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Five minutes with Eddie Russell from Wild TurkeyWe were fortunate enough to enjoy the company of Eddie Russell, master distiller at Wild Turkey. We talked about innovation, Matthew McConaughey, and rye whiskey’s renaissance. When you hear that…
The Delicate Art of Tea CocktailsMuch like alcohol, tea has been a vehicle for social interaction for millennia, but it wasn’t until the 17th century that booze and brews came together as one. MoM popped…
5 Tips For Pairing Whisky with FoodWhisky has long been overlooked as a food beverage, but Ghillie Başan is on a mission to change that with her latest cookbook, Spirit & Spice. Here, the Cordon Bleu-trained…
Minor Celebrity BoozesWhile we appreciate the George Clooneys and David Beckhams of this industry – and we do, honest – it’s only right to champion less famous celebs, shall we say, who are…
Five minutes with Joy Spence from Appleton EstateWe had the honour of an audience with the queen of rum, Joy Spence from Appleton Estate. We talked about Jamaican rum’s Geographical Indication, whether she might ever launch a…
Whisky and honoursToday Ian Buxton toasts Dr Jim Beveridge from Johnnie Walker who has just received an OBE and looks into the occasionally murky world of whisky and honours. As you may…
Chefs With BoozesAs the link between kitchen and bar strengthens and their approaches to ingredients and flavour further align, certain highly-acclaimed chefs have switched their aprons for lab coats to dabble in…
Save the Bees, Drink CalvadosNot only is Calvados one of France’s best-kept secrets, it’s also one of the most sustainable spirits in the world. We get the low-down on this unjustly neglected brandy as…
The Right Glassware Is Important. Here’s Why…Picking the right glassware is crucial – it can be the difference between an average drink and a memorable one – but not for the reason you might think. Here,…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Seven, Bunnahabhain and JuraTime for some unpeated fun at Bunnahabhain’s and Jura’s open days – and some peated fun too, because why not?! – as well as more boats, dogs and rain! We…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Six, KilchomanShiny new distillery expansion, cocktails galore, and more drams than you could shake a stick at. It can only be the Kilchoman Open Day at Fèis Ìle 2019! The sunshine…
Eight years of “really bloody tasty spirits” with Ableforth’sTo mark Ableforth’s eighth birthday, we pinned down global brand manager Jen Meredith to talk spirit production, ‘everyday success’, and challenging preconceptions both inside and outside the industry… “Our creative…
Not Your Average Vodka – Inside Ketel One DistilleryProvenance and heritage are two words not often associated with vodka brands, but then, Ketel One isn’t your average vodka. Indeed, one of the biggest back bar names in the…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Three, Caol Ila and Islay AlesA double dose of fun and games on the Isle! On the third day of Fèis Ìle we joined the craic at Caol Ila before chilling out with a refreshing…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Two, BruichladdichIt’s party time on Islay! Fèis Ìle Day Two typically sees the entire island descend on Bruichladdich for a music-filled, dram-fuelled shindig. And 2019’s festival stayed true to form! “It’s…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day One, LagavulinIt’s the first official day of Fèis Ìle 2019, so we did the only appropriate thing: headed south to Lagavulin to kick off the celebrations in some significant style! After…
