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Five Minutes With… Dr Kirstie McCallum, Head of Whisky Creation at Glen MorayAt the end of October, Glen Moray announced industry legend Dr Kirstie McCallum as its head of whisky creation – a brand new role that encompasses the Speyside distillery’s production operation…
Five minutes with… Jackie Zykan, master taster for Old ForesterJackie Zykan has what sounds like one of the world’s best jobs, master taster for Kentucky bourbon firm Old Forester. But what exactly is a master taster? Does she just…
The Rosebank revival beginsYesterday was an important day in Scotch whisky history as work officially began on rebuilding legendary ghost distillery Rosebank by owners Ian Macleod distillers. We have the full story. The…
New Arrival of the Week: That Boutique-y Whisky Company World Whisky BlendOur new arrival this week is from somewhere that we’re all familiar with. We’ve all spent a lot of time here, and it’s rather great because it’s the only place…
The Nightcap: 15 NovemberCelebrity booze, a motorcycle built in collaboration with Smokehead whisky and the goodest of boys (#dogbassador). It’s another wild and wonderful week for The Nightcap. We all have our personal…
Future FlavourWhether it’s with curious kit, unorthodox botanicals or futuristic thinking, new world spirits producers have harnessed the latest technology to create liquids that taste anything but traditional… For the tastemakers…
Master of Malt tastes… Interpreted Magic at The Savoy’s Beaufort BarWhen the Savoy’s Beaufort Bar revealed its new menu, Interpreted Magic, a drinks-based journey into all things mystical and mysterious, we had to check it out. The history, drama and…
Cocktail of the Week: The Corpse Reviver No.1With the party season looming we thought it would be a good idea to look at a famous cocktail to take (in moderation, of course) the next day after a…
The Amber Light Whisky Film: Dave Broom InterviewHang on to your hats because there’s a new whisky film coming to a screen near you. On the eve of the national release of The Amber Light, we talk…
Five minutes with… Bhagath Reddy from Comte de GrasseFrom Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur to founding a French distillery that makes a perfume-inspired gin, Comte de Grasse CEO Bhagath Reddy has had quite the journey. He tells us his…
The Rise of Cask Whisky InvestmentCurious about cask whisky investment? Don’t get your assets in a twist. No matter whether you’re sourcing direct from distillery or exploring your options through a third party, here’s everything…
New Arrival of the Week: Reverend Hubert Winter Gin LiqueurThis week we’re very excited about a gin liqueur created by an Edwardian vicar, and now resurrected by his great grandson and some wine chap off the telly. You might…
The Nightcap: 8 NovemberGreetings, one and all! Another week has been and gone, so that means there’s a fresh harvest of stories for The Nightcap! OK, so Halloween is done. Bonfire Night has…
Five Minutes With… Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at The MacallanOverseeing the production of the industry’s most sought-after Scotch whisky may be a gargantuan undertaking, but with 18 years’ experience under her belt, The Macallan’s master whisky maker Kirsteen Campbell…
Cocktail of the Week: The Old FashionedIt’s Old Fashioned Week! Time to dust off those plus fours, oil the old penny farthing and start getting excited about the new Sherlock Holmes story that’s being serialised in…
Sherry: The Ultimate Food WineSherry has long been the wallflower of the wine list, but it’s time to give the tipple the recognition it deserves. To toast Sherry Week, we’ve assembled a handy little…
Ronnie Lee – The Man Who Mends MillsThis week Ian Buxton celebrates a true whisky hero, a Welshman without whom Scotland’s distilleries would literally grind to a halt. What about those malt mills, eh? They’re just about…
New Arrival of the Week: The Three Drinkers Cask Selection No. 1Our new arrival this week is hot off the press! Behold, the first official whisky bottling from The Three Drinkers, released in collaboration with your favourite online retailer. Yes, us!…
