Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 65
British national linked to $13million whisky scamWith the news that a British national has been arrested by the FBI over a $13m whisky scam, we take a closer look at dodgy whisky investment schemes and wonder…
Classic bars: Lyaness, Sea ContainersOne menu, focusing on five ingredients, each in three different cocktails. The Classic Bars series is back, and we can’t believe it’s taken us this long to cover Lyaness, Sea…
New Arrival of the Week: Chandon Garden SpritzThis week we’re toasting the arrival of another week in the drinks business with a New Arrival that’s a cocktail in a bottle. Combining sparkling wine, orange liqueur, herbs and…
Teeling 38 Year Old lands at Master of MaltBig Irish whiskey news as Teeling 38 Year Old Very Rare Casks, the oldest ever release from Teeling, has just arrived at Master of Malt. Here’s how you can get…
The Nightcap: 17 JuneLots of big whisky news this week as casks of Port Ellen and Brora sell for big bucks, Bowmore and Aston Martin combine to launch a 52-year-old whisky, and the…
Craigellachie Distillery: standing out in SpeysideA visit to Craigellachie Distillery was long overdue. Fortunately, I got a chance to see Speyside’s enigma during the region’s annual festival to learn how it makes whisky like no…
Whisky heroes: writersAs part of his series on whisky heroes, Ian Buxton takes a look at two pioneering writers on the subject, Alfred Barnard, author of The Whisky Distilleries of the United…
Cocktail of the Week: the Dry MartiniWith World Martini Day coming up on the 18 June, we look at the evolution of the greatest of all cocktails, the Martini. Nowadays, the fashion is swinging back to…
Our Sam moves on to pastures newThe man who has written more words than Shakespeare and THE authority on snacks is sadly moving on. Here’s to you, Sam Smith. If you’re reading this, then it’s almost…
Booze perfect for a Father’s Day BBQThis Sunday is the perfect day to have a BBQ and celebrate your dad. It’s Father’s Day, don’t forget! And we’ve got the ideal drinks for the occasion. There’s nothing…
We’re famous for our selection of spirits, especially whisky, but we also stock an interesting selection of wines. So if your old man’s tastes leans more towards the grape than…
Studying spirits: the pros, the cons and the alternativesDo you need formal qualifications like WSET to learn about and appreciate spirits like whisky or Cognac? Lauren Eads talks to various industry professionals to find out whether studying spirits…
New Arrival of the Week: Gothic GinToday, we’re toasting the start of another week in the booze business with a super fancy gin that has taken America by storm and has now landed in Britain. It’s…
Macallan’s oldest ever whisky lands at Master of MaltWe’ve just had news that the oldest ever release from Macallan, an 81-year-old single malt distilled way back in 1940, has landed at Master of Malt. Yes, Macallan Reach is…
The Nightcap: 10 JuneThe Spot whiskey range adds the golden touch, an all-singing gin trolley, and the oldest Talisker ever released. These are just some of the stories to feature in this week’s…
Procera revisited: the Kenyan Gin story continuesProcera, the unique Kenyan gin made with African juniper, has been one of the biggest drinks success stories of the last few years. Now with two new versions on the…
Cocktail of the Week: the ZombieIn the last ten years, tiki cocktails have gone from a bit embarrassing to darlings of bartenders around the world. And with good reason as done properly, it is hard…
From Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland: the story of Matugga RumThis is the story of Matugga Rum, and how it brought the spirit of Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland to create something different. Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa didn’t really ever…
