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Whisky recommendations for the Queen’s Platinum JubileeThis year the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne to become the longest reigning of all British monarchs. Which we think deserves a toast. So if you’re raising a…
Royal Salute on innovation and Scottish oakRoyal Salute is celebrating a milestone. It’s kicking off the new Kingdom Collection with a 26-year-old whisky that’s fully finished in Scottish oak casks, a first for the brand. We spent…
Whisky heroes: Aeneas Coffey: exciseman, distiller and inventorAs part of his series on whisky heroes, Ian Buxton looks at the life of a man who transformed whisky and made the world domination of blended Scotch possible, Aeneas…
Whisky distilleries to watch out for in 20222022 should be another landmark year in whisky with new distilleries opening and first releases from new players hitting the market. Here’s our pick of some of the most exciting…
Explore new whiskies this year… and nextIf you’re stuck in a whisky rut, we’ve got some unusual, off-beat and under the radar recommendations to give your palate a workout. Let’s explore new whiskies in 2022! When…
Diageo to build single malt whisky distillery in ChinaDiageo has announced that it will be building a US $75 million single malt whisky distillery in Eryuan County in Yunnan Province. Exciting news, but what does this mean for…
New Arrival of the Week: Edradour 10 Year Old 2011 (Signatory)We’re looking at one of Scotland’s smallest and prettiest distilleries this week, sampling a special bottling by Signatory: Edradour 10 Year Old 2011. It’s a must for lovers of heavily…
Spooky whisky ghost stories to tell this HalloweenThere are some terrifying tales lurking in whisky distilleries around the world. For Halloween, we decided to round-up some of the industry’s most famous ghost stories. Prepare to be spooked. …
How to win at whisky auctionsThe last few years have seen some serious records and numbers being set in the world of whisky auctions. Millie Milliken asks the experts how the industry works and what…
New Arrival of the Week: TBWC Home Nations SeriesNormally for this slot we highlight one product. This week, however, we’ve got a whole raft of exciting new whiskies (and some rum) from Britain and Ireland bottled exclusively for That…
Ken Grier on what makes an investment-grade spiritAfter 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…
Family spirit: father and daughter/ son distillersWe’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 inside scoop on pairing whisky and ice creamBanana, vanilla, chocolate – the flavours of whisky and ice cream make for wonderful bedfellows. Millie Milliken put in the strenuous research to find out how to pair them and…
Top ten: Mexican spirits for Cinco de MayoToday, Cinco de Mayo, is Mexico’s national day of celebration so, if you want to get involved, we’ve picked some bottles to help you get in the mood. And not…
Five minutes with… Scott Davidson from Glencairn CrystalFrom swanky decanters to the famous tasting glass, crystal and glassware manufacturer Glencairn is synonymous with the whisky industry. And as the family-owned East Kilbride company celebrates its 40th year,…
Is the living room the new tasting room?For the drinks industry, as with almost everywhere else, virtual has become the new reality. But as restrictions begin to lift, will it last, asks Lucy Britner. Is the living room…
