The Nightcap: 4 JuneDoes very old whisky taste better?

This article was originally published on 29 June 2021 and was updated on 7 October 2024.  “You are old, Father William,” the young man said, “And your hair has become…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton
They paid HOW MUCH?
They paid HOW MUCH?

From high profile celeb brands to multi-billion-dollar company buy-outs, the drinks industry is a hotbed of activity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. This week, MoM takes a look…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
The Nightcap: 25 JuneThe Nightcap: 25 June

It’s nearly the weekend and that means it’s the return of our weekly news round-up! Get your fill of the drinks industry’s latest shenanigans here. It’s the Nightcap: 25 June…

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Lindores Abbey first whiskyMaster of Malt tastes… Lindores Abbey first whisky

Whisky’s coming home. The first Scotch whisky from Lindores Abbey Distillery is now available to the UK public, just 527 years after distillation was first recorded at the abbey in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Nuet AquavitHow to make aquavit accessible with Nuet

Today we are making a case for aquavit (or akvavit, if you’re from the Nordics). You might be unfamiliar with the Scandi spirit. Nuet Aquavit wants to change that. Here’s how.  There’s…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Old Hickory cocktailCocktail of the Week: The Old Hickory

This week’s cocktail is a vermouth-heavy concoction named after a hard as nails American president. It’s called the Old Hickory and it’s delicious. Old Hickory was a nickname for General…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Strawberries and champagne during WimbledonDrinks for Wimbledon 2021

Whether you’re a massive tennis fan or just watch to see how Andy Murray is doing, Wimbledon is always more fun with the right drink in your hand. So from…

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Saluti to holiday drinksSaluti to holiday drinks

From pastis to limoncello and herbal bitters, the world of ‘holiday’ drinks doesn’t have to suffer because we can’t travel as much. Lucy Britner rounds up a handful of favourites…

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Rev Hubert Garden LiqueurNew Arrival of the Week: Reverend Hubert Garden Gin Liqueur

We have a Master of Malt exclusive, a special gin liqueur, perfect for summer sipping. To tell us more, we speak to one of the people behind Reverend Hubert Garden…

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Burning peat at Kilchoman on IslayThe peculiar allure of smoked drinks

Whisky, salmon, salt, mezcal, paprika – you name it, we’ll put smoke in it. But why do we love the flavours and aromas of smoke in our drinks so much?…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
The Nightcap: 18 JuneThe Nightcap: 18 June

Distilleries being built or reborn, a light at the end of the tariff tunnel, and the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky. News like this is what The Nightcap is…

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J&B RareClassic bottlings: J&B Rare

J&B Rare is a back bar favourite the world over, it’s sold millions of cases over the years and become part of our cultural history.  But how did a wine…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Gin RickeyCocktail of the Week: The Gin Rickey

The sun is out, warmer days are here and so a classic summertime cooler is called for. Luckily we’ve got just the thing: The Gin Rickey. Ah, The Rickey. One…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The 12 new bars to visit in 2021The 12 new bars to visit in 2021

As UK hospitality slowly wakes up from lockdown, sadly slower than originally anticipated, there are a slew of new bars to go out and celebrate in. From new hotel classics…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
Charles MacLean to receive MBEWhisky writer Charles MacLean awarded an MBE

Three cheers for Charlie! Whisky writer Charles MacLean has been honoured for services to Scotch Whisky with an MBE after being named in Queen’s Birthday Honours list. There’s something so wonderful…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Nightcap: 11 June
The Nightcap: 11 June

Guinness gets innovative, Rockstar Spirits rocks Dragon’s Den, Lochlea prepares for first bottling and Brewdog finds itself in hot water. It’s another cracker of a week on The Nightcap: 11…

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