Master of Malt has another UK exclusive today, it’s Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition, a delicious single malt whisky from Japan. If you’re a lover of Japanese whisky then you’ve probably…
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Today’s Master of Malt exclusive is from our Kentish neighbour Copper Rivet Distillery, which has kindly let us bottle its first ever single cask release! It’s Masthouse Single Malt – Single…
Ready for an exclusive Campbeltown whisky? Good, because we can’t wait to share our very own Master of Malt cask of Glen Scotia single malt with you! This week is…
The always in-demand Daftmill lands at our door, and our door only! This is an exclusive just for us, which we’re releasing through a lottery, charity auction, and 30ml dram…
Caol Ila opens multi-million-pound visitor centre, Highland Park and Tamdhu launch hot new whiskies, and Jameson breaks the 10 million case barrier. It’s all the The Nightcap: 2 September edition! Call…
The Macallan and Bentley team up, Ardbeg ventures into graphic novels, Tomatin launches the ‘world’s rarest Japanese whisky’, and a post-apocalyptic video game inspires whisky. It’s all in The Nightcap!…
This year malt master and master blender David C. Stewart MBE celebrates 60 years at The Balvenie, making him the longest-serving malt master in the Scotch whisky industry. In an…
Does the Angel Share harm the environment? How did a whisky receipt solve a crime? Is there such a thing as beer island? All these questions and more are answered…
On The Nightcap this week: Johnnie Walker gives away 270,000 drinks, Rosebank launches its last old release before the distillery reopens, and the cheapest pint in the UK is revealed….
Sad but true, national governments want their pound of flesh, and they take a cut of all commerce crossing your borders. There’s no way to legally avoid this, so it’s…
What’s the world’s most valuable spirit brand? Where is the world’s best bar? Why is Budweiser giving away 150,000 beers? It’s all in The Nightcap. We always recommend you have…
Laggan Bay Distillery is set to become the 12th whisky distillery on Islay as The Islay Boys get the green light to start building. Is there any room left on…
It’s back by popular demand, Master of Malt Whisky Championships 2022. Vote for your favourite whisky brand. There can only be one winner. Last year we had a competition to…
Rum sales overtake whisky, Glenmorangie has a new look, and Kentish bison fight climate change. It’s all in this week’s round up of drinks news. It’s The Nightcap: 29 July…
This week’s Nightcap stars Gino D’Acampo, a single ingredient Margarita, and a sherry bottled at the Duke of Wellington’s home. Hello, everyone. We’re Nightcapping after a heatwave so hot that…
There’s whisky in Manchester, sparkling wine at Kent County cricket games, and free pints to be had at Greene King pubs. Want us to explain? It’s all in the Nightcap:…
Records have been smashed and jaws have been dropped as Ardbeg Distillery on Islay has sold a 46-year-old cask of single malt for £16 million! Don’t rub your eyes, this is…
Singleton whisky gets a new home, Diageo acquires an AI flavour platform, and Blue Moon gives away free beer in exchange for juicy confessions. It’s The Nightcap! So, it’s Friday….
The stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia make a whiskey, and ingredients such as invasive crabs and hot dog water are being used in booze production. It’s all true,…
Tormore and Lough Gill Distillery are sold to ambitious new owners and the world’s first pub for plants opens. It’s all in the Nightcap: 24 June edition! It’s hot, isn’t…