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The Botanicals Make the Gin: Caorunn Gin & the Scottish Countryside

The Botanicals Make the Gin: Caorunn Gin & the Scottish Countryside

by Julia Tunstall | Jun 11, 2016

We’re celebrating World Gin day by telling the story of the botanicals in Caorunn Gin.

Wassail: The Other Warm Winter Drink

Wassail: The Other Warm Winter Drink

by Julia Tunstall | Dec 21, 2015

Egg Nog gets all of the attention this time of year – but Wassail is another warm drink for those cold winter nights.

The History of the Martini Glass

The History of the Martini Glass

by Brady Klopfer | Jun 16, 2015

Where did the iconic martini glass shape come from?

What is Sloe Gin? A Liqueur Steeped in Tradition

What is Sloe Gin? A Liqueur Steeped in Tradition

by Julia Tunstall | Jun 15, 2015

What is Sloe gin, what’s the history of it, and what does it taste like? Here’s Spirit Works’ process for creating this delicious (and unusual) liqueur!

The History of the Shot Glass

The History of the Shot Glass

by Brady Klopfer | Jun 9, 2015

The shot glass is now ubiquitous in bars – but it wasn’t always that way!

A Twisting, Turning History: The Story of the Corkscrew

A Twisting, Turning History: The Story of the Corkscrew

by Brady Klopfer | May 19, 2015

What’s 130 years old and likely in your bartender’s pocket? This week it’s all about the history of the corkscrew!

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