Get in the Spirit!
Welcome to Travel Distilled, where two of the most enjoyable things in the world – travel and distilleries – get to meet. If you’re interested in travelling to distilleries, reading about spirits, or just sampling them, you’ll find something to read here.
I write about distillery visits I’ve made, the history of cocktails, spirits I’ve tasted, books I’ve read, people I’ve met – and anything and everything to do with the world of distilling.
Here I write about all the spirits I enjoy – gin, whiskey (and whisky), bourbon, rum, tequila, mezcal, vodka, and more, from wherever my travels happen to take me.
Take a look at some of my most recent postings below. Or read the About Me page to find out more about who’s behind Travel Distilled.
Recent Posts
The Story of Absolut Vodka
Travel Distilled brings you the story of Absolut Vodka, the legendary and historic Swedish vodka distillery, from 1879 to the present day.
The History of Plymouth Gin
Travel Distilled tells the history of Plymouth Gin from its origins in 1793 through its Royal Navy connection to the Plymouth Gin of today.
The History of Laphroaig
Travel Distilled tells the history of Laphroaig, the much-loved whisky from the island of Islay in Scotland, from its founding in 1815 to the present day.
The History of Evan Williams
Travel Distilled tells the history of Evan Williams, the world’s second biggest-selling bourbon brand after Jim Beam.
The History of Jim Beam
Travel Distilled tells the story of the history of Jim Beam, the world-famous Kentucky bourbon distillery, whose story begins in the 18th century.
The History of Heaven Hill
Travel Distilled tells the story of the Heaven Hill Distillery of Bardstown, Kentucky, from its founding to its role today with many famous brands to its name.
Austin Cocktails in a Can
Travel Distilled samples three cocktails in a can from Austin Cocktails, a Margarita, a Mojito, and a Ruby Red Vodka Cocktail
Ten Most Popular US Cocktails
It’s hard to be sure of the ten most popular US cocktails, but based on bar trends and industry reports, this is Travel Distilled’s top ten choice.
A History of Johnnie Walker
Travel Distilled brings you a history of Johnnie Walker, the world-famous Scottish whisky brand with its striding man.
Nine Mezcal Cocktail Recipes
Travel Distilled brings you nine mezcal cocktail recipes including mezcal twists on classic cocktails and some smoky and spicy mezcal cocktails.
How to Make a West Indian Swizzle
Travel Distilled brings you a recipe for how to make a West Indian Swizzle, from the 1917 book Seventy Recipes for Cocktails, Cups and Punches
How to Make a Yorkshire Toddy
Travel Distilled explains how to make a Yorkshire Toddy using rum and brandy from an 1896 recipe book, Drinks of All Kinds for All Seasons
Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Travel Distilled brings you a classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe from Drinks and How to Make Them published by Yeatman’s Calisayine Cocktail Bitters in 1879
Rum in Vietnam
Travel Distilled looks at the increasing popularity of rum in Vietnam, with domestic varieties joining the popular imported brands in bars and restaurants.
Manchester for Drinkers
Travel Distilled publishes a guide to Manchester for drinkers covering the best historic pubs, whisky bars, distilleries and breweries.
The Oldest Pub in England
Travel Distilled lists the contenders for the oldest pub in England, going back to 947AD… and possibly even longer.
