We're drinking - Page 42

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.
Cocktail of the Week: The Apple DogCocktail of the Week: The Apple Dog

This week’s Cocktail of the Week is a fruity little number created by Andy Huntley, Copper Dog whisky’s newly-appointed GB brand ambassador. A singer, songwriter and bartender by trade, here…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
winter spirit saleCheck out our winter spirits sale!

From Boxing Day to Burns Night you’ll be able to save some serious dough on this sensational selection of spirits thanks to our winter sale… Everybody loves a good bargain…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky (Second Release)New Arrival of the Week: Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky (Second Release)

This week we’re celebrating our first Monday back at work with a single malt whisky from Yorkshire that has just arrived at MoM towers. The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery began…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
dram club july 2020Master of Malt Dram Club – January 2020

Just like we predicted, 2020 did in fact appear right after 2019 ended. And with that, another batch of Master of Malt Dram Club Tasting Sets is ready – what…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
2019's most terrific tipples2019’s most terrific tipples

From smoky malts to innovative gins, we’ve rounded up a selection of standout bottlings from 2019, including big sellers and news-worthy releases.   2019 is dead. Long live 2020.  But…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
warming rums10 deliciously warming rums

They’re warming. They’re delicious. And they’re not just for Christmas. But they are particularly delicious this time of year. Rum is a go-to for many who want a good winter warmer….

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Heaven’s Door Tennessee BourbonNew Arrival of the Week: Heaven’s Door Tennessee Bourbon

Our New Arrival of the Week is a Tennessee bourbon from the Heaven’s Door brand that was co-created by Bob Dylan (yes, the Bob Dylan).  Something is happening here, and…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
he Alpine ToddyCocktail of the Week: The Alpine Toddy

Warm up with this week’s wintery tipple – a Swiss twist on the classic Hot Toddy, inspired by the affluent alpine ski resort of Gstaad. Created by Giovanni Spezziga, general manager…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Cracking Christmas Table TipplesCracking Christmas table tipples

It’s mid-December and Christmas Day is next week. Time to panic? Nonsense! There’s still time to pick up some fabulous festive fancies, as this round-up demonstrates… Christmas is less than…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: WhistlePig Ten Year Old – Pitt Cue ExclusiveNew Arrival of the Week: WhistlePig Ten Year Old – Pitt Cue Exclusive

Today we have a Master of Malt exclusive, a 59.7% ABV single cask WhistlePig bottled for the now-defunct Pitt Cue BBQ joint. We talk to Pitt Cue founder, Jamie Berger,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktail of the Week: The Hard SeltzerCocktail of the Week: The Hard Seltzer

Those who live outside of the US might not be familiar with the concept of a Hard Seltzer. The trend is certainly yet to catch on among us Brits. To…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
New Arrival of the Week: Willem Barentsz Mandarin and Jasmine GinNew Arrival of the Week: Willem Barentsz Mandarin and Jasmine Gin

This week we have been mostly drinking an exotic flavoured gin inspired by a Dutch explorer. To learn more, we spoke with founder of Willem Barentsz gin, Michael Claessens. Barentsz…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
dram club july 2020Master of Malt Dram Club – December 2019

It’s the final month of 2019, and we’re finding out what drams are tucked away inside the final Master of Malt Dram Club Tasting Sets of the year! Let’s see…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Cocktail of the Week: The MartinezCocktail of the Week: The Martinez

It’s not easy being a Martinez, watching your child, Martini, become the most famous drink in the world while you lay forgotten about in dusty old cocktail books. So this…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
New Arrival of the Week: Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Toasted Barrel FinishNew Arrival of the Week: Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Toasted Barrel Finish

This week we’re drinking a Kentucky whiskey with an unusual twist, it’s been aged in barrels that are toasted rather than charred! What’s all that about? Michter’s whiskey has something…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Top 10 most delicious Black Friday booze deals!Top 10 most delicious Black Friday booze deals!

It’s that time of year again – the mega shopping extravaganza that is Black Friday has landed at MoM Towers! Here are some of our favourite bargains to nab now……

Master of MaltMaster of Malt