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The Nightcap: 5 NovemberThe Nightcap: 5 November

Remember, remember, the 5 November – because it’s when another tremendous edition of The Nightcap arrives! This week there’s Johnnie Walker, Bunnahabhain, Captain Morgan, and a story that really takes…

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Bailey's Whiskey.Great whisky marketing fiascos

Do you remember Bailey’s whiskey, or J&B -6°C? Don’t ring a bell? Well, they weren’t around for long but Ian Buxton remembers these and other product launches that failed to…

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The Nightcap: 4 JuneThe Nightcap: 4 June

The week was only four days long but it was still jammed-pack full of boozy news. The Nightcap is back! Well it’s been a mighty fine week here at MoM…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 9 October

If news about new Scotch whisky distilleries, Hendrick’s Gin’s surreal celebratory film and heavy metal giants KISS entering the spirits game sounds like a great read to you, then you’re…

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The Nightcap: 5 AprilThe Nightcap: 5 April

It’s been a big week for Irish whiskey, BrewDog, and our very own blog. The Nightcap is here with all the stories from the week! April has arrived, and with…

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The Nightcap: 29 MarchThe Nightcap: 29 March

Carbon neutral distilleries, robots that scare birds away from grapes and a farewell to vintages. It’s a particularly varied week for The Nightcap. You’re tuned in to The Nightcap, Master…

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Making a Disaronno amaretto sour10 rules for running a successful bar

On the blog today we have UK brand ambassador for Disaronno Rod Eslamieh, a man who has had a chequered career in the drinks industry. He gives us the benefit…

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Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on the news and features that caught your eye the most this year. Well, we’ve reached the end of another year. The…

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The Nightcap: 14 DecemberThe Nightcap: 14 December

Thank heavens it’s the end of the week. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and head to your local discotheque to strut your funky stuff, perhaps whilst wearing…

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The Nightcap: 16 NovemberThe Nightcap: 16 November

It wouldn’t be Friday without our weekly round-up of all the booze news – you’ve tuned in to another edition of The Nightcap! For many people, the work week is…

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Haig Club whisky is a celebrity spirit that didn't thriveThe Nightcap: 26 October

It’s (probably) the spookiest weekend of the year, but before you cover yourself in fake blood and wander around with a plastic hatchet “lodged” in your head, fill that noggin…

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The Hendrick’s Gin Palace: a new home for Hendrick’s GinThe Hendrick’s Gin Palace: a new home for Hendrick’s Gin

Hendrick’s Gin producer William Grant & Sons has unveiled The Hendrick’s Gin Palace – a £13 million expansion to its site in Girvan said to be a “…playground for experimentation,…

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Talking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyondTalking trends: What we’ll be drinking in 2019 and beyond

Last week, we joined William Grant & Sons UK to future gaze as the Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Reyka and Sailor Jerry-owner unpacked its 2018 Market Report. What will we be drinking…

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Kininvie Special Release To Mark Distillery’s 25th Anniversary
Kininvie Special Release To Mark Distillery’s 25th Anniversary

Almost exactly a year after we told you about Kininvie single malt’s UK launch (along with some information on the distillery and too many 12 Monkeys references), we have some…

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Get 20% Off Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Final Tickets!
Get 20% Off Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Final Tickets!

The 2015 Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Final is being held this Thursday (4th June), and after last year’s excitement, we can’t wait! This is an annual bartender competition with…

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Glenfiddich 18 Year Old’s New Packaging and the 12-Pointed Antlers
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old’s New Packaging and the 12-Pointed Antlers

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old will soon be getting some new threads in the form of a new bottle, label and tin, thus differentiating it from the 12 and 15 year…

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