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Here, we review, talk and enthuse about new whisky, rum, tequila and gin and keep you posted on what’s new in the drinks industry.
This is an easy Christmas Cocktail for Festive Drinks Party InspirationEasy Christmas Cocktails for Festive Drinks Party Inspiration

Are you hosting a Christmas party? Do you need some ideas for what to serve your guests? Well, we’ve got a host of delicious and simple cocktails ready to make…

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Our new arrival is Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24New Arrival of the Week: Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24

Our New Arrival of the Week is Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24. This is exciting because a) new whisky; b) we love a bit of Holyrood; c) it’s the brand’s…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
London Cocktail WeekNew Arrival of the Week: Kyrö Single Cask Smoked Rye

Presenting a new whisky exclusive to Master of Malt: Kyrö Single Cask Smoked Rye. Launched this week as part of our Cask Influence campaign, which celebrates the variety of casks…

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The Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky labelNew Arrival of the Week: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky

Our new arrival this week is a whisky that is all about farming and not so much about Oxford: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky. What makes this English whisky interesting?…

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A bottle of Lindores Thiron, the new release from the Scotch whisky distilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Lindores Thiron

Our new arrival this week comes from Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, which has created an annual series of limited releases. Each will celebrate the historic links with the abbey…

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A person is holding a glass of pink drink with a flower on topTropical rum drinks for sunny autumn days

Tropical rum drinks are perfect for bringing a touch of sunshine into crisp autumn days. Whether you’re enjoying the last warm rays of sun or bringing the tropics into your…

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Archive & Myth's vertical tasting of all four core Compass Box expressions in tasting glasses with the full bottles behind them along with a miniature Melba Rob Roy cocktailNew Arrival of the Week: Compass Box Nectarosity

Independent Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has a new whisky that you can buy now. It’s called Nectarosity and we got to taste it last week at the Archive &…

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A glass of mocktail Spritz with a bottle of Pallini LimonzeroTop 10 summer mocktails to try in 2024

This is a list of recipes for people who want to enjoy all the benefits of cocktail culture this summer but don’t want any alcohol. Stop searching the internet for…

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A bottle of Maker's Mark with a Mint Julep cocktailBest drinks for a barbecue this summer

There’s still some summer left for you to whip out the barbecue and get your grill on. For your ideal summer barbecue (or BBQ for our American friends), we’ve got…

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A bottle of the Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 2222) - Micro-Provenance Series (Master of Malt Exclusive) with a glass full of whiskyNew Arrival of the Week: Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 2222) – Micro-Provenance Series (Master of Malt Exclusive)

We’ve got a special Master of Malt exclusive for you this week: Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 2222) – Micro-Provenance Series!  Remy Cointreau has produced this Islay single malt…

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The Black Tot Rum 2024 Master Blender's ReserveNew Arrival of the Week: Black Tot Rum 2024 Master Blender’s Reserve

Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve – 2024 Edition is now available from Master of Malt. Next Wednesday, the 31 July, is known in the rum world and in naval circles as…

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The Rump@blic Origins rangeNew Arrival of the Week: Rump@blic rum range

The Rump@blic rum range has just landed at Master of Malt! Just in time for National Daiquiri Day (in the States, anyway, but there’s no reason we can’t mix one…

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Fragrant Drops WhiskyMaster of Malt tastes… Fragrant Drops single cask whiskies

We’ve just got in some extremely rare single malt whiskies and more from Fragrant Drops including perhaps the best single malt I’ve tasted this year. Fragrant Drops is an independent…

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Westland Single Cask 6205New Arrival of the Week: Westland Cask 6205 7 yo single malt (Master of Malt exclusive)

We’ve got a Master of Malt exclusive for you this week. A single cask single malt from America with an unusual finish. It’s Westland Cask 6205! But before we look…

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A bottle of Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old alongside a botanical sculptureGlenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old review

Glenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…

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Euros of drinksThe Euros of drinks

You may have noticed that there’s some kind of football tournament going on in Germany at the moment. It’s all over the telly. Yes, it’s the Euros, when Europe’s premier…

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