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New Arrival of the Week: The English – Heavily SmokedA new week means a new arrival. Today we’re shining a spotlight on The English – Heavily Smoked which as its name suggests is a heavily smoked whisky from the…
Ken Grier on what makes an investment-grade spiritAfter a recent tasting of Dictador’s latest 2 Masters release, MoM caught up with affable marketing mastermind Ken Grier to find out just what makes a spirit ‘investment grade’. “I help people…
The Nightcap: 23 JulyDwayne Johnson’s Tequila bus, 70,000 free Pistonhead Beers, and Kraken Rum’s protest ice cream all make an appearance in another cracker of a Nightcap. Good afternoon folks. We hope you’ve…
MoM Loves: Volcan De Mi Tierra TequilaThis week at MoM Towers we’re loving a long-awaited Tequila that’s here just in time for National Tequila Day: it’s Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila! Paid partnership For a long…
Return to the Copper Rivet DistilleryThere’s been so much going on at the Copper Rivet Distillery since we last visited in 2018: the release of a single malt, a column malt and the opening of…
Unconventional cocktails for National Tequila DayDía Nacional del Tequila (or National Tequila Day) is on Saturday 24 July and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Tequila-based cocktails. But why go conventional when you…
Cocktail of the Week: Tommy’s MargaritaIn the build-up to National Tequila Day (on Saturday) we’re enjoying a twist on a standard that originated from a small family restaurant and has gone on to become a fixture on…
What to expect from: O’Shaughnessy DistilleryWhiskey fans are always excited about the arrival of a new distillery. But the opening of the doors at the O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company in August is more hotly anticipated than…
What’s the T?: Using iced tea in cocktailsAs the weather heats up, Millie Milliken takes a closer look at her favourite soft drink – the iced tea – and asks the experts how to incorporate it into…
New Arrival of the Week: The Drinks Lab Strange BedfellowsEver enjoyed a blend of rum and whisky before? I hadn’t either. Until I tried our new arrival this week: The Drinks Lab Strange Bedfellows. What prompted this curious creation?…
The Nightcap: 16 JulyFriday means one thing around these parts: The Nightcap. Settle in for another jam-packed week of boozy news. Good afternoon, folks. Or, we should say, good afternoon to anybody who…
Ten great British booze destinationsAs most of us won’t be going far this summer, we’ve picked some great British booze destinations around the country for you to visit. From vineyards to gin distilleries, these…
Cocktail of the Week: The BelafonteThis week we’re stirring up a cocktail created by bartender Cas Oh. He’s the author of a lavish new cocktail book called Co-Specs. It’s called the Belafonte and it’s a…
Ice ice baby – why ice is the vital element in your drinkNot all ice is created equal, as it turns out. So we turned to the experts at London’s Crossroads bar to help explain why ice is the vital element in…
New Arrival of the Week: Glenmorangie XGlenmorangie has just released a brand new single malt specifically designed for cocktail use. It’s called Glenmorangie X, and we put it through its paces behind the (home) bar. Makers…
What do gin botanicals do?From boosting flavours to keeping aromas in the liquid, botanicals have many jobs. And beyond the traditional line-up, the world of gin botanicals can get pretty weird, finds Lucy Britner….
