

The changing of the seasons is monumental every year. There’s a vibration in the air....
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How to Drink Like James Bond

Don’t we all harbour a secret wish to be just a little bit more like...
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What is Blended Whisky?

When you start learning about whisky, a lot of terminology gets thrown at you. What...
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Cocktail: Opihr & Ginger

You don't always need something fancy to have a good time. Sometimes, all you need...
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Cocktail: The Royal Toast

What better way to celebrate the festive season than by mixing up a Royal Toast?!...
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Cocktail: Feeney’s Hot Chocolate

We all need a little winter warmer and Feeney’s hot chocolate is the remedy for...
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What Is Single Malt Scotch Whisky? Focus on Glenfiddich

As we continue our whisky series alongside The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky (now LIVE...
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old

Lagavulin celebrated their bicentenary in 2016 and holds a history unseen in many other brands....
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Ardbeg Galileo

Much-loved Ardbeg in Islay has always looked for 'out of this world' ways to express...
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Johnnie Walker Black Label

The famous Johnnie Walker brand came from humble beginnings but quickly soared through the ranks...
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Experimental Whisky: Focus on Ardbeg

It’s a common belief amongst those that know a little about whisky that the regulations...
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3 Cocktails for the Holiday Season

Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us; it's time to raise a glass with friends and...
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What is Peated Whisky?

Peated whisky: because what’s the point of drinking whisky if it hasn’t been heavily flavoured...
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Glenmorangie Signet

Situated in the Scottish Highlands and inspired by these exact surroundings, Glenmorangie has committed to...
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Three Cocktails to Kick off a Great Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates not only a successful harvest but also the gratitude...
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Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish

World-renowned whisky distillery Glenfiddich is back in the spotlight. Established back in 1887 with the idea...
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The Balvenie DoubleWood 17

Using centuries-old techniques and the Five Rare Crafts—homegrown barley, malting floor, copper stills, cooperage, and...
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The Macallan M

Regally perched on a plateau above the river Spey in northeast Scotland, The Macallan began...
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The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky prepares for launch!

  The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky hits screens on November 26th. A delicious four-part...
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Spotlight on: The Balvenie Doublewood

Colin Hampden-White, our spirits editor and presenter in Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers do...
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Whisky Spotlight on… Aerstone

Our spirits editor and one of the presenters on Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers...
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Glenfiddich: The Snow Phoenix Story

In this piece, our spirits editor and presenter in Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers...
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What is Organic Whisky?

Did you know that whisky can be organic? Meet the distillery leading the way: Deanston....
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How to do Sake in 2018

Craft beer, natural wine, artisanal spirits, mead, even... It’s all going on this year -...
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Johnnie Walker: What’s Behind the Colour?

Our spirits editor Colin Hampden-White, one of the presenters on the TV series The Three...
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Is single malt whisky better than blended whisky?

This month, Winerist set me a simple question to answer: Is single malt whisky better...
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What do you get if you mix whisky with Oysters?

Glenmorangie helps clean up Dornoch Firth with the addition of 20,000 native oysters Oysters are...
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Best 5 Places For A Manhattan in Manhattan

While the classic cocktail may or may not have originated at its namesake social club...
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Take a Journey with The Last Drop’s 1971 Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky

Like a charming antique piece of jewellery kept covered and out of harm’s way discovered...
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Resurrected: The Last Drop Single Malt Glenrothes 1968

Finding unique and sought after wines and spirits are all a part of the game...
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Drops of Excellence: The Last Drop Premium Collection

History has so much to offer us in terms of lessons, discoveries, and alcohol. Many...
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The Last Drop: Discovering the World’s Rarest Spirits Collectors

Let’s rewind ten years. Three industry veterans of the spirits world: James Espey, Tom Jago...
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Trailer released for The Three Drinkers Amazon Prime TV series

  The drinks trade will be buzzing today as the trailer is released for the...
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6 Best Places in New York to Enjoy an Espresso Martini

In New York City, coffee is a way of life. With over 3,000 coffee shops,...
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Meet My Friend Charlie: the dating company with wine and food at its heart

We knew it! Wine has so many wonderful attributes, and it has finally become a...
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5 Recipes for Rum Punch Day

Need a last-minute summer vacation? Mark your calendars for National Rum Punch Day on September...
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The World’s Weirdest Whiskies

As much as we at Winerist love talking about, writing about, and especially drinking wine,...
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The 6 Best Liquor Stores in Seattle

Coffee, wine and beer—the best beverages belong to Seattle. If you’re dying to try some...
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What is Mezcal? Inside Sin Gusano in London

Mezcal is still a relatively new entrant to the London bar scene, but its popularity...
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What is Applejack? (and some of the best)

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Applejack’? Maybe the once popular cereal...
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The Best Liquor Stores in NYC

New York City is famous for its incredible bar and restaurant scene. Sometimes however you...
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Q&A with Alwynne Gwilt from The Balvenie

With whisky constantly in the news as sales increase all around the world, Helena Nicklin...
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5 Pawsitively Perfect Cocktails for National Dog Day

For a dog-person, August 26th this year was more exciting than Christmas! If drinking dog-themed cocktails...
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What is a Pickleback?

