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Five minutes with… Scott Davidson from Glencairn CrystalFrom swanky decanters to the famous tasting glass, crystal and glassware manufacturer Glencairn is synonymous with the whisky industry. And as the family-owned East Kilbride company celebrates its 40th year,…
‘The death knell for the bar is premature’As England’s on-trade starts to open up, we chat to cocktail historian Jake Burger about how bars have changed, drinks archives, and his new book, An Anthology of 12 Classic…
Is the living room the new tasting room?For the drinks industry, as with almost everywhere else, virtual has become the new reality. But as restrictions begin to lift, will it last, asks Lucy Britner. Is the living room…
Mixto Tequila: time for a reappraisal?As the UK starts to see a slew of new mixto Tequila brands entering the market, we examine the perception of mixtos, speak to the people making them and ask…
China’s Baijiu Giants: The Most Valuable Drinks Companies in the WorldLooking for a hot share tip? Ian Buxton looks at whether you might be best off investing in China’s rapidly growing national spirit baijiu. The top three most valuable drinks…
Where Are the Older People in Whisky Advertising?There was a report published this month by Our Whisky examining the representation of women and minorities in whisky marketing. Looking at all the pictures used to publicise the report,…
The Evolution of Drinks AdvertisingIt’s one of the most highly regulated forms of advertising in the world. So, how did alcohol adverts begin – and what do they look like now? Millie Milliken tracks…
Chocolate and booze: the perfect combination for EasterIt’s nearly Easter! And while the Easter bunny is busy laying chocolate eggs (that’s right, isn’t it?), we’ve been trying out chocolate and booze pairings. And not just pairings, it…
W.D. O’Connell: leading Irish whiskey’s independent bottling revivalIndependent bottlers are an important part of the whiskey industry. But in Ireland, they nearly died out because of a lack of distilleries. Now reviving this great tradition W.D. O’Connell…
The history of Hennessy CognacHow did the son of an Irish Lord come to create one of the most famous spirit brands in the world? Lucy Britner delves into the history of Hennessy Cognac….
Mother Root, the drink bringing the switchel backNew to MoM, the fiery Mother Root Ginger Switchel combines a 17th century recipe with the 21st century rise of delicious zero ABV drinks. We chat to founder Bethan Higson…
A Warning About Whisky InvestmentIan Buxton returns to one of his favourite topics this week, the rapidly-expanding whisky investment market. It can’t keep going up forever, he warns, and there are signs that the…
Five Minutes with… Colin Gordon, Distillery Manager at ArdbegWe spoke to the new Ardbeg distillery manager, Colin Gordon, about being a whisky romantic, the future of the category, and what the distillery and its new stillhouse have in…
Snap happy – how to take better pics of your drinksTaking a decent photo of a cocktail or a bottle of booze isn’t easy, especially if you’re in a dimly-lit bar. But from using what nature gives you to investing…
IWD 2021 interview: Lisa Roper Wicker, head distiller at Widow JaneCareer discussions often focus on those just starting out. But what if you want to get into whisky (or whiskey!) a bit later on? Lisa Roper Wicker, Widow Jane president…
IWD 2021 interview: Tarita Mullings, associate director, The StoryPRs are perhaps the unsung heroes of the drinks industry. We delve into all things comms with The Story associate director Tarita Mullings, and talk career paths, meaningful diversity, the…
