Halloween is a perfect excuse for themed-everything, including themed drinks! Here are six spooky cocktails that are sure to impress your pals at your party this October 31st.
Speyside is home to so many distilleries in such a small area, its no wonder that some gems fall under the radar, especially being neighbours with big hitters like The Macallan and Glenfiddich.
In their second wave of celebrations for the centenary of the House of Suntory, two special limited editions of Hibiki blended whisky have been released to pay tribute to the past century of excellence. We're holding separate ballots for these coveted bottlings.
Speyside is a whisky 'sub-region' of the Scottish Highlands, named as such due to the large number of Scotch whisky distilleries in a comparatively small area. The style of whisky produced has altered significantly over time, and thus there are a wide range of whiskies displaying different characters to enjoy. Always sweet, rich and flavourful: we certainly believe that there's a dram for everyone in Speyside!
The Scottish gin industry has been booming in recent years, from the Islands to the historic capital, everyone seems to want to get in on the game! We've chosen ten of the best Scottish gins in the business, to celebrate International Scottish Gin Day tomorrow (7th October)!
Autumn is often a favourite time for drinking whisky, with crisp cold mornings and dark nights that haven't yet become anything but cosy. Aromas of fallen leaves, bramble bushes, dried fig, mushrooms and damp oak follow us outdoors and bonfire night brings to mind smoky air, toffee apples, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate. And we mustn't forget the spices - cinnamon, ginger, sage, nutmeg present in every classic autumn dish.
There's just something about sitting in the garden, in those first few days of sun that indicate that everyone's favourite season is well on the way, and sipping on a classic Gin and Tonic. We've selected ten of our very best premium gins, that are loaded with fresh, floral vibes, to make that special time even more luxurious.
You needn't have a fully stocked bar to make some of the most famous and delicious whisky cocktails around. Stay minimalist with these simple three-ingredient cocktails, using either Scotch, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky or bourbon. Switch them up for a twist.
There are so many distilleries, whisky bars, pilgrimage sites across the world which whisky lovers flock to. We asked The Whisky Shop team their dream whisky destinations, whether they be recommendations they've already tried and tested, or places at the top of their bucket list.