This guest blog post is focused on simplifying Mezcal and comes courtesy of Laura ‘Lala’ Noguera, a Mexican spirits expert and specialist in distillates of agave, rum, pulque and a cigar sommelier. She is also
Grosperrin Cognac Acquired by Maison Villevert
Maison Villevert has confirmed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cognac Grosperrin, considered as the benchmark in France for vintage cognac famed for rare and small batch casks and exceptional lots.The investment illustrates Maison
New Product: The Scalasaig ‘Island Hopper’ 2013 Tobermory Single Distillery Vintage
The Scalasaig ‘Island Hopper’ launches first ‘Single Distillery Vintage’. Colonsay Beverages, the company behind the international award-winning Wild Island Botanic Gin, has announced the first of its ‘Single Distillery Vintages’ under its Scotch whisky label
Pernod Ricard unveiled 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in China
Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading whisky producers, unveiled 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan, China which has been operational since August 2021. The announcement celebrated Pernod Ricard’s achievement as the first international
5 Most popular posts in 2021
The Inside the Cask blog has been a passion of mine since its inception in 2016, and the number of visitors to the site and subscribers to the blog continues to grow. A big thank
Easy Cocktails to Make at Home for Whisky Drinkers
After multiple lockdowns many of us have become experts at making cocktails at home. All those long nights in with no access to a bar or pub led to us getting creative in the beverage
A visit to Club Soda: London’s 1st alcohol-free off-license
Brendan Williams, founder of The Free Consultancy, recently visited Club Soda and was happy to share his views and pictures as a guest blog post via Inside the Cask, for those that have not yet
New Product: Brig O’Perth whisky
Brig O’Perth was the very first blended branded whisky from historic wines and spirits merchant Matthew Gloag & Son. Originally launched in 1896, the Brig O’Perth brand is being relaunched with its first bottling under
World’s first 100% community-owned distillery launches Scotch whisky
GlenWyvis Distillery’s inaugural release Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky to be made in Dingwall in almost a century, produced at the world’s first 100% community-owned distillery. 3,600 individually numbered bottles of the three-year-old
5 Christmas present ideas for 2021
It is almost time for Christmas and there are plenty of different gift ideas available…here are just 5 Christmas present ideas for 2021 inspired by the holiday season. Secret Garden Christmas Gin and Seasonal Edition
Whisky for a Good Cause: The Distillers One of One
The Distillers’ Charity (the philanthropic arm of The Worshipful Company of Distillers) and Sotheby’s have joined forces to host a series of biennial auctions of ultra-rare and unique Scotch whiskies and experiences under the name
The State of the Lo & No Alcohol Nation
The Lo & No & Functional Beverage Summit Europe organised by Kisaco Research took place in London on 17th and 18th November 2021. This is an event where multinational alcohol and soft drinks brands, innovative
Sports people with Alcohol brands
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
