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pot aleThe Nightcap: 10 February

The whisky by-product that’s good for your skin, the ultimate destination for Valentine’s Day, and Sassenach Tequila gives Heughligans a reason to celebrate. It’s The Nightcap! The slow decline of…

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Master of Malt wins big at Icons of Whisky AND Drinks Retailing AwardsMaster of Malt wins big at Icons of Whisky AND Drinks Retailing Awards

We’ve picked up Online Retailer of the Year and Independent Bottler of the Year awards from the Icons of Whisky, as well as Specialist Online Drinks Retailer of the Year at…

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The-GlenAllachie-2012-Cuvee-Hero-please-credit-Ian-Robinson-@PoshScotchThe Nightcap: 3 February

In the news this week Powers releases 100% rye Irish whiskey, GlenAllachie creates Cuvée cask whisky, whatever that is, and sad news from London as Simo parts ways with Milroy’s…

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jizzlordThe Nightcap: 27 January

In The Nightcap: 27 January edition we have Glen Scotia unveiling a 21-year-old whisky, Kylie Minogue, and news on a position going for an official whisky taster.  For those doing…

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Dry JanuaryThe Nightcap: 20 January

Don Papa goes for big bucks to Diageo, a distillery swaps Copenhagen for New York, and Glenfarclas launches a half-a-century-old whisky. It’s all in The Nightcap 20 January edition! January…

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haymans-london-lightThe Nightcap: 13 January

The Scottish government moves to restrict whisky marketing while Irish whiskey exports reach €1bn value, but that’s nothing compared to a sober pub crawl. It’s all in The Nightcap: 13…

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barleyThe Nightcap: 6 January

The booze news returns for 2023 with stories on scientists reviving barley strains to recreate old whisky flavours, the booming Tequila market and a horse walks into a pub. We repeat:…

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Sarah Burgess Lakes DistillerySarah Burgess becomes whisky maker at The Lakes Distillery

Sarah Burgess, of Macallan and Malteser fame, announced that she has taken up the mantle of whisky maker at The Lakes Distillery. Big news in the English whisky world this…

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Eddie Russell has been with Wild Turkey for 43 yearsThe Nightcap: 23 December

We round off another year of Nightcapping by raising a glass to Icons of Whisky winners, raising an eyebrow at £50m worth of whisky sold, and raising a hand to…

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Place last Christmas orders by 9pm tonight!Place last Christmas orders by 9pm tonight!

This is it – your last chance saloon for Christmas drinks. Get your orders in by 9pm this evening! We have a very important PSA for you, fellow drinks lovers….

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BrewdogThe Nightcap: 16 December

Records for Pappy Van Winkle and BrewDog, anniversary expansion for Aultmore, and a new distillery on the island where Whisky Galore was written make the headlines in this week’s Nightcap….

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Duppy ShareThe Nightcap: 9 December

Ardbeg’s £1m Islay fund and Aisling Bea have got us in a festive mood in this week’s edition of The Nightcap. The office Christmas playlist has been made and I…

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80% of bars looking for more no and low alcohol options80% of bars looking for more no and low alcohol options

Today, for trade customers we’re publishing some interesting data that has been compiled by CGA and Crossip looking at how four in five bars are planning to increase their ranges of…

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fine and rare whiskyThe Nightcap: 2 December

We welcome the festive season with stories on new whisky from The Dalmore and Deacon Blue. Yes, you read that right. It’s December, and Christmas is coming. To get any…

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Buffalo Trace old-fashioned-trolleyThe Nightcap: 25 November

We’ve got three words for you: Old Fashioned Trolley. Here’s two more: chocolate vodka. Where can you find them both? The Nightcap, duh. It’s the 25 November, which means you’ll…

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Master of Malt is the Food & Drink eCommerce Website of the Year!Master of Malt is the Food & Drink eCommerce Website of the Year!

We’re incredibly proud to share the news that Master of Malt’s been named Food & Drink eCommerce Website of the Year at the prestigious UK eCommerce Awards for a second time!…

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