The Fettercairn 1824 Martini

Fettercairn Distillery, founded in 1824, was one of the very first licensed distilleries in Scotland. Located in a small village in Aberdeenshire under the Grampian foothills in the Howe of Mearns, this distillery got a new lease of life in the 1950s and is now creating exciting new expressions using their stocks of well-aged whiskies.

This elegant and contemplative cocktail is perfect for refined sipping as an aperitif or digestif on any occasion. Based on a classic Old Fashioned recipe but without the mixer, it uses ingredients that gently enhance the tropical fruit flavour of the whisky. Serve in your most elegant Martini glass, well-chilled.

Ingredients
50ml Fettercairn 12 Year Old Whisky
5ml Coconut sugar syrup
4 Dashes of pineapple and star anise bitters
Garnish: 1 Pineapple leaf
Glass: Elegant Martini glass

 Method
Combine all ingredients together into a mixing glass and stir well, before straining into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with an attractive pineapple leaf.

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Craighouse Rocks, the Jura Sunset, The Dalmore Old Fashioned and The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball

The Fettercairn Tropical Highball

Long, light and refreshing, this is a super simple, perfect highball serve that showcases the light vibrancy of Fettercairn 12 Year Old and accentuates the tropical distillery character derived from Fettercairn’s unique, copper cooling ring distillation process.

Ingredients
25ml Fettercairn 12 Year Old whisky
25ml Coconut Water
4 Dashes of Pineapple and Star Anise Bitters
Top with Soda Water
Garnish: Dried pineapple and flamed star anise
Glass: Highball Glass

Method
For the perfect highball and for any occasion, simply build all Ingredients in the highball glass, then garnish with dried pineapple and flamed star anise.

Fettercairn Distillery, founded in 1824, was one of the very first licensed distilleries in Scotland. Located in a small village in Aberdeenshire under the Grampian foothills in the Howe of Mearns, this distillery got a new lease of life in the 1950s and is now creating exciting new expressions using their stocks of well-aged whiskies.

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Craighouse Rocks, the Jura Sunset, The Dalmore Old Fashioned and The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball.

Jura Craighouse Rocks

The Isle of Jura lies sixty miles away from the mainland of Scotland’s western coast. It has a harsh, cool climate, but an exceptionally warm community, all focused around the Island’s one whisky distillery in Craighouse. Founded originally in 1810, the distillery fell into ruin at the end of the 19th century but was entirely rebuilt and reopened in 1963 in order to boost the local economy and rebuild the community. It makes whiskies that are characteristically smooth, bright and lively.

This Craighouse rocks cocktail is ideal for post dinner drinks. A twist on an Old Fashioned recipe, the chocolate and the crème de poire really highlight the nutty and green fruit flavours of the Jura 12 Year Old whisky.  

 Ingredients

40ml Jura 12 Year Old Whisky.
10ml Oloroso Sherry
5ml Crème de poire
5ml Sugar syrup (1;1)
Dash of chocolate bitters
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Lemon twist

Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir for one minute to get a slight dilution and chill. Strain into a rocks glass over a large, clear ice block and garnish with a fresh lemon twist.

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Jura Sunset, The Dalmore Old Fashioned and The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball.

The Jura Sunset

One of Jura Whisky’s signature serves, this is a simple, beautifully balanced drink that works brilliantly as an arrival drink or an apéritif. Bittersweet and citrussy, the Jura Sunset is ideal for new whisky drinkers.

Ingredients
25ml Jura 10 Year Old Whisky
25ml Apérol
Top with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic (or premium tonic water)
Glass: Copa glass or red wine glass
Garnish: Orange wedge 

Method
You can make this drink in the glass itself. Simply add the Jura whisky, Apérol and tonic into a glass that already has crushed ice in and stir. Garnish with a fresh orange wheel or wedge.

 The Isle of Jura lies sixty miles away from the mainland of Scotland’s western coast. It has a harsh, cool climate, but an exceptionally warm community, all focused around the Island’s one distillery in Craighouse: Jura Distillery. Founded originally in 1810, the distillery fell into ruin at the end of the 19th century but was entirely rebuilt and reopened in 1963 in order to boost the local economy and rebuild the community. It makes whiskies that are characteristically smooth, bright and lively. 

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Craighouse Rocks, The Dalmore Old Fashioned and The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball.

