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All aboard the Master of Malt rum fest cruise!All aboard the Master of Malt rum fest cruise!

Rum is just going gangbusters at the moment, and you don’t want to be left behind. That’s why we’re taking you on something of a cruise to showcase how diverse…

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Inverness DistilleryThe Nightcap: 1 July

The stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia make a whiskey, and ingredients such as invasive crabs and hot dog water are being used in booze production. It’s all true,…

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Village SohoFive Soho bars to celebrate Pride

Pride is back in a big way this year. So for those venturing into London to party on 2 July, Sam Shirley has picked five Soho bars to celebrate Pride…

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Ramsbury GinSummer is served!

How do we get into the festival spirit at Master of Malt? With a festival of freaking spirits, of course. Summer is served! The trilbies, the sunglasses, the vague sense…

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Wire Works Whisky Small Batch.jpg RSNew Arrival of the Week: Wire Works Small Batch Whisky

The first main release of whisky from the White Peak Distillery in Derbyshire sold out in a matter of minutes. And now the second is here: it’s called Wire Works…

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tormoreThe Nightcap: 24 June

Tormore and Lough Gill Distillery are sold to ambitious new owners and the world’s first pub for plants opens. It’s all in the Nightcap: 24 June edition! It’s hot, isn’t…

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Cocktails for Pride Lady Marmalade Crystal HeadCocktail of the Week: the Lady Marmalade

Today, we’re celebrating Pride, Crystal Head vodka, and a banger of a tune with our Cocktail of the Week. It’s the Lady Marmalade! We’re always reporting on new celebrity booze…

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Chandon Garden SpritzNew Arrival of the Week: Chandon Garden Spritz

This week we’re toasting the arrival of another week in the drinks business with a New Arrival that’s a cocktail in a bottle. Combining sparkling wine, orange liqueur, herbs and…

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Teeling 38 - Bottle In BoxTeeling 38 Year Old lands at Master of Malt

Big Irish whiskey news as Teeling 38 Year Old Very Rare Casks, the oldest ever release from Teeling, has just arrived at Master of Malt. Here’s how you can get…

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Susan FridayThe Nightcap: 17 June

Lots of big whisky news this week as casks of Port Ellen and Brora sell for big bucks, Bowmore and Aston Martin combine to launch a 52-year-old whisky, and the…

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Our Sam moves on to pastures newOur Sam moves on to pastures new

The man who has written more words than Shakespeare and THE authority on snacks is sadly moving on. Here’s to you, Sam Smith. If you’re reading this, then it’s almost…

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Ten wines for Father’s Day
Ten wines for Father’s Day

We’re famous for our selection of spirits, especially whisky, but we also stock an interesting selection of wines. So if your old man’s tastes leans more towards the grape than…

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The Macallan The Reach C.jpg RSMacallan’s oldest ever whisky lands at Master of Malt

We’ve just had news that the oldest ever release from Macallan, an 81-year-old single malt distilled way back in 1940, has landed at Master of Malt. Yes, Macallan Reach is…

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Talsiker 44The Nightcap: 10 June

The Spot whiskey range adds the golden touch, an all-singing gin trolley, and the oldest Talisker ever released. These are just some of the stories to feature in this week’s…

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Ten gins for Father’s Day
Ten gins for Father’s Day

We’ve picked some of our favourite new gins and some classics which will make great gifts for Father’s Day. We’ve even included some tips on how to enjoy them. So,…

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Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 New Arrival of the Week: Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (Signatory)

One of our favourite things to do in the New Arrival slot is to shine a spotlight on a lesser known single malt distillery. This week it’s a special bottling…

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