staff FAVOURITES
What we’re drinking
We quizzed our brilliant teams across Master of Malt about their favourite bottles to make sure they’re always stocked up on. The results are in, and if you were looking for a splash of inspiration then look no further than our expert recommendations!
Favourite whisky
Brought to you by our Master of Malt experts
Alex Badescu
Life is short and there's a lot of whisk(e)y to try, but I keep going back to Redbreast 12yo. Easy drinking but by no means simple.
Giovana Petry
My absolute favourite bourbon is Angel's Envy. It's a must-have at home! Wonderfully smooth, well-rounded, and with a delicious sweet finish.
William Baxter
My favourite whisky is Glenfarclas because I love sherry-matured whisky, and the creamy vanilla notes.
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Favourite RUM
From spiced to aged, these are our favourite rums
Tristan Bush
Project 173 is an absolute must-have for your home bar. They come at a very good price and also look really pretty on the shelf.
Stewart Wilhelm
I love Kraken because I think it makes the smoothest Rum & Coke and is spiced perfectly. Also the limited edition bottle designs are really cool.
Adam O'Connell
Foursquare creates rum that makes you realise how good rum can be.
Favourite GIN
It’s tough to narrow down, but these gins take the crown
Kaitlyn Lloyd
My favourite gin is Bathtub Gin Grapefruit & Rosemary because of the rich and delicate taste. I love having it with tonic water and a slice of grapefruit.
Omar Al-jumaili
Tanqueray 10 is a great gin as its dry and crisp but with a lovely citrus taste. The bottle is also premium, and as it is so tall really stands out.
Emma Symmons
The Botanist was a turning point for me when it comes to gin appreciation!
Favourite Mezcal
Our agave aficionados have spoken with these bottles
Danni Coletta
I love using Dos Hombres in my cocktails. A smooth, delicious mezcal. Fruity with a beautiful smoky finish, perfect for a twist on the classics!
Dave Worthington
Del Maguey is a great choice for anyone looking to experience the cultural heritage, and flavours, of traditional mezcal production.
Henry Jeffreys
The mezcals from Montelobos have a rare elegance and depth of flavour.
Favourite Tequila
To sip or mix, these are our top Tequilas
Charlotte Gorzelak
Patrón values sustainability. I like to drink it in a Paloma in the sun.
Ocho bottles single farm Tequilas that are packed with fresh fruity notes.
Jess Williamson
VIVIR knows how to make the agave shine, and looks good while doing it!
Favourite cognac
Complex Cognacs to tantalise your taste buds
Ayla Toye
Courvoisier evokes strong memories of relaxing by the fire at Christmas time with my mum, who introduced me to it. It's a beautifully sweet brandy.
Josh McCartney
My favourite cognac is Hine because it's floral, fruity and balanced. It works really well in cocktails, or with food, and the bottle looks great too!
Libby Weller
A perfect mix of sweet and fruity yet still warm and cosy, Hennessy is a favourite of mine through all seasons.
Favourite Vodka
These vodkas are deliciously different
Tiphaine Robin
Grey Goose for me is the perfect vodka because it's smooth and clean, and has a gentle hint of sweetness.
Richard Legg
With Black Cow Vodka the milk gives it a delicate aroma, but creamy mouthfeel, perfect for mixing.
Eleanor Blackwell
My favourite vodka is Absolut Vanilla because it works so well in some of my favourite homemade cocktails, especially an Espresso or Pornstar Martini!
Spotlight picks
Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Out of all the cocktails, when it comes to Master of Malt staff favourites the Margarita came out on top! So what better time to share our Margarita recipe with you?
Ingredients:
25ml Cointreau triple sec
25ml Freshly-squeezed lime juice
Sea salt crystals and lime wedge (or slice)
Method:
Rub a piece of lime around the rim of a Margarita glass, coupe, or tumbler, and then place the glass rim side down in some flaky sea salt. Shake the Tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau with lots of ice. Double strain into your glass (you can serve with ice if it’s hot or you want a bit more dilution) and garnish with a wedge of lime.
The Master of Malt team picks their favourite spirits!
Our staff were tasked with telling us what spirits they have in their home bar. Here’s team MoM’s favourites.
