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Classic bottlings: Nikka Coffey GrainAs part of our Japan focus this week, we’re taking a closer look at a brand that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 2012, Nikka Coffey…
Spritz your way to spring!When we talk about a Spritz, you probably picture a red, fizzing concoction shimmering in the Venetian sun. But there’s more than one way to get your Spritz on. Here…
New Arrival of the Week: The Darkness Sherry CollectionThe team at the Darkness has put together a phenomenal collection of sherry cask whiskies from distilleries including Bowmore, Glenrothes, and the Dalmore plus a mystery bourbon from Tennessee that’s…
The Nightcap: 25 MarchAt last, an end to the UK/ US tariff saga looks to be in sight, a giant wine barrel hotel, and cake-inspired cocktails hidden behind a fridge door. All in…
Lucas Bols – over 400 years of cocktail inspirationToday we’re taking a look at a company with some of the richest history in drink: Lucas Bols. From its beginning in 16th century Amsterdam, its liqueurs and spirits are…
Cocktail of the Week: the Brandy AlexanderThis week’s cocktail is a decadent concoction made with Cognac, Cream, and Bols creme de cacao. John Lennon was a fan, and so should you be too. It’s the Brandy…
Whisky heroes: Michael JacksonAs part of a new series on his whisky heroes, Ian Buxton takes a look at the man who pretty much invented whisky writing for the modern age, Michael Jackson. …
Visiting Pulteney distilleryWe took a trip to (one of) Scotland’s most northerly distilleries, Pulteney, not far from John O’ Groats, home of a single malt with a distinctly maritime heritage. In my…
Distillery architecture: the producers breaking the mouldDistilleries are more than just factories for making alcohol. Increasingly, producers are seeing them as architectural statements and tourist attractions, as Lauren Eads. From Macallan in Scotland to Pernod Ricard…
The Nightcap: 18 MarchShedloads of valuable American whisky goes under the hammer, racing driver Jenson Button releases blended Scotch, and a vodka to raise money for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. All this…
The History of the Redbreast RevivalRedbreast 12 Year Old is a modern classic. You all know this whiskey. It’s the signature bottling of one of the world’s most beloved brands. A ridiculously reliable drop that’s been…
Cocktail of the week: The Black VelvetThis week we take a trip to the 19th century for a macabre cocktail created in honour of royalty. Don your most elegant finery, and say hello to the Black…
Accelerated ageing, in search of whisky’s Holy GrailWhisky takes time. Following distillation, you have to wait years until it is ready to drink. It’s a process that can’t be hurried… Or can it? Dr Nick Morgan takes…
Tips for mini oak cask ageingHave you ever wanted to age your own whisky at home? Well, Master of Malt campaigns manager James Evans took the plunge recently and bought himself a little oak cask….
Master of Malt tastes… Four Roses Small Batch Select bourbonThere’s a new addition to the Four Roses core range! As you might expect we were pretty excited when we heard this, even before we tasted it. And of course,…
New Arrival of the Week: Slane Special EditionIt’s all about Ireland this week with St. Patrick’s Day coming up and a Slane Special Edition, only the second ever bottling from one of our favourite producers. But that’s…
