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The Nightcap: 26 JanuaryThis week in The Nightcap: Diageo’s boundary-pushing plans for Scotch whisky innovation come to light, Cognac house Louis XIII creates the world’s largest crystal decanter, and a Brazilian spirit distillery…
Discover ‘drinking vinegars’ with Nonsuch Shrubs!Perhaps you’ve clocked them on a cocktail menu or noted references to them in history books – but what exactly are shrubs, and how do they fit into modern-day drinking…
Bacardi buys Patrón Tequila for $5.1 billion!¡Atención agave obsessives! Huge news from Bacardi – the family-owned firm is set to buy full control of Patrón Spirits International in a deal that values the best-selling Tequila producer…
The Nightcap: 19 JanuaryPour yourself a drink and pull up a pew: it’s time for The Nightcap. This week ‘The Four Oarsmen’ became the fastest team in history to row across the Atlantic…
The past, present and future of alcohol-free imbibingWhether you’re one of the millions of people attempting Dry January or you’re simply looking to scale back on the sauce this year, the age-old ‘what to drink when you’re…
The Nightcap: 12 JanuaryA sober tone presides over this week’s Nightcap, as the industry mourns the passing of Bruichladdich’s Carl Reavey, and Old Monk rum founder Kapil Mohan. Meanwhile, International Scotch Day is…
Talisker competition: And the winner is…Cast your mind waaaay back, before you hit the gym to sweat out those New Year’s resolutions, before you pilfered the last of the roast potatoes on Christmas Day, and before…
The Nightcap: 5 JanuaryThe Nightcap is back for 2018! In our first bulletin of the year, we cover the theft of the ‘world’s most expensive’ bottle of vodka, Diageo comes under fire for…
MoM’s Most Ingenious Spirits 2017Last year an abundance of clever, forward-thinking, boundary-pushing new bottlings hit the global spirits market, inciting oohs, aahs and mmms in equal measure. In MoM’s Most Ingenious Spirits list, we…
Master of Malt Dram Club – January 2018We’re kicking off 2018 with yet another smashing bundle of Master of Malt Dram Club sets! Let’s see what Dram Club members can look forward to this month… The glossy…
The Nightcap: 22 DecemberIt’s the last Friday before Christmas, which means the final edition of The Nightcap for 2017 is upon us. This week’s bulletin features a historic bourbon revival, 47 million bottles…
Campari backs Cognac with €52.5 million Bisquit buyItalian drinks group Campari has bought Bisquit Cognac’s parent company from South Africa-based Distell for a whopping €52.5 million – proof, if any was needed, that Cognac is about to…
The Nightcap: 15 December 2017For many of you, last night was office Christmas party night – i.e. the weirdest night out of the year. If you’re not feeling as bright eyed and bushy tailed…
Rejoice! Sunday delivery is now live!Excellent news all round – we’re now offering Sunday delivery to mainland UK customers, all for just £2 more than regular next day shipping… One of the most pertinent first-world…
The Nightcap – 1 December 2017Welcome to the second edition of The Nightcap: a weekly bulletin to ensure you’re on top of the latest goings-on from the world of drinks! Once again we bring to…
Master of Malt Dram Club – December 2017It’s December. Honestly, we’re as surprised as you at how well it sneaked up on us. Let’s have a gander at what Master of Malt Dram Club members will be…
