Drinks
Reviews and Cocktail Recipes

Finishing our first Norman Soul tasting trio with a 5-year-old Domfront Calvados from La Cave Normande. Crafted by Famille Guesdon using traditional apples, pears, and vintage Cognac casks, here is my honest review of this golden pour.

Moving on to our next Normandy pour with Père Jules 10 Year Old Calvados Pays d'Auge. Double distilled from 100% estate apples and aged in seasoned French oak, here is my honest tasting review of this calvados

A closer look at Didier Lemorton Domfront Calvados. Made using traditional estate pears and aged in French oak barrels, here is my honest review of the spirit—tasted both neat and with a drop of water.

Taking a break from whisky to explore craft soft drinks! Discovered at the Trade Drinks Expo in London, Golden Nectar brews New York-style iced tea in small batches out of Birmingham. From delicate elderflower notes to restrained sweetness, here is my honest review.

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.

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.

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

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).

A small-batch Pot Still gin produced and bottled in Romania.

A Anejo Tequila from Casa Loy.

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

A delicious Romanian Sour Cherry Liqueur (Visinata) from Distileriile Bran.

A delicious Romanian apricot Brandy/ Pălincă de caise from Distileriile Bran.

A Tawny Port aged for 10 years, produced by Compania Velha.

Amarguinha Original - a bitter almond liqueur from the Algarve Region of Portugal

Kori Whiskey Glasses

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

A super easy recipe, perfect for the festive season.

The best hot drink for cold autumn and winter days

Trade tequila for whisky in this bright, zesty highball! The Whisky Paloma pairs rich oak and malt with pink grapefruit, lime juice, and soda. Simple to mix by the glass or prep ahead in a party pitcher.

An Irish coffee liqueur made with Arabica Coffee Beans and Temris Irish Whiskey

A rich and sweet plum wine with aged sake from Sawanotsuru Brewery

A twist on the classic espresso martini, replacing the traditional vodka with your favourite whisky.

Looking for a refreshing summer serve? This Peach Whisky Smash pairs sweet ripe peaches and fragrant garden mint with your favourite whisky and fresh lemon juice. Simple, vibrant, and ready in minutes.