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Master of Malt Tastes… The Heart Cut WhiskiesWith so many independent bottlers out there, it’s sometimes not clear what some of them can bring that distilleries themselves can’t. But the inaugural releases from The Heart Cut, a…
A New Era of Antiquary Blended WhiskyThe Antiquary lays claim to being one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands and with its range of impressively aged blended whisky having just undergone a revamp, we’re taking a closer…
Top 20 Alcoholic Drink Gifts for Father’s DayThe supercomputer doesn’t lie. Unless we tell it to. Even then, we can tell it’s uncomfortable. We’re getting off track. The point is, the supercomputer didn’t lie when we asked…
Whiskies You Searched For Father’s Day 2024Father’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…
New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea Cask Strength – Batch 2This week we have not one, but TWO exciting new arrivals to shout about because award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky: Lochlea Cask Strength –…
Master of Malt Tastes… Tio Pepe En Rama 2024We’ve got a very special dry sherry in this week from Gonzalez Byass. It’s Tio Pepe En Rama 2024 release and with the weather warming up, probably, it won’t hang…
5 Father’s Day Whisky Gift Ideas for DadIf your dad is a whisky lover, then you’ll want something impressive to present on Father’s Day, which is coming soon don’t you know? There are tonnes of excellent ideas…
New Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig Elements 2.0Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is the second in a series of experimental Islay single malt whiskies from this legendary distillery. Let’s take a closer look. When it comes to limited edition…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in JapanI was lucky enough to spend four glorious weeks exploring Japan – my dream travel destination – a while back. It’s a place that’s long fascinated Europeans, dating back to…
New Arrival of the Week: Ardnahoe Inaugural ReleaseExciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in CubaI visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…
Sake Made SimpleI’m not sure when my seemingly endless love affair with Japan first started, but I have managed to pinpoint it to three likely candidates; the Mitsubishi Starion from Cannonball Run…
New Arrival of the Week: Stauning HøstWe’ve long enjoyed the fine rye whiskies from Denmark’s Stauning so we were particularly excited about a bottle that has just landed at MoM HQ. Called Stauning Høst, it’s a…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in SpainMy love affair with Spain began on a language exchange to Madrid. From a boring suburban town near Watford, suddenly I was in the middle of one of the most…
New Arrival of the Week: Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask FinishOur new arrival is the penultimate release in the Hebridean Series from Tobermory Distillery: Tobermory 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. In fact, the Isle of Mull distillery unveiled…
Which Country Makes the Best Dark Rum?Spoiler alert, everyone’s answer to this question is going to be different. It’s down to personal preference and palate, and with the descriptor ‘dark rum’ covering such a vast array…
