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The Nightcap: 12 NovemberThe Nightcap: 12 November

This week’s Nightcap is drenched in whisky goodness. From Jameson to Bowmore, Waterford to Bruichladdich, this edition has it all. Even a man who built a £35,000 collection without even…

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Master of MaltBeware fake advent calendars!

Rogue gift websites have been selling fake Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendars. We are warning customers to be aware of these scam products. In the last few days we’ve…

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The Nightcap: 5 NovemberThe Nightcap: 5 November

Remember, remember, the 5 November – because it’s when another tremendous edition of The Nightcap arrives! This week there’s Johnnie Walker, Bunnahabhain, Captain Morgan, and a story that really takes…

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The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery, visitor centreDiageo to build single malt whisky distillery in China

Diageo has announced that it will be building a US $75 million single malt whisky distillery in Eryuan County in Yunnan Province. Exciting news, but what does this mean for…

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The Nightcap: 29 OctoberThe Nightcap: 29 October

The Budget promises big changes for the drinks industry, the world’s first ‘sonic seasoning’ playlist is made and a cask of whisky sells for over £1.6million. It’s all in this…

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Christmas Gift FinderIntroducing our fabulous Christmas Gift Finder!

Hey, guess what we’ve done? Launched a gift finder especially for Christmas, that’s what. Let the buying of perfect presents begin! We all want to spoil our loved ones at…

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TheMacallan_Illustration_SH001_v01The Nightcap: 22 October

We’ve got plenty of weird and wonderful stories from the world of booze including dog that can fetch gin, Arbeg’s monster ice cream truck, and Glenlivet appears on MTV Cribs….

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Johnnie Walker master blenderNew master blender at Johnnie Walker as Dr Jim Beveridge OBE retires

Johnnie Walker has a new master blender. Yep, after more than 40 years at Diageo, we’re saying a fond farewell to Dr Jim Beveridge OBE, and saying hello to Dr…

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Ducati Amaro MontenegroThe Nightcap: 15 October

Delicious new whiskies from The Macallan, Glenmorangie and the Clydeside Distillery, grape leftovers that are good for your skin and Hendrick’s wins the ginternet. These are just some of the…

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The Nightcap: 8 OctoberThe Nightcap: 8 October

A new Islay distillery, Diageo splurging half a billion dollars on Tequila, and Gary Barlow launching his own wine are just some of the intriguing news stories that made a…

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The Nightcap: 1 OctoberThe Nightcap: 1 October

This week’s Nightcap stars Skepta, two MoMers who are in contention to be the IWSC Spirit Communicator for 2022, and some truly rubbish wine. October. It’s October. October 2021. How…

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MoM week 2021Master of Malt Week 2021!

It’s the second ever Master of Malt Week which means many exciting things are happening. Such as exclusive bottlings from brands you love. Read on to find out more. Exciting…

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It's John Campbell from LaphroaigJohn Campbell is leaving Laphroaig

We have just learned that after more than 25 years in charge of one of Islay’s icons, distillery manager John Campbell is leaving Laphroaig.  The Scotch whisky world woke up…

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Whisky icons – we have a winner!Whisky icons – we have a winner!

Whether they’re bourbons, single malts or blended whiskies, some brands are so famous that they’re iconic. But which is the biggest whisky icon? We’re running a poll on social media…

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Tales of the Macallan71-year-old Tales of The Macallan Volume I is here!

Something remarkable has happened. No, it’s nothing to do with Pernod Ricard. The Macallan has launched the Tales of The Macallan range, kicking things off with a 71-year-old single malt…

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The Dalmore DecadesThe Dalmore Decades: The No. 4 Collection is here!

An exceptional collection of whiskies has just landed at Master of Malt. Called The Dalmore Decades: The No. 4 Collection, it’s a set of rare single malts from four decades…

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