Here is a small selection of drink books being released in the year ahead which I will be looking out for when available….meanwhile, to everyone out there please enjoy Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve as we
Airlines most stolen items onboard revealed
Three airlines reveal the items taken the most by passengers…
The Origin of Me
I have recently taken out a genetic test to find out some information about my background. I was curious in particular about my ancestry composition. That got me thinking about how our behaviour at work
5 Most popular posts in 2016
Inside the Cask has been in place only for a few months, however the number of visitors to the site and subscribers to the blog continues to grow. A big thank you to all my
Merry Christmas from Inside the Cask
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with their friends and family during this special time of the year. To celebrate, I have highlighted some examples of Christmas trees from the Drinks
Highlights from Dubai and MEADFA
I attended The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) conference at the end of November 2016. Here is my summary of highlights from this event, held in Dubai this year.
Glen Scotia Distillery featured on Whiskeria magazine
The Winter 2016-17 issue of Whiskeria magazine focuses on this wonderful Campbeltown distillery.
Video: A look into the Duty Free channel in 2016
At the recent Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference that took place in Dubai in November 2016, the Aer Rianta CEO Jack MacGowan presented a short video which captured the current status
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Book of the Month: Quench your own Thirst
I listened to Jim Koch, as this audiobook is read by the author himself, recalling his own experiences of bringing the Boston Beer Company to life and effectively start the craft beer movement in the
High scores for Loch Lomond whiskies in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017
Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia receive high scores in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017.
The Travel Equation of International Tourism
There are few spaces in the world that escape the curiosity of travellers. But which factors influence the travel equation to drive or repress international tourism?
My contribution to ‘The Grey Market’ focus by Just Drinks
Andy Morton at just-drinks has recently published a focus feature on ‘The Grey Market – What is it and why is it causing concern?”.

