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Not your average vodka – inside Ketel One distilleryProvenance and heritage are two words not often associated with vodka brands, but then, Ketel One isn’t your average vodka. Indeed, one of the biggest back bar names in the…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Three, Caol Ila and Islay AlesA double dose of fun and games on the Isle! On the third day of Fèis Ìle we joined the craic at Caol Ila before chilling out with a refreshing…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day Two, BruichladdichIt’s party time on Islay! Fèis Ìle Day Two typically sees the entire island descend on Bruichladdich for a music-filled, dram-fuelled shindig. And 2019’s festival stayed true to form! “It’s…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day One, LagavulinIt’s the first official day of Fèis Ìle 2019, so we did the only appropriate thing: headed south to Lagavulin to kick off the celebrations in some significant style! After…
Fèis Ìle 2019: Day ZeroTeam MoM is safely installed on Islay! And what a first day it’s been. We’ve been all over the island checking out Bruichladdich, the Port Ellen Maltings and the Scotch…
Sherry – the bartender’s secret weaponSherry shouldn’t be sitting at the back of the cupboard gathering dust. From sweet PX to bone dry fino, sherry’s incredible variety makes it a great friend when mixing drinks,…
The new faces of alcohol-freeThe alcohol-free category is evolving, shaped by growing interest in sustainability, natural, ethically-sourced ingredients, and a penchant for pre- and post-dinner cocktails. We take a look at the new wave…
Watch out, Islay – Team MoM is Fèis Ìle-bound!It’s that time of year again, folks – and we’re buzzing. Fèis Ìle is just around the corner, we’re going to Islay for the frivolities, and here’s how you can…
Where to drink in… BerlinDavid Bowie once deemed Berlin “the greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine”, and his words still carry weight decades later. Here, we champion five of the German capital city’s…
Championing absinthe at Croque MonsieurAbsinthe has a reputation that means it can be a difficult sell. However, Croque Monsieur, a new bar in Camden, wants to help change this. We spoke to its bar…
Sweden’s High Coast DistilleryFew spirits categories have the power to capture a sense of place like single malt whisky, from the wind-ravaged Scottish Highlands to the sweltering heat of Texas – and the…
Bars should make all guests feel specialThis week our in-house bartender, Nate Brown, gets hot under the collar with highly-regarded bars that have two levels of customer service: great for those in the know, lousy for…
In this week’s column, Ian Buxton asks whether it’s wise or even possible to try to control experimentation in whisky. A long, long time ago – when I last had…
Poitín is the star at new Dublin bar 1661Poitín is a spirit usually associated with shebeens, rebels and criminal activity, not fancy cocktails and swanky decor. But that is now changing: Nate Brown investigates a Dublin bar that…
Move over Moscato – ice cider is this summer’s sipperDon’t underestimate the humble apple – well-made cider can have the depth, complexity and nuanced quality as your favourite glass of vino. Here, we chat with Andreas Sundgren, founder and…
Fight malaria with ginToday, Thursday 25 April, is World Malaria Day. We take a look at what can be done to fight this disease that kills over a million people, mainly children in…
