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The Nightcap: 8 FebruaryThe Nightcap: 8 February

Bee-saving beer, new Bladnoch, Brexit gubbins and more stories about things that don’t start with B. The Nightcap is here! Hmm… Something seems different around here… Why does everything feel…

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Master of Malt wins at the 2019 Drinks Retailing AwardsMaster of Malt wins at the 2019 Drinks Retailing Awards

Exciting news just in as Master of Malt adds another gong to its already groaning trophy cabinet (we do actually have a trophy cabinet). Forget the Oscars, Baftas or Cigar…

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Despite everything, American whiskey is booming in BritainDespite everything, American whiskey is booming in Britain

With the Super Bowl taking place this weekend, we take a look at how American whiskey sales are growing in the UK, and pick some of our favourites for you…

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The Nightcap: 1 FebruaryThe Nightcap: 1 February

We welcome February with stories of distillery reopening progress, new Glenmorangie deliciousness, and whisky coming to the big screen. Time for The Nightcap! Greetings to all from your favourite pals…

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The Nightcap: 25 JanuaryThe Nightcap: 25 January

The time has come once again for your favourite pals at Master of Malt to dive in to the news stories of the week from the world of booze –…

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The Nightcap: 18 JanuaryThe Nightcap: 18 January

The sun has gone down, the working week is ending, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of something delicious, and catch up with all the news that’s fit to…

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The Nightcap: 11 JanuaryThe Nightcap: 11 January

It’s our first Nightcap of 2019 so it’s a special bumper edition. We’ve got a lot to get through so without further delay, ado, procrastination or beating about the bush,…

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Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on the news and features that caught your eye the most this year. Well, we’ve reached the end of another year. The…

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Glenkinchie DistilleryDiageo to transform Glenkinchie Distillery

Lowland malt distillery Glenkinchie, an important component in Johnnie Walker blended Scotch, has just been granted planning permission for a new visitor centre. Located just over 15 miles from Edinburgh,…

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The Nightcap: 21 DecemberThe Nightcap: 21 December

It’s so nearly Christmas! Have you bought all your presents? Ordered a turkey? Thought up a list of safe topics for the dinner table? No? Nor have we! It’s going…

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GlenturretBuyer found for Scotland’s oldest distillery, Glenturret

Good news for whisky lovers and for whisky workers, Glenturret distillery has found a buyer! We reported back in June that The Macallan owner, Edrington, was selling Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest…

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Master of Malt Auctions returns for a pre-Christmas whisky fiesta!Master of Malt Auctions returns for a pre-Christmas whisky fiesta!

Love the thrill of an auction? Us too. Which is why Master of Malt Auctions is back with one final whisky bonanza this side of Christmas, featuring a Lagavulin Feis…

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The Nightcap: 14 DecemberThe Nightcap: 14 December

Thank heavens it’s the end of the week. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and head to your local discotheque to strut your funky stuff, perhaps whilst wearing…

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Master of Malt Auctions Round 3 incoming!Master of Malt Auctions Round 3 incoming!

Master of Malt Auctions is back with another pre-Christmas chance to get your mitts on some deliciously rare and sumptuously unusual bottlings. And you get to set the price! Hurrah…

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Port of Leith DistilleryA look at Port of Leith Distillery’s fabulous first booze bottlings

Mere months from breaking ground on what is set to be Edinburgh’s first single malt whisky distillery for more than 100 years, Port of Leith Distillery co-founders Paddy Fletcher and…

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The Nightcap: 7 DecemberThe Nightcap: 7 December

Another week, another round-up of all the news that’s fit to drink. Yes, it’s the Nightcap! Or c’est le Nightcap as our cousins across la Manche might say. So pour…

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