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Annie Hayes is a journalist who writes about spirits, cocktails, health, and lifestyle. She covers everything from cocktail recipes and ingredients to Veganuary, hangover cures, and the finer details of spirits production. Annie previously worked at The Spirits Business and Men’s Health. She has also judged numerous cocktail competitions. Her work has appeared in titles including Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Runner’s World, Prima, and Women’s Health. But her best work is, of course, right here at Master of Malt.
Rémy Martin Trials Climate Change-Ready GrapesThe house of Rémy Martin has long been dedicated to sustainable agriculture, having pioneered green practices in Cognac for well over a decade, and a huge part of its commitment…
Five minutes with… Mikkey Dee from MotörheadThe fastest, heaviest and loudest rock’n’roll band in history, Motörhead’s far-reaching influence on music can’t be overstated – and now, the band is making waves in the spirits world with its…
5 Expert Rules for BBQ DrinkingThe mercury is rising across the northern hemisphere, which means one thing: donning a novelty apron and firing up the barbie. While beer is a valid and worthy barbecue hero,…
Tarquin’s: Cornwall’s Gin PioneerTucked away in converted cow sheds by the rugged coast of Cornwall lies Southwestern Distillery, an independent spirits company established by classically-trained chef and self-taught distiller Tarquin Leadbetter back in…
Yeast: The Unsung Hero of DistillationUntil relatively recently, conversations around yeast tended to be entirely functional, centred on efficiency and yield. But a handful of distillers have taken an altogether more experimental approach, treating yeast…
Five Minutes With… Simon Rucker, Co-Founder of Nine ElmsTannic and full-bodied like red wine, aromatised like vermouth, Nine Elms No.18 is the first in a range of alcohol-free drinks specifically designed to complement good food. Here, we speak…
Bartender 101: Simple SyrupsIf you’ve ever found yourself Googling ‘how to make sugar syrup’ halfway through a cocktail recipe, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll find instructions for six home-made ingredients, from…
3 Gins Made to Historic RecipesWhile never-before-seen bottlings are launched seemingly every week, sometimes you can’t beat a classic. And considering distilled spirits date back to the 13th century, there’s no shortage of recipes to…
The Rum with No Name Needs YouAfter a record-breaking nine months circumnavigating the world on a tandem bicycle, George Agate created a spiced white rum inspired by flavours he came across on the historic Silk Road….
Master of Malt Tastes… Whiskies Made with Different Peat VarietiesPeat is frequently used as a catch-all term for ‘smoke’, but this essential whisky ingredient is far more nuanced than we give it credit for. Here David Miles, senior whisky…
Westerhall Rum: Grenada’s Best-Kept SecretGrenada’s Westerhall Estate has produced rum since the late 1700s, but it only ever supplied neighbouring Caribbean islands. That all changed in 2014, when entrepreneurial rum lovers Annabel Kingsman and…
Five Minutes With… Natalie Wallis from Langley DistilleryHome to some of the UK’s oldest working copper pot stills, and with a century of gin-making under its belt, Langley Distillery creates bespoke recipes for around 75% of the…
Cocktail Masterclass with Moët HennessyWith the promise of warmer weekends ahead, now’s the time to pin down a selection of light, refreshing and unfussy al-fresco drinks. Here, American Bar at The Savoy’s bartender Jake…
10 Mindful Drinking Tips for Spirits LoversWith the world’s watering holes temporarily off-limits, our social lives are awash with virtual happy hours and pub quizzes, and for better or worse, we’re in charge of the jigger. Don’t let…
Two Drifters: The World’s First Carbon-Negative DistilleryAs the world’s first carbon-negative distillery, Two Drifters is battling climate change one bottle of rum at a time. Here, MoM caught up with head distiller and co-founder Russ Wakeham…
What Does ‘Single Estate’ Actually Mean?What defines a spirit as ‘single estate’? Since there’s no single, unifying designation, we asked folks from six brands to share what the term means to them. Here, they touch…
