Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 137

Gareth ‘G’ Franklin is on a mission to bring liqueurs out from the back of the drinks cupboard and put them centre stage. His creation, the Iceberg Slim, shines a…

April 24, 2019Henry Jeffreys

What happens when you gather two really rather delicious beverages, one from Scotland, and one from France, and mix them together? Compass Box has done just that with Scotch and…

April 24, 2019Kristiane

Protect the planet *and* enjoy a delicious drink? Newsflash: it can be done. To celebrate Earth Day, Patrón Tequila demonstrates how to level up your kitchen leftovers and create ‘cocktails…

April 24, 2019Annie Hayes

You might remember Super Lyan’s London outpost, which closed in late 2018 to make way for Cub’s in-house fermentation lab. Well, now the bar has risen from the ashes in…

April 23, 2019Annie Hayes

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival kicks off next Wednesday, but even if you don’t have a ticket you can still enjoy the spoils of the historic region. Speyside is…

April 24, 2019Adam O'Connell

Mark the Feast of Saint George, England’s patron saint, with some of the most delightful and delicious tipples from across England. You might have woken up this morning thinking today…

April 23, 2019Adam O'Connell

In the last few years prices for the world’s top whiskies have gone through the roof. Whisky is now an asset like fine wine, art and classic cars. Ian Buxton…

April 23, 2019Ian Buxton

Tomorrow is a Bank Holiday here for your friends at MoM Towers, so The Nightcap is coming to you a whole day early! Wait a minute. It’s not Friday. This…

April 18, 2019Master of Malt

Today we have something of a rarity for you. You won’t find it in just any bar. It combines two great cocktail traditions: classic American and tiki, all in one…

April 17, 2019Henry Jeffreys

Pernod Ricard has got a taste for juniper! The drinks group released a statement this morning confirming it’s about to buy Italy-based Malfy Gin, growing its gin portfolio to six….

April 17, 2019Kristiane

You miraculously find yourself on a desert island equipped with a beach hut bar and eight spirits of your choosing. What are you sipping? For Joe Hall, general manager at…

April 17, 2019Annie Hayes

Nate Brown loves a good cocktail, and he loves a good cup of coffee. So why, he asks, do so few bars in Britain do both well? A great coffee…

January 8, 2026Master of Malt

The English Whisky Co. is looking to see in St George’s Day the only way it knows how. With a new English whisky, of course! English whisky’s recent rise probably…

April 15, 2019Adam O'Connell

A meeting of master distillers and blenders, $1,000 Mint Juleps and secret whisky history – The Nightcap has all these stories and more! It’s Friday once again, and, like clockwork,…

April 12, 2019Master of Malt

Much excitement, folks! This week, Highland Scotch whisky distillery Glenmorangie unveiled the fourth release in its Bond House No. 1 vintage collection. And we were among the first to taste…

April 11, 2019Kristiane

We found ourselves dram-to-face with the oldest ever distillery expression released from Dufftown’s oldest distillery: Mortlach. Naturally, we gave it a taste… It’s safe to say that Mortlach is one of Scotch…

April 10, 2019Adam O'Connell

According to Mark Twain, “too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Well, uncomfortably soon, we might find out if that’s true. Whisky – be that Scotch, American or Irish –…

April 8, 2019Master of Malt

We finally have an answer. Historical documentary evidence has provided us with proof. Or as much proof as we can get. Scotch whisky now has an oldest distillery! It’s a…

April 8, 2019Adam O'Connell