Drinks International is delighted to announce that Patience Gould, its former editor and a well known figure in the drinks industry, is returning to write a regular column.
Pilsner Urquell crowns UK Master Bartender
29 August, 2012
Pilsner Urquell has awarded Paul Seagraves from Tweedies Bar in Grasmere, Cumbria with the title of UK Master Bartender 2012.
Michael Cox is new Vintners' master
18 July, 2012
Michael Cox has been installed as the 518th Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners for the forthcoming year.
Profile: Joy Spence
13 July, 2012
The world’s first female master blender, Joy Spence, is a chemist, philanthropist and all-round spirited raconteur. Jaq Bayles meets the architect of Jamaica’s best-known rums
Chivas launches Ballantine’s Signature Distillery Editions
27 February, 2012
Chivas Brothers has launched two 17-year old Ballantine’s expressions under the new line, Signature Distillery Editions.
Glenfiddich launches double-matured whisky
20 January, 2012
William Grant has launched a new expression of its Glenfiddich whisky brand: Glenfiddich Malt Master’s Edition.
Master of Malt launches blogger blend St Isidore
28 November, 2011
Following a collaboration with whisky bloggers and journalists, Master of Malt has released St Isidore.
Patience Gould returns to Drinks International
11 November, 2011
Drinks International is delighted to announce that Patience Gould, its former editor and a well known figure in the drinks industry, is returning to write a regular column.
Master of Malt reveals Rumbullion
08 November, 2011
Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has released Rumbullion, an “old-fashioned“ rum under its Professor Cornelius Ampleforth brand.
Jack Daniel's crowns UK champion
24 October, 2011
Jack Daniel's has crowned the UK champion of its Tennessee-based Birthday Cocktail Competition 2011.
Master of Malt launches yesteryear expression
17 October, 2011
Online spirits merchant Master of Malt has extended its line of yesteryear spirit-based expressions with the launch of Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink.
Pilsner Urquell anoints its master
07 October, 2011
Czech lager brand Pilsner Urquell has anointed Dubliner Fearghus McCormack as its International Master Bartender 2011.
Stella's quest for draught master begins
19 May, 2011
Stella Artois’ seven-month quest to find its “draught master” has begun with the launch of the Quality Draught Masters Programme.
I made my own gin! While it was bubbling away in a tiny Florence Flask (bulb-bottomed glass flask), I was getting excited about a potential second career as a master distiller. I was imagining travelling the world, clinking glasses with bartenders as we enjoy my wonderful creation, then popping to warm Mediterranean countries to source botanicals…
Master of Malt launches “world’s oldest liqueur”
04 May, 2011
Online whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a 40-year old whisky liqueur.
Early heatwave puts 2011 Cognac crop at risk
07 April, 2011
Producers throughout the Cognac region have major concerns that early budbreak, caused by an unprecedented warm spell in early April, could result in severe crop damage if night-time temperatures fall to freezing in the next few weeks.
Master of Malt launches single malt liqueur
18 February, 2011
Whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a liqueur made from single malt scotch whisky.
Slovakian vodka Goral Master launches
10 December, 2010
Slovakian spirits group Gas Familia has launched premium vodka Goral Master.
Make your own Plymouth gin
14 April, 2010
Chivas Brothers has launched a private tour and gin-making experience for its Plymouth gin brand.
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It’s ‘up periscope’ for Irish distilleries
I know how wierd this might seem but I often think that the opening of a new distillery is like the launch of a new submarine. It is unveiled in all its pristine glory in a blaze of publicity and fanfare.
