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Featured news, interviews and articles covering whisky, rum, gin, tequila and mezcal and other drinks and spirits, as well as the drinks industry.
How J&B Scotch charmed Hollywood’s Rat PackHow J&B Scotch charmed Hollywood’s Rat Pack

Created by London wine merchants Justerini & Brooks, J&B Rare Scotch whisky was the drink of choice for world-famous casino crooners The Rat Pack, travelling more than 5,000 miles to…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Glasses on a tableWe join ADI for the Judging of Craft Spirits!

What’s it like to lead a panel at one of the world’s most renowned spirits competitions? Our editor Kristiane Sherry reports back from Tiburon, near San Francisco, after taking part…

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Green Monkey CBDWhat’s the buzz about CBD cocktails?

At the moment you’re more likely to find CBD oil in your morning latte than a late-night tipple, but make no mistake, cannabidiol-laced cocktails are coming to a bar menu…

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Making a Disaronno amaretto sour10 rules for running a successful bar

On the blog today we have UK brand ambassador for Disaronno Rod Eslamieh, a man who has had a chequered career in the drinks industry. He gives us the benefit…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Australian whiskyHow Australian whisky-makers harnessed the power of nature

In much the same way that Scotch whiskies are shaped by their location, so too is liquid down under – except Australia happens to be a gargantuan 98 times bigger…

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From Dream to Dram: Kingsbarns’ first whiskyFrom Dream to Dram: Kingsbarns’ first whisky

Last week, we met with Isabella and William Wemyss, the brother and sister team behind Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife, for the launch of Dream to Dram, the duo’s first commercial…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
European Bartender SchoolEducation central: Why training is crucial for bars

We meet Gavin Wrigley, head of education at the European Bartender School, to chat through drinks trends, distillery visits, and explore why training is crucial if we all want delicious…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Join us as we check out Glenglassaugh Distillery!Join us as we check out Glenglassaugh Distillery!

Part of the trio of Scotch whisky distilleries sold to Brown-Forman in 2016, Glenglassaugh is a treasure trove of sweet-yet-seaweedy drams matured by the sea. We stopped by to have…

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London Cocktail ClubProtein drinks with a difference from London Cocktail Club

Keen on continuing your New Year’s health kick? Sounds like you’re in need of some delicious non-alcoholic and low alcohol cocktails. Bartender and entrepreneur JJ Goodman – the man behind…

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Japanese GinThe rise and rise of Japanese gin

Until recently, few modern-day distillers have been interested in exploring Japan’s unique natural larder. Now, gins bearing the country’s native botanicals adorn back bars the world over. We take a…

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The Art in WhiskyThe Art in Whisky, pictured

The inherent beauty of the whisky wrapped up in one seriously lovely tome? Yes please. We talk to Jon Purcell, author of The Art in Whisky, about how he went…

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New Malt OrderChallenging how we drink Scotch with Auchentoshan

We take a look at how Scotch whisky is embracing cocktails, competition and change with Auchentoshan and the New Malt Order. You know it as the producer of triple distilled…

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Talking casks with whiskey bonder Conor HydeTalking casks with whiskey bonder Conor Hyde

Cork-based bonders Hyde has been wowing drinkers with its rare bottlings since 2015. We talk to founder Conor Hyde about the art of cask ageing, the history Irish whiskey bonding,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The Three DrinkersFive minutes with… The Three Drinkers

The drinks industry has a tendency to take itself a little too seriously at times. Thankfully, Adrian Smith, Colin Hampden-White and Helena Nicklin – aka, The Three Drinkers – are…

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Denver & LielyHandy tips to nose and taste, with Denver & Liely glassware

We all know spirits are fundamentally there to be enjoyed, right? But what if your enjoyment takes the form of detailed nosing and tasting? How can you get the best…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Move over, US! British distillers set their sights on rye whiskyMove over, US! British distillers set their sights on rye whisky

It’s arguably the most punk rock cereal of all time, and now rye is causing anarchy in the UK. Here, MoM chats with a handful of British distillers who have…

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