If the heatwave of the past few weeks has highlighted one thing, it’s that wine isn’t the only industry sector affected by rising temperatures. We asked four distillers, based across the country, to tell us how they’re fighting the heat – or, as it turns out for some, working with it.  Scratch Spirits  “The heat […]

In our cellars, we hold a collection of vintages that span several centuries. On our blog, Spirits Buyer, Rob Whitehead, reflects on the special relationship Berry Bros. & Rudd shares with famed Armagnac producer Nismes-Delclou.  Florence Castarède is never short of time to share her brandy. Although she spends her days tirelessly running a globally […]

Cambridge Distillery is William Lowe MW’s laboratory, where he is doing truly remarkable things with gin. Here, we speak to William about moments of inspiration, fractional distillation and where he sees things going. Wine and spirits have more in common than you might think, says William Lowe, co-founder of Cambridge Distillery. As the first (and […]

If you’re planning on raising a dram to Scotland’s most famous poet this 25th January, then look no further than our top-five whiskies for Burns Night, recommended by Spirits Buyer Rob Whitehead. The Glenturret, 12-Year-Old, 2021 Release, Highland, Single Malt Scotch Whisky It is a joy to see Glenturret going from strength to strength under […]