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DRAM5 Unveils a Blind Box Whisky Tasting Experience

October 14, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month, DRAM5 launched a design-led whisky discovery box, reimagining the way whisky is experienced and appreciated. The DRAM5 blind boxes have been created for both the curious and connoisseur and invite you to explore […]

Yorkshire, Shandy and Broken Clock Vodka

October 4, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Leon Kuhajewski invented the world’s first astronomical watch in 1816. One of his descendants, Andrew Kugaevskikh, invented a distinctly bookish and very Anglo-Irish Polish vodka. And a drink which is the uniquely fruit of cross-Pennine […]

A Journey Through Sake with Berry Bros and Rudd

October 2, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

The UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd regularly hold complimentary tastings for both customers and staff from a variety of producers. In addition, they have regular ticketed events that are […]

Saltire Rare Malt Debuts in the U.S with Steak House Hall of Fame

September 30, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 2

Saltire Rare Malt, currently Scotland’s fastest-growing independent whisky bottler, is making its debut in the United States in a special partnership with the Steak House Hall of Fame. For the first time, Saltire’s ultra-rare, single […]

Berry Bros. and Rudd Wine and Spirits Shop

September 24, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 4

April 2024 saw the opening of the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s first Spirits Shop at No. 1 St James’ following an extensive renovation and expansion to the interior […]

Altamura Distilleries and Hilton Culinary Cocktail Competition

September 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

This month, Altamura Distilleries Vodka, the Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, has teamed up with Hilton Hotels to launch a brand new culinary cocktail competition across Hilton’s Destination Venues in Europe, the Middle […]

Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond

Top Gear Drinks and Hamster Gin

September 3, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Anything James May can do; Richard Hammond will have a go at. The diminutive Grand Tourist has crafted his own single malt English Whisky with a little help from some of his other friends and […]

What Makes Loose Leaf Tea Truly Organic?

August 8, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

This method of loose leaf tea is bliss for tea lovers. Drinking it this way is even more enjoyable with organic varieties. So, what is the organic nature of loose leaf tea? Know the metrics […]

Award-Winning Spirits from Cardrona Distillery

July 29, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

I recently met with Desiree Reid, founder of Cardrona Distillery, over lunch at the newly opened Lucky Cat Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay, with its impressive panoramic views over the London skyline, to talk about New […]

The Validation of American Malt Whiskey

July 27, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

American single malt whiskey has at last had its long-awaited moment and can now stand proudly and independently beside bourbon whiskey. These single malt whiskies are not just for patriots but also for connoisseurs who […]