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Jameson vs. Bushmills: Irish Whiskey Face-OffIn the Irish whiskey aisle, two names dominate the conversation – Jameson vs. Bushmills. Yes, the Irish whiskey renaissance has broadened our horizons. And our options. But these two remain…
An In-Depth Look At The Rise of GlenturretGlenturret might be Scotland’s oldest working distillery, but it’s not stuck in the past. Tucked into a scenic glen in Crieff, Perthshire, the Highland whisky maker has been producing the…
Dr Squid Gin Is Back, But Why Is It So Popular?It’s back. Is it a Kraken? Is it a mermaid? A, wait, that’s just another Kraken, isn’t it? No, it’s Dr Squid Gin! Yes, the best thing inspired by brainy…
How to Pair Whisky with ChocolateWhisky and chocolate. Two of life’s great pleasures – and, when paired properly, an outrageously good combo. Done badly? It’s chaos. Sweet clashing with smoke, tannins turning bitter, and expensive…
Reviewing: The Glendronach The Master’s AnthologyThree bold single malts, one distillery, and a whole lot of sherry-soaked splendour. The Glendronach has unveiled its latest opus: The Master’s Anthology – a trio of Highland single malts…
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six: Tasting the Last DropsThere are rare whiskies, and then there’s this. Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six is the final release from the Old Midleton Distillery – a series-capping drop that’s as…
Chichibu: How it Became a Cult ClassicThe fourth instalment of On The Way, Chichibu Distillery’s cult-status single malt series, has just been announced. Which means I get the excuse to talk about a very fine distillery….
Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year OldTwo single malts. One ultimate dram-off: Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak vs. Highland Park 12 Year Old. The world of sherried Scotch whisky is a rich and fruity one….
What Happens to Whisky Waste?From animal feed to cosmetics, it’s not just the spirit that’s evolving. Even how we deal with whisky waste is getting smarter. For years, the by-products of whisky distillation –…
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby ReviewJohnnie Walker Black Ruby is now available from Master of Malt. Following a low-key pilot in 2024, Johnnie Walker’s latest permanent expression – Black Ruby – is making its global…
Ardnamurchan: The Best New Wave Scotch Whisky Distillery?Ardnamurchan Distillery is a new name in Scotch whisky, but one that already commands a certain respect. Set in the remote wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula – all untouched beauty…
How Do We Drink Responsibly In Our Industry?I drink. In fact, I’ve built my career around drinking. I’ve been doing this job 9-5, seven days a week, for over seven years, and I was a bartender for…
Dalry Milk 16 Year Old – Where Chocolate Meets WhiskyUPDATE: This product has now been discontinued*. Chocolate = good. Whisky = good. Dalry Milk 16 Year Old? Ridiculously good. New whisky alert! Introducing our latest whisky, a 16-year-old single…
The Lakes Distillery Signature Single Malt – What You Need to KnowThis week, The Lakes Distillery unveiled its flagship whisky: The Lakes Signature Single Malt. Launching a permanent core range expression is a milestone moment for one of English whisky’s brightest…
Celebrity Spirits Aren’t Just Shit – But Thinking That IsLet’s get this out of the way early: yes, some celebrity drinks are nonsense. Half-baked concepts thrown in a bottle with a famous name and a premium price tag. We…
Why is the Card Game Called Gin Rummy?Gin Rummy. You’ve heard of it. You’ve probably played it. Or at least pretended to during a wet weekend in Margate when the Wi-Fi gave up. It’s one of those…
