Thinking of hosting a Christmas party this year? Here's how to make life easier for yourself.

https://open.substack.com/pub/theglass/p/your-guide-to-pre-batching-cocktails?r=16nt8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Off to an event for Laphroaig tonight. I always say that I love it (and Islay drams in general) but it occurs to me that I've not actually had any in a few years now.

Will I *still* like it or will its briny iodine smoke slap me around the chops and poke a finger in my eye?

@drinkstodon #Islay #ScotchWhisky #SingleMalt

The 21 Year Old PX Cask Finished single malt from Bunnahabhain is an absolute banger.

Big sherry as you'd expect. Lots of nutty European oak. Charred pineapple, orange, toffee apple and cocoa powder. Creamy, complex, long and warming. Lovely.

#Whisky #SingleMalt #Islay #Scotch

I love pastis but somehow it never tastes the same outside southern France.

Context is powerful when it comes to how you experience a drink and whether or not you enjoy it.

Anyway, I’m here now and this tastes glorious. Santé! 🇫🇷

#Pastis #France #frenchdrinks @drinkstodon

Arrived in France (Aude) and stocked up on some important supplies.

Just in time for un p’tit apéro 🇫🇷🍷☀️

#spirits #liqueurs #campari #Pastis #apero @drinkstodon