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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.
Laphroaig 15 year oldNew Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig 15 Year Old 2004 (COIWC)

Today we’re welcoming a series of exciting bottlings at MoM from that mecca for whisky lovers, the Jewel of the Hebrides itself, Islay, including releases from Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Octomore…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The SouthsideCocktail of the Week: The Southside

Some people know it as Al Capone’s go-to cocktail, others as gin’s answer to the Mojito or the signature serve of New York’s famed 21 Club. This week we’re making…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Bag a Boutique-y birthday bargain!Bag a Boutique-y Birthday Bargain!

It’s That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s birthday and to celebrate we’re treating to you some incredible bargains! Did you know that the wonderful That Boutique-y Whisky Company turns eight years old…

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New Arrival of the Week: The Epicurean Rivesaltes FinishNew Arrival of the Week: The Epicurean Rivesaltes Finish

This week we’re highlighting the arrival of a new version of the Epicurean, a blend of Lowland malts from independent whisky bottlers Douglas Laing. It’s part-aged in Rivesaltes casks. What…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Ayuuk MargaritaCocktail of the Week: The Ayuuk Margarita

This week we’re putting a deceptively simple spin on a classic. If you like a smoky and refreshing summer sipper, this one is for you. One of the eternal joys…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Our favourite specialist bars for specific spiritsOur favourite specialist bars for specific spirits

Whether you have a certain spirit that you know you love above all others, or you want to jump in at the deep end of flavour discovery of a new…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Bank Holiday weekend boozy saleBe ready for the Bank Holiday weekend with our boozy sale!

The last Bank Holiday of 2020 until Christmas is less than a week away (Monday 31 August) and we want to help you make the most of it. How? With…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Mad City RumNew Arrival of the Week: Mad City Rum

This month we’ve been having a lot of fun playing around with a rum that thinks it’s a gin from those booze innovators at Foxhole Spirits. Sound a bit crazy?…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Blood and SandCocktail of the Week: The Blood and Sand

One of the best answers to the naysayers who claim Scotch doesn’t mix well, the Blood and Sand has stood the test of time for good reason. Here’s how to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Bollinger PN VZ15New Arrival of the Week: Bollinger PN VZ15

We’re toasting the start of the week with a brand new Champagne from Bollinger. Don’t worry about the baffling-sounding name, everything will become clear shortly. ‘PN VZ15’, it doesn’t quite…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Baileys Raspberry Ripple CoolerCocktail of the Week: The Baileys Raspberry Ripple Cooler

Delightfully creamy, indulgent and very very cold, our serve this week is air conditioning in a glass. Just the thing as the heat wave doesn’t show any signs of stopping. …

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
gins with wonderfully unusual botanicals10 More Gins with Wonderfully Unusual Botanicals

Ever had a gin with botanicals such as bourbon vetiver, gunpowder tea, squid ink, moon rock or Jaffa cakes? These expressions feature such delightful and peculiar ingredients and more. Remember…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Hospitality GinNew Arrival of the Week: Hospitality Gin

Our New Arrival of the Week is a gin on a mission to support the UK hospitality industry. The hospitality industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It brought…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Summer Sale continuesOur lip-smacking Summer Sale continues!

Got your eye on something delectable to drink in the sunshine? We’re here to help! It’s the second week of our super Summer Sale, and we’ve got a whole load…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Mint JulepCocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep

Every year, almost 120,000 Mint Juleps are served over two days at the Kentucky Derby, requiring more than 450kg of freshly harvested mint and a whopping 27,000kg of ice. Every…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Husk Pure CaneNew Arrival of the Week: Husk Pure Cane

Our New Arrival of the Week is something a bit different. Say hello to Husk Pure Cane. It’s an unaged Australian Agricole rum made on a family-owned farm distillery. It was a…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell