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Drinks by the Dram Whisky and Gin Christmas Crackers!

November 27, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

new jokes this year (but don’t expect them to be any better than last year’s jokes)

new jokes this year (but don’t expect them to be any better than last year’s jokes)

New Whisky and Gin Christmas Crackers – Something to dull the pain from the awful jokes!

Following the success of their popular spirit-filled Christmas Crackers, Drinks by the Dram has introduced whisky and gin crackers for Christmas 2015.

Launched in 2014, Drinks by the Dram’s Christmas Crackers swap out the usual prizes of keyrings, whistles and tiny playing cards for a selection of delicious spirits and liqueurs, presented in 3cl wax-sealed ‘drams’. The set features 6 Christmas Crackers, each containing a different dram along with the traditional paper crown. Oh … and crap joke!

For Christmas 2015 they have extended the range of Christmas Crackers to include two sets focussed exclusively on whisky and a set focussed entirely on gin, alongside their classic set filled with an array of top quality spirits and liqueurs.

Drinks by the Dram’s 2015 Christmas Cracker range will be widely available at retailers including Harvey Nichols and online at Amazon and Master of Malt (shipping mid December).

Drinks by the Dram’s 2015 Christmas Cracker range will be widely available at retailers including Harvey Nichols and online at Amazon and Master of Malt (shipping mid December).

Drinks by the Dram Whisky Crackers
RRP £59.95

Drinks by the Dram Gin Crackers
RRP £39.95

Drinks by the Dram Spirits & Liqueurs Crackers
RRP £37.95

Drinks by the Dram Premium Whisky Crackers
RRP £99.95

Whisky lovers can sit down to Christmas lunch with the Whisky Christmas Crackers (RRP £59.95), containing expressions from the likes of Glenfarclas, Kilchoman and The Lost Distilleries Blend.

Full-blown whisky aficionados can treat the table to the Premium Whisky Christmas Crackers (RRP £99.95), featuring altogether more exclusive drams like a 23 year old Bowmore, a 21 year old Balvenie and even a 50 year old single grain whisky.

Gin enthusiasts can also crack open some fantastic tipples with the Gin Christmas Crackers (RRP £39.95), containing drams of spectacular juniper-based-libations like award-winning Professor Cornelius Ampleforth Bathtub Gin, St. George Terroir and 1897 Quinine Gin.

And of course, there will be new jokes this year (but don’t expect them to be any better than last year’s jokes).

Drinks by the Dram’s 2015 Christmas Cracker range will be widely available at retailers including Harvey Nichols and online at Amazon and Master of Malt (shipping mid December).

Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas Crackers, Drinks by the Dram, Master of Malt, News

Sampling Flaviar’s Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old!

November 27, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Flaviar – Amazing Spirits – Just A Tasting Pack Away!

I previously tasted Flaviars’s Writer’s Tears Irish Whisky in my last blog and I’m now getting the chance to sample their Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky.

The five malts to sample are:-

  • Flaviar Writer’s Tears Irish Whisky
  • Flaviar Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
  • Flaviar Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Scotch Whisky
  • Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky
  • Flaviar Santis Swiss Peated Whisky

I’m not actually sampling them in the order shown above, it’s more of an un-scientific ‘whatever I fancy’ kind of selection process.

Flaviar recently sent me some of their whisky samples to demonstrate their subscription service.

Flaviar was founded back in 2012 by three friends who were all spirits enthusiasts. They used to meet up for spirits tastings, which gradually led to the idea of spirits tasting packs that would enable everyone to do the same.

Flaviar now creates Tasting Packs and each month, their experts select 3 awesome spirits, selected from all over the globe, which are then sent out to Prime Members in 45 ml bottles.

The Price for the first month is an introductory £14.99, then £18.99 per month thereafter.

Membership is completely flexible and members can decide to skip a month if they wish.

Flaviar also offers a selection of full-size bottles to enable everyone to discover the world of spirits and learn how to build the best home bar.

Gifts you won't lose 'Face' over!

Gifts you won’t lose ‘Face’ over!

If you’re looking for Gifts, Flaviar also has a 2 months subscription gift for under £40, where the buyer can choose the first month’s pack and also add a personal message. The fantastic packaging alone makes it an ideal present!

Your very own whisky companion

Your very own whisky companion

To accompany this Flaviar has a Free app providing a wealth of information on drinks. One section of the App is The Flavour Spiral which is Flaviar’s innovative way to visualize flavours that can be found in a drink.

Here are my tasting notes on the second dram …

Tasting Notes – Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky (45%)

Yoichi distillery has been producing whisky since 1934. It has it’s own cooperage and their hogshead barrels are made on-site using new oak.


Nose: Fudge and vanilla, sweet caramel. Fresh green apples and new wood.

Palate: Quite oily, hint of peat and smoke that’s soon washed away by lush sweetness. Fruit cake mixture.

Finish: Spicy, peppery and sweet finish. There’s also grapefruit with a touch of dry tobacco. The pepper is quite long and builds into a nice warming tummy glow!

Overall: A crisp whisky with a heart warming Fieriness to it that’s rather morish!

The Flavour Spiral Apps Verdict:-

I’ll be reviewing the other three whiskies from the tasting set in future blogs 🙂

Many thanks to Flaviar for sending the samples!

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, Flaviar, Tasting Packs

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