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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…
A Long Stride: A History of Johnnie WalkerThis year to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johnnie Walker, a book has been published called A Long Stride: The Story of the World’s no. 1 Scotch Whisky. We talk…
How To Get the Best Out Of Overproof SpiritsFrom barrel proof bourbon to navy strength gin, it’s hard to know how – and when – to use punchy overproof spirits in cocktails and mixed drinks. Here, we explain the…
Lyre’s: masters of the no-alcohol alternativeAnother one of low-and-no-alcohol’s finest features on our blog today as our Sober October coverage continues. This time it’s the mimic masters, Lyre’s the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit brand in…
Challenging Times For PortWhat with the hottest July since records began, Covid and wild boars rampaging through the vineyards, it’s been a difficult vintage in the Douro valley. Nevertheless, Adrian Bridge and David…
Master of Malt Tastes… Milk & Honey Classic Single MaltIt’s been a long wait, but Israel’s first single malt whisky from Milk & Honey has finally arrived. Does it live up to expectations? We find out. When I asked Milk & Honey’s…
How Your Taxes Help Small DistillersHow do your taxes help small distillers? Ian Buxton takes a closer look at what we are getting for our hard-earned cash. Through various regional development funds, taxpayers’ money has…
Compass Box Celebrates 20 Years in WhiskyIn the early 2000s, Compass Box turned industry heads with the launch of a 100% blended grain Scotch whisky called Hedonism, the first of its kind. Twenty years and more than…
