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HDF Whiskey Edition
Cocktail in one hand, whisky in the other: how the night works when you come as two

One of you wants a cocktail, the other wants whisky. Here is how a night at HDF Whiskey Edition works when you come as two.

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Features
What Does the HDF Community Drink? Finland's Most Popular Cocktails

We asked our community what Finland drinks — and the Mojito won in almost every city (130 mentions). Here's the HDF community's TOP 5 and the regional differences.

Drink School
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Whisky School
Single Malt vs Blend – What's the Actual Difference

Single malt is one distillery's voice. Blend is the full ensemble. We explain the difference without the jargon — how they taste, and which one's for you.

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What's On
The Perfect Food and Drink Day in Tallinn

One evening, five stops: from a sunny afternoon through a seafront sunset to dinner and a basement speakeasy.

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Restaurants & Food
8 Perfect First-Date Spots in Tallinn

An Old Town speakeasy, a colourful wine bar, a Michelin restaurant and plant-based museum cuisine — 8 first-date spots recommended by professionals.

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Estonian MasterChef Winner's Tallinn Picks: 3 Gems and What to Order

Estonian MasterChef winner Kim Päivästö shares three Tallinn picks — Sadu, The Kurze and Lee Brasserie — and the perfect pairing for each.

Drink School
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Recipes
How to Make a Better Spritz: 5 Summer Recipes

Five spritz recipes from bartender Mika Koivula, plus the 3-2-1 rule that keeps them cold, bright and properly fizzy.

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Features

What Does the HDF Community Drink? Finland's Most Popular Cocktails

We asked our community what Finland drinks — and the Mojito won in almost every city (130 mentions). Here's the HDF community's TOP 5 and the regional differences.

Bars & Cocktails

Tallinn's Hidden Gems: Try These 3 Cocktails

Three bars, three signature drinks: Tokyo Tomatini at Botaānik, Whiskey Sour at Frank, and Gin & Tea at Whisper Sister's basement bar.

What's On

The Perfect Food and Drink Day in Tallinn

One evening, five stops: from a sunny afternoon through a seafront sunset to dinner and a basement speakeasy.

Drink School

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Recipes

How to Make a Better Spritz: 5 Summer Recipes

Five spritz recipes from bartender Mika Koivula, plus the 3-2-1 rule that keeps them cold, bright and properly fizzy.

Whisky School

Single Malt vs Blend – What's the Actual Difference

Single malt is one distillery's voice. Blend is the full ensemble. We explain the difference without the jargon — how they taste, and which one's for you.

Whisky School

Yes, You Can Mix Whisky: 3 Cocktails to Make at Home

Old Fashioned, Whisky Sour and Highball: three whisky classics you can make at home, plus three rules that make them better.

Whisky School

What Is Peat? The Story of Islay's Smoke

Why whisky tastes of smoke: how the smoke gets there, the three levels of smokiness with example whiskies, and how to get into it.

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HDF Whiskey Edition

Cocktail in one hand, whisky in the other: how the night works when you come as two

One of you wants a cocktail, the other wants whisky. Here is how a night at HDF Whiskey Edition works when you come as two.

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