Your Top 10 Tequila & Mezcal FAQs May 08, 2024Lara Nimry Introducing FAQs on tequila and mezcal: Have questions about tequila and mezcal? Look no further! Whether you're curious about the differences between the two spirits, their production processes, or how...
Your Top 10 Whisk(e)y FAQs March 20, 2024Lara Nimry ...answered by the experts at Dara What is the correct spelling, whiskey or whisky? Both are correct. "Whiskey" is typically used in Ireland and the United States, while "whisky" is...
Your Top Ten Questions About Wine March 13, 2024Lara Nimry Questions asked by our customers; answered by Dara’s sommeliers 1. How do I pair my wine with food? Pair like with like; sweet with sweet, sour with acid, rich food...
Venturing Beyond Alcohol: the Lo & No Cocktail February 28, 2024Lara Nimry In recent years, the culinary landscape has witnessed a significant shift in drinking habits, marked notably by the remarkable rise in the popularity of Lo & No beverages i.e. Low...
Exploring the Unique World of French Whisky February 18, 2024Lara Nimry French whisky? Oui, c'est vrai! While Scotland, Ireland, and the United States might be the first places that come to mind when you think of whisky, France has been quietly...
Mezcal vs Tequila - Everything you Need to Know February 04, 2024Lara Nimry Mezcal vs Tequila Everything you Need to Know If you've found yourself pondering the distinctions between mezcal and tequila, you're not alone. These two agave spirits are quite popular at...
Expertly Creating Cocktails with a Dash January 30, 2024Lara Nimry Expertly Creating Cocktails with a Dash What are Bitters, how to use them and what bottles to stock In the realm of mixology, one ingredient has quietly but consistently played...
A Whole New Spin on Gin November 29, 2023Huzz Nothing hits the spot like a cold glass of G&T with a wedge of lime in the summertime. That Boutique-y Gin Company produces some of the most uniquely delicious gin...
Warm up with Winter Cocktails November 29, 2023Hussain Shehadeh Between the news, the case numbers and the weather, the January blues are setting in. But it is after all still the season for warm mugs, cosy spices, and robust...
Countdown to Christmas in Style November 29, 2023Hussain Shehadeh The Christmas countdown can so often be a blur of general social merriment. And while last year was something of a write off for drunken toasts, this Christmas promises plenty...
Celebrate Burns Night Like a Whisky Pro November 29, 2023Hussain Shehadeh For those of you who love anything Scottish, whisky, kilts, and bagpipes, you need to know about one of the most quintessentially Scottish events ever, Burns night or Burns Supper...
Resolve to Drink Better Wine in 2024 November 29, 2023Hussain Shehadeh We hear this all the time at Dara: “I love wine, but I know nothing about it,” typically followed by “so I’ve been drinking the same wine for 10 years”...