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Which is better, Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker?Which is Better, Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker?

Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker are two of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky. The blends have long competed for the affection of whisky drinkers worldwide. There’s little to…

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Mortlach 12 year oldWhy Mortlach is Called The “Beast of Dufftown”

Mortlach Distillery calls itself the “Beast of Dufftown”.  This refers to the muscular whisky it makes, rich in sulphur, umami, and dark fruit notes. Its fearsome reputation, created through its…

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You can buy The Glenlivet 40 Year Old from Master of MaltThe Glenlivet 40 Year Old Review

The Glenlivet 40 Year Old recently became not only the oldest permanent expression from the Speyside distillery to date but one of the most extravagant additions to any core range…

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Glengoyne 25 Year Old named Best Scotch Whisky 2025Glengoyne 25 Year Old named Best Scotch Whisky 2025

Glengoyne 25 Year Old has secured top honours in The Whiskey Wash’s 2025 awards by winning the award for Best Scotch Whisky.  The Highland distillery’s single malt is renowned for…

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Become a whisky expert with our video Understanding the label: Scotch whiskyUnderstanding The Label: Scotch Whisky

Understanding the label: Scotch whisky. Let Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt help you become the whisky expert you’ve always wanted to be. From the basics of Scotch…

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Harrison Ford is the New Face of Glenmorangie WhiskyHarrison Ford is the New Face of Glenmorangie Whisky

Glenmorangie Whisky reveals its new global campaign today starring Harrison Ford.  The cinematic legend takes the lead role in a series of episodic films called Once Upon a Time in…

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Daftmill’s 15 Year Old is now available from Master of MaltDaftmill 15 Year Old Is Here!

Daftmill 15 Year Old is here! Daftmill Distillery has gained a near-mythical status among whisky enthusiasts. The Lowland distillery, nestled in a farm in the heart of Fife, Scotland, has…

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Try the The Glendronach Master’s AnthologyTop 7 New Whisky Arrivals You Need To Try

Here’s a roundup of seven new whisky arrivals you need to try from us, Master of Malt!   These selections cater to collectors, casual sippers, and everyone in between, providing something…

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On our list of the 10 best Burns Night whiskies 2025: Timorous BeastieBest Robert Burns Quotes On Whisky

Robert Burns wrote some of the most famous words ever written about whisky. The Scottish poet had a fond appreciation for whisky often reflected in his poetry, as we’ve already…

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Ardbeg House opens for whisky touristsArdbeg House Opens for Whisky Tourists

Who’s ready to live their best smoky life? Ardbeg House has officially opened for bookings.  This highly anticipated new accommodation on Islay is set to open in Autumn 2025, but…

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Enter now! Master of Malt’s Burns Night Poetry Competition returns for 2025!Master of Malt’s Burns Night Poetry Competition returns for 2025!

It’s time to sharpen your pencils/keyboards because the Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition is back by popular demand for 2025.  We’ve run this competition since 2019 and last…

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10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 202510 Trend-Setting Whiskies to Try in 2025

Here’s our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025. This is a selection of whiskies that are setting the standards, turning heads, and redefining the whisky scene for 2025.  We’ve…

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Scotch: What the heck is it? Do You Want to Become an Instant Whisky Expert?

Instant Whisky Expert status could be yours. Join drink experts Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys as they explain how to go from novice to expert in all things whisky. They’ll…

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Glendronach single malt sherried whiskyHow The Glendronach Is Winning Over Sherry Lovers

The Glendronach makes sherried whisky. The kind that’s dark, rich, fruity and nutty. Drink it and think of Christmas. Sip it and you sing C(S)herry Bomb by The Runaways in…

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Five regions of ScotlandTop 10 Best Islay Whiskies To Try

Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try in 2025. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and images of…

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A Few More Scotch Whisky Distilleries You Mispronounce
A Few More Scotch Whisky Distilleries You Mispronounce

Scotch whisky distillery names are not the easiest thing to pronounce. The Gaelic roots of these names often trick people into applying familiar English pronunciations. But with practice, it is…

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