Events
Burns Night In London 2019
Many Brits like to celebrate Burns Night every year and so if this is a date that’s firmly in your diary, then we have a few suggestions of where to go in London on Friday […]
Whisky
Drinks
Shall I Compare Caol Ila To A Summer’s Day?
After sampling the stunningly drinkable Caol Ila Distillers Edition whisky, one could be forgiven for thinking Shakespeare’s ever-quotable Sonnet 18 was actually in reference to the everlasting enjoyment of a perfectly constructed dram, rather than […]
Scotland
A (My*) Perfect Long Weekend In The Cairngorms
What constitutes a perfect long weekend in the Cairngorms will mean different things to people. So instead of me trying to cover all bases, let’s instead tackle the arguably (if you’re me) more interesting question […]
Cocktails
Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky Cocktails
Earlier this month a small group of us gathered at Ten Trinity Square Private Club close to the Tower of London, to learn about the award-winning World’s Best Grain Whisky, Bain’s Cape Mountain, at an […]
Hotels
Waldhaus am See, St. Moritz
As a continuing service to the loyal readers of Our Man on the Ground Travel & Lifestyle Magazine I persist in discovering those interesting places you might not have heard of. On this trip I […]
Events
Around The World In Whiskies Pop-Up
Known for its innovative pop-ups, The Jones Family Project in Shoreditch has once again come up with a creative new Around The World In Whiskies pop-up for the autumn which started this week and will […]
Cocktails
Raise A Glass To Beelzebub With The Dublin Liberties Copper Alley, Single Malt Whiskey
I’ve never been a god-fearing person; however, I do often wonder about the quality of the bar in the afterlife. I imagine there would be nothing more rewarding than an effervescent brew sliding down your […]
Cocktails
While We Wait, Single Malt Whisky From R&B Distillers Is A Pacifier of Patience
I’m not a patient person and even waiting too long for a drink at the bar can get me riled up, so I can’t imagine what waiting ten years to complete a road must feel […]
Cocktails
GlenDronach v BenRiach – Battle of the Ages
I remember my 22nd birthday like it was yesterday. Although it was well over a decade ago, I still reminisce to the days of uncontrollable excitement at getting my hands on whatever spirit I could […]
Drinks
Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch Sherry Cask Finish
Although the sun is shining through my office window, I’m currently wearing a thick jumper and have just hunted out my Heat Holder socks (you haven’t got any? Seriously, eBay that!); this can only mean […]