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Here, we review, talk and enthuse about new whisky, rum, tequila and gin and keep you posted on what’s new in the drinks industry.
What we’re treating our mums to this Mother’s DayWhat we’re treating our mums to this Mother’s Day

We know our mums are awesome all year round – but we still want to make them feel loved on Mother’s Day! This is what Team MoM is picking up…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Jaffa Cake Rum Mother's Day giftsTop 10 delicious drinks for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Don’t forget to treat your mum with something tasty – luckily we’ve rounded up a whole range of gift-worthy tipples right here… This is your…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Happy birthday to That Boutique-y Gin Company!Happy 4th birthday to That Boutique-y Gin Company!

That Boutique-y Gin Company is now four-years-old and we’re celebrating in the only way that makes sense. With lots of tasty gin! It’s been four years, 48 months and 1464…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Lakes Distillery makes English whiskyTop ten: World whiskies under £50

Whisky is distilled to perfection across the globe and we’ll never tire from shouting all about it. That’s why we’ve made this list of some of the finest expressions from…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Rusty Nail with DrambuieCocktail of the Week: The Rusty Nail

This week’s cocktail is a simple drink that relies on one of whisky’s best liqueur friends: Drambuie – a secret blend of Scotch whisky, spices, herbs and heather honey. It’s…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
Myatt's Field Cocktails Baby OtisNew Arrival of the Week: Myatt’s Fields Baby Otis

The husband and wife duo behind Myatt’s Fields are taking the fuss out of drinks at home with batched cocktails like the Baby Otis, a rum Manhattan that’s spent time in…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Delicious gifts for Valentine’s Day!Delicious gifts for Valentine’s Day!

February has arrived and that means you’ll need to prepare yourself to celebrate all things love. Luckily we’ve taken the stress out of your shop by putting together this handy…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Woman holding glass with martini and green olives, easy cocktails to make at homeEasy cocktails to make at home

From the Negroni to the Old Fashioned, here are five easy cocktails to make at home without any equipment more elaborate than a shaker and a jigger. Once you’ve mastered the…

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This week we're making the amazing Penicillin cocktail!Cocktail of the Week: The Penicillin

This week we turn our attention to one of the great modern cocktails and the ultimate smoky Whisky Sour: the Penicillin cocktail! I’ve been thinking about pineapple on pizza a…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Tequila and mezcal are made from agaveTop ten: Tequilas and mezcals under £50

Whether you’re in the market for a mixable Margarita base or a serious sipper, you don’t have to break the bank to get your hands on some terrific Tequila and mezcal….

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Last Word cocktailCocktail of the Week: The Last Word

This week’s cocktail is a once-forgotten classic that’s made with one the world’s great liqueurs, the mighty Green Chartreuse.  The Last Word first appeared in print in Ted Saucier’s 1951…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
These delightful cocktails will transport you to your favourite holiday destinationCocktails to make you feel like you’re on holiday

The right cocktail has the power to take you anywhere. Let this selection of boozy delights transport you to your dream destination. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and continued uncertainty have meant…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The AviationCocktail of the Week: The Aviation

Created at the dawn of commercial air travel, the Aviation is fittingly named for its celestial pale purple-blue hue. A mix of gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and crème de…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Aberlour 14 Year Old by the distilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask

This week we’re taking the edge off Blue Monday, apparently the saddest day of the year, with a rich tasty dram from Speyside part-matured in sherry casks. It’s the Aberlour…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
PalmettoCocktail of the Week: The Palmetto

This week’s cocktail couldn’t be simpler, all you need is the finest rum you can get your hands on and some excellent sweet vermouth like the recently-landed Agora Rosso which…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Top ten: Low- and zero-ABV drinks
Top ten: Low- and zero-ABV drinks

Yes, it’s Dry January, for some, anyway. But whether you’re cutting out the booze completely or just fancy a change, here are the most delicious low- and no-alcohol spirit substitutes…

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