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New release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the wayNew release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the way

Johnnie Walker ain’t afraid of no ghost – the second bottling in the Blue Label Ghost & Rare series has been announced, featuring whisky from Islay’s legendary Port Ellen distillery…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Renegade Rum Distillery: the future of rum?Renegade Rum Distillery: the future of rum?

Last week, Renegade Spirits broke ground on a US$20 million distillery on the Caribbean island of Grenada. We caught up with CEO Mark Reynier – founder of Bruichladdich and Waterford…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Nightcap: 27 JulyThe Nightcap: 27 July

As a bevy of drinks companies post their full-year results, let’s get down to business with this week’s The Nightcap. Greetings from another Friday! You’ve made it through a week,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Diageo’s biggest winners and losers in 2018Diageo’s biggest winners and losers in 2018

Diageo has done its sums and presented the results of its 2018 financial year – we’ve had a good ol’ nosey to see how its brands performed. Get ready for…

Sam SmithSam Smith
Intrigued by the mezcal hype? MoM digs in…Intrigued by the mezcal hype? MoM digs in…

This September, London Mezcal Week will return to the capital in a blaze of agave with the largest mezcal selection the UK has ever seen. We chart the rise and…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Talking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyondTalking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyond

Last week, we joined William Grant & Sons UK to future gaze as the Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Reyka and Sailor Jerry-owner unpacked its 2018 Market Report. What will we be drinking…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Nightcap: 13 JulyThe Nightcap: 13 July

Friday the 13th might be unlucky for some, but not if you follow the world of booze! It’s been an action-packed week, and we have the glorious highlights right here,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Copenhagen distillery Empirical Spirits is the future of boozeCopenhagen distillery Empirical Spirits is the future of booze

To most people, oysters, chicken stock and katsuobushi are ingredients. To Lars Williams – former head of R&D at Noma, one of the world’s most influential restaurants – they’re botanicals….

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Nightcap: 6 JulyThe Nightcap: 6 July

Happy Friday, team! Summer is ON (at least here in the UK) and there’s a certain football match on the agenda tomorrow… But before that comes around, it’s time to…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Steven Soderbergh launches Bolivian spirit in LondonSteven Soderbergh launches Bolivian spirit in London

On Monday night we were at Flemings Hotel in London’s swanky Mayfair district for a very special launch, Singani 63, a new spirit brought to you by Steven Soderbergh. Yes,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Master of Malt Dram Club – July 2018Master of Malt Dram Club – July 2018

Welcome to the second-half of 2018! Let’s start strong with a bundle of brand new tasting sets for Master of Malt Dram Club members… The pessimists among us might look…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The Nightcap: 29 JuneThe Nightcap: 29 June

Down those tools and pick up a dram: it’s Friday, folks! And with the last day of the working week comes your regular round-up of delicious developments from the wonderful…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
BluecoatQ&A: Andrew Auwerda, president of Philadelphia Distilling!

He’s helped build the company from the ground up, overseen the construction of a new distillery and managed the rise of the superb Bluecoat gin. Meet Philadelphia Distilling’s Andrew Auwerda!…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Liverpool Gin to open £1 million distillery!Liverpool Gin to open £1 million distillery!

The great distillery rush continues – Halewood Wines & Spirits-owned Liverpool Gin is the latest brand to announce plans for its own production site, and this one will include not…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Diageo eyes Baijiu boom with potential Shui Jing Fang investmentDiageo eyes Baijiu boom with potential Shui Jing Fang investment

Diageo has proposed upping its stake in the company that makes premium baijiu brand Shui Jing Fang. Could there be a baijiu boom on the way? Do you fancy getting…

Sam SmithSam Smith
CO2 shortage: What’s going on with my fizzy drinks?!CO2 shortage: What’s going on with my fizzy drinks?!

All week there have been doom and gloom reports of CO2 (carbon dioxide) shortages affecting everything from our beloved summer pints and G&Ts to soft drinks and beyond. But what’s…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys