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 beautifully rich and smooth drink is a full-bodied,
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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 whisky can be a big help. The earliest refere
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 Columnists John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter, this is an even
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 flavour of toffee and caramel that is balanced out
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 malt, single barrel whiskies usually at 46% ABV bu
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 off his career in this industry as a bartender, so t
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 roly poly (with custard). Whilst this is no longer
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 adventure, similar to the design on the bottle. Whilst y
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.
How To Become A Cask Connoisseur
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have an expanding knowledge of a variety of different beers and whiskies, or have you ever thought how one day you could become a Cask Connoisseur just like me and have that understanding of how beer and whisk
Keg Ale Vs Cask Ale
What’s The Difference? There are specific differences between Keg Ale and Cask Ale, it’s not just down to the flavour of the beer, or ingredients used, it’s also down to the nitty gritty elements of how the beer is brewed and prepared before it is ab
My Top 5 Session Beers To Enjoy All Year Round
That’s nearly another week over and done with, it’s honestly been a super busy one for me, but it truly feels absolutely fantastic to being back at work and doing the job I love. How has your week been, why don’t you let me know in the comments, it’s