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Master of Malt tastes… Octomore 11 SeriesA host of new Octomore whisky made its way to our doorstep, so we did what any honest whisky lover would do and cracked them open and feasted on what’s…
Talking Christmas 2020 drinks trends with David MilesDavid Miles is back once again to chat about Christmas and tell us what festive trends to look out for in this strangest of years… Last year we sat down…
Why I won’t be reopening my bar this DecemberToday, Nate Brown returns to explain why, despite the easing of restrictions in London, it’s just too much of a gamble to open his Hackney Road bar and pizzeria, nebula….
Five minutes with… Mark Bruce, Jura brand home managerWe pour a dram and catch up with Jura’s brand home manager Mark Bruce, chatting through favourite drams, bottles for Christmas, and why the island itself is just so enchanting……
Flor de Caña: rum and adversity in NicaraguaNestled at the base of the tallest and most active volcano in Nicaragua lies rum distiller Flor de Caña, a fifth-generation family business whose 130-year history is peppered with political,…
Abasolo whisky and Mexico’s first dedicated whisky distilleryMexico’s first whisky distillery has launched its inaugural whisky, Abasolo, as well as a corn liqueur. We talk to its creator, Dr Ivan Saldaña, about the importance of corn, why…
Master of Malt tastes… GlenAllachie’s Virgin Oak SeriesWe taste our way through GlenAllachie’s limited edition Virgin Oak Series and talk to master distiller Billy Walker about wood policy, oak species, local terroir and more, as well as…
Why Tequila is increasingly a spirit in demandDemand for Tequila is increasing year on year and the future for the category looks bright. But what’s behind the boom? We talk to Proximo Spirits Tequila educator Oli Pergl…
Five minutes with… cocktail trailblazer Julie ReinerA trailblazer in the modern American bar scene, Julie Reiner is credited with shaping New York City’s booming cocktail culture. She’s the brains behind some of the city’s finest watering…
Johnnie Walker film: ‘The Man Who Walked the World’There’s a Johnnie Walker film called The Man Who Walked the World coming out today, 12 November, and we were fortunate enough to get a sneak preview and talk to some…
Your guide to the emerging New World whisky categoryWhere once whisky was solely the product of Scotland, Ireland and the US, today more than 30 countries produce the amber nectar. Free from the ties of tradition, New World…
Master of Malt tastes… Benromach 21 Year OldWhen we heard that Benromach had released a 21-year-old expression, we were intrigued to see how the brand’s distinctive style of whisky matured over the years. So, we had a…
An introduction to Spanish vermouthIn Spain, vermouth is a cultural institution, meant to be sipped and savoured during la hora del vermut – ‘the vermouth hour’ – with a few cubes of ice, a slice…
The story behind Northwest Passage Expedition GinA team of ocean explorers is hoping to become the first to row the Northwest Passage – the treacherous Arctic route that links the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. To…
Stauning: putting Danish whisky on the mapStauning has been defying expectations, ripping up the rule book and making tasty booze for nearly 15 years now. As the brand launches officially in the UK, we talk to…
Five minutes with… Victoria Eady Butler, master blender at Uncle NearestVictoria Eady Butler, master blender at Uncle Nearest, has quite the story to tell. Which is why we were delighted that she sat down with us to talk about her…
