Bourbon

These bourbons are ideal for National Bourbon Day, which falls on the 14 June. They qualify for two reasons: They be bourbon They be tasty There you have it. A…

June 9, 2026Adam O'Connell

It’s Whisky of the Week time and our sights are firmly on Maker’s Mark and the second release of Star Hill Farm Whisky. Yes, Star Hill Farm 2026 Release is…

May 18, 2026Adam O'Connell

Win a Brothers Bond virtual tasting with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The co-founders and stars of The Vampire Diaries are offering you the chance to attend an exclusive virtual tasting,…

February 2, 2026Master of Malt

Did you know that Master of Malt is the only place you should buy Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon Whiskey? It is. Promise. We have a very good reason. Because we’re offering…

December 22, 2025Adam O'Connell

The results are in! The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has named its top bourbons and American whiskeys, highlighting the best in class across a variety of categories.  Whether you’re…

February 25, 2025Adam O'Connell

This is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, created one of the standout…

December 27, 2024Adam O'Connell

“In my eyes, I’ve never worked a day in my life. The day I do, I’ll retire”. Wild Turkey master distiller James C. “Jimmy” Russell first started working at the…

October 15, 2024Adam O'Connell

Bourbon continues to evolve all the time. New distillers emerge and old giants continue to produce exceptional spirits, filling our world with more deliciousness.  Our cup runneth over. If you…

May 14, 2024Adam O'Connell

Next week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…

May 2, 2024Adam O'Connell

Michter’s has been making its mark for a while and we thought it was about time to peer behind the curtain at a brand that has risen to considerable heights….

April 29, 2024Adam O'Connell

There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …

April 23, 2024Emma Symons

A good name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson became Max Power? Life changing. Also, the name of a real-life professional footballer. Would he have made…

April 16, 2024Adam O'Connell

Bourbon is the classic American whiskey, distinguished by its specific production requirements and geographic origins.  To be legally labeled as bourbon, the spirit must adhere to several criteria, namely that…

March 7, 2024Adam O'Connell

Following on from our Short History of Scotch Whisky, today, we’re taking a look at another country with a rich whiskey heritage… America. The country’s most prominent styles, bourbon and…

February 28, 2024Master of Malt

It has to be the biggest question in American whiskey: is Jack Daniel’s a type of bourbon? The two are often confused. The short answer is, no, Jack Daniel’s is…

February 9, 2024Master of Malt

When I first got into whisky, I would buy a bottle, finish it, and then buy another. But there comes a point in every whisky lover’s voyage of discovery when…

January 16, 2024Henry Jeffreys