Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 165

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

After much too-ing, fro-ing, teasing and general whisky-based commotion, Diageo has finally revealed the full details of its Special Releases class of 2017 – and there’s an intriguing blended malt…

August 15, 2017Kristiane

We’ve received an allocation of three bottles of Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish direct from the supplier, and we’re going to split the bounty between a two-bottle lottery and 30ml drams!…

October 24, 2017Adam O'Connell

It’s World Mosquito Day this Sunday – find out how you can help fight malaria while savouring a splendid G&T. Sunday 20th August marks World Mosquito Day – the 120th…

August 14, 2017Kristiane

October is drawing to an end, which can only mean one thing where single malt lovers are concerned… The latest edition of The Balvenie’s five-part DCS Compendium series! Chapter 3…

October 23, 2017Annie Hayes

Last week saw bourbon brand Old Forester pass a key milestone in its distillery build project – the arrival of its shiny new 44ft copper column still! Watch as engineers…

August 11, 2017Kristiane

Back in July, news broke that Chivas Brothers had sold the GlenAllachie distillery to a consortium of investors led by Billy Walker, former managing director of The BenRiach Distillery Company. While…

October 20, 2017Annie Hayes

Diageo’s little-known Teaninich Distillery is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a behind-the-scenes open day and a scarce official bottling under the Special Releases umbrella. We’re excited. Highland single malt Scotch…

August 9, 2017Kristiane

With 2016 sales soaring by 11.3%, Irish whiskey has moved more than 100 million bottles a year. We explore the state of the market, from the new distilleries to who…

October 19, 2017Adam O'Connell

Thirsting for extra spirits awesomeness? Hold on to your hats – the Master of Malt blog is getting set to pack a cask strength punch, writes Kristiane Sherry as she…

August 7, 2017Kristiane

August has arrived, bringing with it another month of mouthwatering Master of Malt Dram Club sets. Let’s have a butcher’s at the treats awaiting Dram Club members. Welcome to August…

August 1, 2017Master of Malt

What drives a couple to quit two lucrative careers and build a Tasmanian-inspired whisky distillery in Yorkshire? We explore the story behind the Cooper King Distillery, England’s newest single malt…

October 18, 2017Kristiane

In celebration of their 100th line, That Boutique-y Whisky Company have given us a one-of-a-kind “pimped” litre bottle of their Speyburn 7 Year Old to auction for charity with everything…

July 17, 2017Master of Malt

Its historic distillery build is well under way, we’ve seen the stills get delivered, and now American whiskey brand Old Forester has named its first distillery manager to take the…

October 17, 2017Kristiane

The MoM Towers Trophy Cabinet is going to need another extension – our Master of Malt 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky won the Scotch Whisky Blended 21 Years Old…

July 14, 2017Master of Malt

Whether you’re in full-on costume-designing mode or plan on spending Halloween hiding from trick-or-treaters, we’ve rounded up some suitably spooky spirits to toast the occasion. What does Halloween mean to…

October 16, 2017Annie Hayes

Take a look at what our Dram Club members will be receiving in July’s Dram Club Tasting Sets! July has rolled around rather quickly this year, and we’re not sure…

July 3, 2017Master of Malt

Big Diageo Special Releases fan? Wish there was a way to sample the whole caboodle in one go? You’re in luck – prayers and petitions have worked and the Diageo…

October 13, 2017Kristiane