Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews

What’s the most popular drink at Christmas? Yes, it’s that time of year again. You can keep your kale smoothies and kombucha. December is all about comfort, flavour, and those…

November 10, 2026Adam O'Connell

Whisky stocking fillers don’t have to mean panic-buying a miniature at the supermarket. We’ve gathered some of our favourite options, from the exceptional value to the break-the-bank, featuring drams disguised…

November 9, 2026Adam O'Connell

It’s that time of year when the Christmas parties start happening fast, and with budgets stretched thin at the moment, there will be an awful lot of people turning to…

November 9, 2026Adam O'Connell

We’ve put together a best gins to buy for Christmas list. You know, just to make your Christmas shop that much easier. London dry gin, Old Tom, flavoured gin, sloe gin,…

November 6, 2026Adam O'Connell

Our top 10 gifts for rum lovers this Christmas cover everything from warming winter sippers to festive cocktail favourites, with plenty of affordable options. There’s something here to sip neat,…

November 5, 2026Adam O'Connell

The Master of Malt Christmas Gifting Catalogue is here. If a spaceman came travelling and said, “All I want for Christmas is booze,” we’d point them straight to it. Two…

November 3, 2026Adam O'Connell

At Master of Malt, we’ve turned the humble Advent Calendar into something far more rewarding. Whisky Advent Calendars are a bit of a signature here, but our Advent collection spans…

November 3, 2026Adam O'Connell

Do you want to know how to pick the perfect Christmas whisky for you? This guide will help. Choosing the right whisky isn’t just about the drink. It’s the occasion….

November 2, 2026Adam O'Connell

The best whiskies for Christmas deserve more thought than “They drink Scotch, don’t they?” This selection covers five countries, with fruity Irish whiskey, smoky American single malt and sherried Highland…

November 2, 2026Adam O'Connell

What’s happened on Planet MoM this month? Read the Master of Malt Newsletter October 2026 to find out. Welcome to the Master of Malt Newsletter. You might have seen our…

November 1, 2026Adam O'Connell

Remember, remember the Fifth of November fondly this year by stocking up on appropriately smoky whisky for Bonfire Night drinking. Ah, Bonfire Night. The one occasion when our inner pyromaniac…

October 26, 2026Adam O'Connell

Here at MoM Towers, the best Bonfire Night drinks are peaty treats and smoky spirits, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourites right here. Tempted? Of course you are….

October 26, 2026Adam O'Connell

Who wants to win a fire pit from Ledaig Scotch Whisky? There are two ways to win here. First things first, it’s pronounced Lay-chig. Lay-chig Scotch whisky. Happy? Good. Let’s explain….

October 26, 2026Master of Malt

Calvados ought to have something to gain from the renewed interest in apple drinks. Bartenders are revisiting the Appletini, drinks brands are putting sour apples into cans, and Normandy has…

October 23, 2026Adam O'Connell

We all enjoy a good ghost story, don’t we? Well, how about some spooky whisky ghost stories? Halloween is, of course, the perfect time of year to tell new tales…

October 20, 2026Adam O'Connell

Mystery Drop: 4.0 is here. By now you really should now what it’s all about. We’ve got a raft of new whiskies though. A fresh batch of new mysteries. Read…

October 20, 2026Master of Malt

Fancy winning a trip to Normandy for two with Père Magloire Calvados? If your acquaintance with Calvados begins and ends with a bottle at the back of a drinks cabinet,…

October 19, 2026Master of Malt

Whether you’re attending a party full of deadly debauchery or spending a quiet night at home treating yourself, we’ve got 10 of the best super spooky Halloween spirits listed right…

October 16, 2026Adam O'Connell