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Royal Warrants: The History of Scotch Whisky and MonarchyDid you raise a glass of something very special last Sunday evening, 6 February. Something regal? Something with a Royal Warrant, perhaps? It would have been appropriate, because the date…
The Delicious World of Marmalade CocktailsMarmalade season is coming to an end and there’s only so much you can spread on your toast. So to help out those with a glut of the stuff, our…
Five Minutes With… The Thinking DrinkersBen McFarland and Tom Sandham are the Thinking Drinkers, two friends who a few years ago had the brilliant idea to combine booze with comedy. We spent some time with…
Visiting The Revamped Cardhu DistilleryDiageo’s ‘Four Corners of Scotland’ grand plan for whisky tourism is very nearly complete. We visited the Speyside outpost, Cardhu, to see how the team had got on revamping the…
Don’t Overlook Blended WhiskyLove good quality Scotch but don’t want to spend too much on a bottle? Well, don’t overlook blended whisky, says Ian Buxton. From the big boys like Johnnie Walker and…
The Joy of LiqueursFinishing off our dryish January coverage, Lauren Eads takes a look at an often-overlooked member of the drinks family which offers maximum flavour but with around half the alcohol of…
Arbikie and Inchdairnie: The Scots Rye RevivalIan Buxton returns with a look at two new distilleries, Arbikie and Inchdairnie, that may appear quite different but actually have a lot in common. Not least a common interest in…
Is The Dive Bar Finished?Dive bars from the Dolphin to the Crobar are on the ropes. But a new roster of bars with divey vibes are emerging, and their cocktails are making waves. Millie…
Brora Distillery – Recreating A LegendLast year we were treated to an exclusive tour of the recently-reopened Brora Distillery in the Highlands to see how the Diageo team are getting on bringing a legendary single…
Drinks Without Category: PussangaPussanga is made from a plant used in shamanic medicine as a love potion. It has been described as a liqueur, a new style of a spirit, or even a hybrid….
How the Morris Winery Turned its Hand to Australian WhiskyMorris might be one of Australia’s most celebrated wineries, but it has recently entered the world of whisky and has hit the ground running. Here’s how a respected wine family…
The Best Pubs and Restaurants for a Leisurely LunchIt’s been a tough two years for the hospitality industry so we wanted to show our appreciation by highlighting some of the places that we love here at Master of…
Enjoy Alcohol-Free Cocktails this Dry January with High PointHigh Point Drinks is the brainchild of Eddie Lofthouse, founder of Cornish brewery Harbour Brewing. And we reckon the non-alcoholic alternatives are ideal for making booze-free cocktails you’ll actually enjoy…
Don’t Over-Ice My NegroniPlease, don’t over-ice my Negroni. Reflecting on the past 12 months (which we are all encouraged to do at this transitory time of year), I have had cause to wonder…
Whisky Distilleries to Watch Out For in 20222022 should be another landmark year in whisky with new distilleries opening and first releases from new players hitting the market. Here’s our pick of some of the most exciting…
The Stories That Make Fable WhiskyHow do you stand out from the crowd as an independent bottler? Fable Whisky did it by embracing storytelling, animation, and illustration to create an approachable, modern brand. It was…
