Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 116

This week we’re highlighting an American whiskey that’s very close to a bourbon in style but with one crucial difference, created by former Woodford Reserve supremo Dave Scheurich. Whisky distillers…

March 23, 2020Henry Jeffreys

We understand how difficult things are for many of our smaller suppliers right now, so we’re implementing an early payment programme to help you out with your cash flow. If…

March 25, 2020Master of Malt

The shelves of your local supermarket may be leaving a little to the imagination right now, but that’s no reason to sip a lacklustre G&T in isolation – go beyond your…

March 23, 2020Annie Hayes

For fans of our weekly update on all matters boozy and brilliant, you might notice that things are looking a little different on this edition of The Nightcap… This week…

March 20, 2020Master of Malt

We’ve rounded up ten delightful drinks for those who still want to indulge in some boozy brilliance while stuck at home. I hope you’ve been working on your social distancing…

March 19, 2020Adam O'Connell

Indulging in your typical Italian aperitivo hour is usually a lowish ABV affair – placing the Negroni firmly to one side – but it’s almost impossible to enjoy the drinking…

March 19, 2020Annie Hayes

Today we’re making a refreshing gin-based cocktail inspired by the great-grandmother of the founder of Ealing Gin. She was quite a gell (say it like the Queen saying ‘girl’ not…

March 18, 2020Henry Jeffreys

We’re sorry to report that Fèis Ìle 2020 and other whisky festivals around the country will not take place this year as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. We sadly received confirmation…

March 18, 2020Adam O'Connell

A short message from Master of Malt CEO Justin Petszaft about the measures the company is taking to protect its staff and continue trading throughout the current Coronavirus crisis: You’ve…

March 18, 2020Master of Malt

Now that we’re all cooped up indoors waiting for the Deliveroo driver, we have to lead our nightlife vicariously through films and articles on drink blogs. Not quite as fun…

March 17, 2020Annie Hayes

You don’t hear about Glen Elgin as a single malt very often, mainly because 95% of its production goes into blends. So, we thought it’s time to celebrate this little…

March 16, 2020Henry Jeffreys

Tune into The Nightcap this week for news on Ardbeg’s Mickey Heads retiring, literature-based libations, and giraffes. Yes, giraffes. Everyone is being told not to touch their own faces, or…

March 13, 2020Master of Malt

We tried the exclusive new collection of bottled Johnnie Walker whisky Highballs with Johnnie Walker’s whisky ambassador Ali Reynolds and discussed the role this simple but sublime serve will play…

March 12, 2020Adam O'Connell

Make sure you’re her favourite this Mother’s Day – these are the most delicious gifts to put a smile on her face (and cement your position as top child) on…

March 12, 2020Kristiane

Even though we engage all our senses when enjoying a cocktail or sipping a spirit, the one that we rarely (if ever) acknowledge is sound – but thanks to music-mad bar…

March 12, 2020Annie Hayes

Indian whisky brands sell a staggering amount on their home turf but much of what is sold as ‘whisky’ wouldn’t be recognised as such in the EU or America. But…

March 10, 2020Ian Buxton

St. Patrick’s Day is next week (Tuesday 17 March) and you know what that means: it’s time to indulge in some delightfully Irish spirits! There are plenty of ways to…

March 10, 2020Adam O'Connell

A new Irish whiskey has landed at MoM Towers, the Shed Distillery‘s long-awaited inaugural release: Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Whiskey. Irish distilleries have been popping up all over the place…

March 9, 2020Adam O'Connell