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Category: Top 10s
We love putting top 10 lists together that focus on Whisky/Whiskey, Tequila, Rum, Gin, other drinks and trends. So, here is a whole bunch of them – in one place – for your delight and delectation!
There’s also some top 5’s here too – we just like making lists of our favourite things!
A fresh batch of new whisky arrivals has landed at MoM Towers, spanning everyday favourites, heavily peated Islay single malt and a pair of properly old rarities. Here are seven…
Here are 3 of the best Oloroso Whiskies to try for 2026. Oloroso sherry casks have become a cornerstone of whisky maturation, prized for the rich, bold flavours they impart…
Trying to identify the next trend-setting whiskies is a long game. While each year is finally The Year Of rum, Cognac, mezcal… whisky trends develop over time, much like the…
There were so many fine new releases in July it was actually quite difficult to narrow down just 10. Tormore was a big one, but we covered that on this…
Darkness Whisky is back, bringing with it 10 (ten!) new limited edition Scotch whiskies and a tasting set containing the entire collection. The independent bottler has built its reputation on…
June has been busy. And hot. The best new releases this month are pretty scorching too. You’ve probably seen a few already. But there’s so much to get stuck into…
Our top 20 alcoholic drinks for Father’s Day is the ultimate gift guide. Dads can be extraordinarily difficult to buy for, largely because they insist they don’t need anything. But we’ve…
These bourbons are ideal for National Bourbon Day, which falls on the 14 June. They qualify for two reasons: They be bourbon They be tasty There you have it. A…
Need some new drinks to try? If your drinks shelf looks the same as it did three years ago, you’re missing the fun part. Somewhere in Norway, people are fermenting…
You all rather enjoyed last week when we recommended some good single malts for £40. Of course you did, what’s not to like? Whisky that provides good value is rightly prized…
May the Fourth has become a bit of a circus. Cheap puns, cynical merch, lazy tie-ins… Actually that’s a good idea. A round-up of whiskies for Star Wars Day! For those…
The best whisky for a Whisky Sour comes down to balance. You need a spirit that can handle lemon and sugar without disappearing. Something that cuts through citrus, brings its…
Got any picks for the Top 10 Single Malts Worth Splashing Out On? Suggest some in the comments below. There comes a time when you want to buy a really…
Need Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, and for us, that means one…
Here’s our Top 10 Sherried Whisky, from the subtle and smooth to the full-on sherry bombs. Sherried whisky, meaning whisky that has been aged (either full maturation or a finish)…
Here are 10 of the best rums for a Daiquiri cocktail. By no means all of the best rums, though – which favourites would you add to the list? Comment…
These are 10 of the best Tequilas for a Margarita cocktail. Got any favourites you’d like to share? Leave a comment below. Margarita Day rolls around on 22 February every…
Valentine’s Day drinking comes in many forms. There’s the thoughtful gift. The bottle you fully intend to open together. The cocktail session that starts civilised and ends with music far…
House whiskies are the bottles you want to always have on hand. They don’t cost too much, play well with others, and most of all, deliver in flavour. If you…