The association of alcoholic beverages with celebrities extends beyond actors and musicians, with a growing number of sports people also involved in the drinks industry. For reference from Inside the Cask: The Celebrity Liquor Index
Having fun at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street attraction was opened to the public in late 2021 and we took the opportunity to take part in the Whisky Makers’ Cellar Experience. The 8-storey building is a shrine to
The Lo & No Beverage Summit arrives in London this week
The Lo & No & Functional Beverage Summit Europe is organised by Kisaco Research and will be taking place in London on 17th and 18th November. This is an event where multinational alcohol and soft
The 22nd Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
I was privileged to have attended this international event as one of its drinks judges, sampling and rating spirits from across the globe such as whiskies, cognacs, brandies, rums, vodkas, gins, piscos, grappas, baijius and
New Product: J.G. Thomson & Co small batch spirits
Hailing from Scotland’s capital, J.G. Thomson & Co’s first collection of small batch spirits includes a bold Jamaican rum, a citrus dry gin, three blended malt Scotch whiskies featuring Sweet, Smoky and Rich expressions, and two limited edition
A Life In Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story
Whisky Magazine has released its first full-length documentary on the story of Dennis Malcolm, The Glen Grant’s master distiller. A Life in Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story is now available to view in full, free
James Blunt and Jaega Wise host the Beer Masters show on TV
Amateur brewers battle for beer supremacy in a brand-new series available on Amazon Prime Video from November 11th 2021. The Beer Masters programme is hosted by brewer, beer sommelier, and broadcaster Jaega Wise, who runs Wild
Craft Watch: Jeanine Distilled Gin
Jeanine gin was born from a friendship between two people from the city of Liège in Belgium. It is the result of a beautiful collaboration combining the love of good products, local production and eco-responsibility.
Remembering the Cocktail Class of 07/08
Back in October 2007, Maxxium UK released The Yearbook 07/08 – a publication produced to celebrate the UK cocktail industry and its leading movers and shakers. The project was created by the then On Trade
New Product: Stobcross Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Clydeside Distillery has launched its inaugural Single Malt and long-awaited first expression after almost four years of quiet maturation. Stobcross is a Lowland Single Malt matured in American and European oak casks and now
Latest M&A in the Drinks Industry – November 2021
Zenith Global has released the latest mergers & acquisitions data across beer, wine and spirits from August to October 2021, including the purchase of the global online retailer The Whisky Exchange by Pernod Ricard, the
Drinks and Cocktail Books from the early 1900s
If you are interested in Drinks and Cocktail books from the past, here are some free to access books that have been digitised and are available to anyone with access to the internet. These days,
Celebrity Wine Brands
The Take That singer Gary Barlow is the latest to become involved in the world of alcoholic drinks through the launch of his own range of organic wines. There is a growing number of celebrities
New Drinks Products to Celebrate Halloween
31st October is once again upon us and as spooky gatherings are set for a return, here are just some more alcoholic drink products inspired by Halloween. This continues to be a reason for brands
The Keepers of the Quaich – a Celebration of Scotch Whisky
The global success of Scotch Whisky has been celebrated with new members of the Keepers of the Quaich being inducted into the international society at a private ceremony held at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl.
