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Tag: Bourbon
Bourbon whiskey is incredibly popular both as a spirit in its own right, and as a cocktail ingredient – check out the latest news, reviews and cocktail ideas right here.
Campari takes a big chunk of Wilderness Trail with more to follow, Diageo snaps up Balcones, and a new cask-strength Glendronach is on its way. It’s all in the Nightcap:…
This week we had the pleasure of sampling a deliciously spicy premium bourbon from America’s whiskey heartland. It’s the Wiseman from Kentucky Owl! Bourbon is a funny old thing. All…
A new philosophy is bubbling its way into whisky creation: ‘beer-first’ liquid. Move over maturation – drinkable wash, with a focus on grains and yeast, is moving to the fore…
This is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, create one of the standout…
It’s time to chuck some tea in the river, mutter darkly about ‘redcoats’ and buy an enormous pick-up truck because American independence day is on the horizon. Or you could…
There’s a new addition to the Four Roses core range! As you might expect we were pretty excited when we heard this, even before we tasted it. And of course,…
We’re getting out our compasses, unfolding our maps, and donning belted safari suits à la Roger Moore, and exploring the whisky flavour map. This week we’ll be travelling to Ireland,…
Kaveh Zamanian fell in love with a Kentucky native and then its bourbon. Then he went down the rabbit hole and came out the other side with an ambitious and…
If you think bourbon is a static category, then think again. From cask finishes to heirloom grains, this formerly conservative whiskey is now a hotbed of experimentation. Lauren Eads takes…
It’s a brand of steady reliability, iconic appearance, and signature taste. But how did Maker’s Mark turn a family recipe based on loaves of bread and a bottle dipped in…
It looks like most of us won’t be travelling very far in the near future because of that ongoing pandemic thing. But never fear, you can still travel through the…
UFOs, gold beer cans, and a bourbon heist – they are all in our weekly round-up of the news from the world of booze. It’s the Nightcap: 2 July edition!…
Today, we’re rounding up some of our favourite bottles from the US of A. They’re perfect to enjoy while eating outdoors, in cocktails on their own. Here are our top…
From high profile celeb brands to multi-billion-dollar company buy-outs, the drinks industry is a hotbed of activity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. This week, MoM takes a look…
We’re keeping it in the family today as Millie Milliken takes a look at some of the father and daughter/ son distillers around the world – they’re braver than we…
The week was only four days long but it was still jammed-pack full of boozy news. The Nightcap is back! Well it’s been a mighty fine week here at MoM…
Bourbon and cider come together to create one of the cocktail world’s more simple but obscure serves. From Connecticut to east London, we explore the hazy life of the Stone…
This week there’s been a whisky focus at Master of Malt what with World Whisky Day coming up, whereas next week it’s all about gin. So for our Cocktail of…
Today, we’re striking a blow for independence with ten delicious bottlings from brands that aren’t part of big drinks companies. So, from a Maryland-style rye whiskey to single estate vodka,…