Balblair DistilleryThe DNA of Balblair

This week we’re visiting a Highland distillery with an unmistakable tropical fruit flavour, Balblair. But why does it taste like this and where does the flavour come from? We take…

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Tequila and mezcals Cinco de MayoTop ten Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo

Our Mexican week coverage continues with some agave recommendations featuring colour-changing spirits, celebrity-backed bottlings and even a collection of 12 drams. Here are our Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo….

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Glen Scotia Festival Release 2022New Arrival of the Week: Glen Scotia Festival Release 2022

Festival bottlings are always exciting, and in honour of this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival Glen Scotia has released a very special whisky!  To celebrate the return of the Campbeltown Malts…

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Anna Paquin GlenlivetThe Nightcap: 29 April

A forgotten cask sells for £1m, a dispute with the SWA is settled, and a scientist thinks whisky can be used to fuel cars. It’s all in the Nightcap: 29…

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Heaven Hill DistilleryHeaven Hill to build new $135m distillery

Heaven Hill is to revive its whiskey production in its hometown of Bardstown, Kentucky by building a new $135 million distillery. One of the world’s largest bourbon producers is getting even…

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The Bronx - Prohibition cocktailsCocktail of the Week: The Bronx

This week’s cocktail conjures up images of wild Jazz Age parties and all manner of ‘20s excesses. A mixture of gin, orange juice, sweet and dry vermouth, it’s the Bronx!…

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Inverroche GinFive minutes with… Lorna Scott, CEO and founder of Inverroche Gin

When your own back story is as interesting as the drink you make, you better believe you’re making it onto the MoM blog. This week Inverroche Gin’s Lorna Scott tells…

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Staritsky-levitsky-private-cellar-martini-temp1Top ten vodkas with flavour

Forget gin, the next big thing in the drinks world is going to be… vodka. Yes, really. But don’t think it’s just about cold alcohol, the very best vodkas are…

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Whitetail DistilleryWhitetail Gin: spirit of Mull

Today, Ian Buxton visits a tiny distillery on the Isle of Mull in Scotland called Whitetail making fine Scottish gin inspired by the local flora and fauna, specifically an enormous…

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Chateau TariquetNew Arrival of the Week: Château du Tariquet Armagnac

It’s double trouble this week as we’re shining the New Arrival spotlight on two great Armagnacs from Château du Tariquet, the single varietal cask strength 12 Year Old Pure Folle…

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Sakura SeasonHow to get into the spirit of Sakura Season

Sakura season is when the cherry blossom comes out in brilliant floral force in Japan. Here we break down why it’s so culturally important and provide some top tips for…

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Ballantine's MoxxiThe Nightcap: 22 April

The working week may have been slimmer but there was no shortage of stories in the post-Bank Holiday period including a new manager at Lagavulin, Guinness has been at the…

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Stork ClubHow Stork Club is flying the flag for German whisky

Have you ever gone to buy some whiskey and ended up purchasing the whole distillery? That’s what happened to the owners of Stork Club, who have since helped the brand…

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Lakes Whiskymakers Reserve is a great after-dinner whiskyMaster of Malt tastes…. The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.5

Today’s we’re polishing the Glencairn for a very special single malt whisky that has just arrived at MoM towers. It’s the latest iteration of the flagship whisky from one of…

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National Cocktail Day 2024 Grand Sour (credit Misti Traya)Cocktail of the Week: The Grand Sour

This week we’re making good use of Grand Marnier’s orangey, Cognac-soaked flavour profile by shaking it up with bloody orange and lemon juice to create the irresistible Grand Sour. Cognac runs…

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independent brandsSeven spirits we love from indie brands

Check out these independent, family-owned, or small brands creating outstanding drinks worth shouting about. There’s a rye whisky from Finland, a non-alcoholic choice from Colombia, an IPA Cask Finish English…

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