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Cocktail of the Week: Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks with a TwistToday’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…
Spearhead-ing the First Global, Black-owned African Spirits BrandChris 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…
Campbeltown to Get First New Distillery in Over 180 YearsThe 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…
Explore The Whisky Flavour MapWe’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,…
The Nightcap: 11 FebruaryIt’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….
Royal Warrants: The History of Scotch Whisky and MonarchyWith the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations coming up later this year, Ian Buxton looks at Royal Warrants and the long interlinked history between Scotch whisky and monarchy. Did you raise…
Cocktail of the Week: The Pink LadyIf 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…
Macallan Releases Its Oldest Ever WhiskyWe’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…
The Delicious World of Marmalade CocktailsMarmalade 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…
10 Perfect Last Minute Gifts for Valentine’s DayWith 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Jaffa Cake NegroniIf you love a Negroni, you’ll love our New Arrival this week. Take the ingredients of a classic Negroni, add the orangey, chocolatey goodness of real Jaffa Cakes, bottle it…
The Nightcap: 4 FebruaryA £73 million Guinness brewery and venue is coming to London, Heaven Hill adds to its considerable portfolio, and Kilchoman and the Cotswolds distilleries expand. It’s The Nightcap: 4 February…
Wire Works Whisky from White Peak is here!White Peak is releasing its long-awaited single malt. To mark the occasion, we visited Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery to capture on film the story behind Wire Works Whisky. Every…
Five Minutes With… The Thinking DrinkersBen McFarland and Tom Sandham are the Thinking Drinkers, two friends who a few years ago had the brilliant idea to combine booze with comedy. We spent some time with…
The Opera: A Cocktail Fit for The QueenThis is a cocktail inspired by Queen Elizabeth II, who is celebrating her platinum jubilee this year. That’s 70 years on the throne! You’d need a drink after that so…
The Perfect Whisky for Valentine’s DayThe day of enforced romance is here and we’re ready to play Cupid and help you touch the heart of your favourite whisky fan. Here’s our answer to the question…
7 Seductive Bottles for Valentine’s DayFrom Champagne to cream liqueurs, each of these bottles is the Barry White of the drinks world: sure to get you in the mood for romance. Oh my! Here are…
Visiting The Revamped Cardhu DistilleryDiageo’s ‘Four Corners of Scotland’ grand plan for whisky tourism is very nearly complete. We visited the Speyside outpost, Cardhu, to see how the team had got on revamping the…
