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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 (August 2025)

Old Perth Manzanilla Limited Edition whisky bottle with tumbler glass

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Craigellachie 13yo Bas-Armagnac Cask

Scotch single malt whisky, Speyside region

Craigellachie has gone and made a rather intriguing expression here – a single malt Scotch whisky finished in Bas-Armagnac casks! You don't see that very often at all! Inspired by the distillery's use of worm tub condensers, this expression shows off the spirit's familiarly bold profile that is imparted by said condensers in all its glory.

"In my glass right now. Old fashioned worm tub Scotch meets old fashioned worm tub Armagnac. Sweet and savoury. Honey and lemon lozenges, tinned peach, bright Solero ice cream (mango), choc limes, waxy depth, hint of cordite. Tangy. Utterly tremendous."