Everyone else seems to recognise it. Why can’t we? Since it replaces cognac and soda over 100 years ago the Blend has been crafted to share with friends and to drink however each wishes. Better still it means not buying loads of malts to try but never satisfy everyone’s tastes

#SpiritsDistilled, my new, must read guide to Spirits now including simple steps to mixing cocktails - tasteandflavour.co.uk

Watch out for Rathfinny sparklers from Sussex. 5.2 tons of grapes picked today en route to challenging the best of France.in just 2 years

Watch out JD. We're now making charcoal in Lewes

Stunning way to remember the passing of so many true greats x.com/anguswincheste…

Allow your passion to become your purpose, and one day it'll become your profession. #RumLove #TOTC fb.me/11z0v6yz4

Wish all the best of Scotch on Burns night. I'll be helping some The Roebuck Laughton to discover Blends are not the lesser choice to Malts

Definite de-stress. Can't take my eyes off it BBC News - Frisbee frolics de-stress Birmingham students before exams bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Did you know, all the seats and balconies at Glynebourne are made from new American white oak. So unfortunately not infused with bourbon

Off to Tokyo and Kyoto next week. I'd welcome any suggestions of bars/restaurants worthy of a visit

A magnificent 'classic' gin recipe with a twist of my local Sussex grapes from Rathfinny Estate. Search out & trial

What an experience sailing on one of these now rare Thames barges

Who remembers England's first and pioneering pirate radio ship-Caroline

Small batch @edinburghgin, big savoury Seaside gin. Tiny distillery, big welcome. Informed hospitality, easy to visit, end of Princes St

I really hope this changes at some point. afrolegends.com/2017/05/01/the…

Many congratulations to Desmond Payne's on his worthy receipt of an MBE. So right that recognition of Desmond's unmatched contribution to gin worldwide caps such a magnificent year for gin

Great find thanks to Best in Sussex: Globe Inn Marsh Rye, pub with no bar. Just a long table groaning with great food, good range of spirits and beers and no bar cos for this pub team that's an unnecessary barrier twixt them and their conversation with and service to customers

Half the wine to be released this summer is now riddled and ready for disgorging ... it's getting very exciting #HappyThursday

Rees-Mogg in line for a huge personal windfall when Britain exits the single market. His firm Somerset Capital has 9.6 billion dollars under management according to its website. Banking on Brexit! thelondoneconomic.com/news/jacob-ree… via The London Economic

My book, Spirits Distilled now includes an audio book read by yours truly. Available now for just £12.99 exclusively from - tasteandflavour.co.uk