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Eight of London’s Best Whisky BarsWe’ve updated our list of our favourite places in the capital to sip fine whiskies, enjoy cocktails, and take a break from the world. Here are eight of London’s best…
Le Syndicat: The Parisian Bar Making French Spirits CoolCognac, Armagnac, Calvados… French spirits don’t always get the nod of approval when it comes to the cool kids. But Le Syndicat bar in Paris is on a mission to…
Flavoured ‘Whisky’: The Next GenerationWith Jameson, Haig and Grant’s all releasing flavoured ‘whisky’, sorry spirit drinks, in the last couple of years, Lauren Eads takes a closer look at this often maligned category. Back…
The Master Bottler? Finn Thomson Whisky LaunchesWhisky brands don’t often come 300 years in the making. They don’t often launch with bottles of 50-year-old Glenlivet. But Finn Thomson whisky arrives on the scene with a family…
What Does It Take To Become A Bartender?Did you know that bartender schools are a thing? We visited one of the many European Bartender Schools across the world when we popped into the Mallorca school to join…
The Rise of the MachinesAI is becoming an increasingly important part of the drinks business. But will the rise of the machines put highly skilled bartenders, blenders and other industry professionals out of business,…
Craigellachie Distillery: Standing Out in SpeysideA visit to Craigellachie Distillery was long overdue. Fortunately, I got a chance to see Speyside’s enigma during the region’s annual festival to learn how it makes whisky like no…
Whisky Heroes: WritersAs part of his series on whisky heroes, Ian Buxton takes a look at two pioneering writers on the subject, Alfred Barnard, author of The Whisky Distilleries of the United…
Booze Perfect For a Father’s Day BBQThis Sunday is the perfect day to have a BBQ and celebrate your dad. It’s Father’s Day, don’t forget! And we’ve got the ideal drinks for the occasion. There’s nothing…
Studying Spirits: The Pros, the Cons and the AlternativesDo you need formal qualifications like WSET to learn about and appreciate spirits like whisky or Cognac? Lauren Eads talks to various industry professionals to find out whether studying spirits…
Procera Revisited: The Kenyan Gin Story ContinuesProcera, the unique Kenyan gin made with African juniper, has been one of the biggest drinks success stories of the last few years. Now with two new versions on the…
From Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland: The Story of Matugga RumThis is the story of Matugga Rum, and how it brought the spirit of Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland to create something different. Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa didn’t really ever…
How to Spot a Fake WhiskyThe explosion in values for rare whiskies such as Brora, Macallan and Karuizawa in the last few years has seen an commensurate increase in the number of counterfeits coming onto…
Islay Travel MisadventuresPart of the fun of visiting Islay is the journey. For an island that’s only 20 miles off the coast of mainland Scotland, it can be surprisingly hard to get…
The Royal TouchAs the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne this long weekend, Dr Nick Morgan takes a look at the long interlinked history of the Royal Family and the Scotch…
Islay: Island or Idea?As all across Europe, herds of camper vans are being fueled and provisioned ahead of the long journey to the forthcoming Fèis Ìle, I fell to dreaming of Islay. But…
