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From rich crumbly blues with peated Islays to Parmigiano-Reggiano with a cask strength Highlander, the world of Scotch whisky and cheese pairing is rich and (ful)filling. Lucy Britner talks match…

February 9, 2021Lucy Britner

For the first time in years, there’s real excitement about the vodka category among bartenders. From bottles made with Chardonnay grapes to gin producers getting in on the act, Millie…

February 8, 2021Millie Milliken

Today, Millie Milliken takes a dive into the surprisingly rich world of new make spirit. Unaged whisky can be delicious, packed full of character and a great cocktail ingredient. Who…

February 3, 2021Millie Milliken

As McQueen Gin announces a revamp of its core range to include labels equipped with the technology of augmented reality we assess how much potential the interactive experience trend has….

February 2, 2021Adam O'Connell

With a new season of Sex and the City about to go into production, Lucy Britner looks at some of film & TV’s most celebrated drinks and drinkers and asks…

January 29, 2021Lucy Britner

Earlier this month, Ian Buxton looked at some of the unusual cereals that go into whisky. Today, he’s zeroing in on one particular grain that’s having its moment in the sun….

January 29, 2021Ian Buxton

Today we delve into the links between history, perfume and booze with Leo Crabtree, the force behind the BeauFort range of spirits, and learn that it’s not easy to get…

January 28, 2021Henry Jeffreys

The founders of Masons of Yorkshire talk to us about turning a social media trend into a distillery, navigating the gin boom and how the brand is bouncing back from a…

January 26, 2021Adam O'Connell

Nestled among snow-capped mountains on New Zealand’s South Island lies family-owned Cardrona Distillery, which recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its first spirit being laid down in cask. Here, MoM…

January 26, 2021Annie Hayes

Just in case you thought you wouldn’t be getting your usual yearly dose of whisky, haggis and poetry, don’t worry, like everything these days, it’s now taking place online. Here…

January 20, 2021Henry Jeffreys

Inspired by the historical distinction of London Dry gin, Salcombe Distillery Company intends to set a benchmark for flavour in the alcohol-free sphere with the release of New London Light, its…

January 18, 2021Annie Hayes

It might be the biggest selling spirit in the world, but baijiu is the drink of choice in China alone. Ming River wants to change that. Baijiu is big. The spirit is…

January 14, 2021Adam O'Connell

As you’re reading this blog, we assume you’ve drunk whisky made from barley and corn, and probably had some things made from wheat and rye too. But these aren’t the…

January 14, 2021Ian Buxton

Fancy creating a blackberry liqueur from the brambles in your garden? Or using rhubarb from your local market to make your own bitters? Creating your own cocktail components is easier…

January 12, 2021Annie Hayes

You might not be aware of the importance Maidstone has in the history of booze in this country, but a new distillery is determined to ensure that story is told….

January 7, 2021Adam O'Connell

It’s been a bumper year on the blog with over 500 fascinating articles appearing. Earlier this week, we wrote about our most-read ones, but we thought it would be interesting…

December 31, 2020Henry Jeffreys