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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.
Domaine Tariquet Armagnac stillSix Armagnacs for whisky lovers

If you’re concerned about the cost of the whisky crisis then read on as we’ve got some alternatives from France that offer masses of wood-aged complexity but at a much…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Seven Cognacs for single malt whisky loversNew Arrival of the Week: Hine Single Estate Bonneuil 2012

Our New Arrival this week is a rare Cognac that not only comes from a single vintage but a single vineyard too. It’s Hine Single Estate Bonneuil 2012! Traditionally, most…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Barrels at Old Pulteney distilleryWhisky of the Week: Old Pulteney 18 Year Old

The Whisky of the Week is Old Pulteney 18 Year Old. What a treat you have in store for Adam! Whisky of the Week is a simple series. We ask…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Solara Sherried WhiskySolara: A flavour-packed Spacesider for the weekend?

Solara Sherried Whisky gives you all the power and personality of a sherry bomb with the potential to pun until you drop. Don’t take it from us, though, there’s Atom Labs…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Tobermory 25 Year Old is a fine example of an oloroso sherry caskNew Arrival of the Week: Tobermory 25 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Tobermory welcomes a new brand ambassador, wildlife filmmaker and Mull native Gordon Buchanan, and to celebrate releases a very special limited edition single malt: Tobermory 25 Year Old Oloroso Sherry…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The first-ever awamori cask Scotch whisky, Grand Yozakura 29 year oldWhat we loved this week: Old bourbon and older malts

We tasted two sensationally old single malts from Glen Ord and Glenfiddich, the latter the first-ever awamori cask Scotch whisky, and some very nice age-statement bourbon. It’s the return of…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Rare casks of Cognac at DelamainSix Cognacs for whisky lovers

Cognac has the complexity, personality, history, innovation, and value to make it a great alternative to whisky. And these bottles prove it. One thing whisky lovers understand is the joy…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Rémy Martin 1738 SidecarCocktail of the Week: The Sidecar

This month we’re celebrating Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados and brandy in all it’s forms. So for our Cocktail of the Week, we’re shaking up a simple combination of Remy Martin Cognac,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Oloroso cask whiskiesOlorosum: big sherry flavour at cask strength

Olorosum 10 Year Old is one of Atom Labs’ latest efforts and it’s safe to say, it’s proving very popular. So, here’s founder Ben Ellefsen to talk you through this…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
El CabrónNew Arrival of the Week: El Cabrón agave spirits

No less than four new arrivals for you to get all excited about this week with the MoM debut of a fascinating range of agave spirits from El Cabrón. El…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Fettercairn Warehouse 14What we loved this week: Fettercairn, Turntable, and Glasgow whisky

Fettercairn wraps up its wonderful Warehouse series as Turntable arrives to make sweet music with whisky. Here’s what we loved this week! It’s a short week, but there’s still plenty…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Whisky of the Week: Daddy Rack 4 Year Old Cask StrengthWhisky of the Week: Daddy Rack 4 Year Old Cask Strength

Daddy Rack 4 Year Old Cask Strength is our Whisky of the Week, so here’s Adam to give you the details and the customary tasting note, complete with video! You…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Vieux CarreCocktail of the Week: The Vieux Carré

To celebrate brandy month we’re looking at one of the greatest Cognac-based cocktails of them all. A mixture of brandy, rye whiskey and all kinds of other things, the Vieux…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Kyrö Easter dessertsBake up a boozy storm of Easter desserts

Whisky chocolate cake, anyone? We’ve got your Easter desserts covered with three fantastic recipes that demonstrate how to utilise booze in food. The long-awaited Easter weekend approaches, four sweet days…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Ainsley HarriotWhat we loved this week: Ainsley Harriott & Bruichladdich

Rye from Scotland, a library of sherried whisky from The Lakes Distillery, and a ti-rum-isu from Ainsley Harriott himself all caught our attention this week. It seems that spring might just be upon…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Wire Works CaduroWhisky of the Week: Wire Works Caduro

Brand new whisky alert this week from White Peak in Derbyshire, it’s Wire Works Caduro! Not only is this hot off the press, but it’s also the first whisky from…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson