Category: Spirits

Waterford’s quest for terroir in whisky

Mark Reynier is the founder of Irish distillery Waterford. We speak to him about Waterford’s mission to prove the existence of terroir within whisky.   Since getting started in 2015, the Irish distillery Waterford has already caused quite a stir. Sitting on the banks of the River Suir, the distillery – previously used by Diageo to […]

Guillaume Drouin on making Calvados

Guillaume Drouin is the third generation of his family to head up the business at Christian Drouin, a Normandy distillery specialising in making Calvados. We speak to him about Calvados’ local roots and sustainability in the orchard.   The picturesque orchards of Christian Drouin Calvados lie not far from the Normandy coast. The Drouin family have been based here since 1960, when Christian […]

The story behind our No.3 London Dry Gin

Ross Bryant, Brand Ambassador of our No.3 London Dry Gin, speaks to us about the story behind one of our flagship spirits, and why it captures the essence of gin “just as it should be”. Crafted from juniper berries, citrus and spice, our No.3 London Dry Gin is today one of our flagship spirits. Its […]

An interview with Daftmill’s Francis Cuthbert

Francis Cuthbert, distiller, farmer, and co-founder of Daftmill in Fife, joins Jonny McMillan to talk malt, peat, Covid, selling the kids and when, if ever, he’ll celebrate Daftmill’s success. JM: It’s been nearly three years since the first Daftmill release; how do you feel about the distillery’s growing cult status? FC: Cult status? Yes, the […]