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Hosting a Scotch whisky tasting at home is one of the most rewarding ways to explore this extraordinary spirit with […] The post How to Host a Scotch Whisky Tasting at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide appea…
Smokehead Unfiltered, NAS, 46% So this is pretty much the standard Smokehead Original, but at 46% ABV and unchillfiltered. The distillery is, as always with Smokehead, undisclosed. Matured in ex-bourb…
Made using real pieces of rhubarb and a base of our London dry, this Gin packs a punch, with a strong Rhubarb hit and a warm end of Ginger. This one is different from the others you may have tried, it…
Our London Dry Gin is distilled with a selection of the world’s finest botanicals sourced from across Europe, including juniper, rosemary, hibiscus, and citrus. Crafted to taste beautifully smooth and…
A big favourite in cask aged and unfiltered can versions when first brewed in 2020,[...] The post Cryptic! appeared first on Oakham Ales.
Smokehead Original, NAS, 40% This single malt was distilled at an undisclosed Islay distillery, and matured in ex-bourbon barrels. I feel certain the source of this liquid is either Caol Ila or one of…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here, and whether you’re watching England battle it out from your sofa, a packed pub, or the back garden with friends, one question matters more than VAR: what are y…
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Triple Mash, 4 YO, 50% A blended straight whiskey in the Bonded Series from Jack Daniel's. It is made from bonded American malt, bonded rye and bonded Tennessee whiskey. The term…
Dailuaine 2010 Cask #307769 (Berry Bros & Rudd), 12 YO, 55.9% Image © Whisky Base Distilled in 2010 at Speyside distillery Dailuaine. Matured in an unspecified hogshead and then finished in an ex-Olor…
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Macallan A Night on Earth The First Light, NAS, 43% Image © Whisky Base This is the fourth release in the A Night on Earth Series from Macallan. This time around they have collaborated with New Zealan…
SMWS 52.50 Saltwater symphony, 11 YO, 55.7% Image © Whisky Base This is an SMWS bottling distilled at Pulteney distillery in the Highland region, Scotland. Distilled 2013-08-27, matured in a single 1s…
Join Clare and Saz as they talk you through some of Domaine de Tourelles excellent Lebanese wines accompanied by a Persian feast... Read More... The post Domaine de Tourelles Wine Dinner, £85 appeared…
Book Here £16.50 for 5 wines tutored in the Pleasance Tasting Room... Read More... The post Edinburgh Festival Wine Tastings 7th-30th August appeared first on Great Grog.
In the proliferation of pink it is open season for Rose and Richard will be showing how life is pretty in pink... Read More... The post A whole lotta Rose Wines: Tutored Tasting £20 appeared first on…
Clare will be exploring the huge range of varietals from the Rhone and how they make fantastic wines alll over the world!... Read More... The post Rhone Varietals Tutored Tasting, £20 appeared first o…
BenRiach The Sixteen, 16 YO, 43% This core range product from BenRiach Distillery has been matured in three different cask types; ex-bourbon barrels, ex-sherry casks, and virgin oak. The label also st…
Bushmills 30 YO, 46% Here is another very old single malt whisky from Bushmills. See the official product page for all the details. Here are the highlights: “Our Bushmills 30 Year Old is patiently mat…
Bushmills 25 YO, 46% Time to check out some old single malt from Northern Ireland. So here we go with the Bushmills 25 YO. From the official product page we find the following: “Our Bushmills 25 Year…
The Bulls Head, Hale Barns welcome brand new accommodation following a 27-week development project that began in October 2025.
From managing disruption during construction to welcoming guests into the new bedrooms, General Manager Nicky Lee reflects on the journey behind the refurbishment at The Bulls Head Hale Barns.
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Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, family gathering, summer celebration or simply an excuse to spend quality time together, Crouch Ridge Vineyard is the perfect place to make any occasion feel trul…
Celebrate English Wine Week 2026 in style at Crouch Ridge Vineyard with a special edition of our much-loved Jazz in the Vines event — a perfect combination of award-winning English wines, live music,…
English Wine Week 2026 promises to be the biggest and most exciting celebration yet of one of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic industries. What was once seen as a niche curiosity has become a…
The 2026 Glass of Bubbly Awards once again confirmed why English sparkling wine is now firmly established on the world stage, bringing together some of the most influential names in wine at the magnif…
Jazz in the Vines proved to be one of the highlights of the spring events season at our Crouch Ridge Vineyard, with guests enjoying a truly memorable sold-out evening of fine wine, exceptional food an…
The rise of wine tourism in Essex — and particularly the renowned Crouch Valley — is no longer a well-kept secret. Increasingly, companies, wine clubs and private tour groups are discovering what many…
There are few pairings that capture the flavour of an Essex spring more perfectly than a glass of Bacchus from Crouch Ridge Vineyard alongside fresh asparagus from S Thorogood & Sons https://thorogood…
The ‘Oxfordshire Business Opportunities & Support network’ for all Enterprise Oxfordshire Business clients & anyone who wants to learn more. The OxBOoSt network will meet at Hook Norton Brewery on Tue…
