It's not just Scotch that is all the rage! English whisky is making leaps and bounds - we are in exciting times. The last 20 years has seen a boom of distilleries popping up far and wide, from London to the Lake District. Take a wee gander at some of my favourite expressions!

I've been having fun sampling whiskey's from across the pond this week. From spicy rye, to classic bourbon, to the one-of-a-kind that is Tennessee whisky, we've got a wee bit of everything for you to try.

Ever since my holiday to Japan earlier on in the summer for Suntory's 100th anniversary, I've had a hankering for Japanese whisky. Although Scotch will always have my heart, I can definitely appreciate the craftmanship of our former copycats. The founding fathers of the Japanese whisky industry learned their craft from Scottish distilleries, with Nikka Whisky's creator having cut his teeth at Speyside's Longmorn distillery and Suntory's founder choosing the location of Yamazaki because the climate was similar to our glorious Scottish Highlands. After 100 years however, Japanese whisky has grown to be in a league of its own - a few are some of the most collectable whiskies in the world. Here are my favourites:

What's summer without a margarita or two? We've got the perfect selection to jazz up your cocktail, from smoky mezcal to ultra-smooth tequila. Here's a few of my favourite, perfect in a cocktail or in shot form.

This might surprise you, aye, but I'm a big fan of vodka too - but it has to be the best! One of the most popular white spirits out there, vodka is an essential base for all of my cocktail wonders. Although it can certainly be enjoyed neat, poured over ice or straight from the freezer. Read to the end, mind, for how you can secure your free gift!

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Rum, its not just for sailors and pina coladas you know! It's one of the most versatile and tasty spirits out there, wonderful as a sipper, and equally wonderful with a variety of mixers. Originating in the West Indies, rum has been around since we learned how to ferment molasses and sugar cane - and aren't you glad we did. Bring some Caribbean atmosphere to your summer barbeques, by sampling some tropical sunshine infused premium rum.

I dinnae know aboot you, but all this sun is getting me in a gin mood. I've got a growing list of my favourite gins, but may I present to you 10 of the best. And make sure you read till the end to find out how to get yourself a wee free gift!

The perfect cocktail to celebrate the fourth of July with: folks, may I present The Sazerac. A close cousin to the classic whisky Old Fashioned, it is named after the famous Sazerac coffee house, an art deco bar in New Orleans and the home of Americas first cocktail: the spicy and fruity Sazerac rye whiskey tipple.

Every year, I take the 4th of July off to give myself a chance to dip my toe into the world of American whiskey. Here are some of my all-time favourites, for you to try yourself this Independence Day. When in USA ...well, kind of.