The next generation of no and low-alcohol drinks are hereThe next generation of no and low-alcohol drinks are here

With alcohol-free cocktails inching their way onto mainstay menus, and an ever-expanding selection of low- and no-alcohol spirits, beers and wines to choose from, it’s little wonder that 2020 is…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The NightcapThe Nightcap: 10 January

The Nightcap has returned for 2020, and with it a fresh batch of boozy news, including an alcohol-free bar, a £1m crowd-funding campaign, and the UK’s ‘highest’ whisky distillery. After…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Trust the algorithm: The future of AI in boozeTrust the algorithm: The future of AI in booze

Last month, Johnnie Walker’s parent company Diageo rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) whisky selector ‘What’s Your Whisky’, which analyses drinkers’ flavour preferences to pair them with their perfect single malt…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Micil Distillery Wants You To Give Poitín A ChanceMicil Distillery Wants You To Give Poitín A Chance

We recently visited the Micil Distillery, the first distillery in Galway in over 100 years to talk to its founder Pádraic Ó Griallais about the potential of poitín and more……

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bartender sprinkling orange peel juice into a cocktail glassOur top drinks trends for 2020!

The start of a new year means one thing at MoM Towers: time to crack out the crystal ball and predict what will be in our glasses throughout the year….

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
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
Armagnac AcademyWhat we learned at Armagnac Academy

We were lucky enough to be invited over to the fourth London Armagnac Academy, a yearly one day masterclass telling all about the somewhat-overlooked brandy. Here’s what we learned… We…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Five minutes with. . . Claire Warner of AecornFive minutes with. . . Claire Warner of Aecorn

Continuing our Dry January coverage, we talk to Claire Warner, co-founder of Aecorn, the non-alcoholic aperitif from the people who brought you Seedlip, about the burgeoning category, medieval recipes and…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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
How to use plant milk in cocktailsHow to use plant milk in cocktails

With bartender creativity at an all-time high, a bevy of plant-based ‘milks’ to play with, and Veganuary just around the corner, a question arises: how do you incorporate a dairy-free…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
10 ways to drink less this January
10 ways to drink less this January

Yes, it’s that time of the year when people’s thoughts turn to being a little bit healthier. Whether you’re doing the full Dry January or just trying to drink less…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Nightcap: 29 JulyA spotlight on… The Small Beer Brew Co.

We’re kicking off our Dry January coverage with a visit to the Small Beer Brew Co., a brewery that proves that low-ABV does not have to equal low flavour with its…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Fizz The SeasonHow to make alcohol-free classic cocktails

The classics may historically call for booze in those recipes of old, but there are ways to make your favourite timeless tipple sans-spirit. Here, MoM chats with three drinks experts…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
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…

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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