Luis Niño de Rivera from Mezcal Amores is on a mission to persuade customers to try his agave spirits neat. Though he’s also partial to a cocktail or two of…
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This week’s Nightcap stars Skepta, two MoMers who are in contention to be the IWSC Spirit Communicator for 2022, and some truly rubbish wine. October. It’s October. October 2021. How…
Tucked away in one of the capital’s hotspots in a five-star hotel, St. James Bar has been home to some of the most eclectic and inviting cocktail menus around the…
Crabbie’s is synonymous with green ginger wine and alcoholic ginger beer, but its long and important whisky history is too often overlooked. Now, Halewood Artisanal Spirits is reviving the brand…
Today we’re making a forgotten classic from the golden age of cocktails. It’s made with rye and it’s from New York, but it’s not a Manhattan. No, it’s the Brooklyn!…
The Master of Malt Week train rolls on with another exclusive. Today, it’s a Grand Champagne Cognac 1975 bottled by Hermitage. We talk to the man behind, Mr Cognac himself,…
It’s the second ever Master of Malt Week which means many exciting things are happening. Such as exclusive bottlings from brands you love. Read on to find out more. Exciting…
We have just learned that after more than 25 years in charge of one of Islay’s icons, distillery manager John Campbell is leaving Laphroaig. The Scotch whisky world woke up…
Whether they’re bourbons, single malts or blended whiskies, some brands are so famous that they’re iconic. But which is the biggest whisky icon? We’re running a poll on social media…
It’s Master of Malt week here at Master of Malt. Which means many interesting exclusive spirits to be had. Such as our New Arrival: Glengoyne 15 Year Old – Old…
Something remarkable has happened. No, it’s nothing to do with Pernod Ricard. The Macallan has launched the Tales of The Macallan range, kicking things off with a 71-year-old single malt…
Last week we met with Mark Reynier from Waterford and tried the latest release. Called Waterford Cuvée, it’s the ‘big whisky’ from this innovative distillery, and it might just change…
This week’s cocktail was invented at one of the world’s great hotels, Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Well, probably, the Singapore Sling has a convoluted and fascinating history as Lauren Eads…
Method and Madness is back with the Rye and Malt Irish Whiskey expression, the first made entirely at its Midleton’s micro distillery. Excited? Us too. Let’s have a taste. The…
The first release from Aber Falls distillery sold out in 40 minutes. Thankfully, the second batch is now here, and even better, it’s very reasonably priced which is why Aber…
An exceptional collection of whiskies has just landed at Master of Malt. Called The Dalmore Decades: The No. 4 Collection, it’s a set of rare single malts from four decades…
The biggest whisky bottle ever filled, Luther launches a bar and TWO ‘and finally’ stories… It’s all in the Nightcap: 17 September edition. It might not have registered with you…
Sassy in France blends traditional Norman techniques with modern flavour profiles and marketing to make an authentic cider with a twist. We meet the man with cider flowing through his…
Apparently there’s a new James Bond film out later this month so we’re knocking up a cocktail invented by Ian Fleming with Mermaid gin and vodka. It is, of course,…
The Drinks Trust, Hospitality Action, Licensed Trade Charity, and Springboard have come together to create National Hospitality Day. We think it’s a great idea, so we decided we’d shout about…