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John MacDonald Retires as Balblair Distillery ManagerWith the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…
Sake Made SimpleI’m not sure when my seemingly endless love affair with Japan first started, but I have managed to pinpoint it to three likely candidates; the Mitsubishi Starion from Cannonball Run…
Ten Famous Drinks from Film and TelevisionToday, we’re looking at the drinks most associated with ten of our favourite films and television programmes. Whether it’s Bond with his Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred, or the Dude…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in SpainMy love affair with Spain began on a language exchange to Madrid. From a boring suburban town near Watford, suddenly I was in the middle of one of the most…
5 Amazing Facts About the History of Rum That You Probably Didn’t KnowToday, we’re taking a look at the often violent and cruel but never boring history and culture of rum. Rum came about when European colonists brought sugar cane which is…
Michter’s has been making its mark for a while and we thought it was about time to peer behind the curtain at a brand that has risen to considerable heights….
Glenfiddich: Pioneer of the Single MaltGlenfiddich is the giant of Scotch whisky. Its single malt Scotch whisky sold 16.8 million bottles in 2018 and is either the biggest or second-biggest single malt Scotch brand in…
Five Mezcal Brands to ExploreYou could describe mezcal as a characterful cousin of Tequila. Hailing from Mexico, it’s an artisanal agave spirit that stands out for its complex, diverse characteristics and rich heritage. For…
Classic Whisky: Bunnahabhain 12 Year OldI don’t really have a ‘house whisky’ because, well, my house is mostly whisky. But if I were to have one ol’ reliable that would be my house pour, Bunnahabhain…
Best Weeknight WhiskiesThere’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …
There are thousands of gins in our range, so when it comes to finding the right bottle to impress even the most discerning of gin drinkers, where to begin? Understanding…
Modern English whisky celebrated its 15th birthday in style this year when The English Single Malt picked up Best Single Malt at the World Whisky Awards in March making headlines…
Is Silver or Gold Tequila Better for Margaritas?We love a Margarita here at Master of Malt. There’s really nothing better, especially as the weather finally seems to be warming up around our secret HQ on a nondescript…
We’re celebrating brandy this week at Master of Malt so we were delighted to get some time with one of the biggest names in the industry, Thibaut Hontanx chief blender…
A Guide to Brandy From Around The WorldBrandy is a distilled and aged spirit made all over the world from all kinds of fermented fruit juices. It’s not just France and not just grapes. Globally, brandy exhibits…
Amaretto: A Short GuideNext week is National Amaretto Day (19 April). Are you guys stoked? Regardless of whether you knew that, it’s a nice excuse to get some sweet amaretto in our glass…
