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Burns Night is now an international institution with events celebrated all over the world. Ian Buxton should know, he’s hosted a few. But now he’s hanging up his ceremonial trews,…
An Introduction to Australian WineWith its vast land mass and varied climate, it’s little wonder Australia’s wines are some of the world’s most diverse – which can make navigating a wine list rather taxing. Here,…
Behind The Scenes at the UK’s First Sake BreweryThrough the strapline, ‘brewed like beer, enjoyed like wine’, Peckham sake brewery Kanpai is introducing British drinkers to the magic of fermented rice. Crafted according to Japanese tradition and moulded…
Five Interesting Facts About Archie Rose DistilleryWhen Archie Rose Distilling Company fired up its stills four years ago, it pledged to honour Australia’s rich spirit-making history and at the same time shape its future. We peered…
The story behind the revival of James E. Pepper WhiskeyThe name James E. Pepper is recognisable to most fans of American whiskey. But Amir Peay’s may be less familiar, even though he’s the reason why you’re able to purchase whiskey…
How the iStill is Revolutionising DistillationTo make good spirits you need a room full of gleaming copper. Right? Wrong, wrong, wrong! says Dr Edwin van Eijk, inventor of the revolutionary iStill. We talk to the…
How the Bushfires Are Affecting Australia’s WineFuelled by record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought, Australia’s deadly bushfires have destroyed 15.6 million acres of land, killing at least 27 people, leaving thousands homeless and devastating local…
The Next Generation Of No and Low-Alcohol Drinks Are HereWith alcohol-free cocktails inching their way onto mainstay menus, and an ever-expanding selection of low- and no-alcohol spirits, beers and wines to choose from, it’s little wonder that 2020 is…
Trust the Algorithm: The future of AI in BoozeLast month, Johnnie Walker’s parent company Diageo rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) whisky selector ‘What’s Your Whisky’, which analyses drinkers’ flavour preferences to pair them with their perfect single malt…
Micil Distillery Wants You To Give Poitín A ChanceWe recently visited the Micil Distillery, the first distillery in Galway in over 100 years to talk to its founder Pádraic Ó Griallais about the potential of poitín and more……
Our top drinks trends for 2020!The start of a new year means one thing at MoM Towers: time to crack out the crystal ball and predict what will be in our glasses throughout the year….
What we learned at Armagnac AcademyWe were lucky enough to be invited over to the fourth London Armagnac Academy, a yearly one day masterclass telling all about the somewhat-overlooked brandy. Here’s what we learned… We…
Five Minutes With… Claire Warner of AecornContinuing our Dry January coverage, we talk to Claire Warner, co-founder of Aecorn, the non-alcoholic aperitif from the people who brought you Seedlip, about the burgeoning category, medieval recipes and…
How to Use Plant Milk in CocktailsWith bartender creativity at an all-time high, a bevy of plant-based ‘milks’ to play with, and Veganuary just around the corner, a question arises: how do you incorporate a dairy-free…
Yes, it’s that time of the year when people’s thoughts turn to being a little bit healthier. Whether you’re doing the full Dry January or just trying to drink less…
A spotlight on… The Small Beer Brew Co.We’re kicking off our Dry January coverage with a visit to the Small Beer Brew Co., a brewery that proves that low-ABV does not have to equal low flavour with its…
