Interviews

The latest Interviews, profiles and news from the whisky, spirits and drinks industry. Featuring our brand new '5 minutes with' interviews with celebrities and public interest figures.
Interviewing Alice Pearson: The Cotswolds Distillery’s Rising StarInterviewing Alice Pearson: The Cotswolds Distillery’s Rising Star

Alice Pearson is one of the youngest distillers in the UK. At 25, she’s head of production at the first English whisky distillery to sell 100,000 bottles of English single…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
An Edible Perfume Masterclass with Silent Pool: Scent with IntentAn Edible Perfume Masterclass with Silent Pool: Scent with Intent

What if you could spray your Martini with a memory? At Silent Pool’s edible perfume masterclass, cocktails are mixed, then misted. Held at Nobu Bar and led by Marion Zoelle,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Big Interview: Dr Iván SaldañaThe Big Interview: Dr Iván Saldaña

Dr Iván Saldaña is a Jalisco native. Growing up in one of Mexico’s most biodiverse regions (home to agave among other things), the good doctor developed a deep curiosity about…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Paul John Indian Whisky Distillery, where Michael d'Souza is master blenderThe big interview: Michael d’Souza, Paul John whisky master distiller

Indian whisky is in a fascinating place right now. The country is the biggest consumer of Scotch whisky in the world by volume and value, but its domestic product is…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Blended Scotch - The McKallaster Edition (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The big interview: Allaster McKallaster, Scottish commentator

It’s the Euros and it just so happens that we have collaborated with a Scottish sporting hero to release a new That Boutique-y Whisky Company Expression. Almost as if we…

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Interview with Joe Wilson Stonewall GinThe big interview: Joe Wilson from Stonewall Gin

You may have noticed that the colourful flags are out which means Pride is here again. For many companies, Pride is a yearly corporate jamboree but for Joe Wilson at…

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Harlen Wheatley makes Buffalo Trace whiskeyThe big interview: Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace master distiller

Harlen Wheatley is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s sixth master distiller since the Civil War. Born in Mount Sterling in 1969, the Kentucky native has spent almost all of his life in…

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A bottle and glass of Red Bank WhiskyKiefer Sutherland launches Red Bank Whisky in the UK

This was a week of ‘Kief’ for me. Twice I found myself in the slightly surreal situation of seeing Canadian actor, musician, and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland. First watching him…

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A Claridge cocktail Credit: Haarala_HamiltonFive minutes with… Paul Feig, film director and cocktail enthusiast

We’re delighted to have Paul Feig on the blog today. He’s a TV and film director, the man behind Bridesmaids and some of the funniest shows on TV. He’s also…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Milton Distillery Detail 3_LR_AI0A4582Five minutes with David King, sales director at Gordon & MacPhail

As Gordon & MacPhail releases a £50,000 1949 Milton (aka Strathisla), its oldest ever single malt from the distillery, we talk to sales director David King on trying to get…

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Aisling Bea JamesonFive minutes with Aisling Bea, Jameson brand ambassador

Today we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and now friend of Master of Malt, Aisling Bea to discuss her recent partnership with Jameson, why she loves hot whiskey, and more……

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Procera Green Spot lifestyle imageProcera revisited: the Kenyan Gin story continues

Procera, the unique Kenyan gin made with African juniper, has been one of the biggest drinks success stories of the last few years. Now with two new versions on the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Inverroche GinFive minutes with… Lorna Scott, CEO and founder of Inverroche Gin

When your own back story is as interesting as the drink you make, you better believe you’re making it onto the MoM blog. This week Inverroche Gin’s Lorna Scott tells…

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Fawn WeaverFive minutes with… Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest whiskey

Fawn Weaver is the woman who brought the story of the great whiskey maker the world never knew to light. But ever since its inception, Uncle Nearest has done more…

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Fancy following in Thomas' footsteps? Nc’Nean’s 2022 internship is open nowAnnabel Thomas from Nc’Nean on building a sustainable whisky brand

From strategy consultant to distillery owner, Annabel Thomas is the impressive force behind Nc’Nean whisky. As part of our International Women’s Day coverage, Millie Milliken spoke to her about entering…

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Five minutes with… Stephanie Macleod, master blender at Dewar’s Five minutes with… Stephanie Macleod, master blender at Dewar’s

As part of our coverage for International Women’s Day 2022, we talk Irn Bru, weird casks and how to get more women into the industry with one of the most…

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