Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 49
Six drinks to celebrate the coronationThere’s a big event coming up on Saturday 6 May – big at least in Britain – with the coronation of King Charles III. And we’ve got the perfect six…
As part of our Mexican week coverage marking Cinco de Mayo, we break down the country’s two most popular spirits and ask you which one is your favourite. It’s Tequila…
New Arrival of the Week: Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyWhat do you get when Annandale distillery and legendary Scottish actor James Cosmo meet? Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky, and it’s a Master of Malt exclusive. Here’s the full story. Even…
Master of Malt tastes: Bushmills 25 & 30 Year OldBig news from the Irish whiskey world: Bushmills has opened its second site, the Causeway Distillery, and treated us to two new whiskeys to celebrate, the 25 Year Old and…
We aren’t going to Fèis Ìle this year but we did get to taste two whisky bottlings that transported us to from Islay. They are the Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle bottlings…
Six Armagnacs for whisky loversIf you’re concerned about the cost of the whisky crisis then read on as we’ve got some alternatives from France that offer masses of wood-aged complexity but at a much…
Master of Malt wins at Icons of Whisky & Icons of GinIt’s blowing our own trumpet time… again. Yes, Master of Malt has won two more massive awards in the last couple of months at the Icons of Whisky & Icons…
New Arrival of the Week: Hine Single Estate Bonneuil 2012Our New Arrival this week is a rare Cognac that not only comes from a single vintage but a single vineyard too. It’s Hine Single Estate Bonneuil 2012! Traditionally, most…
What’s the difference between Armagnac and Cognac?Ever wondered what’s the difference between Armagnac and Cognac? Well here’s a little explainer looking at the history, geography and production methods of France’s greatest brandies. When reaching for a…
Whisky of the Week: Old Pulteney 18 Year OldThe Whisky of the Week is Old Pulteney 18 Year Old. What a treat you have in store for Adam! Whisky of the Week is a simple series. We ask…
How to drink CalvadosCalvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Traditional Norman techniques. Modern flavour profiles. Snappy designs. All geared towards…
Solara: A flavour-packed Spacesider for the weekend?Solara Sherried Whisky gives you all the power and personality of a sherry bomb with the potential to pun until you drop. Don’t take it from us, though, there’s Atom Labs…
New Arrival of the Week: Tobermory 25 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask FinishTobermory welcomes a new brand ambassador, wildlife filmmaker and Mull native Gordon Buchanan, and to celebrate releases a very special limited edition single malt: Tobermory 25 Year Old Oloroso Sherry…
What we loved this week: Old bourbon and older maltsWe tasted two sensationally old single malts from Glen Ord and Glenfiddich, the latter the first-ever awamori cask Scotch whisky, and some very nice age-statement bourbon. It’s the return of…
Glen Scotia: the art of a distilleryAlice Angus spent five months in Glen Scotia as resident artist in the Campbeltown distillery. What she captured reminded us why we love the whisky-making process so much. I’ve been to…
Six Cognacs for whisky loversCognac has the complexity, personality, history, innovation, and value to make it a great alternative to whisky. And these bottles prove it. One thing whisky lovers understand is the joy…
