Interview

Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Milton Distillery Detail 3_LR_AI0A4582Five minutes with David King, sales director at Gordon & MacPhail

As Gordon & MacPhail releases a £50,000 1949 Milton (aka Strathisla), its oldest ever single malt from the distillery, we talk to sales director David King on trying to get…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Aisling Bea JamesonFive minutes with Aisling Bea, Jameson brand ambassador

Today we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and now friend of Master of Malt, Aisling Bea to discuss her recent partnership with Jameson, why she loves hot whiskey, and more……

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Procera Green Spot lifestyle imageProcera revisited: the Kenyan Gin story continues

Procera, the unique Kenyan gin made with African juniper, has been one of the biggest drinks success stories of the last few years. Now with two new versions on the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Fancy following in Thomas' footsteps? Nc’Nean’s 2022 internship is open nowAnnabel Thomas from Nc’Nean on building a sustainable whisky brand

From strategy consultant to distillery owner, Annabel Thomas is the impressive force behind Nc’Nean whisky. As part of our International Women’s Day coverage, Millie Milliken spoke to her about entering…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
RIP Douglas AnkrahRIP Douglas Ankrah – inventor of the Pornstar Martini

The drinks world is in mourning as today we learned of the death of one of its legends, Douglas Ankrah, who is best known for inventing the Pornstar Martini. There…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Ken Grier is a Macallan legendKen Grier on what makes an investment-grade spirit

After 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…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
IWD 2021 interview: Lisa Roper Wicker, head distiller at Widow JaneIWD 2021 interview: Lisa Roper Wicker, head distiller at Widow Jane

Career discussions often focus on those just starting out. But what if you want to get into whisky (or whiskey!) a bit later on? Lisa Roper Wicker, Widow Jane president…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
IWD 2021 interview: Tarita Mullings, associate director, The StoryIWD 2021 interview: Tarita Mullings, associate director, The Story

PRs are perhaps the unsung heroes of the drinks industry. We delve into all things comms with The Story associate director Tarita Mullings, and talk career paths, meaningful diversity, the…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Jaega Wise Wild Card Brewery Credit: Miles WillisIWD 2021 interview: Jaega Wise, brewer and broadcaster

Today, our International Women’s Day coverage continues as we talk to Jaega Wise who has not one but two dream jobs: making beer at the Wild Card brewery in London,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Kirstin Neil DiageoIWD 2021 interview: Kirstin Neil, coppersmith with Diageo

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women behind the drinks you love. Today, we have Kirstin Neil young who plays a vital role as a coppersmith, building and repairing…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
IWD 2021 interview: Nicole Sykes from Maker’s MarkIWD 2021 interview: Nicole Sykes from Maker’s Mark

Kicking off our coverage for International Women’s Day 2021, Millie Milliken talks to Nicole Sykes, who has worked in some of the UK’s most revered bars. Now, she takes on…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
Woodford ReserveMoM Loves: Woodford Reserve

From Old Fashioneds to XO Cognac cask-finishing, Woodford Reserve has long balanced tradition and innovation. We get the latest from the American whiskey pioneer’s master distiller, Chris Morris. Paid partnership …

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Micil Distillery wants you to give poitín a chanceMicil Distillery wants you to give poitín a chance

We recently visited the Micil Distillery, the first distillery in Galway in over 100 years to talk to its founder Pádraic Ó Griallais about the potential of poitín and more……

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Jura Seven WoodThe connection between Jura Seven Wood and the French forest

The opportunity to see the journey of a whisky from tree to barrel to glass is a rare one. Imagine our delight then, when we were invited to witness exactly…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Five minutes with… Ervin Trykowski from The SingletonFive minutes with… Ervin Trykowski from The Singleton

Scotch whisky is the most versatile spirit in the entire world, says Singleton’s global brand ambassador Ervin Trykowski, but the drinking ritual it’s long been associated with – sipped neat,…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Like live music? Love whisky? Meet the Rhythm & Booze Project!Like live music? Love whisky? Meet the Rhythm & Booze Project!

Whisky and music go hand in hand. But what would a truly immersive, fun-centric experience look like, sound like and taste like, so that both are equally celebrated? We chat…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry