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  • 11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events 11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events 11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events Cocktails 02 October 2019

    11 Best London Cocktail Week whisky events

    From Scotch blending sessions to funky Bourbon BBQ parties, LCW has it all.

  • Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer Cocktails 09 July 2019

    Lower-alcohol whisky cocktails for summer

    Drinkers don’t have to compromise on flavour with these low-abv, summery Scotch serves.

  • Cocktail Basics: Mint Julep Cocktail Basics: Mint Julep Cocktail Basics: Mint Julep Cocktails 30 April 2019

    Cocktail Basics: Mint Julep

    For over 200 years, the Mint Julep has offered icy refreshment on sweltering summer days.

  • Cocktail Basics: Boulevardier Cocktail Basics: Boulevardier Cocktail Basics: Boulevardier Cocktails 09 April 2019

    Cocktail Basics: Boulevardier

    Once the vogue drink of Parisian socialites, the Boulevardier is making a modern comeback.

  • Cocktail Basics: Old Fashioned Cocktail Basics: Old Fashioned Cocktail Basics: Old Fashioned Cocktails 19 February 2019

    Cocktail Basics: Old Fashioned

    Despite endless interpretations, the attraction of the Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity.

  • 7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes 7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes 7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes Cocktails 10 December 2018

    7 easy Christmas whisky cocktail recipes

    Liven up the party or warm up by the fire with one of these Christmas cocktail recipes.

  • Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer Cocktails 24 July 2018

    Eight whisky cocktails perfect for summer

    Beat the heat with these refreshing sunny-day serves recommended by top bartenders.

  • The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail Cocktails 01 March 2018

    The Sazerac: An iconic whisky cocktail

    Its origins lie in 19th century New Orleans, yet the Sazerac remains a classic whisky cocktail.

  • London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds Cocktails 08 November 2017

    London’s best Scotch Old Fashioneds

    Move over Bourbon; it’s time for Scotch whisky to take on the Old Fashioned.

  • The world’s best rooftop whisky bars The world’s best rooftop whisky bars The world’s best rooftop whisky bars Cocktails 01 June 2017

    The world’s best rooftop whisky bars

    A selection of some of the best al fresco watering holes to enjoy a whisky tipple this summer.

  • Easter Scotch whisky cocktails Easter Scotch whisky cocktails Easter Scotch whisky cocktails Cocktails 13 April 2017

    Easter Scotch whisky cocktails

    These cocktails from the world’s best bartenders are sure to enhance your Easter weekend.

  • Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails Cocktails 25 January 2017

    Burns Night Scotch whisky cocktails

    The world’s best bartenders share their top Scotch whisky cocktail recipes for Burns Night.

  • Winter whisky cocktails Winter whisky cocktails Winter whisky cocktails Cocktails 24 January 2017

    Winter whisky cocktails

    Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana shows how a lick of smoke can enhance whisky cocktails in winter.

  • The Rusty Nail The Rusty Nail The Rusty Nail Cocktails 12 January 2017

    The Rusty Nail

    It’s about time the Rusty Nail cocktail had its day in the sun, says Naren Young.

  • The Debonair revisited The Debonair revisited The Debonair revisited Cocktails 24 November 2016

    The Debonair revisited

    This ’90s Scotch whisky cocktail is given a 21st-century revamp with a new recipe and name.

  • Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar Cocktails 27 October 2016

    Dead Rabbit: Scotch at the World’s Best Bar

    It may be an Irish pub in New York, but what does the World’s Best Bar have to offer Scotch fans?

  • Autumn whisky cocktails Autumn whisky cocktails Autumn whisky cocktails Cocktails 26 October 2016

    Autumn whisky cocktails

    As the temperature drops and the wind blows, whisky shines in a range of seasonal drinks recipes.

  • Whisky Cobbler Whisky Cobbler Whisky Cobbler Cocktails 24 August 2016

    Whisky Cobbler

    Turn down the abv but up the flavour with these Scotch whisky takes on the classic Cobbler.

  • Summer whisky cocktails Summer whisky cocktails Summer whisky cocktails Cocktails 20 July 2016

    Summer whisky cocktails

    Ryan Chetiyawardana serves up a tempting selection of cocktails suited to warmer days and nights.

  • Morning Glory Fizz Morning Glory Fizz Morning Glory Fizz Cocktails 04 July 2016

    Morning Glory Fizz

    Naren Young illustrates the often overlooked versatility of the humble Fizz cocktail.

  • The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch Cocktails 27 June 2016

    The Japanese approach to mixing Scotch

    Takayuki Suzuki talks to Dave Broom about the challenges of making cocktails with Scotch whisky.

  • Spring whisky cocktails Spring whisky cocktails Spring whisky cocktails Cocktails 06 April 2016

    Spring whisky cocktails

    The last of our spring-themed features – and an indispensable guide to seasonal whisky mixing.

  • King Louie the 4th King Louie the 4th King Louie the 4th Cocktails 24 March 2016

    King Louie the 4th

    Gaz Regan discovers a regal-sounding creation inspired by New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré.

  • The Whisky Sour The Whisky Sour The Whisky Sour Cocktails 03 February 2016

    The Whisky Sour

    Dissecting the wonderful simplicity of what might just be the world’s most beloved whisky cocktail.

  • Getting eighty-sixed Getting eighty-sixed Getting eighty-sixed Cocktails 14 January 2016

    Getting eighty-sixed

    Gaz Regan recalls the day he was ‘asked to leave’ a bar – and the drink at the centre of the tale.

  • Winter whisky drinks Winter whisky drinks Winter whisky drinks Cocktails 11 December 2015

    Winter whisky drinks

    An appetising array of blood-warming, fortifying cocktails designed to keep out the winter chills.

  • Autumn Scotch Cocktails Autumn Scotch Cocktails Autumn Scotch Cocktails Cocktails 15 October 2015

    Autumn Scotch Cocktails

    Scotch has the fruit, oak and smoke to create the perfect seasonal serves for this time of year.

  • Remember the Maine Remember the Maine Remember the Maine Cocktails 11 September 2015

    Remember the Maine

    A traditionally rye-based cocktail – but one which can be adapted for a Scotch-loving audience.

  • Blood and Sand Blood and Sand Blood and Sand Cocktails 14 August 2015

    Blood and Sand

    An alluring name, a fabulous colour and – most importantly – a great-tasting drink.

  • Whisky Highball Whisky Highball Whisky Highball Cocktails 10 July 2015

    Whisky Highball

    The timeless whisky and soda receives a 21st century makeover to make its flavours shine.

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