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Henry Jeffreys worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a writer. He’s features editor for the Master of Malt blog as well as contributing to various publications and has appeared on BBC radio and TV. He won Fortnum & Mason Drink Writer of the Year 2022/23 and is the author of four books: Empire of Booze, The Home Bar, The Cocktail Dictionary, and Vines in a Cold Climate.
Whisky and WhiskeyOne of the most confusing things about whisky, a subject that is not short of confusing things, is that there’s more than one way of spelling the word ‘whisky’. Some…
New Arrival of the Week: Benrinnes 17 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)This week we’re shining the New Arrival torch on a single cask Speyside whisky and you can only buy it from one online retailer. It’s Benrinnes 17 Year Old (Master…
Burnt Faith British Brandy has landed!Here’s something a bit unusual. A high quality pot still grape brandy that’s not from Cognac, Armagnac, or Jerez. It’s from Walthamstow. Introducing Burnt Faith British Brandy Batch 001! The…
New Arrival of the Week: Citadelle Rouge ginThis week we’ve got a fruity new gin from one of our favourite producers. And at the moment you can only buy it from Master of Malt. It’s Citadelle Rouge!…
Summer whisky serves to enjoy in 2023From on the rocks to Highballs and the classic cocktails like the Mint Julep and Whisky Sour, whisky makes a refreshing choice this summer. Here’s our guide to summer whisky…
New Arrival of the Week: Westland Solum 1st Edition Outpost Range WhiskeyA special all-American peated single malt has just arrived at Master of Malt. It’s Westland Solum 1st Edition Outpost Range! Say the word ‘Seattle’ to people and they will probably…
New Arrival of the Week: Ardray Blended Scotch WhiskyA new week means a new whisky, and it’s a particularly special one this week. Called Ardray, it’s the first ever blended Scotch whisky from the Beam Suntory stable. Best…
There’s a rum for that: eight delicious ways with rumNo matter what your tastes run to, there’s a rum for you out there. With eight delicious serves we show you how diverse and versatile this amazing spirit can be….
10 great American whiskeys to celebrate the 4th July withToday we’re rounding up some of our favourite bottles from the US of A, as that great nation prepares to celebrate its Independence Day. Here are ten great American whiskeys…
New Arrival of the Week: Glenlivet Sample Room CollectionTwo of the most prestigious malts in the Glenlivet stable, the 21 and 25 Year Old whiskies, have been reinvented with some delicious cask finishes. It’s the Glenlivet Sample Room…
Five wines to celebrate English Wine Week 202317-25 June is English Wine Week 2023 so we’ve rounded up five of our favourites so you can celebrate in style. Vive le vin Anglais! English Wine Week 2023 got…
Five delicious Galliano cocktails to enjoy in 2023Today we’re taking a look at a famous Italian liqueur that’s amazingly adaptable and showing you how to enjoy it. Here are five delicious Galliano cocktails to enjoy in 2023….
New Arrival of the Week: Kilchoman Fino CaskToday we’re shining the New Arrival spotlight on three Islay single malts that highlight casks rarely used for maturing whisky: Kilchoman Fino Sherry Cask, Kilchoman Small Batch, and Kilchoman Cognac…
New Daftmill releases are hereSound the in-demand whisky klaxon because this year’s new Daftmill releases have just landed at Master of Malt. Here’s how you might be able to get your hands on a…
The 10 best fruity whiskies to enjoy in 2023We’re feeling a little bit fruity here at Master of Malt. In a whisky sense, naturally. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite fruity whiskies each with a distinctly…
Master of Malt tastes… Cardrona Full Flight whiskyIt’s always a big moment when an exciting up-and-coming distillery releases a whisky with some proper age on it. In this case it’s New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery with two single…
