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Cut Your Wolf Loose: The Joy of Finding a Great New Whisky BarBrighton isn’t short of characterful bars, but there’s one spot that whisky fans have been hyping for years: Cut Your Wolf Loose (CYWL). After far too many recommendations and missed…
Our Charlotte Moves On To Pastures NewAfter seven years, it’s time for us to say goodbye to social media tycoon Charlotte Gorzelak. Perhaps some of you have seen our social medias. The Instagrams. The Facebooks. The…
Inside Ardbeg House: Islay’s New Whisky HotelTo book a room at Ardbeg House, go to www.ardbeg.com. Eat, sleep and drink Ardbeg. That’s what new boutique hotel Ardbeg House promises visitors and Illeachs alike. Just a short…
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 – Its Oldest Bourbon YetMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 has arrived at Master of Malt. It’s the most mature whisky ever the Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand has ever blended. The third expression in the…
We Taste Isle of Raasay’s First Marsala Cask Single MaltThe Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Single Malt whisky is here. Rejoice. Yes, the distillery’s shiny new toy has arrived on the good ship Master of Malt. We had a…
The Fettercairn Vanguard Series: A Sense of SynaesthesiaThe Fettercairn Vanguard Series is an ambitious project from a distillery that has been flexing its creative muscles in recent years. We’ve spoken before about the revival of the brand’s…
What to do with Whisky StonesWhisky stones. I hate whisky stones. Supposedly, they keep your dram cold without diluting it. In reality, they don’t chill anything properly, they don’t improve flavour, and they deprive you…
What To Do If You Don’t Like PeatFor some whisky drinkers, peat is the pinnacle. The holy grail. The ultimate test of your taste buds. We’re doing a whole campaign to celebrate the stuff right now. Those…
Why You Can – And Should – Mix Islay WhiskyI’m Adam, and I like to mix Islay whisky. To some people, this would be a shocking confession. A revelation that betrayed a lack of taste and respect for a…
Canadian Whisky in 2025: The Comeback Of A Quiet GiantCanadian whisky used to be the quiet giant of world whisky. It was smooth, dependable, and often overlooked, sitting politely on the back bar while Scotch and bourbon hogged the…
Whisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st CenturyThis is Whisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st Century. Feel free to share away, but remember to always drink responsibly and spread the good word in the same…
Size Matters: A Guide to Cask Size in WhiskyWhen it comes to whisky, size does matter… at least where casks are concerned. Yep, we’re talking cask size, folks. The barrel a whisky matures in determines how quickly it…
Some things never go out of style. Like my black leather jacket. I’m not too old for it. Right? Well, one thing that I’m sure we’ll all agree endures is…
A Guide to Different Kinds of PeatsHere’s a guide to different kinds of peats. First, the basics. What is peat? Compacted layers of decayed vegetation found in bogs, moors, and wetlands. Rich in moss, heather, and…
Octomore Series 16: Seeing Through the SmokeYou can buy Octomore Series 16 from Master of Malt here: 16.1, 16.2, 16.3. “Octomore can be more Bruichladdich than Bruichladdich is”, says brand ambassador Bill Shearer. Octomore is where…
Cask Strength Explained: What It Means and Why Fans Love ItThere are certain phrases that get whisky lovers really going. Few have the allure of “cask strength”. When beer and wine drinkers first move into the world of whisky, 40%…
