We had the pleasure of tasting this milk stout at Camra’s Great British Winter Beer Festival in Burton-upon-Trent, the home of brewing, where we saw it get Bronze in Strong Stouts and Porters. This be
Explaining Whisky: A Brief Guide on the History of Whisk(e)y
Whisky has often been referred to as the “nectar of the gods”, but the origin of whisky production has often been forgotten. But to truly enjoy whisky, knowing its history and the different types of w
How to Get Involved in Open That Bottle Night
With Open That Bottle Night occurring this Saturday 25th February 2023, we thought this would be a good event to highlight in people’s calendars. Created by the then-Wall Street Journal Wine Columnist
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Pudding in a Glass: Sticky Toffee Pudding Beer Review
Eagle Brewery’s Sticky Toffee Pudding Beer is a unique specialty beer. It is a sweet, creamy, and smooth ale that has all the flavours of traditional sticky toffee pudding. The beer has a rich, deep f
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Enjoying this Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Auchroisk Review
First Editions Auchroisk 2010 11 Year Old, 46% ABV, Cost: £80, bottled 2022, one of 312 bottles from a bourbon barrel. The First Editions range is part of Hunter Laing & Co. It offers good single
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Why We Love World Bartender Day…
With World Bartender Day fast approaching on Friday 24th February this year, we thought it was high time that we share the love and support that bartenders deserve. Our very own Luke Slater started of
Pudding in a Can: Aunt Bessie’s Jam & Custard Pale Ale
This is the beer that anyone will appreciate if they fancy something sweet. Aunt Bessie’s Jam & Custard Pale Ale brewed by the Northern Monk is a take on the old school classic pudding – the jam r
Setting Sail with The Scalasaig – Island Hopper Review
This iconic limited edition ‘Maiden Voyage’ is a blended malt scotch whisky from Colonsay Beverages from their home at Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay. The flavouring of this whisky takes you on an advent
The Relaunch of The Cask Connoisseur
It is with great delight that I can announce that Chris Walster has joined The Cask Connoisseur as its in-house whisky connoisseur. Whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed my solo journey as the cask connoisseur, it is time to take this website to the next level.