As the founder of Whitley Neill Gin, Marylebone Gin, Berkshire Botanical Gin and Gelston Irish whiskey, it’s fair to say that Johnny Neill knows a thing or two about booze….
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When it comes to Scotch whisky staying power, Bladnoch has it by the bucket load. The Lowland distillery has a whopping 203 years of near-continuous operation under its belt, – and…
It’s #BagThisBundle time and for this edition, we’re teaming up with one of the biggest names in whiskey, Tennessee’s very own Jack Daniel’s! I think it’s fair to say that…
Tamdhu’s excellent Batch Strength series has another edition. Does it live up to the previous standards? We find out. Tamdhu Batch Strength (Batch 5) has arrived! There’s something fans of big…
New Macallan, Jura, Tobermory and Glenturret whisky, and how to celebrate Oktoberfest at home. Another delightful Nightcap has arrived! So, it turns out we’re no longer allowed to go outside…
Corte Vetusto founder David Shepherd talks to us about being Mexican by heart, how to ensure a burgeoning category grows responsibly and why mezcal is so great. Pride, provenance, history,…
After two years of fundraising, two years of building, and three years of distilling and ageing, 100% organic Scotch whisky distillery Nc’Nean has bottled its very first single malt, a…
Today’s we’re making a rather forgotten-about cocktail made with bourbon and red wine. Yeah, it sounds a bit crazy, but trust us, you’ll love the New York Sour. There’s a…
Featuring giveaways, discounts and all kinds of spectacular booze… this is Master of Malt Day 2020! Margaritas have their own day (22 February), Star Wars has its own day (4…
Many small distilleries have based their business models on direct to customer sales from their visitor centres. With tourism all but dead, Ian Buxton investigates what people are doing to…
On Friday evening we were fortunate enough to taste and learn all about Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake, the Highland distillery’s latest release which is aged in Hungarian Tokaji casks….
This week we’re toasting Monday with a single pot still whiskey from one of the great names in Irish whiskey, John Power & Sons. In the days when there were…
Whether they’re fermenting and distilling molasses from scratch, adding spices or botanicals to imported distillates, or blending and bottling ready-to-drink rums from overseas, Britain’s diverse, dedicated and highly experimental rum…
This week on the Nightcap: Octomore and Lagavulin launch new whisky, Bob Dylan brings back the Theme Time Radio Hour and dog-themed cocktails… A whole week has been and gone…
Speyside Scotch whisky distillery Benriach has undergone something of a makeover, with a refreshed core range and revamped presentation. We chat to Dr. Rachel Barrie, Benriach master blender, to get…
Earlier this year we were invited to a swanky London club to try a very special new range of Cognacs from Delamain. Now, at last, they have arrived at MoM…
Today’s we’re getting to grips with one of the world’s unique spirits, Metaxa, a blend of brandy, sweet wine and natural flavours with a special cocktail from award-winning Athenian bar…
What’s the deal with Belvedere’s new and intriguing rye-based expression? We get the low-down and learn all about the history of rye spirits, how Scotch whisky was an inspiration to Polish…
Back in August, we heralded the imminent launch of a rather special whisky from The GlenDronach – a wonderfully well-sherried 29 year old single malt, created by master blender Rachel…
Big news at Whyte & Mackay as Richard ‘the Nose’ Paterson celebrates 50 years at firm and announces that he will give up his current role to concentrate on The…