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Cognac Maverick: Alexandre Gabriel from Maison FerrandAlexandre Gabriel isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what is and isn’t allowed in Cognac. So much so that one product launched last year had to be labelled as…
The Nightcap: 13 DecemberIn a week with an election (think we can all agree the true winners were the pooches at the polls), the world of booze still managed to churn out plenty…
A spotlight on… Ron IzalcoFounder and CEO of Phenomenal Spirits Karthik Sudhir talks to us about his brand, Ron Izalco, why Central American rum deserves your attention and why the future is bright for…
Adventure Bottled: Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Great British RumFrom pirates to the Royal Navy, rum has long been associated with the spirit of adventure. All things considered, no one is better placed to break ground in English rum…
Spontaneous Human Combustion From Too Much AlcoholSome readers may have done things they regret after a bit too much to drink but in the 18th and 19th centuries, a surfeit of alcohol was thought to cause…
Five things to look for in rum in 2020Will 2020 really be rum’s time to shine? We’ve got a hunch it just might be – and so does Lucy Cottrell, brand manager for Dead Man’s Fingers. Here’s her…
The Nightcap: 15 NovemberCelebrity booze, a motorcycle built in collaboration with Smokehead whisky and the goodest of boys (#dogbassador). It’s another wild and wonderful week for The Nightcap. We all have our personal…
Future FlavourWhether it’s with curious kit, unorthodox botanicals or futuristic thinking, new world spirits producers have harnessed the latest technology to create liquids that taste anything but traditional… For the tastemakers…
BrewDog Distilling Company introduces Five Hundred Cuts RumAuthentic, honest and packed full of flavour: Allow us to introduce you to BrewDog Distilling Company’s latest creation – a botanical spiced rum named Five Hundred Cuts, inspired by 18th…
Superb Fireside SippingCelebrate Bonfire Night this year with a selection of booze appropriately bursting with deliciousness. Remember, remember the fifth of November… No, seriously. Check your calendars. It’s approaching fast. Maybe you’re…
New Arrival of the Week: Merser & Co. Double Barrel rumThis week we delve into the history of rum blending in London and try a very special rum part-matured in the capital by the Hayman family. Gin or porter are…
The Nightcap: 25 OctoberRecord-breaking whisky, intriguing rums and wine tasting in the dark – it’s all here in this week’s Nightcap! OK, look, the way the days have fallen this year, this will…
New Arrival of the Week: Batch Gin RummyThis week we’re taking a look at a little distillery in Burnley which makes some seriously interesting spirits including a barrel-aged gin, a hopped vodka and breakfast rum. Because everyone…
Eight Category Defying Spirit DrinksEstablished distilleries are increasingly embracing the title in the name of innovation – but what does ‘spirit drink’ actually mean for the liquid within? To answer this question, MoM explores eight…
Cocktail of the Week: The Hemp HighballToday, we’re talking to booze hero William Borrell, the man behind the Ladies & Gentlemen bars in London, Vestal Polish vodka and now a CBD-infused rum, Dead Man’s Fingers, the…
The Nightcap: 20 SeptemberYour order of bite-sized bits of booze news has been filled once again, courtesy of The Nightcap! This week we’ve got stories about beer from 1936, colourful Macallan whisky and…
