News - Page 5

Home to the latest news about whisky, rum, tequila, mezcal and other spirits, beers, wines and the latest from the drinks industry.
The Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection, a cabinet of rare find whiskyAmazing old and rare whisky to order now

Old and rare whisky alert!  We know lots of you love getting your hands on the most incredible whisky you can find. Who among us doesn’t feel a tinge of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
SirDavis: Beyonce's foray into the whisky worldBeyoncé Launches SirDavis Whisky

This week we have arguably the biggest news we’ve ever covered on this blog.  Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has launched a whisky.  There have been celebrity spirit launches before, but none…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Ardbeg Distillery on IslayMilroy’s creates Whisky Travel Index for Scotch whisky tourists

Milroy’s of Soho, London’s oldest independent whisky specialist, has partnered with digital agency Good Brothers to create the Milroy’s Whisky Travel Index. Inside the Milroy’s Whisky Travel Index Intended to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
We can ship to America again!We can ship to America again!

Good news everyone!  We’re proud to say we are once again shipping to the United States of America.  We can ship to America again! After a six-year absence of delivering…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Master of Malt glassMaster of Malt is 100% founder-owned again

Well, we have some big news guys and it’s concerning us.  We are now, once again, 100% founder-owned. That means the Atom Group and all that makes it up –…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Adrian McLaughlin and Limavady whiskey master distiller, Darryl McNally at the historic Londonderry Arms in Carnlough.Ireland’s first whiskey hotel is being created

Leading hotelier, Adrian McLaughlin and Limavady whiskey master distiller, Darryl McNally have partnered with businessman Carl Harrison to create Ireland’s first whiskey hotel. The consortium recently purchased the historic Londonderry…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Callum Palmer, of Nottingham's Tilt Bar, the winner of Boutique-y vs. the World!Callum Palmer wins Boutique-y vs. the World competition

Callum Palmer, of Nottingham’s Tilt Bar, has won the Boutique-y vs. the World competition! That Boutique-y Whisky Company asked all drink lovers from industry professionals to amateurs to mix up…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Buffalo Trace Distillery London tastingBuffalo Trace opens whiskey experience site in London

Next week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais2024 Whisky Treasure hunt – what have we learned so far?

UPDATE: The hunt has concluded, and the big chest has been found. Check out our main treasure hunt page for more details. Congrats to Grant who travelled down from Leed to…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersFree bottle in 3 for 2 deals now optimised for your benefit

Tl;dr if you have a bunch of bottles which qualify for a 3 for 2 deal, the checkout now organises them into the groups which will save you the most…

JustinJustin
World Dram DayIt’s World Dram Day 2024!

World Dram Day is coming! Don’t be alarmed if you don’t already have this day marked in your calendar because it’s a new thing. 2024 is the first year of…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
House of Rum product shotsNew Arrival of the Week: House of Rum single cask bottlings

As well as being Master of Malt we are also Masters of Molasses so we were very excited to learn about a new independent rum bottler with some very exciting…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Win a signed bottle of Sassenach GinGins to watch out for in 2024

As the mercury falls and 2023 draws to a close, we’re reminiscing on the year that was and thinking of the very special releases we’ll be enjoying in 2024. We’ll…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson
Whisky Christmas presentTop 10 chocolate liqueurs for Christmas

Chocolate is a Christmas staple: advent calendars, hot chocolate, selection boxes… And of course, chocolate liqueurs. The indulgent treats are perfect for sipping after dinner, adding to coffee, or using…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Bimber - WaterBimber The Four Elements Collection – the final part is here – Master of Malt exclusive

As long term fans of London’s whisky pioneers, Bimber Distillery, we are delighted to be teaming up with it for The Four Elements Collection for a series of exclusive single…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
A pile of stonesWhat are whisky stones?

You may have seen someone dropping (well, not dropping, but carefully placing) two or three stones inside their whisky glass, and wondered: what the heck is happening? Are they using…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson