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The best white rums to buy right nowThe term ‘white rum’ covers a lot of ground, but it is often used by producers, retailers and drinkers as a broad descriptor for rum with no, or very little…
Kiefer Sutherland launches Red Bank Whisky in the UKThis was a week of ‘Kief’ for me. Twice I found myself in the slightly surreal situation of seeing Canadian actor, musician, and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland. First watching him…
Which is better: Suntory or Nikka?It’s a Japanese whisky showdown today as we look at the two giants of Japanese whisky Nikka and Suntory and try to decide which is best. We’ll be looking at…
New Arrival of the Week: Ardnahoe Inaugural ReleaseExciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…
The great thing about gin is that you can get some extremely tasty bottles for not too much money. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourites from classic London…
Why did rum become associated with sailors and pirates?Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! You surely…
How to make the perfect Gin & TonicNow that summer is here, or putting in an occasional appearance, the team at Master of Malt has been thinking about how to make the perfect Gin and Tonic. It…
John MacDonald retires as Balblair distillery managerWith the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…
3 drinks you need to try in CubaI visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…
Top 10 bourbons you need to try in 2024Bourbon continues to evolve all the time. New distillers emerge and old giants continue to produce exceptional spirits, filling our world with more deliciousness. Our cup runneth over. If you…
Sake made simpleI’m not sure when my seemingly endless love affair with Japan first started, but I have managed to pinpoint it to three likely candidates; the Mitsubishi Starion from Cannonball Run…
Top 10 whiskies for World Whisky DayOn Saturday 18 May it’s World Whisky Day. What does that mean? Who cares. Let’s drink whisky. Here are ten top choices for you to enjoy, from the bargains to…
New Arrival of the Week: Stauning HøstWe’ve long enjoyed the fine rye whiskies from Denmark’s Stauning so we were particularly excited about a bottle that has just landed at MoM HQ. Called Stauning Høst, it’s a…
Ten famous drinks from film and televisionToday, we’re looking at the drinks most associated with ten of our favourite films and television programmes. Whether it’s Bond with his Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred, or the Dude…
3 drinks you need to try in SpainMy love affair with Spain began on a language exchange to Madrid. From a boring suburban town near Watford, suddenly I was in the middle of one of the most…
Buffalo Trace opens whiskey experience site in LondonNext week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…
