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Dave Broom is an internationally acclaimed drinks writer who has been writing on the subject for 25 years as both journalist and author. He is regarded as one of the world's foremost writers on Japanese whisky.
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From Medicinal to Recreational: The Birth of Gin
ExcerptRead this excerpt about the origins of gin from the new edition of award-winning author Dave Broom’s book, “Gin: How to Drink It.”

Is There a Future for U.K. Cocktail Bars?
After CoronavirusThe COVID-19 closure of Britain’s bars has had devastating consequences. We talked to bar owners Mike Aikman, Monica Berg, and Ryan Chetiyawardana about the future of the industry.

The Endless Whisky Tour: Stranded by COVID-19 in New Zealand
On the RoadOur columnist traveled to New Zealand for a whisky festival and has been stuck there ever since.

Watch Out Scotland—England is Now Making Whisky!
Blimey!While England has historically focused on making gin, there are now more than a dozen distilleries producing whisky.

The Next Big Thing in Scotch Whisky Could Be Homegrown
Tree of LifeFor decades, the Scotch industry has imported oak barrels from abroad, but some whisky distillers are now using Scottish oak trees to make casks.

The U.K.’s Hottest Drink Ingredient: Bottom-Shelf Buckfast
CHEAP THRILLSThe cheap beverage has gone from public nuisance to fancy cocktail ingredient.

Forget Everything You Know About Sake
KANPAI!A number of innovative Japanese breweries are changing the way sake is made and you can taste the difference.

Inside the Secret World of High-Net-Worth Scotch Drinkers
Hey Big SpenderFrom pricy 70-year-old whiskies to $1 million bottles, our columnist takes a look at why prices for single malts are skyrocketing.

Going to the Bottom of the World for Whisky
Spirits TrailWe visit one of the world’s southernmost distilleries in New Zealand.

Going to the Top of the World for Whisky
Spirits TrailWe visit two distilleries that have been built in the wilds of the Arctic circle.
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