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Five of London’s best whisky barsWith the capital’s venues tentatively opening up again on the 4 July, we thought it as good a time as any to celebrate some of our favourite places in London…
Garnish 101: what are they and how to use themWe chat to some industry greats about all things garnishes, from what actually counts as a garnish to their weirdest and wackiest creations, and even some handy home tips. Consider…
Dram Club – July 2020Say hello to July, and to another month of Dram Club! Here’s what this month has got in store for members, where another load of lip-smacking Tasting Sets await… Though…
Five expert rules for BBQ drinkingThe mercury is rising across the northern hemisphere, which means one thing: donning a novelty apron and firing up the barbie. While beer is a valid and worthy barbecue hero,…
And that’s a wrapThere have been some amazing whisky publicity stunts over the years but none quite as audacious as the one Ian Buxton tried to pull off with the artist Christo. Here’s…
Yeast: the unsung hero of distillationUntil relatively recently, conversations around yeast tended to be entirely functional, centred on efficiency and yield. But a handful of distillers have taken an altogether more experimental approach, treating yeast…
Whisky making at the Lakes Distillery with Dhavall GandhiThe Lakes Distillery doesn’t do things by halves, as we found out when we spent a couple of days up in Cumbria with whisky maker Dhavall Gandhi. We were even…
The Nightcap: 19 JuneIt’s Friday and that means it’s time to pour yourself a dram, ignore any incoming emails and relax. Might we recommend some delightfully boozy news to accompany your drink? It’s…
Don’t miss these Deals of the Day!We’re doing more great deals on all kinds of delicious drinks, which is just what you want to hear if you’re shopping for a (very) late Father’s Day gift. Do…
What we’re buying for Father’s DayToday we ask a few people from around the office which bottle they are buying this Father’s Day for their dads. Some of the answers might surprise you… For many…
The Nightcap: 29 MayIt’s a vintage week on the Nightcap for the last Friday in May, including an Ardbeg aged in New Zealand Pinot Noir casks, a vineyard mosaic, and buckets and buckets…
Whisky businessOn the blog today, Ian Buxton looks at two scions of whisky families, Edwin York Bowen and Richard Seaman, who turned their backs on the booze business to become a…
Cocktail masterclass with Moët HennessyWith the promise of warmer weekends ahead, now’s the time to pin down a selection of light, refreshing and unfussy al-fresco drinks. Here, American Bar at The Savoy’s bartender Jake…
Hey big spender: private cask sales part twoIn the second part of his investigation, Ian Buxton looks at well-known distilleries that have specialist sales teams selling mature casks at six figure prices and above to high rollers,…
Boutique-y Whisky marks World Whisky Day with SummitMark the diaries, folks – this Saturday is World Whisky Day, and our friends over at That Boutique-y Whisky Company are marking the occasion with the first World Whisky Summit! …
What does ‘single estate’ actually mean?What defines a spirit as ‘single estate’? Since there’s no single, unifying designation, we asked folks from six brands to share what the term means to them. Here, they touch…
