Mom-Bottlings-15th-DecWhat are ‘Christmas spices’ and how’d they get in my whisky?

Ben is back with another batch of MoM single cask bottlings, but really what he’s most excited to do is ask the question you saw in the title of this…

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Henrick's Gin - 24 Drams of ChristmasHendrick’s Gin: 24 drams of Christmas

We’re counting down to Christmas with Drinks by the Drams Advent calendars. For day 15 we’re opening a door of the Premium Advent Calendar and pulling out a little bottle…

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The Snowball Cocktail with a bottle of advocaatCocktail of the Week: the Snowball

Time to get out the shagpile rug, stick some Slade on the stereo and regret chucking out that avocado bathroom, because the most 1970s cocktail ever is back: it’s the…

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Christmas cocktailsDelicious Christmas cocktails

The party season is in full swing so to help you on your way we’ve picked seven delicious Christmas cocktails. From the fun and fizzy to the hot and creamy,…

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Project 173 Black Cherry RumProject #173 Black Cherry Rum: 24 drams of Christmas

We’re enjoying a rum-based Black Forest gateau in a glass today as 24 drams of Christmas continues with Project #173 Black Cherry Rum! Brand spanking new for this year is…

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Loch Lomond 12 year oldLoch Lomond 12 Year Old: 24 drams of Christmas

We’re off to Scotland for day 13 of Advent – unlucky for some, but not those who have  Drinks by the Dram’s Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar! Let’s crack open our…

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Grahams 1997_as_001New Arrival of the Week: Graham’s Tawny Port

We’ve got a bumper New Arrival blog this week celebrating the landing of Graham’s 1997 and 1974 Single Harvest Tawny Ports and looking at the others in the Graham’s Tawny…

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Ledaig 18 Year Old is one of the best whiskies in the worldPremium spirits Christmas gift guide

Want to splash out this Christmas on some seriously special booze? We’ve got you covered with a range of whisky, rum, gin, and more perfect for your gifting needs. After…

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rumbullionRumbullion! 24 Drams of Christmas

It’s the 12th day of December, and that means we’re already halfway through Advent! Forget half-time oranges, we’ve brought you a tasty rum to tide you over.  It’s Rumbullion! Unless…

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Favourite posts of 2023 - Lot 40 RyeLot 40 rye whisky: 24 drams of Christmas

It’s day 11 of our countdown to Christmas with Drinks by the Drams Advent calendars. Today, we’re drinking a delicious little number from Canada, it’s Lot 40 Rye whisky. Have…

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Suntory - TokiSuntory Toki: 24 drams of Christmas

And on the 10th day of Christmas, Drinks by the Dram gave us Japanese whisky – today we’re cracking open our dram of Suntory Toki! We’ve reached double digits in…

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Duppy ShareThe Nightcap: 9 December

Ardbeg’s £1m Islay fund and Aisling Bea have got us in a festive mood in this week’s edition of The Nightcap. The office Christmas playlist has been made and I…

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People enjoying Ron Santiago de CubaRon Santiago de Cuba 11 Years Old Añejo Superior: 24 drams of Christmas

It’s day nine of our countdown to Christmas with Drinks by the Drams Advent calendars. Today, we’re tasting Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 Years Old Añejo Superior and knocking up…

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MoM bottlingsA zirconia in the rough

Today we proudly introduce you to another boatload of Master of Malt single cask whisky releases from the likes of Port Ellen while Ben tries to tackle the question of…

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Hot Cider PunchCocktail of the Week: Hot Cider Punch

Brrrrr, it’s freezing! At least it is around MoM HQ. So this week we thought we’d make something to warm you up, a Hot Cider Punch enhanced with the magic…

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sparkling wineBubbles before troubles: a session on sparkling wine

Loukia Xinari returns to give us the skinny on the booming sparkling wine trade across several countries. There’s more than just Champagne and Prosecco, you know? You know the tingling…

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