When it comes to choosing wine, people usually fall into a few categories – the confident connoisseur, the creature of habit, or the ‘take a chance with that bottle’ person. If you’re a wine enthusiast, you will probably know the ropes for picking a wine for dinner guests. However, if you’re new to matching wine with food, check out how to pick wine for dinner and get the right balance for everyone at the table. How to pick wine for dinner  The first place to start when choosing the best wine to accompany your meal is by finding out your guest preferences. Do they prefer white win ..read more

Whiskey isn’t your average alcoholic beverage. People have been enjoying this drink for thousands of years, and it’s an iconic symbol of Scottish heritage far and wide. So much so that whiskey tasting is a popular pastime and something that can be enjoyed on a distillery tour or in the comfort of your own home with alcohol delivery in London.   The selection of whiskeys means that there is something for everyone, even those that think they don’t like it! It’s known by various names, such as single malt, rye, and Bourbon, and each has a distinctive taste and experience. This beverage also ..read more

The whisky aging process: everything you should know Everyone knows the saying ‘aging like a fine wine’, but may not know this applies to whisky too. The only difference is that whiskies only age in casks — once they’re bottled, they stop. But what does aging actually involve? Whisky maturation is an extraordinary process that needs time, wood, liquor and more time. Okay, it’s a bit more complicated than that. We’re about to reveal all. What is whisky aging? Once the liquor is distilled, it is put into barrels. Long periods of aging eliminate harsh flavours from the raw alcohol and allow the w ..read more

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A dinner party isn’t complete without something to drink, and although the food is usually the main attraction, guests also love to socialise with a tasty beverage, and cocktails are perfect for getting the party started and stirring up conversation. In fact, an aperitif, or pre-dinner drink, is an ideal way to help guests get comfortable and. prepare themselves for the delicious dishes ahead. This gives you the perfect opportunity to show off your cocktail making skills. So if you fancy yourself something of a mixologist, here are five dinner party cocktail ideas to serve to your guests. Cucu ..read more

Many of us have wild stories involving tequila, the ultimate nighttime tipple, and most these can be traced back to downing shots of the spirit — usually followed by a lick of salt and bite of lime to reduce the burn. But as much as we love drinking it, there’s plenty that we don’t know about tequila. Here are our definitive answers to nine of the most frequently asked questions about tequila. And if reading about tequila works up a thirst, explore our range today and get it delivered to your doorstep in no time. 1. Where does tequila come from? Originally hailing from the small town of T ..read more

So, things got kinda crazy last night and you’ve woken up feeling a little worse for wear. Maybe it was mixing all that wine or beer with spirits, or perhaps you made the classic mistake of going out on an empty stomach. Whatever the reason, your head’s pounding, your stomach’s feeling sensitive to say the least, and you can barely muster the energy to move from your bed to the sofa. You need something to get you back to life again, and you need it quick. Other than taking some Nurofen, the quickest and best way to feel human again is food. Eating helps break down the alcohol still in your sys ..read more

How is rosé wine made? Rosé is rapidly becoming the tipple of choice for many wine drinkers, shaking off its frivolous associations and for-the-girls reputation. As noted by The Drinks Business: “Rosé wine has undergone a consumer revolution over the past decade”, stating that, while it accounted for just 7% of sales in 2017, “value sales of rosé are growing faster (+5%) than volume (+4%) – a trend that has continued for the past five years.” Reasons for the summer-centric beverage’s change in fortunes include a rise in better quality, “Provence-style” rosé, widespread celebrity endorsements f ..read more

Rum punch is a Caribbean concoction that adds a tropical twist to fruit punch recipes. Traditionally an assortment of fruit juices, punch originally came to the UK from India, before Jamaican rum was added to the drink further down the line. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word for “five”, which is a nod towards the five key ingredients that usually make up this cocktail — alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. Some of the ingredients, such as the fruit juice, can be switched to suit your tastes, although you can’t go wrong with traditional rum punch. The native fruits found in th ..read more

What is whiskey made from? Meaning “water of life” in Gaelic, whiskey is the ultimate drink for showing off a touch of class, and has been one of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages for about 500 years. Characterised by its complex flavours and tantalising aromas, the dark distilled drink is made everywhere from Scotland and the US, to Ireland and Japan. But have you ever wondered what exactly this sumptuous spirit is made of? Let’s take a look at the main ingredients, and if this works up a thirst, place an order with Drinks House 247 to get whiskey delivered to your doorstep wi ..read more