While there is no legal definition for Navy Strength gin, you’ll still find many producers offering one as part of their range, so what does the term mean? Essentially, it…
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Author: Emma Symons
Emma Symons is a content executive at Master of Malt, where she has been working since 2014. Starting her days in the customer service department, she soon became immersed in the world of spirits with a passion for learning and sharing her knowledge. Having gained in-depth product experience, and qualifications as both a WSET Educator, and in its level three Spirits course, she now writes product-related content for the Master of Malt website and social media. You'll usually find Emma out taking photos, rummaging in junk shops, or anywhere that there's a tasting happening.
The Antiquary lays claim to being one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands and with its range of impressively aged blended whisky having just undergone a revamp, we’re taking a closer…
Father’s Day is on the way, so now is the time to whittle down that list of ideas and settle on a good present! Let’s face it, a bottle of…
If your dad is a whisky lover, then you’ll want something impressive to present on Father’s Day, which is coming soon don’t you know? There are tonnes of excellent ideas…
The term ‘white rum’ covers a lot of ground, but it is often used by producers, retailers and drinkers as a broad descriptor for rum with no, or very little…
With the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…
Spoiler alert, everyone’s answer to this question is going to be different. It’s down to personal preference and palate, and with the descriptor ‘dark rum’ covering such a vast array…
You could describe mezcal as a characterful cousin of Tequila. Hailing from Mexico, it’s an artisanal agave spirit that stands out for its complex, diverse characteristics and rich heritage. For…
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. …
There are thousands of gins in our range, so when it comes to finding the right bottle to impress even the most discerning of gin drinkers, where to begin? Understanding…
How many brandy or Cognac-based cocktails can you name? Better still, how many do you know how to make? Perhaps a few more once we’re done here… Brandy is the…
Agave spirits are enjoying increasing popularity these days, and we’re seeing plenty of high end, well aged expressions catering to a growing interest in premium extra añejo Tequila. We produce…
Negronis and mezcal are two things in the drinks world that will never go out of fashion, so it makes perfect sense that their paths now cross in a collision…
When it comes to sipping spirits neat, the rum category truly stands out for its diversity and complexity. I’ve picked out a few of the best sipping rums, so grab…
Our Mother’s Day Gift Finder is about to land, and it’s heaving with delicious drinks based presents. So many, in fact, that you might get lost, fill your basket with…
Two exciting new age statements from Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery are here, celebrating its legacy and looking forward to the future. Bruichladdich’s story almost came to an end in 1994, when…
We’ve got all sorts in our Valentine’s Gift finder, so I’ve had a little root around and picked out some highlights that you ought not to miss, especially if you…
‘Christmas cake’ is often used as a descriptor in tasting notes for whisky. Sherry cask ageing in particular can taste especially festive with all those dried fruit and spice nuances….
After laying silent for over two decades, the stills at Glenglassaugh Distillery fired back up in 2008. Since its revival, plenty of new spirit has been running off the stills…
The rum revolution is growing strong, so we had a chat with the founder of The Duppy Share, George Frost to reflect on the growth of both the brand and…