From celebrities to bands, it seems like everybody has dipped their toes into the world of spirits at some point. Here are six of our most surprising celebrity-endorsed spirits: Casamigos Tequila – George Clooney More than just an endorsement, George Clooney grew this brand from the ground up with his drinking buddy and business […]
My Bar Rules! How to Set-up a Winning Home Bar
Ok so we all like entertaining at home and we have probably pimped out our kitchen like Master Chef. But what about the liquid side of home entertainment? How do we become Master Mixologists? 1. Build a Bar! t’s not as hard as it sounds. Check out this video from Woodford Reserve on how to […]
MyBottleShop Top 4 Rare and Curious Liqueurs:
Over the past few centuries there have been some truly rare and delightful liqueurs released by monks, inventors, farmers, scientists, religious orders and even armies! Here at MyBottleShop we make it our mission to track down and acquire the most rare and curious spirits and liqueurs the world has to offer. Here are out top […]
Do you Know the Difference Between Tawny and Vintage Port?
Grown from the grapes around the world, Port offers a fuller, more flavourful wine. This rich red wine works well with desserts, but some drinkers are deterred simply by its sheer number of styles. You aren’t required to know every style to enjoy port, but it will benefit you to understand the difference between its two major styles: […]
Our 5 Most Beautiful New Release Bottles
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the following five bottles hold their own beauty. As well as holding well-crafted spirits, these beautiful bottles make any liquor shelf look superb. Wyborowa Exquisite Polish Vodka Brewed from a single Polish estate, this premium bottle was designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry. Featuring the famed […]
Understanding aperitifs
From the Latin aperire, meaning ‘to open’, an aperitif is any alcohol which excites your appetite before a meal. A staple of most European meals, aperitifs are light spirits with a clean, crisp taste. Anything too sweet, and your palate will be overwhelmed. Anything too strong, and your taste-buds will be sedated. An aperitif’s ideal ABV is between 16 […]
The Nation’s Capital Produces Another Beauty!
Since 2015, The Canberra Distillery has produced truly capital spirits. The outfit began with Tim Reardon leaving politics and Parliament to pursue a passion for spirits in his own shed. Now, his dream-come-true distillery stands to dominate our drinking culture Down Under. With an increasing presence in Australia’s most prestigious establishments, as well as upcoming releases of schnapps, liquors and other […]
Ardbeg Kelpie To Launch on Ardbeg Day 2017
Ardbeg, the world famous Islay Single Malt Whisky has announced that it will release Ardbeg Kelpie, a virgin Black Sea oak expression for Ardbeg Day 2017. The expression is named after the “Kelpie”, a legendary water demon which is said to live in the Atlantic Ocean and this year’s Ardbeg Day theme will hence have […]