Sadler's Peaky Blinder Irish Whiskey Liqueur, 70cl

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This whiskey depicts the spirit of the Peaky Blinders gang made in the same style as the whiskey that was popular in the early 20th century. It was a blend of triple-distilled Irish malt and grain whiskey that was then aged in ex-bourbon barrels for a minimum of four years. We’ve already set you up with some boozy recipes, and let you know which films you should be watching on each of the 12 days of Christmas, and which of the best whiskey to drink but what about telly? For many of us, Christmas means two things: sitting in front of the TV with family, and getting drunk with family. It’s pretty clear how obsessively you all watch Peaky Blinders, to the point where you notice even the smallest references, and while it might not be as festive as some other shows it’s undoubtedly watchable.

Tommy Shelby is often seen enjoying a smoke with his whiskey. If you want to drink like Tommy, you should enjoy your whiskey with a cigar. Light up your cigar and take a few puffs. Then take a sip of your whiskey and enjoy the flavor. Takeaway Derbyshire-based brewery Thornbridge is behind the IPA, having partnered up with media companies Shine Group and Caryn Mandabach Productions. According to the brewery, it has a fantastic golden amber colour “with a nose of stone fruit and red berries, a gentle maltiness on the palate and a wonderful citrus, lemon-pith bitterness.”According to legend, the Peaky Blinders drank a lot of alcohol. They were often seen drinking in public houses and were known to get into fights when they were drinking. Besides enjoying the show, there is also the urge to drink like the Shelby family. If you want to drink whiskey like a Peaky Blinder, there are a few different ways you can do so. Drink It Straight Knight, who has written every episode of the series, makes a point not to watch a lot of television shows or movies, for fear that they might influence his work. "I've never seen The Wire, I’ve never seen Boardwalk Empire," he told Den of Geek. "I don’t really want to be looking at other people’s work because it does affect what you do inevitably ... And film as well. I try not to watch [movies]. I know, it’s very weird. Previously, I’ve always pretended, especially in Hollywood when you go in and they say ‘It’s a film a bit like so and so’ and you go ‘Oh yeah, yeah, yeah’ and I’m thinking, ‘I’ve got no idea what you’re talking about." 6. CILLIAN MURPHY HAS HAD TO SMOKE A LOT OF CIGARETTES.

It’s the work of Sadler’s, who have already rolled out their own ‘Peaky Blinder’ beer and are now moving into the world of spirits. Snoop Dogg is also a dedicated viewer. He even arranged for a three-hour meeting at a hotel with Knight when he was in London. "We spent like three hours in St Martin's Lane Hotel just building joints and he's talking about how the show reminds him of how he got into gang culture," Knight told the Independent. "It's incredible, I mean I don't know where the connection is but it's really taking off. It was surreal. We've kept in touch." 12. KNIGHT HAS REVEALED WHEN THE SERIES WILL END.Peaky Blinders is a period drama. But its depiction of drug use is part of its “ themes that are relevant today.” Catastrophe

Knight directed Jason Statham in the 2013 film Redemption, and the writer-director was anxious to re-team with the actor on Peaky Blinders. Though Knight wouldn't say which character he wanted Statham for, he told Den of Geek that he approached Statham about starring in the series. "But it was difficult because obviously he’s so committed elsewhere," Knight said. "He’s such a great, great guy. He’s such a good bloke and such a nice bloke, as well as all the stuff that goes with it, he’s a really nice bloke." 10. MICHAEL GRAY AND JOHN SHELBY ARE BROTHERS IN REAL LIFE.Peaky Blinders is a series based on the eponymous gang that may or may not have terrorized Birmingham, England after World War I. Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby, the leader of the Peaky Blinders, and the series was created by Steven Knight, who co-created Who Wants to be a Millionaire? almost two decades ago. The British production has gained more and more American fans thanks to an exclusive distribution deal with Netflix (not to mention the addition of Tom Hardy to its cast in season two). Just in time for the third season premiere, we've gathered up some eye-opening facts about Peaky Blinders. 1. STEVEN KNIGHT BASED THE SERIES ON A STORY HIS FATHER TOLD HIM. We all know there was no ice or mixers in 1919, so the Shelby family would have been drinking their whiskey neat. This is the way that Tommy Shelby is often seen drinking his whiskey. That naturally gives an extra layer of appeal to the drinks, considering the show itself holds an impressive 8.8 rating on IMDb. Now, fans of the show - and of beer - will already be aware of Sadler’s range of Peaky Blinder-inspired beers, which have been around since 2014, but the show’s creator Steve Knight has declared Thornbridge’s beer to be the only ‘legitimate’ one inspired by the show.