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 Hine Cognac
Travel Distilled tells the story of Hine Cognac, from its origins in 18th-century Cognac to its present-day status as one of the world’s leading cognacs.
The Story of Four Roses Bourbon
Travel Distilled tells the story of Four Roses Bourbon from its founding in 19th-century Kentucky to its status today as one of the world’s best bourbons.
The Story of Courvoisier
Travel Distilled tells the story of Courvoisier, the cognac of Napoleon, from its 19th-century origins in Jarnac to its global popularity today.
The Story of Sipsmith
Travel Distilled tells the story of Sipsmith, the revolutionary London gin distillery which started small but is now a global brand.
The Story of the Paloma Cocktail
Travel Distilled tells the story of the Paloma, the classic Mexican tequila cocktail, with its origins and recipes, including one spicy Paloma made with mezcal.
The Story of Chopin Vodka
Travel Distilled tells the story of Chopin Vodka from its origins in eastern Poland to its global recognition today.
The Story of Beluga Vodka
Travel Distilled brings you the story of Beluga Vodka, from its origins in Siberian tradition to its global recognition and legacy.
The Story of Barsol Pisco
Travel Distilled discovers the story of Barsol Pisco, a premium brand of the Peruvian spirit pisco, from its origins to its range of products.
What is Aguardiente?
Travel Distilled asks – and answers – the question of what is Aguardiente, its history, production process and regional variations.
How is Vodka Made?
Travel Distilled takes a look at how vodka is made, from the raw ingredients through fermentation, distillation, filtration, bottling and blending.
Tuaca Cocktails
Travel Distilled brings you some Tuaca cocktails, using the Italian brandy-based liqueur, Tuaca, combining it with gin, bourbon or vodka.
The Story of Bowmore
Travel Distilled brings you the story of Bowmore, from its founding on the Scottish island of Islay in 1779 to its modern expressions and production process.
The Bacardi Story
Travel Distilled brings you the Bacardi Story, the story of the world-famous rum brand from its origins in Cuba to its portfolio today.
The Story of Angostura Bitters
Travel Distilled brings you the story of Angostura Bitters, from its origins in 19th century Venezuela to cocktails which use Angostura Bitters today.
Visiting Balblair Distillery
Travel Distilled gives the history of Balblair and describes visiting the Balblair Distillery and taking a tour, with full contact details for booking tours.
Visiting Ardbeg Distillery
Travel Distilled gives the history of Ardbeg and explains about visiting the Ardbeg Distillery and taking a tour, with full contact details for booking tours.
