What’s happening at Highland Park? Martin Markvardsen gives us the scoopWhat’s happening at Highland Park? Martin Markvardsen gives us the scoop

Head to Scotland and navigate even further north: there you’ll find the archipelago of Orkney, home to Highland Park. We sat down with senior brand ambassador Martin Markvardsen to chat…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Renegade Rum Distillery: the future of rum?Renegade Rum Distillery: the future of rum?

Last week, Renegade Spirits broke ground on a US$20 million distillery on the Caribbean island of Grenada. We caught up with CEO Mark Reynier – founder of Bruichladdich and Waterford…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Nightcap: 27 JulyThe Nightcap: 27 July

As a bevy of drinks companies post their full-year results, let’s get down to business with this week’s The Nightcap. Greetings from another Friday! You’ve made it through a week,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Ten delightful dark rums to enjoy beyond Rum MonthTen delightful dark rums to enjoy beyond Rum Month

Similar to how dogs are not just for Christmas, rum is not just for Rum Month. As July nears its end, we take a look at ten terrific dark rums…

Sam SmithSam Smith
Diageo’s biggest winners and losers in 2018Diageo’s biggest winners and losers in 2018

Diageo has done its sums and presented the results of its 2018 financial year – we’ve had a good ol’ nosey to see how its brands performed. Get ready for…

Sam SmithSam Smith
How to order wine at a restaurantHow to order wine at a restaurant

Feel lost ordering a bottle in a restaurant? Want to impress a friend/partner/hot date and paralysed with The Fear? We can help! Read on for an actual sommelier’s top tips…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mortlach reveals three new whiskiesMortlach reveals three new whiskies

The Beast of Dufftown is back at it again. Mortlach has unveiled a trio of single malt whiskies for its core range, including 12 year old, 16 year old and…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Intrigued by the mezcal hype? MoM digs in…Intrigued by the mezcal hype? MoM digs in…

This September, London Mezcal Week will return to the capital in a blaze of agave with the largest mezcal selection the UK has ever seen. We chart the rise and…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Hebridean Whisky Trail is here!The Hebridean Whisky Trail is here!

If you’re a fan of island single malts, there’s a new Scotch whisky trip to add to your bucket list. Taking in Torabhaig, Isle of Raasay, Talisker and Isle of…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
The past, present and future of Scotch whisky… with Charles MacLeanThe past, present and future of Scotch whisky… with Charles MacLean

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society did one better than birthday drinks when it turned 35 this year: it tasked all-round legend type Charles MacLean to assemble a selection of 21…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Nightcap: 20 JulyThe Nightcap: 20 July

New distilleries on the horizon, new head bartenders at the ready and new record-breaking gins ahoy – The Nightcap keeps you stocked up on the newest in new this week….

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Whisky is Coming!Whisky is Coming!

Diageo and HBO have announced The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection, with more details to come over the coming months. It’s all a bit mysterious at the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Ten awesome Agricole rums you need in your lifeTen awesome Agricole rums you need in your life

We’re more than halfway through Rum Month, people! It’s time we showed a little bit of love to the category’s hipster alias, Rhum Agricole. We’ve picked out ten top-notch bottlings…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
All aboard! We join Starward to taste its ocean-aged whiskyAll aboard! We join Starward to taste its ocean-aged whisky

What happens to whisky when it’s aged not in a warehouse but on the front of an enormous cruise liner as it sails around the world? We join Starward founder…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Talking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyondTalking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyond

Last week, we joined William Grant & Sons UK to future gaze as the Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Reyka and Sailor Jerry-owner unpacked its 2018 Market Report. What will we be drinking…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
MartellMartell opens fancy rooftop bar in Cognac

Where better to enjoy a glass of Cognac than in actual Cognac? Well, Martell has upped the ante – and opened a smart rooftop bar not only in Cognac but…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry