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Top 10 vodkas for National Vodka DayTop 10 Vodkas for National Vodka Day

National Vodka Day deserves a line-up as diverse as the spirit itself. Vodka often gets unfairly labelled as a blank canvas, but this line-up proves it’s anything but.  We’ve got…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
National Cocktail Day 202410 easy-to-make cocktails for National Cocktail Day 2024

It’s National Cocktail Day (NCD) on 24 March 2024! We’re sure this is a date you have circled in red pen and you’re counting down the days until you can…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Gattertop Drinks Co.Gattertop spirits: Herefordshire in a glass

We’re shining the MoM spotlight on a little producer in Herefordshire making delicious botanical drinks from local ingredients. We talk to founder Gemma Standeven ato find out more about Gattertop…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Chase Distillery ginChase Distillery revisited

Five years ago we told the story of Chase Distillery. Now we’re back to see what’s changed at one of England’s most popular white spirits distilleries.  Did you ever do…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Grey Goose EssencesCocktail of the Week: The Strawberry & Lemongrass Blush

Today, we’re putting some new flavoured spirits from Grey Goose through their paces. Called Grey Goose Essences, they come in three flavours and we’ve picked one in particular to make…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Staritsky-levitsky-private-cellar-martini-temp1Top ten vodkas with flavour

Forget gin, the next big thing in the drinks world is going to be… vodka. Yes, really. But don’t think it’s just about cold alcohol, the very best vodkas are…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Reyka VodkaHow Reyka Vodka got ahead of the curve

Every now and again a spirit ahead of its time appears and helps define what the category will become. Reyka Vodka is one of those spirits. Here’s its story. Iceland…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The column still at the heart of the Copper Rivet Distillery in ChathamReturn to the Copper Rivet Distillery

There’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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Boozy Lime and Vodka Kamikaze ShotsCocktail of the Week: The Kamikaze

A shot that mixes vodka, triple sec and lime, the Kamikaze is a party drink. And its most famous slinger is everyone’s favourite fictional bartender… In the words of the…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
Old Mother Hunt RumsCovid spirit start-ups

Many people took up new hobbies during lockdown like cooking or jogging, but some brave individuals went a bit further and started distilling businesses while a global pandemic raged. Ian…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton
Black Cow VodkaA spotlight on… Black Cow Vodka Distillery

How do you create flavourful, sustainable vodka from cow’s milk? We meet the forward-thinking producers at the Black Cow Vodka distillery to find out… This might seem almost impossible to conceive…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
London RyeTop ten: Independent spirits brands

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,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
These are our picks of some truly great value vodkasTop ten: Great value vodkas

Need some good vodka recommendations? Then you’re in the right place. We’ve got some great value vodkas from Russia, Poland, England and more to suit all needs. Vodka continues to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Why bartenders love vodka with flavourWhy bartenders love vodka with flavour

For the first time in years, there’s real excitement about the vodka category among bartenders. From bottles made with Chardonnay grapes to gin producers getting in on the act, Millie…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
Inside the English Spirit DistilleryInside the English Spirit Distillery

Nestled inside an 18th century barn located in the depths of the Essex countryside you’ll find English Spirit Distillery, which produces the UK’s widest variety of spirits and liqueurs all…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Master of Malt spiritsMeet MoM’s Own! Your drinks cabinet essentials made simple

Stocking up on the basics? Looking for a wallet-friendly way to cover all booze bases? We can help with MoM’s Own, our quartet of tastiness – London Dry Gin, Rum,…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry