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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.
pike-creek-bottleWhisky you need to try in 2023

Here’s some top whisky from distilleries or brands you need to try if you haven’t already.  The world of whisky is a big one and there’s always a new dram…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Mixing a NegroniCocktail of the Week: the Sushi Rice Negroni

We’re getting experimental this week and reaching for rice…to put in a Negroni. Is this trend we’re trying the magic touch Negronis have been missing all along? Alex investigates. At…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
Pot stills at Glenfiddich DistilleryThe five regions of Scotch whisky explained: Speyside

We’re in Speyside today to tell you all about the biggest producing region in Scotch whisky and remind you how to win a trip there! You might have noticed that…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week The Epicurean AmaroneNew Arrival of the Week: The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

This week’s New Arrival is a Lowland whisky blend from independent bottlers Douglas Laing and it’s finished in a single Italian wine cask. It’s The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
A bottle Talisker 18 Year Old on SkyeWhisky of the Week: Talisker 18 Year Old

This week Adam’s tasting Talisker 18 Year Old, because you voted for it! What a treat this whisky is. We’re back with another Whisky of the Week, the series where…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Cointreau MargaritaCocktail of the Week: the Margarita

Have you all got 22 February marked off in your diaries? No? Well, it’s National Margarita Day so we’re getting you in the mood with Patrón Tequila. Yes, we know…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Master of Malt’s latest drinks industry trendsMaster of Malt’s latest drinks industry trends

See what our experts have identified as industry trends so you can stay ahead of the game and enjoy the best from the world of drinks. I don’t really buy…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Laguvulin Diageo Distillers EditionNew Arrival of the Week: Diageo Distillers Editions 2022

More multiple excitement as this week’s New Arrival consists of seven single malt whiskies which make up Diageo Distillers Editions 2022. Following on from last week’s dive into French whisky,…

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Gold SpotWhisky of the Week: Gold Spot 9 Year Old

Our Whisky of the Week is Gold Spot 9 Year Old and Adam was only too happy to taste this delightful Irish single pot still whiskey. The Whisky of the…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Gibson: the edgy Martini alternativeThe Gibson: the edgy Martini alternative

Combining gin, dry vermouth and a pickled pearl onion garnish, the Gibson is an umami-rich, edgy alternative to the traditional Martini. This week, we’re dialling the umami-factor up a notch…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Five whiskies for someone (really) specialFive whiskies for someone (really) special

If you’re thinking of pushing the boat out this Valentine’s Day then this is the post for you. Here’s five whiskies for someone (really) special. Ah, Valentine’s Day, when the…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
LOve GinA Love Letter to Gin

Romance is in the air, what with Valentine’s Day coming up. But at Master of Malt, we’re doing things a little differently by celebrating the drinks we adore, rather than…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
preparation-distillerie-mr-balthazar2 French whiskyNew Arrival of the Week: French whisky

This week a whole load of French whisky just landed at the docks by Master of Malt towers. So rather than shine the New Arrival spotlight on one product we’re…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Seaweed & Aeons & Maple Syrup & Toasted OatsMore peaty &Whisky mashups

Ben Ellefsen returns to talk you through the latest creations in the &Whisky range while also breaking down some technical mumbo-jumbo on surface-area/volume ratios in casks. As alluded to in…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Tamdhu 15 Year Old pictured in a warehouse with a Glencairn glass. It's an example of a premium whiskyWhisky of the Week: Tamdhu 15 Year Old

You lot have great taste! For this Whisky of the Week, Jess got to sip on a sherried classic – ready to discover Tamdhu 15 Year Old? Our Whisky of…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
St. Remy French metropolitanCocktail of the Week: the French Metropolitan

Today we’re stirring up a French twist on the Manhattan made with St-Rémy Signature brandy. It’s called the French Metropolitan. Last week we looked at six Armagnacs for whisky lovers….

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