Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 164

An incredible 1.7 million of us headed to Scotch whisky distilleries in 2017 – were you one of the growing numbers of whisky tourists? Checking out a Scotch whisky distillery in…

September 11, 2017Kristiane

Buffalo Trace Distillery has outdone itself again. Its National Historic Landmark Distillery doors are open once more, meaning whiskey fans can look back in time in truly spectacular fashion. Do…

September 8, 2017Adam O'Connell

Gather round dear friends of the whisky-world – for I bring delightful news… We’ve got nine brand new Master of Malt Single Cask Series bottlings! Independent bottlings are such an…

November 3, 2017Adam O'Connell

Great news for Scotch whisky drinkers! The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is making in-roads to protect our favourite tipple over in New Zealand – and it’s a crucial move for…

September 6, 2017Kristiane

As Scotch whisky-maker Kingsbarns Distillery’s new-make spirit edges closer to coming of age, we catch up with co-founder William Wemyss to talk about the distillery’s progress, the Kingsbarns Founders’ Club…

November 2, 2017Kristiane

The turn of September brings about cooler weather, colourful leaves, dinner pies and another month of Master of Malt’s Dram Club! Let’s see what’s in store for members in September….

September 1, 2017Master of Malt

Having brought peat back to the fore in recent years, Highland Scotch whisky distillery Knockdhu is stepping its newfound phenol obsession up a level with the launch of its smokiest…

November 1, 2017Annie Hayes

As Cognac sales hit record highs, we take a look at the the shape of the historic spirits category today, and explore its tastiness in cocktail form… Dust off those…

August 30, 2017Kristiane

After a night of frights, here’s a real treat for Master of Malt Dram Club members – this month’s superb drams of whisky, gin and rum. Halloween has come and…

November 1, 2017Master of Malt

They say good things come in threes and today’s dose of deliciousness is a trio of Malt Single Cask Series expressions – incredible single cask Scotch whisky bottlings from some of…

August 25, 2017Kristiane

Whether you’re an accomplished at-home bartender or tend to leave it to the professionals, we’re sure you’ll agree the Old Fashioned is a no-nonsense cocktail staple. Coinciding with Old Fashioned…

October 31, 2017Annie Hayes

As The Balvenie introduces peaty pair Peat Week and Peated Triple cask, we catch up with Sam Simmons, the distillery’s global brand ambassador, to dig down into the developments… Reel…

August 23, 2017Kristiane

World-renowned bars Dandelyan and Licorería Limantour have joined forces for a collaborative cocktail menu that defies nature just in time for Halloween. Pickling, curing, and mummifying are the order of…

October 30, 2017Annie Hayes

We take a look at 2017’s hottest summer spirits trends – based on what you’re drinking right now. With the sun presumably shining, what better way to toast the long…

August 21, 2017Kristiane

If you’re marking the Day of the Dead, why not honour the departed with one of these incredible Mexican spirits? Observed on 2 November each year, traditional Latin American celebration…

October 27, 2017Annie Hayes

Earlier this week Four Roses introduced the 2017 edition of its Small Batch line, so we hopped over to Mayfair to meet master distiller Brent Elliott and find out how…

October 26, 2017Annie Hayes

Fancy sampling some delightful whisky newness? It’s time to branch out beyond Scotch and Irish expressions and explore Europe’s growing cohort of distilled deliciousness. As whisky lovers, we’re spoilt for…

August 16, 2017Kristiane

Midleton Very Rare 2017 launches in Ireland The distillery also launches The Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle, its new cask ownership club Jake tastes Midleton Very Rare from every…

October 25, 2017Jake Mountain