When one utters the phrase, ‘Highland Whisky,’ to a group of fellow DC’s, you’d expect to hear about a historic or renowned brand, rich in heritage and prestige. So, when I say to you that Ancnoc (pronounced a-nock) is a self-proclaimed, ‘contemporary’ whisky, don’t be alarmed, be excited, and stay with me. This cracking single […]
If you’ve acquired a certain fondness for a specific brand of whisky, simply for the taste, convenience or price point, It’s not that I’ll judge you, I just feel you’ll have missed out on the real magic of whisky indulgence. Bourbon is a liquor that one revels in drinking, as we allocate vital time to sit back, relax in a Chesterfield […]
I always find when we approach the of June, I’m usually thinking about my summer holidays, Wimbledon and Evening drinks…and it’s only at the very last minute I remember that Father’s Day is just around the corner! ‘I vowed last year to nail this in advance.’ Well chappers, fear not for I have a solution. […]
Gin is still very much in here at The Dapper Chapper HQ and a brand that has caught our eye is at late is multi-award winning distillers, Edinburgh Gin. They came to our attention during February after we received a bottle of their limited edition Edinburgh Valentine’s Day Gin. The small-batch distillers are known for […]
You might associate the phrase ‘Good things come to those who wait’ with a darker, more Irish drink than this, but after nearly 200 years in the making, Greene King is now launching its Heritage Series. From just five preserved barley seeds, originally stored in 1825, an ancient recipe has been rediscovered by the Greene […]
The beautiful surroundings of Glendalough are the inspiration for this namesake whiskey. The Glen of the Two Lakes, formed in the ice age by an immense glacier, is one of Ireland’s foremost beauty spots. The heritage associated with its raw, remote beauty – what drew St Kevin to the area to practice in solitude – […]
London Beer Week, now in its fourth year, is returning to the capital on Monday, with a huge array of activities to celebrate a city of great drinking. The annual festival of all things beer, lager, ale and cider sees some of London’s top brewers and beer enthusiasts come together to enjoy a host of […]
This cracker comes from one of the most northernly distilleries on the Scottish mainland, and the extreme location and unique stills mean it’s a single malt scotch whisky that delivers both the power and the subtlety of the sea – a proper maritime malt. We were fortunate enough to give the award winning, Old Pulteney, […]
The glass can be half empty or half full…As long as there’s whisky in it. This is a mantra I live by, as I feel there really isn’t a time when a small dram of the good stuff isn’t a good idea; except maybe with your breakfast but even then there can be exceptions. I’d […]
It’s not often that a cider makes its way to the forefront of my mind, so that’s why I love the job of having to sample and review such drinks. I’m forced to rethink what it is I like, what I enjoy and what I’m keen on experimenting with next. As an ale and spirit […]
Inchmoan from Loch Lomond Whiskies is a single malt with some interesting characteristics thanks to the unique bottling distillery it comes from. Loch Lomond Whiskies based in a beautiful part of the highlands of Scotland have been family run and distilling and blending whiskies for many years now. What makes their setup unique though if […]
Q: When Isn’t it Gin O’Clock? A: Never Yes, Yes, I know, one must endorse the concept of responsible drinking but whatever happened to the good old saying of, ‘It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere?’ Anyway, the point I’m trying to stress is that for most of us chaps, a gin & tonic seems like a good […]
Reyka vodka landed on our doorstep and we will start by saying that it is so refreshing to experience and enjoy a high quality vodka, a break from our current spirit drinking habits. Reyka is an Icelandic vodka made in collaboration by the masters at Grant & Sons (Hendricks, Glenfiddich) and master distiller Kristman Olafsson. […]
Don Papa Rum has been taking the spirits world by storm, a premium aged rum from the Philippines and created on the fertile foothills of Mt. Kanlaon. Don Papa is a tribute to Papa Isio the real leader from the island of Negros, Phillipines. Dapper Chapper has kindly given us a tasting kit to try […]
