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New Arrival of the Week: Craigellachie 17 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)It would be fair to say that Craigellachie distillery is something of a favourite among the team here at Master of Malt. We love the classic Craigellachie 13 Year Old…
Whisky is a spirit as rich in history as it is in flavour. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of time, with roots stretching back to the ancient Celtic…
If you’ve ever seen photos of a traditional dunnage warehouse, or even seen a whisky cask or barrel used as a bit of chic (read: hipster) decor, you may have…
The story behind Glenfiddich Solera on its 25th anniversaryThis year marks the 25th anniversary since Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was changed forever by the introduction of a solera system at the distillery. The story…
Top 10 whiskies to buy for Christmas 2023With Christmas and the New Year quickly approaching, it’s still not too late to get those last-minute gifts for that friend, loved one, special someone, or even just for yourself….
Christmas Bell’sWhat’s the association with Bell’s Scotch whisky and Christmas? Well it might well be in the name, bells ringing out for Christmas day and all that. Or it might be…
New Arrival of the Week: Arran 17 Year OldWe’re starting the week with a very special limited edition single malt from one of our favourite independent distilleries. It’s Arran 17 Year Old! The Isle of Arran Distillery has…
New Arrival of the Week: Talisker x Parley – Wilder Seas WhiskyCognac cask finishes are having a bit of a moment in the Scotch whisky world. There’s Glen Moray’s excellent value Twisted Vine, Tomintoul’s Cognac Cask release, and now stand back…
Here’s something that’s sure to get lovers of sherried Speyside whisky all hot and bothered, it’s the latest batch of Aberlour’s cask strength whisky. Yes, Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 80 single…
New Arrival of the Week: Glen Scotia The Mermaid 12 Year Old (Icons of Campbeltown)It’s all go in Campbeltown at the moment with the announcement last month that plans for North Star Spirits’ Dál Riata distillery have been approved. This was preceded in May…
Top 10 interesting cask whiskies to try in 2023This week we’re all about the cask at Master of Malt. Whether it’s an unusual cask finish or a whisky aged in an interesting combination of barrels, we’re getting out…
Berry Bros The Collective #1: The Pioneers whiskies (and more) are here!We’re celebrating independent bottlers all this week and next here at Master of Malt. And they don’t come any more prestigious than Berry Bros. & Rudd. It’s been selling wines…
New Arrival of the Week: Compass Box MetropolisCompass Box has just unveiled the third expression in its Extinct Blends Quartet. It’s called Metropolis, it’s now available from us, and we can tell you all about it because…
New Arrival of the Week: Highland Park Cask Strength – Release No.4 WhiskyBack in 2020, I tried the first batch of Highland Park’s first ever cask core range cask strength Scotch whisky, and I loved it. It didn’t seem possible for a…
The peated single malt Scotch whiskies you need to knowWhether it’s an Islay whisky, from the Islands or the mainland, we loved a peated single malt Scotch whisky. But there are certain bottles that are reference points, known and…
How many brands of Scotch whisky are there?Last week we looked at how many whisky distilleries there are in Scotland, the answer is quite a lot and growing the whole time. Now, it’s time to answer once…
