Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 95

Torabhaig Distillery’s first whisky launches tomorrow, so we thought we’d let you know what to expect from one of the most anticipated releases of the year. No matter how many…

February 18, 2021Adam O'Connell

As London gets its first absinthe distillery, Millie Milliken arms herself with an absinthe spoon and discovers the elixirs that are giving the spirit a new lease of life, and…

February 18, 2021Millie Milliken

The results of a peer-reviewed paper into terroir in whisky funded by Waterford in Ireland have just been announced. It seems that where barley is grown does indeed have a…

February 17, 2021Henry Jeffreys

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Don’t forget to treat your mum with something tasty – luckily we’ve rounded up a whole range of gift-worthy tipples right here… This is your…

February 17, 2021Jess Williamson

Big news just in! The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) has announced new, tighter Japanese whisky regulations. That means some of our favourite Japanese whiskies will no longer…

February 16, 2021Henry Jeffreys

That Boutique-y Gin Company is now four-years-old and we’re celebrating in the only way that makes sense. With lots of tasty gin! It’s been four years, 48 months and 1464…

February 16, 2021Adam O'Connell

It’s a celeb-packed Nightcap: 12 February edition featuring Ryan Reynolds (twice), David Beckham, Diddy and even the European Brand Director of Casamigos. No, really. The European Brand Director. Talk about…

February 12, 2021Master of Malt

Whisky is distilled to perfection across the globe and we’ll never tire from shouting all about it. That’s why we’ve made this list of some of the finest expressions from…

February 11, 2021Adam O'Connell

This week’s cocktail is a simple drink that relies on one of whisky’s best liqueur friends: Drambuie – a secret blend of Scotch whisky, spices, herbs and heather honey. It’s…

February 10, 2021Lucy Britner

Online order aggregator Winebuyers stopped paying suppliers in full in 2019. It has since racked-up substantial debts as it failed to pay its suppliers for goods and services provided in…

February 10, 2021Master of Malt

From rich crumbly blues with peated Islays to Parmigiano-Reggiano with a cask strength Highlander, the world of Scotch whisky and cheese pairing is rich and (ful)filling. Lucy Britner talks match…

February 9, 2021Lucy Britner

The husband and wife duo behind Myatt’s Fields are taking the fuss out of drinks at home with batched cocktails like the Baby Otis, a rum Manhattan that’s spent time in…

February 8, 2021Henry Jeffreys

For the first time in years, there’s real excitement about the vodka category among bartenders. From bottles made with Chardonnay grapes to gin producers getting in on the act, Millie…

February 8, 2021Millie Milliken

Another week has passed and that means it’s time for another hearty spoonful of brilliant and bonkers boozy stories that caught our eye. It’s The Nightcap! Are you Beast from…

February 5, 2021Master of Malt

February has arrived and that means you’ll need to prepare yourself to celebrate all things love. Luckily we’ve taken the stress out of your shop by putting together this handy…

February 4, 2021Adam O'Connell

From the Negroni to the Old Fashioned, here are five easy cocktails to make at home without any equipment more elaborate than a shaker and a jigger. Once you’ve mastered the…

February 4, 2021Henry Jeffreys

This week we turn our attention to one of the great modern cocktails and the ultimate smoky Whisky Sour: the Penicillin cocktail! I’ve been thinking about pineapple on pizza a…

February 3, 2021Adam O'Connell

Today, Millie Milliken takes a dive into the surprisingly rich world of new make spirit. Unaged whisky can be delicious, packed full of character and a great cocktail ingredient. Who…

February 3, 2021Millie Milliken