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Hurrah! The first Nightcap of the festive season is here and it’s full of Christmas cheer, interesting stories and boozy news. We’ll raise a glass to that. Those who welcome…

December 4, 2020Master of Malt

A host of new Octomore whisky made its way to our doorstep, so we did what any honest whisky lover would do and cracked them open and feasted on what’s…

December 4, 2020Adam O'Connell

David Miles is back once again to chat about Christmas and tell us what festive trends to look out for in this strangest of years… Last year we sat down…

December 3, 2020Adam O'Connell

The only thing we love more than great rum is great rum than you can get for an amazing price. Everything on this list costs less than £40. Lovely. Rum…

December 3, 2020Adam O'Connell

The Negroni has long been Italy’s go-to aperitif, but there’s more than one way to pour it, as we discover in this week’s Cocktail of the Week. The delicate White…

December 2, 2020Annie Hayes

Today, Nate Brown returns to explain why, despite the easing of restrictions in London, it’s just too much of a gamble to open his Hackney Road bar and pizzeria, nebula….

December 2, 2020Nate Brown

Just landed at MoM towers, some extraordinary Cognacs including one that spent 110 years in cask! We thought an article might be in order to tell you all about them….

November 30, 2020Henry Jeffreys

We pour a dram and catch up with Jura’s brand home manager Mark Bruce, chatting through favourite drams, bottles for Christmas, and why the island itself is just so enchanting……

November 30, 2020Kristiane

On the Nightcap this week we applaud some forward-thinking brands, celebrate 750 years of Frapin and look at some intriguing new releases, including one made to honour Her Majesty… This…

November 27, 2020Master of Malt

Nestled at the base of the tallest and most active volcano in Nicaragua lies rum distiller Flor de Caña, a fifth-generation family business whose 130-year history is peppered with political,…

November 26, 2020Annie Hayes

This week’s cocktail is a retro classic with a kick. We all remember the Coke Float from the ‘80s but what about a Coke Float with rum in it. Now…

November 25, 2020Henry Jeffreys

Mexico’s first whisky distillery has launched its inaugural whisky, Abasolo, as well as a corn liqueur. We talk to its creator, Dr Ivan Saldaña, about the importance of corn, why…

November 24, 2020Adam O'Connell

Today we’re toasting the arrival of a limited edition Madeira cask whisky from a distillery that still does things the old ways, Springbank in Campbelltown. Hurry, it’s not going to…

November 23, 2020Henry Jeffreys

Whether you’re stocking up the drinks cabinet, eyeing up some wallet-friendly bargains, or getting ahead with the all-important Christmas shopping, here’s everything you need to know to max out our…

November 23, 2020Master of Malt

It’s the only place you’ll find rare whisky, pop stars and Kentish Pinot Noir all in the same place. The Nightcap is here! We’re now officially at that time of…

November 20, 2020Master of Malt

We taste our way through GlenAllachie’s limited edition Virgin Oak Series and talk to master distiller Billy Walker about wood policy, oak species, local terroir and more, as well as…

November 19, 2020Adam O'Connell

This week’s cocktail is the Popcorn Old Fashioned, a long-time favourite at Sexy Fish. The London hotspot has sold over 12,000 of them since it opened five years ago. Bar…

November 18, 2020Annie Hayes

On the lookout for some Irish whiskey? You don’t need to spend a fortune because we’ve picked out some absolute bargains from delicious blends to distinctive single pot still bottles. The…

November 18, 2020Adam O'Connell