Once upon a time, rye whisky was seen as a strictly North American pursuit – all spice and swagger, hailing from strongholds of Pennsylvania and Canada. But that’s changing fast. …
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You read that headline right. European whisky makers can no longer use the term rye whisky. This is not an April Fool’s gag. But as of 1 April 2025, a…
Here’s our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025. This is a selection of whiskies that are setting the standards, turning heads, and redefining the whisky scene for 2025. We’ve…
Michter’s has been making its mark for a while and we thought it was about time to peer behind the curtain at a brand that has risen to considerable heights….
Rye whiskey is having a bit of a moment these days. It’s now not only made in its heartlands in America and Canada but there are great rye whiskeys being…
VIP tickets to The Always Sunny Podcast London show or a limited-edition Four Walls 15 Year Old (worth over £950) awaits the winner of our latest competition. UPDATE: We have our…
Using the latest edition of Ian Buxton’s 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die as a guide, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest bargains in the whisky world. From…
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…
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. Yea haw! Or…
This week we’re shining our New Arrival spotlight on a fabulous single cask rye from Finland and it’s only available from Master of Malt. It is the mighty Kyrö MoM…
At the tail-end of 2020 it was announced that WhistlePig would be partnering with Moët Hennessy – given that its rye whiskey is all about farm to bottle, how will…
Today, we’re making a cocktail with its heart in old Louisiana. Like an Old Fashioned but with a French twist, it’s the drink of New Orleans. It is, of course,…
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…
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,…
Just landed at MoM Towers, a new expression from Illinois’s finest, FEW Spirits. Called FEW Immortal Rye, it combines whiskey with tea. To learn more, we talk to founder and…
This week’s cocktail is a post-Prohibition heavyweight, that plays with rye whiskey, Chartreuse and apple-based spirits. We owe it all to an unassuming, Maryland turtle… it’s the Diamondback. I have…
As you’re reading this blog, we assume you’ve drunk whisky made from barley and corn, and probably had some things made from wheat and rye too. But these aren’t the…
Autumn… it’s the time of year when you start to crave delicious, hearty, comforting drinks. Luckily, we’ve got a huge range and we’ve picked some of our favourites. The temperature…
There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to fantastic American whiskey. Let us help narrow down your options. When you’ve got time on your hands it’s the perfect opportunity…
With Easter weekend just days away you’re probably on the lookout for a sweet treat. Good thing we haven’t let lockdown life stop us from rounding-up some our tastiest tipples…