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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

Excerpt

Read this excerpt about the origins of gin from the new edition of award-winning author Dave Broom’s book, “Gin: How to Drink It.”

Dave Broom | Published Oct 27, 2020

Is There a Future for U.K. Cocktail Bars?

After Coronavirus

The 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.

Dave Broom | Published May 29, 2020

The Endless Whisky Tour: Stranded by COVID-19 in New Zealand

On the Road

Our columnist traveled to New Zealand for a whisky festival and has been stuck there ever since.

Dave Broom | Published Apr 14, 2020

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.

Dave Broom | Published Mar 06, 2020

The Next Big Thing in Scotch Whisky Could Be Homegrown

Tree of Life

For decades, the Scotch industry has imported oak barrels from abroad, but some whisky distillers are now using Scottish oak trees to make casks.

Dave Broom | Published Feb 29, 2020

The U.K.’s Hottest Drink Ingredient: Bottom-Shelf Buckfast

CHEAP THRILLS

The cheap beverage has gone from public nuisance to fancy cocktail ingredient.

Dave Broom | Published Jun 14, 2019

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.

Dave Broom | Published Mar 27, 2019

Inside the Secret World of High-Net-Worth Scotch Drinkers

Hey Big Spender

From pricy 70-year-old whiskies to $1 million bottles, our columnist takes a look at why prices for single malts are skyrocketing.

Dave Broom | Published Feb 13, 2019

Going to the Bottom of the World for Whisky

Spirits Trail

We visit one of the world’s southernmost distilleries in New Zealand.

Dave Broom | Published Apr 19, 2018

Going to the Top of the World for Whisky

Spirits Trail

We visit two distilleries that have been built in the wilds of the Arctic circle.

Dave Broom | Published Feb 15, 2018

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