by Reece Sims | Apr 2, 2026 | Tasting Panel
From neat pours to crafted cocktails, bartenders reveal mezcal’s many moods Mezcal has always had a way of sparking conversation at the bar. From its smoky, earthy backbone to the wild diversity of agave varietals, this spirit has become a favourite canvas for...
by Tara Rafiq | Aug 29, 2025 | Tasting Panel
Bye-bye bourbon. It’s Canadian whisky’s time to shine in these modern cocktails For decades, Canadian whisky has played the quiet backbone in everything from Manhattans to whisky sours. But now, a new wave of bartenders is reclaiming it—not just as a versatile base...
by Tara Rafiq | Mar 28, 2025 | Tasting Panel
Our expert panel chooses their favourite bourbons — and the cocktails they make with them Its name might be shrouded in mystery, but bourbon’s unmistakable flavour is anything but uncertain. Some believe it was named after Bourbon County in Kentucky, where early...
by Tara Rafiq | Aug 22, 2024 | Tasting Panel
The best gin for Martinis, according to the experts Was it bartender Jerry Thomas, at San Francisco’s Occidental Hotel in the 1860s or was it Tartini di Taggia at New York’s Knickerbocker Hotel in 1911 who invented the Martini? And is it a 5:1 ratio of gin to dry...
by Tara Rafiq | Feb 2, 2024 | Tasting Panel
Our bartenders explain how to master single-malt mixology In the world of spirits, few elixirs carry the weight of tradition and reverence as does single malt whisky. This liquid gold, celebrated for its complexity and rich character, has long been the epitome of...
by Tara Rafiq | Jul 7, 2023 | Tasting Panel
Sunny days demand thirst-quenching cocktails like Margaritas, Palomas and Ranch Water, which all just happen to be a showcase for tequila. And that might just make tequila our favourite summer spirit. The same way scotch or bourbon is a style of whisky, tequila is...
