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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.
New Arrival(s) of the Week: That Boutique-y Whisky Company X Balcones DistillingNew Arrival(s) of the Week: That Boutique-y Whisky Company X Balcones Distilling

This week, we’re tempting you with not one but three (soon to be four) extraordinary bottlings from Texas’ trailblazing Balcones Distilling, released in collaboration with our good friends at That…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Kavka Mango MuleCocktail of the Week: The Mango Mule

This week’s cocktail is a cold, fruity little number that highlights a very special Polish vodka made with old oak-aged fruit brandy.  Cast your mind back to the steamy days…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.1New Arrival of the Week: The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1

Our New Arrival of the Week is the first in a series of releases, all of which are set to be heavily influenced by sherry casks. Meet The Lakes Whiskymaker’s…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
sherried whiskyTop picks for sherried whisky fans

Here’s a round-up of some our favourite sherry-matured expressions, either aged or finished in casks which previously held the delightful Spanish fortified wine. It’s hard to resist a good sherry…

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Casks at Tomatin DistilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish

Tomatin Distillery recently treated us to not one, but two new limited-edition expressions which both feature an intruiging cask finish. Only one can have the honour of being chosen to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: East London Liquor Company Bacchus to the Future Grape Scott Part 1New Arrival of the Week: East London Liquor Company Bacchus to the Future Grape Scott Part 1

There are three things we love at Master of Malt more than anything else: high quality spirits, bad puns and Back to the Future, so when a product arrived called…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The Made in Chelsea CoupeCocktail of the Week: The Made in Chelsea Coupe

This week we’re sipping The Made in Chelsea Coupe, an indulgent yet refreshing cocktail created by the clever folks at The Ivy Chelsea Garden. The occasion? Toasting the launch of…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Hayman's Small Gin and TonicNew Arrival of the Week: Hayman’s Small Gin

Every week we’re sent information about drinks that are described as ‘revolutionary’, ‘innovative’ or ‘game-changing’. Most aren’t, but today a product has arrived at MoM that might be all three….

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

A new month means brand new Tasting Sets for our very own Master of Malt Dram Club, and we’re giving you a peek at what you can expect to find…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Plantation the Collector RumCocktail of the Week: The Mai Tai

Today we’re delving into the history of the most exotic cocktail of all, the Mai Tai, and tasting a version made with a recreation of a legendary Jamaican pot still…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
ValfatherNew Arrival of the Week: Highland Park Valfather

Our New Arrival of the Week is the most peated whisky to date from Highland Park. Meet Valfather! You might have noticed things have changed at Highland Park in the…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Cocktail of the Week: The Whisky SourCocktail of the Week: The Whisky Sour

Sunday 25 August is National Whiskey Sour Day over in America. So, in honour of this auspicious occasion we’re looking at how to make the perfect Whisky Sour. Eagle-eyed readers…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Perfect booze for the bank holiday!Perfect booze for the bank holiday!

Come rain or shine, bank holidays are an ideal excuse to indulge in your favourite drinks. There’s nothing quite like looking ahead to a week of work and realising that…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Le Rebelle AperitifNew Arrival of the Week: Le Rebelle Aperitif

The most exciting product to land at MoM HQ this week is a lighter take on the aperitif that uses some of the techniques of the French perfumery industry in…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
MontenegroniCocktail of the Week: The Montenegroni

As any fule kno, Negroni = Campari + sweet vermouth + gin. But not always, this week we’re mixing things up a little by chucking the Campari and using Amaro…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
New Arrival of the Week: St. Patrick’s MoonshineNew Arrival of the Week: St. Patrick’s Moonshine

This week we are mostly drinking a traditional Irish spirit made to an old family recipe from St. Patrick’s Distillery in Cork. The Walsh family have been distilling a long…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys