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 Godfather Cocktail Recipe: Best 2-Ingredient Drink (2026) Sip & Learn: Volume 166 Sometimes, the best drinks are the simplest. In a modern cocktail culture obsessed with homemade bitters, clarified milk punches, and smoke guns,…
Clear Ice Maker Review: Are They Worth The Money? (2026 Verdict) Sip & Learn: Volume 163 We have all been there. You pour a £100 bottle of Single Malt into a heavy crystal glass, and…
The New York Sour Recipe: 1 Stunning Twist on the Classic Sip & Learn: Volume 155 The Whisky Sour is a perfect drink. It balances the heat of the spirit, the tartness of the lemon,…
The Paper Plane Cocktail: 4 Equal Parts for Modern Perfection Sip & Learn: Volume 149 In the world of mixology, the term "Classic" is usually reserved for drinks invented before the Prohibition era, such as…
How to Use a Smoked Old Fashioned Kit: 5 Steps for Amazing Drinks Sip & Learn: Volume 145 In the last few years, the Smoked Old Fashioned Kit has become the ultimate gift for whiskey…
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…