You’ve heard of wine and cheese, tequila and lime, and even whisk(e)y and cola, but...
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5 Lemon-based Cocktails for National Lemon Day!

On a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to overlook how often the lemon comes to our...
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The 5 Best Rums (And Where to Buy Them)

Often considered the currency of the Caribbean, rum is the favored drink of pirates and...
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Top 5 Luxury Tequilas

Whether on the rocks or mixed into a margarita, tequila is a liquor made for...
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3 Recipes to Celebrate Whiskey Sour Day

Ever find yourself making random excuses to enjoy a cocktail or two? Thanks to Whiskey...
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Woltz’s Rose Petal Vodka

Tony Conigliaro is a big deal on the London bar scene – so when he...
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Brilliantly Bonkers Spirits You Need to Try from Empirical Spirits

So gin's hot right now, yeah?  Pretty hot, for sure...and mezcal? That's everywhere these days......
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Is English Whisky a Thing?

When most of us think of whisky (as opposed to its American cousin, whiskey) it...
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The World’s Most Haunted Distilleries

The spirits have us talking… Sorry, that one was too easy. We can’t help but...
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Boozy Ice Lolly Recipes and Three to Buy

Have you ever looked at an ice lolly and thought you could do better? Ever...
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The Top 5 Maple Whiskies To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!

Cabin Fever Maple Flavored Whiskey Cabin Fever maple-flavoured whiskey may not have the big name...
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5 of the Most Intriguing Vodka Bottles You’ll See

DQ Vodka    A luxury vodka with water coming out of a government protected aquifer,...
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Out of the Ashes… The Dead Rabbit, New York City

The Dead Rabbit is a bar which occupies a uniquely special place in my heart....
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Whisky Cocktail Recipes For Long Summer Days (and Nights)

Summer is here and everyone’s reaching for the Pimm’s, Aperol or gin for a light...
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What is Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto?

The last few years have seen the Aperol Spritz rise as a serious challenger to...
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What is Bourbon?

It’s that time of year when America celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the...
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New Product: Ben Nevis ‘Cù-Sìth’ Whisky

Our spirits editor, Colin Hampden-White, get to know the first in a series of whiskies...
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Top Tipples for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is fast approaching, but what do you get the old man? Well, if...
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Have You Tried Whiskey Made With Beaver Sac Secretions?

The words ‘beaver’ and ‘secretions’ are not two words you see together very often, especially...
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5 of the UK’s Best Ready to Drink Cocktails for your Picnic

Cocktails are great.  Picnics are great. And yet cocktails at a picnic are often a...
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Is Sherry The New Gin? #WEDWA

A younger crowd are in the process of discovering something versatile to drink. A drink...
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Ever Had Whisky From The Isle of Raasay? Now You Can…

Think you know everything about Scotch? Have you tasted the new single-malt-in-progress from the Isle...
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5 of the Best Distilleries and Whisky Attractions Near Edinburgh

You may have seen Peter's guide to the best whisky bars in Edinburgh recently and...
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5 of the Best Whisky Bars in Edinburgh

Ask anyone who’s ever travelled to Edinburgh about their impression of Scotland’s capital and most...
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What is Mead? Winerist meets Gosnells of London

If the word ‘mead’ has you thinking of medieval characters playing the lute and dancing...
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A Brief History of Gin (and 3 to try!)

Gin has undergone a true metamorphosis over recent years, with luxury products popping up in...
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3 Cocktail Recipes For Your Cinco De Mayo Party

Cinco De Mayo is fast approaching in all its bright coloured, delicious food, strong beverage...
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Winerist is Official Media Partner for ‘The Three Drinkers Do Scotch’

It’s only April, yet 2018 is already shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year...
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Is it Whisky or Whiskey: What’s the difference?

If you’ve ever thought about investing in wine, you might also have considered investing in...
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Last Minute Bubbles for Valentine’s Day

If you’ve left it too late again to find a Valentine’s present, a clever choice...
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Real Porn Star With Your Porn Star Cocktail, Madam?

Q: How do you make a Porn Star Cocktail more authentic? A: Serve it with...
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Burns Night: The Bobby Burns Cocktail

As the 25th of January approaches, many of us are preparing to raise a toast...
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Best 10 Summer Cocktails for Your BBQ Parties

Your Memorial Day barbeque is nothing but ashes and memories now as summer barbeque season...
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Whisky and its Famous Worldwide Producers

The word whisky originates from the Scottish Gaelic « uisge » or the Irish Gaelic « uisce ». It...
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How to invest in whisky

As we finally recover from the colder weather in the UK, there is a parallel...
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Independence Day Cocktail Suggestions

As the US celebrates one of its most favourite holidays today, 4th of July, we...