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Not another one! How can gin brands stand out?There’s a lot of gin out there. A hell of a lot. So, how can gin brands stand out in such a crowded market place? Lucy Britner meets three British…
The Inside Scoop on Pairing Whisky and Ice CreamBanana, vanilla, chocolate – the flavours of whisky and ice cream make for wonderful bedfellows. Millie Milliken put in the strenuous research to find out how to pair them and…
Sandy Hyslop talks Royal Salute and the art of blendingAs Royal Salute returns in typically extravagant style, we’re joined by the man behind the blend, Sandy Hyslop, director of blending and inventory at Chivas Brothers, to learn why Royal…
A spotlight on… Sin GusanoThe Sin Gusano range is all about small-batch, authentic, and delicious agave spirits. The kind of booze we probably would have never tasted were it not for founder Jon Darby….
Covid Spirit Start-UpsMany people took up new hobbies during lockdown like cooking or jogging, but some brave individuals went a bit further and started distilling businesses while a global pandemic raged. Ian…
10 bars and drinks to celebrate the great reopeningToday’s the day when England’s bars, pubs and restaurants open up properly for the first time since last year’s lockdown. So we asked 10 drinks industry experts which bars they…
Chill-Filtration: What’s All The Fuss About?Chill-filtration is such an emotive subject. So much so that we often condemn before we discuss. It’s as if the conversation is a bit cloudy. Let’s filter through it together…
How to make your distillery more sustainableWe wanted to find out how a distillery can become more sustainable without greenwashing or compromising the quality of its spirit. So we asked a few brands who do it…
Awamori – Japan’s Unknown SpiritToday, we’re delighted to have a guest post on the blog from Richard Legg who runs the Master of Malt’s WSET training. As he puts it, “I’m essentially here to…
The Roof is on Fire: The Best Bars with a ViewFinding a roof with a view and a decent drink can sometimes be a challenge. You might get the view, but what’s in the glass ends up being a bit…
Dennis Malcolm Celebrates 60 Years at Glen GrantLast month master distiller Dennis Malcolm celebrated a scarcely imaginable 60 years in the business. We sat down over a virtual dram to discuss his long and varied career in…
The Divine Truth About The Angel’s ShareFrom whisky to Cognac, the concept of The Angel’s Share, how much liquid a cask loses to evaporation, is one that is unique to every distillery. Millie Milliken takes a…
A History of Celebrity DrinksThis article was first published on 5 May 2021, then updated and significantly added to on 5 September 2024. From Sean Connery advertising Suntory in the ’90s to David Beckham…
English wineries to visit this summerStaycations are the 2021 holiday. And although we might be missing out on some exotic booze from foreign climes, there’s plenty to get excited about in ol’ Blighty – particularly…
The story of Don Julio TequilaDon Julio González-Frausto Estrada was just 17 when he founded his Tequila distillery. It’s been quite a journey from these humble beginnings to being part of one of the largest…
MoM Tastes: TBWC Australian Series WhiskiesOur friends at That Boutique-y Whisky Company have landed a stash that is sure to get whisky fans all excited. Eight casks from some of Australia’s finest whisky distilleries, coming…
