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Nestled in the coastal city of Villavicosia, Asturia, the heart of Spain’s cider making industry, lays the home of El Gaitero, Spain’s largest and most popular cider producer. Founded in the 19th century by Alberto De Valle , El Gaitero was created to meet the increasing demand for Spanish Cider from the Spanish Colonies andRead more

This month, Estrella Galicia and Britain’s biggest contemporary music magazine, NME, announced they will team up to deliver a series of live music gigs, dubbed the NME X Estrella Galicia Lock In Sessions, over the next year. Taking place at NME’s headquarters in London Bridge, the series of live sessions are designed to showcase theRead more

When it comes to Spanish food, many think of wine as the perfect accompaniment. However, due to its versatility, it has been a long standing tradition in Spain to serve tapas, small plates of Spanish appetizers, with beer. Although the origin of tapas is often debated, it is thought to have been invented in AndalusianRead more

Jack Black’s Brewing Co, a range of craft beers hailing from sunny South Africa, has finally hit UK shores, and Instil Drinks are delighted to have been appointed the exclusive UK distributors. Jack Black’s was originally founded by husband and wife team Ross and Megan McCulloch in 2007, who made it their goal to changeRead more

When you think of Australia Day, you think fun, sun and long-standing traditions. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day first began to commemorate the arrival of the first fleet of British ships on Australian soil in 1788. However, as time progressed, Australia Day became more of a celebration of Australia’s unique and diverse society, landscapeRead more

Burn’s Night is fast approaching, a notorious night of indulgence and decadence celebrating the life and work of legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns. Taking place every Jan 25th, Burn’s night initially began as a dinner between Burns and nine of his friends to celebrate the life and mourn the death of one of their closestRead more

With 48.8% of UK households purchasing cider (with an estimated spend of 1.5 billion pounds in the Off Trade), Cider experienced healthy growth in the UK Market in 2016, according to Westen’s 2016 cider report. Fruit Cider in particular, which is typically overshadowed by the apple and pear varieties, was the unexpected breakout star, experiencingRead more

With the festive season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to whip out our cocktail shakers and attempt to impress our guests with our mixology skills. Luckily, The Real McCoy, a Bajan rum inspired by a traditional recipe from the prohibition era, have devised three easy-to-make cocktail recipes that are bound to warm youRead more

Since its inception in 1955, Cidre Le Brun has been well renowned for its quality and great taste, with the French cider receiving several prestigious accolades and awards, including a gold from the International Cider Challenge. However, it’s not only its high quality and taste that makes the cider stand out from the crowd; it’sRead more

The creation of two brothers from Banchary, Scotland, Dark Matter Spiced Rum has captured the attention of many, with Buzzfeed naming it the number one Scottish spirit to watch out for this year, and The Spirits Business awarding it with a double gold medal at the 2016 Global Rum Masters. So, what exactly is itRead more