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Whisky with water is loved by someWhisky and Water: How to Perfectly Dilute Your Dram

Diluting whisky with water is common practice. But how do you know how much water to add? And what kind of water? And what type of whisky needs water? We…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
glasswareTop 10 gifts for people who take whisky seriously

Well, the obvious gift for a serious whisky lover is… more whisky! Seriously, all whisky lovers really want is whisky and what they don’t want are whisky stones. But there…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Millie Milliken glass collectionHidden stems: The joys of collecting glassware

From bric-a-brac finds to new ergonomic pieces, glassware collections and their owners come in many guises. How do you start? We asked some of the drinks industry’s most avid collectors….

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
Scott Davidson from Glencairn CrystalFive minutes with… Scott Davidson from Glencairn Crystal

From swanky decanters to the famous tasting glass, crystal and glassware manufacturer Glencairn is synonymous with the whisky industry. And as the family-owned East Kilbride company celebrates its 40th year,…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
The Nightcap 19 March edition is here!The Nightcap: 19 March

Islay’s first dedicated rum distillery, a troll-inspired beer and more all await you in this week’s edition of The Nightcap: 19 March edition. Get stuck in. Tomorrow it’s officially Spring™….

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 27 November

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…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 2 October

On the Nightcap this week there’s a CGI robin, the “most awaited whisky launch in a generation” and a gin housed in a genuine snowglobe. The brilliant and bonkers world…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 22 May

We’ve got another smashing edition of The Nightcap to take you into the long weekend. All the week’s top booze stories in one handy chunk.  It’s always pretty hard to…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 17 April

Easter Monday might have made this a shorter working week but there’s still a good helping of boozy news to get stuck into. It’s The Nightcap! If you’re looking to…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 29 November

Need to decompress after all the Black Friday sales hubbub? We’ve got just the thing – it’s The Nightcap! If you find yourself exclaiming out loud “How on earth did…

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The Nightcap: 19 JulyThe Nightcap: 19 July

It’s a bumper week for The Nightcap, with stories about Lizzo, Champagne, crystal, Snoop Dog and millennials. What a time to be alive. Welcome to yet another Friday! No, it’s…

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glasswareThe right glassware is important. Here’s why…

Picking the right glassware is crucial – it can be the difference between an average drink and a memorable one – but not for the reason you might think. Here,…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes