Does the glass make a difference to the whisky drinking experience? Here are the top five glasses according to Chris Walster, our in-house whisky expert, you can use when it comes to drinking whisky. Throughout this article, whisky includes whi
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Banana Bread Beer: Amber Ale as a “Liquid Bread”
Long ago, ale was known as “liquid bread” because it would have been made from barley bread fermented with water. Eagle Brewery took this quite literally though and created the much loved banana bread many years before people were obsessed with it fr
Why We Love Irish Whiskey Day
Irish Whiskey Day is on the 3rd March 2023 and is an annual celebration of Irish whiskey and its unique and rich history. This day is celebrated by both whiskey connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. It’s the perfect opportunity to honor the legacy
How to Spot a Bad Pint of Beer: 5 Signs Your Beer is Off
Drinking a cold pint of beer is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether you’re enjoying a beer with friends or on a night out, there is nothing quite like that first sip of a freshly poured pint. However, there are times when you may end up with a ba
Milk Stout 6% – Ashover Brewery: Award Winning Strong Stout
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,
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