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Drinks
Reviews and Cocktail Recipes


Vampire's Heart Vodka Review: Distileriile Bran & Vampire Sour Recipe
Crafted in Romania by Distileriile Bran, Vampire's Heart Vodka arrives in a striking frosted bottle sculpted like an anatomical heart. Clean, smooth, and free of harsh burn, here is my honest review, Halloween styling ideas, and my original Vampire Sour cocktail recipe.


Vampire's Seduction Sangria Review: Low ABV Romanian Sip
Light, refreshing, and surprisingly dangerous to keep open! At just 5.5% ABV, Vampire's Seduction Sangria by Romania's Distileriile Bran delivers big, juicy fruit flavours over quality wine. Here is my honest review, the ideal serve, and why it suits Halloween.


Beijing Red Star 8-Year Erguotou Baijiu: Spirit Review & Tasting Notes
Today we are stepping away from malted barley and fruit casks to explore the most consumed spirit on the planet: Chinese baijiu. Specifically, we're pouring a special release of one of the most iconic labels in China—Beijing Red Star 8-Year-Old Erguotou


Hanjan Peach: Review & Tasting Notes
Today we are stepping away from high-proof spirits and heavy casks to look at something far lighter, fruit-forward, and dangerously easy to drink: Hanjan Peach (한잔 복숭아).


Wolf Pack Elixir Twenty Gin - Review
A small-batch Pot Still gin produced and bottled in Romania.


Casa Loy Anejo Tequila - Review
A Anejo Tequila from Casa Loy.


Porto Cruz Tawny Port - Review
A delicious Tawny Port from one of the world's most renowned Port wine brands - Porto Cruz


Vampire's Fears Sour Cherry Liqueur - Review
A delicious Romanian Sour Cherry Liqueur (Visinata) from Distileriile Bran.


Apricot Brandy Vampire's Heart - Review
A delicious Romanian apricot Brandy/ Pălincă de caise from Distileriile Bran.


Royal Oporto 10 Tawny Port - Review
A Tawny Port aged for 10 years, produced by Compania Velha.


Amarguinha Bitter Almond Liqueur - Review
Amarguinha Original - a bitter almond liqueur from the Algarve Region of Portugal


Kori Whiskey Glass - Review
Kori Whiskey Glasses


Kenbishi Kuromatsu - Sake Review
A premium Honzojo Sake from Kenbishi Shuzo Brewery, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan


Mulled Wine - Easy Recipe
A super easy recipe, perfect for the festive season.


Hot Toddy Recipe
The best hot drink for cold autumn and winter days


Whisky Paloma - Cocktail Recipe
A super refreshing twist on a classic tequila-based cocktail.


Black Twist Irish Coffee Liqueur - Review
An Irish coffee liqueur made with Arabica Coffee Beans and Temris Irish Whiskey


Sawanotsuru Koshujikomi Umeshu - Review
A rich and sweet plum wine with aged sake from Sawanotsuru Brewery


Whisky Espresso Martini - Cocktail Recipe
A twist on the classic espresso martini, replacing the traditional vodka with your favourite whisky.


Peach Whisky Smash - Cocktail Recipe
A deliciously refreshing fruity summer cocktail made with ripe peach, your favourite whisky, a hint of lemon and a bit of mint.


Takara Sho Chiku Bai Junmai - Sake Review
A Classic Junmai Sake, product of the USA


Sawanotsuru Tamayoi - Sake Review
A deliciously sweet Junmai Genshu Sake from Sawanotsuru Brewery, Kobe.


Strawberry & Mint Bourbon Smash - Cocktail Recipe
The Strawberry and Mint Bourbon Smash is a delicious summery cocktail. Fruity and sweet, it's perfect for any summer celebration.


Cherry Whisky Sour - Cocktail Recipe
A super-easy recipe for a delicious whisky-based cocktail, perfect for summer
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