Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 93

For all the latest on Conor McGregor’s big whiskey sale, a Prosecco-infused Easter egg and the world’s smallest(ish) Irish pub, you’re in the right place. It’s the Nightcap! The Nightcap…

March 12, 2021Master of Malt

For The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, there really is no place like home. We chat with brand ambassador Abi Clephane about foraging, second-hand stills, and cocktail ideas for Mother’s Day….

March 12, 2021Kristiane

Career discussions often focus on those just starting out. But what if you want to get into whisky (or whiskey!) a bit later on? Lisa Roper Wicker, Widow Jane president…

March 12, 2021Kristiane

Given that peat is a dark, partially decayed organic matter formed in the wetlands, you’d be forgiven for thinking it wouldn’t create the most appetising of flavours. But you’d be…

May 22, 2024Adam O'Connell

PRs are perhaps the unsung heroes of the drinks industry. We delve into all things comms with The Story associate director Tarita Mullings, and talk career paths, meaningful diversity, the…

March 11, 2021Kristiane

Today, our International Women’s Day coverage continues as we talk to Jaega Wise who has not one but two dream jobs: making beer at the Wild Card brewery in London,…

March 10, 2021Henry Jeffreys

From finding 19th century distillery plans in a bin bag to inspiring new product development, the job of a whisky archivist is never dull, finds Lucy Britner. Ever wondered what…

March 9, 2021Lucy Britner

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women behind the drinks you love. Today, we have Kirstin Neil young who plays a vital role as a coppersmith, building and repairing…

March 9, 2021Henry Jeffreys

Just landed at Master of Malt towers: very special sherry-soaked single malt from those pioneers of English whisky, the Cotswolds Distillery. The Cotswolds Distillery released its first single malt back…

March 8, 2021Henry Jeffreys

Kicking off our coverage for International Women’s Day 2021, Millie Milliken talks to Nicole Sykes, who has worked in some of the UK’s most revered bars. Now, she takes on…

March 8, 2021Millie Milliken

It’s Friday and that means there’s Nightcapping to do. It’s been another week full of fascinating booze-soaked stories. Here’s our pick of some of the best. A week has been…

March 5, 2021Master of Malt

It’s a historical, distinctive and delicious spirit made to an almost 90-year-old secret recipe by a family-owned company. Yet this side of Jägermeister is often overlooked. I lost count of the…

March 5, 2021Adam O'Connell

Fans of cashmere, Stilton and, most importantly, whisky rejoice. The dreaded tariffs have been banished! Given that it’s been one of the biggest stories in the drinks industry over the…

March 4, 2021Adam O'Connell

Brendan McCarron, head of maturing whisky stocks at The Glenmorangie Company, has announced he will leave the role to take up the mantle of master distiller at Distell.  Pretty huge…

March 4, 2021Adam O'Connell

Last week we rounded up our favourite vermouth brands. Now we’ve got a deliciously simple cocktail to show them off in. Some call it the Sweet Martini but it’s better…

March 3, 2021Henry Jeffreys

A hoard of tasty beers have recently arrived here and we thought it was high-time we showed them off. Particularly as the sun appears to be making a comeback… The…

March 2, 2021Adam O'Connell

Today’s we’re toasting the arrival of a new week, a new month, and possibly a new beginning, with a quite fabulous Champagne, Dom Perignon 2006 Rosé. Dom Perignon is the…

March 1, 2021Henry Jeffreys

Today, Lucy Britner takes a dive into one of the more geeky aspects of whisky production, worm tubs, and asks what effect these traditional condensers have on the finished spirit. …

March 1, 2021Lucy Britner