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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.
Kyro malt rye whiskyMatches made in heaven: Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky + cinnamon buns

Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky and sweet, spicy cinnamon buns – how are we going to top this match made in heaven? Anyone who knows me (or meets me for five minutes) will know…

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New Riff bourbonNew Arrival of the Week: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (MoM exclusive)

We’re toasting the last week in January with a cask strength special bourbon that you can only buy from Master of Malt. It’s New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon! We’ve got…

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Maple Syrup & Toasted Oats & Orange Zest & Vanilla 7 Year OldWho doesn’t love maple syrup, toasted oats, orange zest, and vanilla?

Here’s Atom Labs founder Ben Ellefsen on the wonders of Maple Syrup & Toasted Oats & Orange Zest & Vanilla 7 Year Old, one of the latest ampersanded whiskies that…

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Australian whiskyThat Boutique-y Whisky returns to Oz

After the success of its first Australian whisky series, That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) is back with another selection of beauties from ‘down under’. Australia has a colourful and rich…

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MOM-Bottlings-Jan-2023January’s MoM indie bottlings

MoM bottlings aren’t just for Christmas, they’re for life. Until you drink them. Anyway, the point is we’re back for 2023 and as always, here’s Ben to run you through…

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Glen Scotia 18 year oldWhisky of the Week: Glen Scotia 18 Year Old

The latest in our series of whisky tastings voted for by you, it’s Glen Scotia 18 Year Old! Classic Campbeltown character shines through in this mellow, buttery single malt.  We’re…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
1796 SpritzCocktail of the Week: the 1796 Spritz

Today we’re taking a rum-tastic spin on a classic cocktail made with a certain Venezuelan rum. It’s the 1796 Spritz. “The secret behind creating a great rum cocktail begins in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Waterford peatedNew Arrival of the Week: Waterford Peated Ballybannon 1.1

It’s double trouble this week as two new whiskies from one of the world’s most interesting distilleries have just landed at Master of Malt: Waterford Peated Ballybannon 1.1 and Waterford…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mortlach 12 year oldWhisky of the Week: Mortlach 12 Year Old

Master of Malt tastes the youngest offering in Mortlach’s core range, the meaty, sherried 12 Year Old! Let’s learn a bit more about the Beast of Dufftown, another top option…

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Bobby BurnsCocktail of the Week: the Bobby Burns

It’s Burns Night on Wednesday 25 January, so we’re making a cocktail named after the bard himself using a blended Scotch that was specifically designed for the occasion. It’s the Bobby…

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Why Do Whisky Drinkers Celebrate Burns Night?The best Scotch whisky to celebrate Burns Night 2023

Burns Night is coming. You need some bonnie booze. We’re here to help with the kind of Scotch whisky that will make Burns Night 2023 the best yet! Burns Night…

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johnnie-walker-lunar-23New Arrival of the Week: Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition

To mark the Lunar new year Johnnie Walker has launched a Blue Label – Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition and we’ve got our hands on a few bottles. Johnnie…

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The Burns Night BlendIntroducing our own Burns Night Blend!

Burns Night whisky is a must and so this year we’ve created our own new brand of Scotch whisky to mark the event: The Burns Night Blend. Burns Night is…

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Oak barrelsTop 10: whisky aged in rum casks

Whisky makers love giving ageing stocks a rummy resting period in tropical casks from sunshine shores. Here are ten of the finest bottles of rum cask-aged whisky that money can…

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The Adonis cocktailCocktail of the Week: the Adonis

As part of our Dryish January coverage, we’ve got a delicious cocktail with around half the alcohol but all the flavour of a traditional spirit-forward drink. A blend of sherry…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Dewar's Double Double rangeMaster of Malt tastes… Dewar’s Double Double sherry cask blends

Some very special blended whiskies from Dewar’s have just landed at Master of Malt. They’re called Dewar’s Double Double and come in 21, 27, and (coming soon) 32 year old…

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