Protagonist. A big word for the cool dude in a movie or book that leads the pack. It’s what we got called by Drinks international when they said, “Monkey Shoulder is that protagonist for the blended malt sub-category. If ever there was a scotch designed for bartenders it is this – smooth and packing bang…
17 March is St Patrick’s Day. Thankfully it happens every year and lasts the whole day. It’s a day where we all celebrate being a little bit Irish – be it in blood or in spirit. The fact that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world is just one way in which we…
14 February is recognised internationally as the day on which love in all its forms is celebrated. With a frenzy, lovers race to purchase boutiques of roses to gain more affection from their partner, however many a dual is had at the point of purchase as each year roses are in short supply due to…
Finally! A day created to celebrate a man. We’ve been told we can celebrate more than one man. While there are so many things that we are told to do to be a good man, we’ve kind of narrowed it down to three solid tips (like the three monkey’s) that suit us just fine. Mix…
The 19th of November is International Men’s Day! It’s a day of reflecting on everything that defined being a man, and an opportunity to explore ways to improve ourselves. 2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year for many of us, and we have had to take a long deep look at ourselves, but its also…
Cherries have been called the nectar of the gods, a butterfly’s kiss, and the deepest wish of a hummingbird’s heart… Here’s how to weave their spell into your very own elixir. CHERRY LANE COCKTAIL This sophisticated potion offers a balance between the sweetness of fresh cherries and the spicy hit of American Rye whiskey, with…
Made trendy once again by the rise in popularity of the hit TV show “Mad Men”, the Old Fashioned cocktail’s history goes even further back than that. Lore says that the name actually goes back to people asking for a drink made the “old fashioned” way back in the 1800s. Traditionally made with bourbon or…
Here’s how to drag the Old Fashioned into 2021 Yes, we said it, the Old Fashioned Week may be old fashioned. Okay, yes, it’s a classic, but perhaps it needs a bit of a shake up; not a massive one, just enough not to break a sweat. In our view, the classic Old Fashioned perhaps…
