No longer limited to the boroughs of Edinburgh, the Bramble Bar‘s famed Affinity Cocktail is a pre-bottled concoction of quality Scotch whisky accented with Byrrh and Noilly Prat vermouths. The barrel-aged, then bottle-aged, spirit comes  mixed and ready to be served — best when chilled, naturally. It’s basically a modern, Scottish twist on the Manhattan. Order from the […]


8 May
Jim Henson's cult 1980s TV show in poker playing form

If you grew up in the 80s then chances are you watched more than your fair share of Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson’s cult favorite TV show about a group of mythical Muppet-like creatures (which was also produced by HBO). The Spare Room obviously remembers too. Located inside Hollywood’s beloved (and haunted) Roosevelt Hotel, the cocktail […]


27 Sep
Two new ready-to-pour boozy beverages for a quickshot buzz

The Handmade Cocktail Company presents the first two cocktails from its nascent “Experimental Series Range”: Hanky Panky and Boulevardier. Since 2011 The Handmade Cocktail Company has produced a collection of classic cocktails that conveniently require little preparation to serve, with this latest range originating in February as part of a competition for Masters of Malt lovers […]


6 Aug
Martin Backes cheeky ode to German Secretary of the Interior

If you’re planning on protesting, joining the Occupy movement or simply throwing a couple Molotov cocktails for kicks at the next G8 meeting — and you don’t want your face filmed by innumerable CCTV cameras and government surveillance — there are few better ways to mask your identity than this Pixelhead ski mask from Martin […]


27 Jan
Warning: Naga Jolokia-infused vodka not to be taken lightly

The folks at Master of Malt will soon be releasing the world’s hottest chilli vodka, dubbed “100,000 Scovilles Naga Chilli Vodka”. The spirit was made from infusing vodka with Naga Jolokia, the world’s hottest chili. Competitive types be aware, this vodka is not meant to be drunk neat — and especially not in shot form. […]


27 Oct
Snapbacks & trucker hats from the famed UK cultural agitator

Kind of hard to believe Banksy is actually officially involved in this hat collection, or it could just be a case of streetwear pop art appropriation — we’ll keep our eyes out. Rarely does the famed British street artist/cultural agitator/merry prankster license his work out, but it does happen every so often so I guess […]


7 Sep
9-year small batch bourbon, secret bitters & the finest orange peel

While cheap pre-mixed cocktails can be found clogging the coolers of any nickel and dime bodega, the Handmade Cocktail Company’s line of “vintage cocktails” only use the finest ingredients in their boozy formulas. The idea being you can play seasoned mixologist at your house even if you have a problem mixing a rum & coke. […]


There’s nothing better than greasy breakfast food and a nice hot shower after a weekend bender, but for those who want to keep the alcohol close even the morning after we’ve got the Allsorts Liquor Scented Soap Bars from EthicallyEngineered. Because let’s face it — sometimes you want to smell like a boozehound even after […]