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How To Drink CalvadosCalvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Calvados might not be something you’ve had the pleasure of trying…
Glen Scotia: The Art of a DistilleryAlice Angus spent five months in Glen Scotia as resident artist in the Campbeltown distillery. What she captured reminded us why we love the whisky-making process so much. I’ve been to…
Whisky Live London 2023 ReviewWe attended the always brilliant Whisky Live this year. From rare Irish single malts to unusual cask finish Scotch whiskies and very old Tormore, here’s a rundown of some show’s…
Cognac: The British and Irish ConnectionIt’s Cognac month here at Master of Malt and to kick things off, we’re going to take a look at how British and Irish merchants helped turn this local speciality…
Adventures in Food and Booze: Whisky Yolk SauceA decidedly savoury use for whisky if you’re looking for something different to try. Here, Alex has been experimenting in the kitchen with whisky, eggs, butter, and pasta. I’ve mentioned…
A Century of Yamazaki DistilleryIt’s been 100 years since the Yamazaki distillery was founded. As we’re focusing on Japanese drinks recently we thought we’d take a deeper look at the brand that changed everything…
Why We Say Slàinte To WhiskeyYou’ll often hear people say slàinte before drinking whiskey. Why? Allow us to explain. What do you say before you have a drink? ‘Cheers’ is a classic. But all across…
Irish Whiskey Explained: Triple DistillationWith St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, we’ve got Irish whiskey on the mind, so we thought we’d take you through the hows and why of triple distillation. Irish whiskey…
Irish Whiskey Explained: Single Pot Still WhiskeyOur Irish whiskey education series kicks off with a style of whiskey that is completely unique to Ireland: single pot still whiskey. The Americans have bourbon, Scotch is the spiritual home…
Five of the Best Whisky Bars in EdinburghIn his final article for the Master of Malt blog before he goes off to join Kingsbarns in Fife, campaigns manager and home cask guru James Evans picks five of…
Dunderhead – Why Mucky & Dirty Are Good Words When It Comes To RumThe world of dunder in rum is explored here by Ben who explains the phenomenon behind the funk and why a love of it contributed to the creation of Dunderhead…
Inside The Fife Whisky RevolutionThe Kingdom of Fife has become a hotbed of new distilleries. We look at this increasing force in Scotch whisky and talk to major producers about the rise of a…
A Love Letter to WhiskyYou love whisky. We love whisky. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re in a romantic mood. Here’s our love letter to whisky. I want you to picture yourself standing…
The Boby Mill Is BackFor over 40 years, if you wanted a high-quality malt mill for your new whisky distillery then the best thing to do was buy a refurbished old one made by…
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…
Boozy Bucket List Destinations To Visit In 2023What are the most interesting place for a drink around the world and why are we so keen to go? Team MoM reveals all in our boozy bucket list destinations…
