Spirits
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The spirit the cocktail movement left behind
Most classic categories have benefited from the cocktail renaissance and the growing interest in craft spirits. Not so Spanish brandy, says François Monti
—02 March, 2021
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Tequila aged in cognac barrels? It's tequila, but different
While using casks from different spirits categories to age or finish tequila is not entirely new, it is unusual. Lucy Britner looks at the future potential
—14 January, 2021
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Old fashioned politics: how failed diplomacy is damaging whiskey
If whisk(e)y tariffs are not de-escalated soon, it could be costly for everyone involved. Hamish Smith reports
—30 November, 2020
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Rum through a pandemic lens
Ian Burrell explains how the pandemic and Black Lives Matters movement exposed outdated marketing in rum.
—18 September, 2020
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Gin has grown, but in what direction?
Gin specialist Emma Stokes believes elements of the category are headed in the wrong direction. Stop with the exhibitionism she says, gin's reputation is at stake
—03 September, 2020
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Amari and their bittersweet progress
Italian amari are taking their sweet time making their mark. François Monti explains why
—05 April, 2020
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The mysterious world of neutral grain spirit
Brands rarely broadcast their use of neutral grain spirit, but Amy Hopkins wonders whether transparency wouldn’t be more helpful in aiding the understanding of this vital ingredient.
—14 February, 2020
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Irish Single Pot Still whiskey's next challenge
Can Irish single pot still whiskey take on Scottish single malts, asks Oisin Davis, founder of Great Irish Beverages.
—13 February, 2020
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Understanding mezcal
In the bar industry, mezcal is big, but still so little is known about this artisanal spirit. Tom Bartram takes you through the rudiments of a diverse and sometimes confusing category.
—13 February, 2020
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Is there now regionality in American whiskey?
Tristan Stephenson hosted the Class American Whiskey Academy at Oriole, where he unveiled a new vision for categorising this growth sector
—09 December, 2019