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Black Cow: Vodka Made from Milk

By Neil Brotherston

There are plenty of drinks brands out there that claim they are the “world’s finest”, the “world’s most premium” or the “highest quality in the world”. But there aren’t many that can claim they are “the world’s ONLY”. Well that’s exactly what Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka can legitimately claim. Today we’re reviewing a vodka […]

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Caorunn Gin Cocktails

By Adam

Enjoy sophisticated and fresh cocktails with this season’s new recipes from Caorunn’s creative mixologists Caorunn’s wildly sophisticated flavour will transport your senses away to the magic of Speyside with its rolling hills, highland glens and lochs. Relax in the garden with a refreshing drink or entertain your friends with these delicious ideas: Blush Apple Martini […]

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Wine of the Week: Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV

By Michelle Connolly

Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV Sparkling White Wine Florent Baumand Estate Produced in the Loire Vally, France We’d like to introduce you to the Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV – also known as the ‘Champagne of the Loire’. A delicious and refreshing sparkler from the heart of France, this Crémant is […]

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The Dapper Chapper Bar – Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select

By Neil Brotherston

There’s something very dapper about a bottle of alcohol that you know is truly unique to you. The knowledge that what you have inside your bottle, is yours, and yours only. Only you can choose who gets to taste the unique taste of your bottle. Well that’s exactly the case with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel […]

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SKIPPER RUM

By Neil Brotherston

Dapper Chapper’s we’ve got a real treat for you this week on the bar, so get ready to set sail on a journey of discovery. This week’s drink is ‘The Best in this World Rum’ or to go by it’s official name – Skipper Rum. This is a rum that hasn’t changed since the 1930’s, […]

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KONIKS TAIL VODKA

By Neil Brotherston

Vodka stocked in The Ritz, Selfridges, Fortnum and Mason, Claridge’s, Harvey Nichols, Harrod’s and The Dorchester, with many more queuing up to get their hands on it – it must be Grey Goose right? Wrong. There’s a new star in the world of premium vodkas and boy is it making a name for itself. Konik’s […]

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FREEZY DOES IT – KÖLD COCKTAILS

By Phil Hawkins

What’s the one thing you’ve always wanted in your life but not yet achieved? Climb Mount Everest? No. Move abroad and live like a king? No. To be able to buy frozen cocktails in easy to use pouches in a variety of flavours? Thought so. Well it’s good news then that we were lucky enough […]

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Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

By Adam

A true Dapper Chapper knows that their home bar is more than a place to store booze. Your bar should be a reflection of yourself, with the world to see. With this is mind we’ve been on the hunt for the right bottles to sit on a Dapper Chappers bar. To make the cut, it’s […]

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Warming Winter Whiskey…. That’s Not Scotch

By Adam

On these dark and damp nights, you want a drink that’s going to comfort. A drink that is going to give you that nice warm feeling and soften the winter blues. A glass of red wine may do the trick in the short term but towards the end of the night, it can get a […]

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Join the club!

By Adam

The Times Whisky Club! Throughout the year you’ll be well stocked when it comes to Scotch malt whisky, bourbon and Irish whiskey, but also Japanese whisky and whiskies from around the world. You’ll find popular names including Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker and Glenfiddich. But what really sets them apart is their selection from small artisan whisky distilleries. Rare […]