Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 68
Five sherry cocktails (and a Port one)Fortified wines are the secret ingredient in your drinks cabinet adding depth and complexity to classic cocktails as well as being superb on their own. Here are five sherry cocktails…
New Arrival of the Week: Teeling Wonders of Wood Virgin Chinkapin OakWe love a bit of Teeling here at Master of Malt, so it was especially exciting to welcome not one, but three new expressions this week. Brothers Jack and Stephen…
Master of Malt Exclusive whiskies are back!We’ve got a new selection of our very own indie whiskies and so Ben Ellefsen, founder and managing director of Atom Labs, is here to run you through the range….
The Nightcap: 12 AugustOn The Nightcap this week: Johnnie Walker gives away 270,000 drinks, Rosebank launches its last old release before the distillery reopens, and the cheapest pint in the UK is revealed….
Takamaka Rum: bringing spirit to The SeychellesWe visited Seychelles to find out how two brothers created a rum unique to the island against all the odds. This is the remarkable story of Takamaka Rum. You know…
Work/life balance – impossible for a brand ambassador?The life of a brand ambassador is an unusual one, peppered with late nights, flights, free booze, and endless entertaining. It’s certainly not for everyone, so how do those in…
Customs ChargesSad but true, national governments want their pound of flesh, and they take a cut of all commerce crossing your borders. There’s no way to legally avoid this, so it’s…
Cocktail of the Week: Project #173 Rum specialRum flavours you’ve never experienced but always wanted to taste await in our selection of cocktails made with new bottlings like Salted Caramel and Smoked Chilli from Project #173 Rum!…
The sticky story of Southern ComfortWe’ve got a treat for you today, a look into the history of Southern Comfort. From its origins in a bar in Memphis, Tennessee to a global brand, taking in…
Gattertop spirits: Herefordshire in a glassWe’re shining the MoM spotlight on a little producer in Herefordshire making delicious botanical drinks from local ingredients. We talk to founder Gemma Standeven ato find out more about Gattertop…
New Arrival of the Week: The Dalmore 21 Year OldThis week we’re getting excited about the newest release from The Dalmore, the impressive 21 Year Old, fully finished in rare Matusalem sherry casks for up to three years. Released…
Top ten pre-bottled cocktailsTake a load off and enjoy a drink somebody else whipped up for you. These are our top recommendations for pre-bottled cocktails. All you need to bring is ice and…
The Nightcap: 5 AugustWhat’s the world’s most valuable spirit brand? Where is the world’s best bar? Why is Budweiser giving away 150,000 beers? It’s all in The Nightcap. We always recommend you have…
The story of The Balvenie 27 Year Old – A Rare Discovery From Distant ShoresThe newest addition to its Stories Range, The Balvenie 27 Year Old – A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores celebrates rum finishes, remarkable distilleries, and the long-term friendships this industry…
Rhum agricole 101 with Ashera GoonewardeneWe love agricole rhum, and so does our friend Ashera Goonewardene, so she’s here to help introduce you to a spirit that you won’t be able to resist once you…
It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes, put on some Duke Ellington and shake a leg, as we make the ultimate Jazz Age gin cocktail, the Bee’s Knees. It’s…
