Whisky

Meet the new face of progressive Scottish cuisine

17-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Just two years into the job, former Noma and Restaurant Andrew Fairlie chef Mark Donald has bagged The Glenturret Lalique a shiny new two-star plaque.

Liquid assets: March 2024

27-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

A new Jack Daniel's expression, the launch of a host of premium rums, and the revival of Port Ellen distillery make up this month's top drinks news.

Liquid assets: February 2024

12-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

A roundup of this month's drinks launches that could be destined for your back bar.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for September

11-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Late summer sparklers, lemon spritz, small batch vermouths, and a whisky brand turning the tables are among this month's key drink developments.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for May

09-May-2023 By Restaurant

An innovative scotch, a bevy of summery spirits, and a call for creatives working working in UK pubs and bars make up this month's drinks news.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for October

03-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

A sporty gin, a passionate vodka, a harmonious whisky and a caffeine-fueled tequila are among this month's new drinks launches.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for July

28-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

This month sees a number of new spirit collaborations as well as non-alcoholic wines, crafted lemonade and a dessert-led liqueur.

SSP opens Whiskey Bread Bar at Dublin Airport

05-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Contract foodservice company SSP is bringing together two well-known Dublin producers for a new concept at Dublin Airport.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks releases for April

01-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Yet more flavoured gin, canned non-alcoholic aperitifs, a 16 year-old pineau finished whisky, and the long-awaited 2019 Château d’Yquem release are among this month's drinks launches.

Liquid assets: March 2022

07-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

A british aperitivo, premium Irish whiskey and two new tonics are among the drinks launches to keep an eye on this month.

Liquid assets: February 2022

07-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

A trio of gins, bubblegum flavoured beer, super sparkling English wine, and nitro-charged mocktails are among this month's drinks launches to keep an eye out for.

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

07-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Super premium Italian brandy, mezcals via Marylebone, sparkling oolong tea, and a whisky that tastes of jam on toast are just some of the most eye-catching drinks launches to be on top of this December.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

02-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

A new peaty whisky from Yorkshire, classy new Cawston Press bottles, New Orleans-style cold brew coffee and seaweed-infused rum make up some of this month's most interesting drinks launches.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

05-May-2021 By Restaurant

Blended whiskies, an umami-packed gin, flavoured rums, creative mixers and tonics and highly drinkable beers make up this month's must-have list of drinks launches.

Chef Mark Donald to lead high-reaching new restaurant at The Glenturret

09-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Former Number One at The Balmoral head chef Mark Donald is to oversee the opening of an ambitious fine dining restaurant at The Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest whisky distillery.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

06-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

Summery gin, punchy vintage cider, consistent cold brew, collab beers and rebellious rum are just some of the new drinks products to be released.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

11-Mar-2021 By Restaurant

Cheffy gin, Indian wine, wild whisky and zero-alcohol tipples make up some of the new launches for the drinks trade this month.

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

15-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

This month's selection includes a left-field Australian whisky, grown up apple juice, luxury rums, carbon negative gins and a way to give cocktails a rooibos kick.

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Liquid assets: November's latest drinks launches

06-Nov-2020 By Restaurant

Pink prosecco, bottled cocktails, booze-free Guinness and zero-alcohol aperitifs are just some of the recent new drinks launches vying for a spot on your back bar.

Dandelyan and Plateau bartenders win chance to create new single malt whisky

21-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Bartenders Jack Wareing and Georgia Billing have been chosen to help create a new single malt whisky after winning the UK final of Auchentoshan's New Malt Order competition. 

Bartenders invited to help create new single malt whisky

16-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

Scotch whisky brand Auchentoshan is searching for creative bartenders to become part of its New Malt Order and help create a limited edition single malt whisky.

Strong second half drives profit recovery for Adnams

26-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Despite initially claiming it was ‘difficult to be too positive’ about pub trading conditions in 2013, Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer Adnams reported a surge in pre-tax profits from £3.2m to £4.1m.

Abv launches Whisky Ambassador course

22-Jan-2014 By Carina Perkins

Abv Training has become the sole provider of the UK’s only accredited Scotch Whisky training course.

Tasmanian single malt whisky launches in UK

14-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Tasmania-based whisky producer The Old Hobart Distillery is bringing one of its newest products – Overeem Single Malt – to the UK after securing a distribution agreement with Oak Cask Distribution.

The Sign of the Don: New restaurant to open in the City

08-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The team behind London restaurants Bleeding Heart and The Don are launching a third in the City next month.

The Balvenie launches Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8

28-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Balvenie, a range of single malts crafted by ‘malt master’ David Stewart, has launched Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 - a one-off’ single malt married from 12 casks of the distillery’s precious stocks of aged spirit.

Fonab Castle hotel appoints Peter Sim general manager ahead of May opening

09-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

The owners of luxury hotel Fonab Castle in Perthshire have appointed Peter Sim general manager ahead of its opening in May. 

Mickey Finn Irish-American apple infused whiskey launches with support of Golden Boot marketing campaign

12-Jun-2012 By Emma Eversham

Irish spirits distributor BABCO Europe is launching its Irish-American apple-infused whiskey - Mickey Finn - in the UK with the support of a £2.5m 'Golden Boot' marketing campaign.

Bowmore reveals redesign and three new additions to Single Malt Whisky range

08-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Bowmore has unveiled brand new packaging and three new additions to its Single Malt Whisky collection.

IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS

Christmas Smiles at Orchid and Spaghetti Wednesdays at Spaghetti House

11-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Restaurants, hotels and pubs from across the UK including Orchid pubs and Spaghetti House tell BigHospitality about the extra activities and promotions they’re planning to keep their business thriving.

Highland Park releases final whisky in Orkney Inga Saga trilogy

27-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

Highland Park whisky has launched the third and final edition in its Magnus Series, the Earl Haakon, which has been inspired by the tale of the untimely death of the Earl Magnus.

Why the Boisdale is bottling its own series of single malts

28-Feb-2007 By Restaurant

Why the Boisdale has decided to bottle its very own series of limited edition single malts I felt like I had finally made it. To my right was sitting a beautiful columnist from Wallpaper, to my left was the editor of Whisky Magazine. Other guests ...

Six whiskies from outside Scotland, Ireland and the USA

14-Feb-2007 By Restaurant

They're all at it when it comes to whisky – so what's the best of the rest? Remember booze cruises (at least, in principle)? Here's one with a destination other than oblivion. We've looked beyond Scotland, Ireland and the USA to .