Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 19

In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…

March 11, 2025Adam O'Connell

Saint Patrick’s Day Irish cream liqueurs, poitín, rum, and gin might not be on your shopping list, but here’s why you’re wrong.  Luxuriously smooth Irish cream liqueurs go beyond Baileys…

March 10, 2025Adam O'Connell

The English Whisky Guild (EWG) announced on 19 February 2025 that a Geographical Indication (GI) for English Whisky was edging ever closer. Four years after its submission, the GI has…

March 7, 2025Adam O'Connell

Glenmorangie is relaunching and enhancing The Lasanta as part of the brand’s core range. The single malt whisky is now aged 15 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Glenmorangie adapts…

March 6, 2025Adam O'Connell

Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’. Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ Only…

March 6, 2025Adam O'Connell

Need Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love and buy whiskey by clicking on the product links below. Saint…

March 5, 2025Adam O'Connell

Instagram wasn’t always the filter-laden, FOMO-inducing platform you know and love/hate/never-installed-anyway.  First, it was a whisky app. No, really.  Instagram’s whisky-soaked history  Called Burbn, it was founded by whisky fan…

March 4, 2025Adam O'Connell

Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone.  Whisky lovers are exploring…

March 3, 2025Adam O'Connell

Redbreast Whiskey has announced a new collaboration with actor Andrew Scott. Redbreast and Andrew Scott celebrate short film  The world’s most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey is teaming up…

February 28, 2025Adam O'Connell

In Our Instant Whisky Expert Series, Alwynne Gwilt and Adam O’Connell share their expertise to demystify the world of whisky. Learn the basics, refine your palate, and become the person…

February 27, 2025Adam O'Connell

The Herradura Watermelon Mint Margarita is the final recipe we have for our Margarita Month coverage. Usually just one day, 22 February, we’ve extended the Margarita celebrations because… well to…

February 26, 2025Adam O'Connell

The results are in! The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has named its top bourbons and American whiskeys, highlighting the best in class across a variety of categories.  Whether you’re…

February 25, 2025Adam O'Connell

‘Craft whisky’ is flying right now.  Searches on Master of Malt are up 16% in the last quarter alone. Retailers like Selfridges have reported a doubling in demand for limited-edition…

February 24, 2025Adam O'Connell

Why are fine-dining restaurants embracing whisky? Because it’s delicious. That’s the tl;dr version of this article. Whisky and food pairings Traditionally this space was all about wine. Still, no drink…

February 21, 2025Adam O'Connell

Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys simplifies everything whisky. Whether it’s decoding labels, understanding peat, or learning how to pronounce those challenging names, this series…

February 20, 2025Adam O'Connell

Here’s how to make a Cazcabel Avocado Margarita. Yes, that’s right, we said avocado. The famous Tequila-based cocktail is celebrated the world over on Saturday with its own special day,…

February 19, 2025Adam O'Connell