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Last month we took a trip to the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to visit Ramsbury Estate which grows (almost) everything needed to make gin, vodka, beer and so many delicious snacks….

February 23, 2022Henry Jeffreys

Last week we were looking at whisky through the prism of geography, whereas this week is all about flavour examining seven great whiskies by how they taste. So settle back…

February 17, 2022Master of Malt

Whisky writer extraordinaire Charles MacLean MBE has a new book out called ‘Exploring Blended Scotch’ written with American whisky amateur Stuart Leaf. But is it worth your hard-earned cash? Ian Buxton…

February 22, 2022Henry Jeffreys

The revamped, all singing, all dancing Clynelish Distillery is open as part of Diageo’s Four Corners of Scotland whisky tourism push. We paid it a visit to see what all…

February 22, 2022Henry Jeffreys

We’re doing things a little differently this week because we’re highlighting four New Arrivals, independently-bottled rare whiskies from Caol Ila, Benrinnes, Bunnahabhain and Teaninich. So let’s give a big welcome…

February 21, 2022Henry Jeffreys

The ‘Whisky War’, a distillery with a Michelin star, and a TV wine personality answers questions on Withnail and I on Mastermind. What a week on The Nightcap! Writing The Nightcap…

February 18, 2022Master of Malt

We’ve received news that plans for another new distillery in the heart of Campbeltown have been submitted, just days after learning about the first in over 180 years! Distilleries are…

February 17, 2022Adam O'Connell

During all the lockdowns, there’s one thing that Nicholas Morgan missed the most: a Martini made by Alessandro Palazzi at Dukes Bar in London. Here’s why… It’s hard to think…

February 17, 2022Nicholas Morgan

Today’s cocktail is inspired by one of the greatest films of the ‘90s, Groundhog Day. Ordered by Andie MacDowell, mocked by Bill Murray, it is, of course, a Sweet Vermouth on…

February 16, 2022Henry Jeffreys

Chris Frederick and Damola Timeyin are on a mission to showcase African booze and establish some authentic diversity in the drinks sector. Here’s the story of Spearhead. Take a look…

February 16, 2022Adam O'Connell

The former whisky capital is getting its first new distillery in over a century. Get ready for more Campbeltown whisky, folks! Campbeltown – once seen as the world capital of…

February 14, 2022Adam O'Connell

We’re getting out our compasses, unfolding our maps, and donning belted safari suits à la Roger Moore, and exploring the whisky flavour map. This week we’ll be travelling to Ireland,…

February 14, 2022Master of Malt

It’s The Nightcap and we’ve got stories on a Valentine’s jellyfish tasting menu, a big departure from Lagavulin, and a Brit Award being turned into a beer pump! Valentine’s Day….

February 11, 2022Master of Malt

Did you raise a glass of something very special last Sunday evening, 6 February. Something regal? Something with a Royal Warrant, perhaps? It would have been appropriate, because the date…

February 9, 2022Ian Buxton

If you’re sick of wall-to-wall pink for Valentine’s Day, then look away now, because this week we’re shaking up the pinkest thing in the known universe. Pinker than the Pink…

February 9, 2022Henry Jeffreys

We’ve just had news of the oldest ever release from Macallan, an 81-year-old single malt distilled way back in 1940. It’s called The Macallan Reach and the packaging is sure…

February 9, 2022Henry Jeffreys

Marmalade season is coming to an end and there’s only so much you can spread on your toast. So to help out those with a glut of the stuff, our…

February 9, 2022Alex Badescu

With the day in question approaching faster than Cupid’s arrow, we’ve got some great options if you’re still searching for the perfect last minute gifts for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is…

February 8, 2022Adam O'Connell