What Is Anis?
Travel Distilled explains what anis is, where it comes from, how it’s produced, and how to use this licorice-flavored spirit.
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What is a Mint Julep?
Travel Distilled explains what a mint julep is, the history of this bourbon cocktail, its link to the Kentucky Derby and a recipe for this Southern favorite.
Five Classic Rum Cocktails
Here are five classic rum cocktails, with their brief histories and recipes, to enable you to enjoy this tasty spirit to the full.
Distilled in Washington
Travel Distilled reviews Distilled in Washington by Becky Garrison, an entertaining account of distilling in Washington State, from history to the present day.
Glendalough Wild Rose Irish Pink Gin
Travel Distilled tries Glendalough Wild Rose Irish Pink Gin from the Glendalough Distillery in the Wicklow Mountains, one of the most stunning parts of Ireland.
What is Sotol?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘What is sotol?’ the answer being a predominantly Mexican spirit, though also made in the USA from the Desert Spoon plant.
A History of Gordon’s Gin
Travel Distilled brings you a history of Gordon’s Gin, the iconic London dry gin that was founded in 1769 in London and now made in Scotland.
How Long Does Sherry Last?
Travel Distilled answers the question of how long sherry lasts, whether it’s opened or unopened and whether it’s fino, amontillado or other type of sherry.
What is Ouzo?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘what is ouzo’, the anise-flavored Greek spirit, with its history, how to drink it and use it in cocktails and cooking.
Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
Travel Distilled reviews Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin from the Empress 1908 Distillery, makers of Indigo Gin, along with Elderflower Rose Gin cocktails.