While we celebrate the art of the neat pour, our Mixology & Recipes section highlights the versatility of whisky in the culinary and cocktail world. Master classic builds like the Vieux Carré recipe or learn how to pair specific flavour profiles with gourmet cuisine. We also provide professional guidance on glassware, from technical Glencairns to weighted crystal tumblers, to ensure every drink is served to its highest standard.
The Vieux Carré: New Orleans' Most Complex Cocktail (Best Recipe) Sip & Learn: Volume 137 If the Sazerac is the rugged, punchy king of New Orleans cocktails, the Vieux Carré is the sophisticated, intellectual queen.…
Best Japanese Whisky for Highballs: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 131 In the West, ordering a "Whisky and Soda" can sometimes feel like a utilitarian choice. It is something you drink when…
The Ultimate Hot Toddy Recipe: The Cure for the Common Cold? Sip & Learn: Volume 128 There is an old Scottish saying: "If a Hot Toddy cannot cure it, nothing can." For centuries, this steaming…
Ice Sphere vs Ice Cube: Which Melts Slower? (The Science of Dilution) Sip & Learn: Volume 125 Walk into any high-end cocktail bar in Tokyo, London, or New York, and order a whisky on the…
The Rob Roy: The Scotch Manhattan (Recipe & History) Sip & Learn: Volume 118 If the Manhattan is the king of New York cocktails, the Rob Roy whisky cocktail is its rugged Scottish cousin. It…
The Rusty Nail: The Drambuie Classic (And How to Perfect It) Sip & Learn: Volume 112 Some cocktails are complicated, requiring six ingredients, homemade syrups, and a degree in chemistry. The Rusty Nail cocktail is…
The Penicillin Cocktail Recipe: The Modern Classic Scotch Cocktail (2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 72 In the world of mixology, very few modern drinks earn the title of "Classic." The Penicillin cocktail recipe is the…
The Water Dropper: Why You Need a Pipette (2026 Guide) Sip & Learn: Volume 71 In the toolkit of a Master Blender, there is one instrument that is often overlooked by beginners but revered by…
The Sazerac: The Official Drink of New Orleans (Recipe & History 2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 66 If the Old Fashioned is the grandfather of cocktails, the Sazerac cocktail recipe is the eccentric uncle who…
The Perfect Mint Julep Recipe: How to Master Crushed Ice (2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 59 The Mint Julep recipe is the most misunderstood cocktail in America. Most people only drink it once a year…
The Boulevardier: The Whisky Lover's Negroni (Recipe & Guide 2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 51 If the Manhattan is the sophisticated older brother of the cocktail world, the Boulevardier cocktail recipe is the eccentric cousin…
The Whisky Highball: How to Perfect the Japanese Serve (2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 60 Mastering the Whisky Highball recipe is the ultimate test of temperature and technique. In America or the UK, a "Scotch…