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Return To The Copper Rivet DistilleryThere’s been so much going on at the Copper Rivet Distillery since we last visited in 2018: the release of a single malt, a column malt and the opening of…
Unconventional cocktails for National Tequila DayDía Nacional del Tequila (or National Tequila Day) is on Saturday 24 July and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Tequila-based cocktails. But why go conventional when you…
Cocktail of the Week: Tommy’s MargaritaIn the build-up to National Tequila Day (on Saturday) we’re enjoying a twist on a standard that originated from a small family restaurant and has gone on to become a fixture on…
What to expect from: O’Shaughnessy DistilleryWhiskey fans are always excited about the arrival of a new distillery. But the opening of the doors at the O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company in August is more hotly anticipated than…
What’s the T?: Using iced tea in cocktailsAs the weather heats up, Millie Milliken takes a closer look at her favourite soft drink – the iced tea – and asks the experts how to incorporate it into…
New Arrival of the Week: The Drinks Lab Strange BedfellowsEver enjoyed a blend of rum and whisky before? I hadn’t either. Until I tried our new arrival this week: The Drinks Lab Strange Bedfellows. What prompted this curious creation?…
The Nightcap: 16 JulyFriday means one thing around these parts: The Nightcap. Settle in for another jam-packed week of boozy news. Good afternoon, folks. Or, we should say, good afternoon to anybody who…
Ten great British booze destinationsAs most of us won’t be going far this summer, we’ve picked some great British booze destinations around the country for you to visit. From vineyards to gin distilleries, these…
Cocktail of the Week: The BelafonteThis week we’re stirring up a cocktail created by bartender Cas Oh. He’s the author of a lavish new cocktail book called Co-Specs. It’s called the Belafonte and it’s a…
Ice ice baby – why ice is the vital element in your drinkNot all ice is created equal, as it turns out. So we turned to the experts at London’s Crossroads bar to help explain why ice is the vital element in…
New Arrival of the Week: Glenmorangie XGlenmorangie has just released a brand new single malt specifically designed for cocktail use. It’s called Glenmorangie X, and we put it through its paces behind the (home) bar. Makers…
What do gin botanicals do?From boosting flavours to keeping aromas in the liquid, botanicals have many jobs. And beyond the traditional line-up, the world of gin botanicals can get pretty weird, finds Lucy Britner….
The Nightcap: 9 JulyIt’s Friday, work is over (or nearly), which means it’s time for another round-up of all the news from the world of booze. We’ve got sustainable cocktails, sustainable Bentleys, and…
Five Minutes… with Stephen Davies CEO of PenderynAs Welsh whisky pioneers Penderyn opens its second distillery in Llandudno, we talk to founder Stephen Davies CEO of Penderyn about inventing a category, last year’s Jim Murray row, and…
Cocktail of the Week: The Sex on the BeachThis week Millie Milliken dons her visor and heads to 1980s Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to find out the origins of the Sex on the Beach [adult content warning] ‘Spring break’,…
Ten bottles to transport youIt looks like most of us won’t be travelling very far in the near future because of that ongoing pandemic thing. But never fear, you can still travel through the…
Remembering Great Whisky Marketing FiascosDo you remember Bailey’s whiskey, or J&B -6°C? Don’t ring a bell? Well, they weren’t around for long but Ian Buxton remembers these and other product launches that failed to…
White Port: Life Beyond TonicThere’s no denying that a White Port and Tonic is a solid drink. It’s refreshing, relatively low in alcohol, and makes a great aperitif or summer sipper. But what else…
