Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 138

This week we delve into the history of rum blending in London and try a very special rum part-matured in the capital by the Hayman family.  Gin or porter are…

October 28, 2019Henry Jeffreys

Resurrecting an historic spirit is no mean feat, particularly one revered for its pioneering and unconventional approach, but take it from us, the folks behind Irish whiskey brand Kinahan’s are relishing…

October 28, 2019Annie Hayes

Record-breaking whisky, intriguing rums and wine tasting in the dark – it’s all here in this week’s Nightcap! OK, look, the way the days have fallen this year, this will…

October 25, 2019Master of Malt

Check out our swanky new video of us tasting a new Ardbeg expression and having a chat with Brendan McCarron… Back in September, we sent a team from MoM Towers…

October 25, 2019Master of Malt

Douglas Laing, independent spirit bottler, is now in the distilling business after buying Strathearn Distillery near Perth. We have the full story.  It has just been announced that Douglas Laing…

October 24, 2019Master of Malt

With the news that Campari has just bought a controlling stake in Montelobos, it’s time to take a closer look at the brand and who better to talk to than…

October 24, 2019Henry Jeffreys

Halloween approaches. But there’s nothing to fear this year because we’ve got you covered with these 10 fabulously frightening boozes. Costume? Check. Decorations? Check. Carved pumpkin you’ll forget to throw…

October 24, 2019Adam O'Connell

Monin’s new single botanic cordial series, Paragon, seeks to document rare botanical varieties from remote areas around the world in liquid form. We chatted with bartending luminary and co-creator Alex…

October 23, 2019Annie Hayes

This week we’re taking a look at a little distillery in Burnley which makes some seriously interesting spirits including a barrel-aged gin, a hopped vodka and breakfast rum. Because everyone…

October 21, 2019Henry Jeffreys

We’ve already given you one fabulously filmed tour of Penderyn Distillery, but the fun doesn’t stop there. We’ve got even more exclusive video footage to be enjoyed right here… Remember…

October 21, 2019Master of Malt

Nick Offerman’s own whisky, pricey Macallans, new distilleries, rums, cocktail menus and more – there’s only place you’ll find all of this boozy news: The Nightcap! If you think about…

October 18, 2019Master of Malt

Established distilleries are increasingly embracing the title in the name of innovation – but what does ‘spirit drink’ actually mean for the liquid within? To answer this question, MoM explores eight…

October 18, 2019Annie Hayes

As some pioneering producers peer into the future for creative inspiration, others have chosen to look to the past, revisiting beloved booze categories favoured by previous generations. We look at…

October 17, 2019Annie Hayes

There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a bottle of something new, regardless of what you already have sitting at home. So indulge yourself with these recently released expressions… It…

October 16, 2019Adam O'Connell

After 50 years in distilling, Christopher Hayman of Hayman’s Gin has just been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gin Guild. We caught up with him last week…

October 15, 2019Henry Jeffreys

MoM Towers received a very important delivery yesterday: The Diageo Special Releases 2019! Naturally, we had a taste of the Rare by Nature-themed collection… There are certain annual releases of…

October 15, 2019Master of Malt