Mark Jennings

Mar 8, 2024 | onlandscape.co.uk | Mark Jennings

When I realized that I wanted to photograph landscape, I walked into the woods and out back. My inspiration was what I saw there. But at another level, I had countless days and experiences in similar locations near various residences, going all the way back to those of my boyhood. A farm raised grandfather, who found time to hunt, fish, and gather wild plants all his life, had introduced me to his beloved local woods and waters when I was young. His affection for such places has lived on in me.

Nov 22, 2023 | whiskymag.com | Mark Jennings

Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude and feasting, with many families and friends the world over getting together for a fabulous feast, but beyond the dishes, what drinks might make a suitable accompaniment? Arrival DrinkThe arrival drink is the height of sophistication and an essential for any accomplished host. Having one prepared ahead of time can also help you to serve indecisive guests at a time when you might have other final touches that you need to see to.

Nov 9, 2023 | whiskymag.com | Mark Jennings

High up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains lies a remarkable whiskey maker. Surrounded by forested slopes and with snow on the ground up to nine months of the year, Breckenridge isn’t your average distillery. The team is used to embracing extreme conditions, crafting whiskey at almost 10,000ft elevation whatever the weather.

Oct 27, 2023 | whiskymag.com | Mark Jennings |Gary Regan

In the heart of mediaeval Europe, alchemy was more than a precursor to modern chemistry; it was a spiritual quest. Alchemists, often working in tandem with apothecaries, sought to uncover the secrets of the universe. Central to their work was the belief in a 'spirit' or 'essence' present in all things – distillation became their tool of choice. By heating a substance, its 'spirit' would ascend as vapour, only to be captured and condensed back into a liquid.

Oct 19, 2023 | whiskymag.com | Mark Jennings

The founders of Ireland's Rademon Estate Distillery have launched a whiskey company paying homage to Belfast's former whiskey bonders and blenders. David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong established a distillery on their family's Rademon Estate near Downpatrick in 2012 and now produce the Shortcross Gin and Shortcross Irish Whiskey brands. Their new project is the Irish Whiskey Bonding Company (IWBC), which they say is a way to honour the historic whiskey bonding and blending traditions in nearby Belfast.