Jake Mountain
Jake Mountain, 'doer of things'
With well over a decade's experience in the spirits industry, Jake is our resident 'doer of things', having worked across all areas of Master of Malt's retail, trade, editorial and marketing teams, and much more besides, managing various award-winning campaigns and initiatives. As well as Scotch whisky, he's an expert who loves a single pot still Irish whiskey, Japanese drinks, and boozy stirred-down cocktails, as well as a funky agricole rhum or cachaça. Jake's passed the new, advanced WSET Level 3 in Spirits with a Distinction, and his comments have appeared in publications such as The Guardian and Jeff Cioletti's Drinking Adventurously. You can also speak to him about second division German football and an eclectic array of music from Britpop to rare funk breaks.
Jake's whisky of the month (September 2025)
Yoichi 10 Year Old
Japanese single malt whisky
A very well-made single malt from Japan, Yoichi is the jewel in Nikka's crown, their 10-year-old offering notes of vanilla and fruit.
"It's back! (Okay, it returned in 2022.) Jake likes Japan. It is known. Gorgeous Hokkaido, the love story of Masataka & Rita, direct fired stills, subtle peat, age statement. Rather expensive, of course – with only limited amounts released annually – but a beloved fave is here again.
Jake Mountain
Resident doer of things, spirits buff & MoM OG
Tasting notes
Plenty of fruit notes - peach stands out in particular, ripe, vibrant and subtly floral. Then there's rich vanilla custard, peat smoke and a hint of nutmeg spice.
Oily and sweet, with peat smoke following swiftly afterwards. Light oak and developing fruit notes beneath.
Appealing oak lasts on the finish.
