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The world of whisk(e)y This spirit comes in a number of forms - read our fast facts to find out more.read more...

Wines for barbies Check out our wine choices for your barbecue. There are tips here, too, for keeping your tipple at the right temperature.read more...

Armagnac, brandy and cognac: our quick guide Learn more about these three spirits, where they come from, and how they earn their names.read more...

Better Wine - tips for wine lovers We reckon, the more you know about wine, the more you'll love it. So drink in our wine facts! For openers: Around the world, many beverages sport the name aperitif, from the Latin 'to open'. A sip or two of an aperitif willread more...

Long Island Iced Tea Crushed ice 15ml light rum 15ml vodka 15ml gin 15ml Cointreau 15ml tequila Cola Dash lemon juice Place ice, rum, vodka, gin, Cointreau and tequila in tall glass; top with cola and lemon juice. Source: Fantastic Cocktails & Mixed Drinksread more...

Hot Toddy 60ml Scotch whisky (or preferred spirit or liqueur) 1 teaspoon honey or soft brown sugar Boiling water Slice of lemon studded with cloves Cinnamon stick Pour whisky into large, warmed goblet, add honey or sugar and top with boiling water.read more...

Tom Collins Ice 60ml gin 60ml lemon juice 15ml tablespoon sugar syrup Soda water Combine ice, gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a highball glass; stir well to combine. Top with soda water. Garnish with skewered flowers and a glace cherry, if desired.read more...

Olé Ice 30ml tequila 30ml banana liqueur Dash blue curaçao Place ice, tequila and banana liqueur in shaker; shake well. Strain into a liqueur glass. Tip a dash of blue curacao into the drink to achieve a two-tone effect. Source: Fantasticread more...

Paterson's Curse Ice 60ml Scotch whisky 15ml creme de cassis 4 dashes orange bitters Place ice, whisky, creme de cassis and bitters in cocktail shaker; shake well. Strain into martini glass. Source: Fantastic Cocktails & Mixed Drinks (Murdoch Books)read more...

Murder On The Orient Express Ice 45ml Baileys 45ml chilled vodka 30ml Frangelico Dash white creme de cacao Combine ice, Baileys, vodka, Frangelico in cocktail shaker; shake well. Strain into liqueur glass. Top with white creme de cacao. Source: Fantastic Cocktails &read more...