Category: Whisky
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The Viking Line Cinderella whisky fair
A whisky festival, but on a ship. One that sails out to international waters, and no one can leave until the next day. I spent 20 hours on what at first seemed like the daftest idea ever, but I quickly realised was something else entirely …
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I named a book
… and you should buy it. Okay, okay – so what if I’m strutting like I’ve actually written a book instead of just naming one. Forgive me this moment of joy as the book in question is all about whisk(e)y cocktails, a subject you know I love, and is written by Jesse Estes, who I…
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Mark of Respect paid in Berlin
I wasn’t at 2016 Bar Convent Berlin in person, but I was in spirit. My namesake cocktail the Mark Of Respect created by John Norrman appeared on the official Teeling Irish Whiskey menu and in wee naggin bottles. Could I be happier, no?
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The Mark of Respect goes intercontinental
Last week I woke up to this message from all round gentleman Kevin Hurley, Global Brand Ambassador for Teeling Whisky (for context, read this): “Gents, with both of your gracious permissions I would love to start promoting the ‘Mark of Respect’ as a Teeling cocktail in an official capacity. First up at two guest bartending…
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A long list of things I drank
My first married Christmas was spent in Ireland and it would have been remiss of me not to use this as an excuse to sample the many fine spirits that the country produces – both historic and new. As an aide memoir I have listed them below – anyone beat this for a Christmas time…
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Like whisky, have questions? Glenfiddich’s ambassador Mark answers them
This short film answers a lot of whisky questions, with Glenfiddich’s UK ambassador Mark Thomson A Drinks Galore expert Interview: Presented by Mark Jennings drinksgalo.re Directed by Alex Blogg alexblogg.com Featuring Mark Thomson, UK Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Thanks to Walker Slater Tailors walkerslater.com
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Meet The Maker series: Mark interviews Alexandre Gabriel from Cognac Ferrand, Citadelle Gin & Plantation Rum
“Taste, with the capital letters … It’s not drinking to get drunk, it’s not drinking to look cool. It’s drinking for pleasure.” Mark speaks to Alexandre Gabriel, President of Cognac Ferrand (creator of Citadelle Gin and Plantation Rum) about life, drinks and everything in between. “You can rebuild the world with a bottle of rum…
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Whisky, Rogues, Dogs and Drams – The Whisky Show in 2 minutes
Mark from Drinks Galore captures the spirit of London’s The Whisky Show. An incredible event featuring top whiskies from around the world held in the Whisky Exchange. Sample the drams with us as we go see what’s on offer from The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Nikka, Teeling and much more. Filmed by Alex Blogg and Edited by…
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