Spirits & Drinks Guides
Whether you're a whisky fan, gin lover, rum enthusiast, or looking for the perfect cocktail - we have you covered with our series of ultimate drinks guides that caters for beginners and experts. Learn everything you need to know about Scotch, Tequila, Brandy, Port, Vodka and more, with our knowledgeable team's insights and featured content. Our guides have been curated by our team of expert authors, writers and contributors from across the drinks industry.
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Whisky guides
Our whisky experts guide you through the intricacies of whisky, including how it's made and how to drink it.
Gin guides
Explore this famous juniper spirit, its production, and how best to enjoy it with our gin-loving team.
Rum guides
Discover the wide world of rum in all of its wonderful and delicious diversity from serves to styles.
Tequila guides
From agave to glass, deep dive into all things Tequila with this comprehensive guide.
Brandy guides
Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados and more. Discover the world of brandy with history, production methods and cocktails.
Liqueur guides
Liqueurs are the sweetest of all spirit-based drinks – perfect for sipping slowly or mixing in cocktails.
Vodka guides
Vodka does it all, but what's the secret behind the ultimate versatile spirit? We can tell you.
Port guides
Port, a fortified wine from Portugal, is a surprisingly diverse and adaptable drink.
Sherry guides
Sherry, the great Spanish fortified wine, runs the gamut from crisp, dry wines to drink with seafood, to rich, decadently sweet sippers.
Mezcal guides
Do you want to know what mezcal is? Have you heard tell of the mythical Mexican spirit whispered in the coolest bars and wanted to be a part of the inner circle? Do you wish to look into, and through, this clear but complicated spirit?
advent guides
Head to our Advent guides hub to find out the real reasons you need one of our advent calendars.
Christmas guides
Christmas shopping doesn't have to be stressful. We've made it easy with our Christmas Guides, which will help you find the perfect present for that special someone.
Cocktail Guides
Choose from a variety of delightful concoctions with our selection of expertly curated cocktail recipes featuring whisky, gin, and rum.
Whisky Flavour Guide
Choosing what whisky to buy can be overwhelming. One of the best ways to find a new favourite or a perfect gift is to shop by flavour. Here's how!
Our authors
A dream team of in-house spirits experts ready to help you in your drinks journey
A top spirits writer gracing MoM for seven years, contributing over 1,000 articles
'Doer of things' with 14 years' extensive drinks retail experience (& a true MoM OG)
Word wrangler, rum aficionado, imperial stout maven & also a MoM OG
Former Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author
Content whizz, shortlisted for IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Trophy 2023
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