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10 superb Cognacs to try in 2023Lovers of malt whisky or aged rum should really be exploring the Cognac region, especially with a certain winter holiday on the horizon. It’s coming! If old sherried single malts…
New Arrival of the Week: Kyrö MoM Cask ExclusiveThis week we’re shining our New Arrival spotlight on a fabulous single cask rye from Finland and it’s only available from Master of Malt. It is the mighty Kyrö MoM…
The Nightcap: 27 MayGlengoyne goes offline with new whisky, Glenlivet goes online to change perceptions, and a football manager goes to his vineyard to show some gratitude. It’s The Nightcap! Before we get…
What we will be buying for Father’s DayWith a certain special day on the horizon, we were discussing in the office what we might buy our own dear dads to say thank you for putting up with…
Expand your whisky horizonsWith Father’s Day coming up, we’re looking at alternatives to some of our favourite bottles if you’re looking to expand your whisky horizons. It’s very easy to get stuck in…
The Nightcap: 20 MayOn World Whisky Day Eve we report on stories like £150k worth of Glenfarclas whisky being stolen, the Lakes’ Dhavall Gandhi going solo, and the revelation of whisky’s wackiest tasting…
Coming soon: The Master of Malt Gin FestivalOur virtual Gin Festival is coming next week, with several brands each getting a turn in the spotlight on our social platforms. Here we tease what’s to come… The sun…
The Nightcap: 13 MayGuess who stars in The Nightcap this week? If you said top pop singer Paul Heaton, Ryan Reynolds’ mum, and the Fortnum and Mason’s Drink Writer of the Year 2022,…
Cocktail of the Week: The Strawberry & Lemongrass BlushToday, we’re putting some new flavoured spirits from Grey Goose through their paces. Called Grey Goose Essences, they come in three flavours and we’ve picked one in particular to make…
Seven out-of-this-world whiskiesWe’re enjoying whisky from all across our glorious globe this week, with drams from Japan, Australia, Scotland, and America all featuring. You might have read on blogs like ours that…
The Nightcap: 6 MayIn the news this week we’ve got the world’s largest bottle of Scotch whisky, the “world’s first asparagus vodka”, and a possible definition for American single malt. It’s all in…
Top ten Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de MayoOur Mexican week coverage continues with some agave recommendations featuring colour-changing spirits, celebrity-backed bottlings and even a collection of 12 drams. Here are our Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo….
New Arrival of the Week: Glen Scotia Festival Release 2022Festival bottlings are always exciting, and in honour of this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival Glen Scotia has released a very special whisky! To celebrate the return of the Campbeltown Malts…
The Nightcap: 29 AprilA forgotten cask sells for £1m, a dispute with the SWA is settled, and a scientist thinks whisky can be used to fuel cars. It’s all in the Nightcap: 29…
Top ten vodkas with flavourForget gin, the next big thing in the drinks world is going to be… vodka. Yes, really. But don’t think it’s just about cold alcohol, the very best vodkas are…
How to get into the spirit of Sakura SeasonSakura season is when the cherry blossom comes out in brilliant floral force in Japan. Here we break down why it’s so culturally important and provide some top tips for…
