Happy Birthday ChampagneRaise a glass of fizz and say Happy Birthday to Champagne!

4 August marks the Birth of Champagne. Instead of celebrating this momentous day with a traditional birthday cake and candles (although you can partake if you wish), why not join…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The Nightcap: 3 AugustThe Nightcap: 3 August

Down tools, unplug the laptops and close those books, folks. It’s Friday, it’s the weekend and The Nightcap is here with your latest measure of boozy news! Helloooooo Friday! You’ve…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Scotch whisky visitor numbers hit record high!Scotch whisky visitor numbers hit record high!

Love visiting distilleries? So does everyone, it would seem! The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has crunched the numbers and it turns out we collectively made a record 1.9 million visits…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Celebrating Signet: Inside Billy Wonka’s Chocolate FactoryCelebrating Signet: Inside Billy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory

There are few whiskies that you could truly describe as mould-breaking, but one such single malt is Signet from Glenmorangie. To celebrate the chocolate malt-based expression’s 10th anniversary, Dr Bill…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Fettercairn unveils new single malt rangeFettercairn unveils new single malt range

One of Scotland’s lesser-known whisky distilleries is about to make a big splash on the single malt scene. Say hello to Fettercairn and meet its new – and first! –…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Brilliant booze for International Beer Day!Brilliant booze for International Beer Day!

Get your snacks and novelty pint glasses at the ready, folks – Friday 3 August is International Beer Day! Ale admirers across the globe will be enjoying the best of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Master of Malt Dram Club – August 2018Master of Malt Dram Club – August 2018

Behold – it is August! What does August be holding for our Dram Club members in terms of Whisky/Gin/Rum deliciousness? Well, let’s find out right now! It’s time for everyone…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
New release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the wayNew release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the way

Johnnie Walker ain’t afraid of no ghost – the second bottling in the Blue Label Ghost & Rare series has been announced, featuring whisky from Islay’s legendary Port Ellen distillery…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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