The Dalmore Old Fashioned

Not far from Inverness overlooking the famous ‘Black Isle’, sits The Dalmore distillery. At The Dalmore, the whisky house style is dark, rich and chocolatey with notes of dried fruit, spice, vanilla and tropical fruit thanks to the team’s long term relationship with sherry house González Byass who offer The Dalmore exclusive access to rare casks. These special casks have  previously held exceptional, old sherries such as Matusalem Oloroso sherry and it is these casks that add to the quintessential Dalmore style.

The Old Fashioned needs no introduction as a cocktail and the beauty of this classic drink really  is its simplicity! Think of fruit cake with shaving of dark chocolate and orange peel on top. One for those cosy nights by the fire, for sure.

Ingredients
50ml The Dalmore 12 Year Old Whisky
25ml Sugar syrup
Dash Orange bitters
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Fresh orange twist

Method
Find a rocks glass or a tumbler, add ice and then pour all the ingredients in. Stir well until chilled and slightly diluted. Garnish with an orange wheel.  

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Craighouse Rocks, the Jura Sunset and the Dalmore Mackenzie Highball.

The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball

If you’re after a long, fruity tipple with a little more depth than usual, you can’t go wrong with the Dalmore Mackenzie Highball. Named after the Mackenzie Clan who became owners of the distillery in 1867, this drink has tangy, refreshing high notes from the raspberry and orange balanced beautifully with the rich, woody, nutty notes from the whisky and port.

Ingredients
50ml The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Whisky
25ml Tawny port
25ml  Raspberry syrup (or strawberry, fig, plum if easier)
Top up with soda water
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Orange wedge/seasonal fruit
*Feel free to use seasonal substitutes eg.. Plum, fig, strawberry,

Method
Fill a rocks highball glass with ice and add all the wet ingredients. Top up with soda and stir if you prefer. Garnish with the orange wedge or your fruit of choice.

Not far from Inverness overlooking the famous ‘black isle’, sits The Dalmore distillery. At The Dalmore, the whisky has a house style that is famous for being dark and coppery, rich and chocolatey with notes of dried fruit, spice, vanilla and tropical fruit thanks to the team’s long term relationship with sherry house González Byass who offer The Dalmore exclusive access to rare casks. These special casks have previously held exceptional, old sherries such as Matusalem Oloroso sherry and it is these casks that add to the quintessential Dalmore style.

Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Craighouse Rocks, The Jura Sunset and The Dalmore Old Fashioned.

Saucy Gin Cocktails Perfect for Romantic Nights

Whether you’re zooming with friends or having a romantic night à deux this Valentine’s Day, these pink and pretty gin creations are the perfect way to start the evening. Created by our friends at The Cotswolds Distillery, here are three delicious, easy-to-make cocktail suggestions for you to enjoy on Valentine’s night in the comfort of your own home. Let us know which one you go for! 

The Hanky Panky

This is The Cotswolds Distillery’s take on the classic cocktail, initially created by Ada Coleman who was the first female head bartender of the Savoy, in the early 1900s. It’s incredibly complex with botanical flavours of pine, juniper, vanilla, earthy herbs, smoky spice and a touch of citrus freshness. 

Ingredients:
45ml Dry Gin
45m Vermouth
10ml Freshly squeezed orange juice
5ml Amaro (try Cotswolds Whisky Amaro Liqueur No.2)
Garnish: Orange peel twist

Method:
Place all of the ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and fine strain into a chilled martini glass. 

The Cherry Love 

A tangy, sweet and citrusy cocktail with ripe cherry flavours that lift the dark fruits and smoky char from the whisky, finishing with a light silky spice. Complex and indulgent!

Ingredients:
50ml Single Malt Whisky
30ml Pink grapefruit
15ml Cherry syrup
15ml Egg white or aquafaba

Method:
Place all of the ingredients into a shaker and dry shake (without ice). Add ice, shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grated dark chocolate and a Maraschino cherry.

The Cotswolds Wild Passion Spritz 

An incredibly refreshing, deliciously fruity and effervescent cocktail,  bursting with sweet orange and tart citrus.

Ingredients:
50ml Cotswolds No.1 Wildflower Gin
25ml Lemon juice
15ml Passion fruit syrup
Top up with champagne or soda
Garnish: Passion fruit

Method:
Place all of the ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a gin glass. Top up with champagne or soda and stir and garnish with passion fruit.

Try these:
Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky (ABV: 46%) UK £37.73 // US $61.79
Cotswolds Dry Gin (ABV: 46%) UK £32 // US $46.79
Cotswolds No 1 Wildflower Gin (ABV 41.7%) £34.95
Cotswolds Amaro No 2 (ABV 40%) £34.95
Cotswolds Vermouth (ABV 16%) £23.95

Havana Club 2020 Bar Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony

Calling all bartenders and mixologists! The finalists have been announced for the Havana Club 2020 Bar Entrepreneur Awards. Here’s why you should watch the ceremony and get involved…

At 3DHQ, we’re super excited about this year’s Bar Entrepreneur Awards taking place on Monday 25th January, which celebrates the most dynamic and pioneering figures within the bartending community across the globe who have impressed the judges in what has been a year of extraordinary challenges. Are you tuning in?

What are the Bar Entrepreneur Awards?

The Bar Entrepreneur Awards are brought to us by Havana Club, the globally renowned, authentic Cuban rum who seek to recognise and celebrate exceptional bartending entrepreneurs and crown a winner from a shortlist of 13 finalists over 4 continents.

When & Where?

Join Havana Club in a virtual celebration of the finalists at 1pm GMT on January 25th, 2021. In this lively celebration of talent, which will be hosted by our friend and global rum ambassador, Ian Burrell, you’ll be treated to a live concert from an international rapper and inspirational speeches from key spokespeople in the spirits world.

Click here to sign up to watch.

To find out more, visit and follow @havanaclub_pro on Instagram and use the hashtag #BEA2020.

Awards & Prizes

The winner will be awarded €20,000 to invest in their business.

Other Awards

As well as crowing an overall winner, Havana Club will award €10,000 each to three other candidates who have shown determination and passion in the following categories: 

The True Grit Award: Honouring strength, resilience and bravery during the most challenging period of modern-day hospitality.

One to Watch: Focusing on emerging talent and the achievements of those under the age of 30.

Social & Eco Entrepreneurship: Recognising a commitment to improving the environment or a local community, while achieving business success.

Anne Martin, Global Marketing Director at Havana Club International, had this to say about the competition:

 “I am incredibly proud of Havana Club’s commitment in supporting bar owners, who are the driving force behind our favourite bars. As a brand, we have been committed to supporting the community throughout the pandemic through various initiatives such as the Entrepreneur Frontline and Havana Club Hangouts, and we are continuing to recognise and award these key players by celebrating their entrepreneurship. The Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur Awards acknowledge their passion and offer a fantastic opportunity to expand their status in the community even further. We wish all our finalists the very best of luck at the grand finale.”

The Previous Winner

Last year’s 2019 winner was Carina Soto Velasquez from Paris, who wowed the judges through the launch of Quixotic Projects, shaking up the French capital’s bar scene. In an impressive move, Carina donated her prize to support the Parabere Forum; an annual event that gathers thought leaders in the field of gastronomy, food, and nutrition. Carina’s donation meant that a new ‘Parabere grant’ could be created, to offer opportunities for women to be given a voice and a platform to share their stories, build networks and achieve their goals.

2020 Finalists 

Here is the full list of finalists for the 2020 Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur Awards:

1.     Andrew Ho & Bastien Ciocca – Hope and Sesame, China
2.     Claudia Cabrera – Katio Del Valle, Mexico
3.     Dave Mulligan – Bar 1661, Ireland
4.     Diego Cabrera – Salmon Guru, Spain
5.     Igor Zernov – El Copitas Bar / Paloma Cantina / Must Have Bar, Russia
6.     James Hopkins – London Cocktail Club, UK
7.     Lucas Groglio  – Coctelería Consciente, Argentina
8.     Monica Berg – Tayer + Elementary, UK
9.     Oliver Margan – Maybe Mae, Australia
10.  Omer Gazit-Shalev – Monkey Business Group, Israel
11.  Rani Al Raji – Brazzaville, Lebanon
12.  Tato Giovannoni  – Floreria Atlantico, Argentina
13.  Yeferson Avila and Jean Trinh – Alquímico, Colombia

We think this relatively new competition is an absolute must for all passionate and driven mixologists and bartenders to gain recognition and kick start a new phase in their careers.

Will you be watching and will you enter next year?

Please share this with anyone you think should watch and get involved!

Team 3D x