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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 […]

Celebrate International Poitín Day with Micil Distillery

November 14, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Founded in 2015 by The Sun Tavern in Bethnal Green in London, International Poitín Day this coming Saturday 18th November, celebrates the original Irish moonshine and the precursor to modern-day whiskey, along with the people […]

2023 Ryder Cup Elijah Craig Bourbon

September 29, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The 44th Ryder Cup got under way today at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, northeast of Rome and Kentucky based Elijah Craig has announced the one-time release of its Small […]

Carpathian Single Malt Whisky Goes Global

March 27, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Today is International Whisky Day and so we thought we would take a look at the Alexandrion Group who have produced Romania’s first ever single malt whisky which they launched in the UK towards the […]

Coole Swans, Minty Don and Desert Island Liqueurs

November 29, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

If there was such a programme as “Desert Island Liqueurs” in which people choose the drinks they would want to be shipwrecked and marooned along with them on a remote atoll, I would choose limoncello. […]

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Ulster Whiskey

August 28, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is a World Whisky Day. And an Irish Whiskey Day. But there should be an Ulster Whiskey Awareness Day. The south gets far too much limelight. Northern Irish whiskey doesn’t begin and end with […]

Carpathian Single Malt Whisky

August 12, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month, the Alexandrion Group, Romania’s largest spirits and wine producers, unveiled their brand-new Carpathian Single Malt Whisky to the UK at The Royal Automobile Club in Central London in the presence of H.E. Mrs. […]

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Cotswolds Distillery Launches Reserve Single Malt Whisky

December 6, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Cotswolds Distillery recently announced the launch of Cotswolds Reserve Single Malt Whisky in time for Christmas and is a new addition to their range of award-winning whiskies. This new Reserve Single Malt Whisky is made from […]

Cocktails

Celebrating Espresso Martini Day

September 2, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Today is Espresso Martini Day, so we thought we would take a look at a selection of Espresso Martinis you can make in the comfort of our own home at any time of the year […]

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World Whisky Day 2021

May 14, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last year when I wrote about World Whisky Day, we had recently gone into lockdown and things looked rather uncertain. However, who would have thought a year later we’d still be in partial lockdown. The […]