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Ben Ellefsen

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Ben Ellefsen is a co-founder of Master of Malt, Atom Brands and Maverick Drinks, with a brain full of cocktail recipes, Alan Partridge quotes, and ideas for new and delicious spirits and flavours for your enjoyment. Since 2014 he has been both a Keeper of the Quaich (an honour that recognises outstanding commitment to Scotch whisky) and a Warden Rectifier within the Gin Guild.

Master of Cocktails – The Strawberry Daiquiri
Master of Cocktails – The Strawberry Daiquiri

Right then y’all. It’s time once again for #MasterofCocktails. This week’s drink (and next week’s come to think of it), are both drinks that you *should* feel comfortable ordering if…

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Master of Cocktails – The Mojito
Master of Cocktails – The Mojito

Sticking with the Daiquiri theme, we’re (finally) making Mojitos this week on #MasterofCocktails. It’s taken a while to get round to it, but is there a more crowd-pleasing summer drink?…

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Master of Cocktails – The Daiquiri
Master of Cocktails – The Daiquiri

In this week’s #MasterofCocktails we’re making what is probably the most abused drink in the history of all time: The Daiquiri. It’s such a blisteringly simple drink when done correctly….

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New Product – Rumbullion! XO 15yo
New Product – Rumbullion! XO 15yo

It’s hard to believe, but the original Rumbullion! hasn’t even been with us for 3 years yet. Initially launched in November 2011, and followed by a punchier Navy-Strength version late…

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Master of Cocktails – Gibson
Master of Cocktails – Gibson

So, time for #MasterofCocktails. Apologies for the kerfuffle over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been on an island in the sun. While we were on Islay, I showed you…

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Five New Boutique-ys Including a Bruichladdich
Five New Boutique-ys Including a Bruichladdich

Well these have certainly been a wee while coming, but all good things, etc… Truth is, I’ve sort of forgotten that any other type of whisky other than ‘peated’ exists…

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Master of Cocktails – The Americano Bolognese
Master of Cocktails – The Americano Bolognese

Well hello there you. Time for another #MasterofCocktails me thinks. This week we made a twist on a classic, which is genuinely better than the real thing. We’re making an…

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New Product Range: Bitter Bastards
New Product Range: Bitter Bastards

So – cocktail bitters then. The salt, pepper, Worcestershire Sauce and Encona of the Cocktail world. Cocktail seasoning if you will. This new, and tremendously exciting launch sees the phasing-out…

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Master of Cocktails – The Corpse Reviver No. 2
Master of Cocktails – The Corpse Reviver No. 2

Right then chaps – it’s #MasterofCocktails time once again. This week we made another real classic – The Corpse Reviver No. 2. It’s yet another excellent recipe taken from The…

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New Product Range: DARKNESS! Single Malt Whiskies
New Product Range: DARKNESS! Single Malt Whiskies

Doesn’t really take a huge deal of explanation, this one, does it? What we’ve gone and done is take a range of delicious single malts, and finished them for a…

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Master of Cocktails – Piña Colada
Master of Cocktails – Piña Colada

This week’s #MasterofCocktails is a bank holiday treat – Piña Coladas! Now, there are two reasonably important ‘tricks’ to this drink, well, one really… The first trick is NO ICE….

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Master of Cocktails – The Modern Cocktail No. 2
Master of Cocktails – The Modern Cocktail No. 2

This week on #MasterofCocktails we’re making a lesser known cocktail – the ‘Modern Cocktail No. 2’, taken from the superb reference tome that is The Savoy Cocktail Book. Now –…

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Master of Cocktails – The Bramble
Master of Cocktails – The Bramble

Happy Monday one and all, hope you’re enjoying the long weekend! For this week’s (conspicuously non-Easter-themed) #MasterofCocktails we made a Bramble. This is essentially a gin sour with a lovely…

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New Product Range: Reference Series
New Product Range: Reference Series

It’s fair to say that this project has been a while in the making*, but hopefully it’s been worth it. It’s a bit of a two-sided coin, this – one…

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Master of Cocktails – (1970s) Negroni
Master of Cocktails – (1970s) Negroni

This week we have a very special #MasterofCocktails as we’re indulging in some cocktail porn – or, more accurately, some utter, unrepentant cocktail filth. We’re going to be making a…

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Ardbeg Auriverdes – Coming Soon
Ardbeg Auriverdes – Coming Soon

So – it’s that time of year again isn’t it? I checked my calendar the other day, and realised it’s 6 weeks until Feis Ile. 6 weeks. I’ve got no…

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