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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.
Irish Whiskeys to Celebrate St. Patrick’s DayWith St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon, 17 March, it’s as good an excuse as any to round up some of our favourite whiskeys from the Emerald Isle. So from…
Cocktail of the Week: The TipperaryWith St. Patrick’s Day on the 17 March, we’re mixing up a classic Irish whiskey-based cocktail which might have you singing a famous song. It’s the Tipperary! One of the…
Cocktail of the Week: The Long Island Iced TeaToday we’re knocking up the cocktail that contains everything but the kitchen sink. Prepare to raid your drinks cabinet because it’s Long Island Iced Tea time. Long Island Ice Teas…
New Arrival of the Week: John Barr Blended WhiskyThis week we’ve got a bargain blended whisky with an interesting history. It’s called John Barr and it’s perfect for cocktails like Rob Roys and Highballs. For knocking up a Highball…
The Five Regions of Scotch Whisky Explained: IslayWe’re taking you to Islay today to learn about the island that creates arguably Scotland’s most distinctive whisky and remind you how to win a trip there! Over the next…
The Five Regions of Scotch Whisky Explained: The HighlandsAs part of our tour of the whisky regions of Scotland, we’re stopping off in the Highlands for a look around and suggesting some bottles for you to try. And…
New Arrival of the Week: The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask FinishThis week’s New Arrival is a Lowland whisky blend from independent bottlers Douglas Laing and it’s finished in a single Italian wine cask. It’s The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish….
Cocktail of the Week: The MargaritaHave you all got 22 February marked off in your diaries? No? Well, it’s National Margarita Day so we’re getting you in the mood with Patrón Tequila. Yes, we know…
A Love Letter to GinRomance is in the air, what with Valentine’s Day coming up. But at Master of Malt, we’re doing things a little differently by celebrating the drinks we adore, rather than…
New Arrival of the Week: French WhiskyThis week a whole load of French whisky just landed at the docks by Master of Malt towers. So rather than shine the New Arrival spotlight on one product we’re…
Dr. Hostetter’s Bitter: Better Than Campari?Watch out, there’s a new red bittersweet liqueur in town. It’s called Dr. Hostetter’s Bitter and it might even be better than a certain Italian brand. We talked to Benedict…
New Arrival of the Week: Waterford Peated Ballybannon 1.1It’s double trouble this week as two new whiskies from one of the world’s most interesting distilleries have just landed at Master of Malt: Waterford Peated Ballybannon 1.1 and Waterford…
Cocktail of the Week: The Bobby BurnsIt’s Burns Night on Wednesday 25 January, so we’re making a cocktail named after the bard himself using a blended Scotch that was specifically designed for the occasion. It’s the Bobby…
Five Minutes With… Paul Feig, Film Director and Cocktail EnthusiastWe’re delighted to have Paul Feig on the blog today. He’s a TV and film director, the man behind Bridesmaids and some of the funniest shows on TV. He’s also…
Cocktail of the Week: The AdonisAs part of our Dryish January coverage, we’ve got a delicious cocktail with around half the alcohol but all the flavour of a traditional spirit-forward drink. A blend of sherry…
Master of Malt Tastes… Dewar’s Double Double Sherry Cask BlendsSome very special blended whiskies from Dewar’s have just landed at Master of Malt. They’re called Dewar’s Double Double and come in 21, 27, and (coming soon) 32 year old…
