Master of Malt

Master of Malt - Page 12

We employ a wide range of writers, authors, commentators and industry experts for the Master of Malt blog.

Ballantine's MoxxiThe Nightcap: 22 April

The working week may have been slimmer but there was no shortage of stories in the post-Bank Holiday period including a new manager at Lagavulin, Guinness has been at the…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
ArdbegThe Nightcap: 14 April

In the early Easter weekend Nightcap, we’ve got stories about one of our own getting shortlisted for an award, a bourbon brand being slammed over sexist marketing, and robots coming…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Jose Cuervo MetaverseThe Nightcap: 1 April

A metaverse distillery, a white wine emoji, as well as new whisky from Glen Scotia, Tamdhu, and Craigellachie. It’s all in this week’s round up of booze news, the Nightcap:…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Port AmadánPort Amadán whisky is here!

We teased its launch, you guessed. Was it a limited-edition Mortlach? No. A barrel-proof Black & Gold? Nope. Our showstopper new brand is here. This is Port Amadán. 25-year-old Islay…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Toki Highballs are a perfect summer drinkFive Japanese spirits for spring

As part of our focus on Japan this week, we’re looking at five Japanese spirits to enjoy this spring including whisky, gin and vodka. Ah! Spring is in the air…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
DARKNESS Tennessee bourbonNew Arrival of the Week: The Darkness Sherry Collection

The team at the Darkness has put together a phenomenal collection of sherry cask whiskies from distilleries including Bowmore, Glenrothes, and the Dalmore plus a mystery bourbon from Tennessee that’s…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The Nightcap: 25 MarchThe Nightcap: 25 March

At last, an end to the UK/ US tariff saga looks to be in sight, a giant wine barrel hotel, and cake-inspired cocktails hidden behind a fridge door. All in…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Jacine and Paul Rutasikwa - MATUGGA DISTILLERS 10The Nightcap: 18 March

Shedloads of valuable American whisky goes under the hammer, racing driver Jenson Button releases blended Scotch, and a vodka to raise money for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. All this…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Global - Slane Special Edition - MG_7358.jpg RSNew Arrival of the Week: Slane Special Edition

It’s all about Ireland this week with St. Patrick’s Day coming up and a Slane Special Edition, only the second ever bottling from one of our favourite producers. But that’s…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Shanky's Cold BrewSt. Patrick’s Day cocktails

St. Patrick’s Day is likely to be a big one this year as Ireland and Britain have dropped most of their Covid restrictions. Rather than celebrate with the usual Irish whiskey,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The Nightcap: 11 MarchThe Nightcap: 11 March

Women in whisky, eco-friendly brands, and a party for dog mums who love vermouth. All this and more in the Nightcap: 11 March edition. Pour a glass and dive in….

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Howler Head 750ml Bottle Med ResNew Arrival of the Week: Howler Head banana bourbon

What do you get if you mix bourbon and banana? No, it’s not a joke. It’s Howler Head banana bourbon and it has just arrived at MoM towers. But that’s…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The Nightcap: 4 MarchThe Nightcap: 4 March

English whisky looks to add some definition, Leo DiCaprio buys into Champagne, and the Queen has some very, very old Port released in her honour. It’s The Nightcap! We’re into…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Whisky flavoursA journey through whisky flavour

Last week we were looking at whisky through the prism of geography, whereas this week is all about flavour examining seven great whiskies by how they taste. So settle back…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The Nightcap: 18 FebruaryThe Nightcap: 18 February

The ‘Whisky War’, a distillery with a Michelin star, and a TV wine personality answers questions on Withnail and I on Mastermind. What a week on The Nightcap! Writing The Nightcap…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Explore the whisky flavour mapExplore the whisky flavour map

We’re getting out our compasses, unfolding our maps, and donning belted safari suits à la Roger Moore, and exploring the whisky flavour map. This week we’ll be travelling to Ireland,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt