So much amazing new whisky launched this week, we had to give them a shout-out. It was hard to select just a few standouts that have recently hit our virtual shelves,…
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Category: We’re drinking
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.
Burnt Oak 24 Year Old Blended Whiskey is one of the standout new releases we have on our virtual shelves, a mysterious and meaty blend of aged Islay whisky and…
More from the marvellous Master of Malt independent bottling range this week, including secret bourbon, a Port Ellen-esque rum, and French whisky. As promised, and continuing with the cadence we’ve set up…
Today we’re making a cocktail we guarantee you’ve never seen before because it was created by a group of staff right here at Master of Malt. Combining rum and smoky…
Halloween is approaching and this year we’ve created our own haunted house, full of all kinds of spooky spirits… ? Welcome to the Master of Malt haunted house, a place…
Hibiki’s latest limited-edition release Japanese whisky, Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022, is a testament to symbolism, sakura, celebration, and expert blending of course. We had the opportunity to try some ahead…
Following on from the success of August’s release of Master of Malt exclusive whiskies, many of which sold out within hours, we’re back with a whole load more. There’s something for…
We’re back with a delicious whisky/food pairing for you, and this time it’s all about dessert as we’re sipping The Singleton and munching on macarons. It’s a tough job, but…
This week we’re making a cocktail that everyone is talking about, mainly due to an endorsement from ‘House of the Dragon’s’ Emma D’Arcy. It’s the Negroni Sbagliato! It’s a funny…
We’re very excited to shine a light on one of our newest releases: a single cask Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 finished in a Vinsanto barrel. Both because it’s delicious,…
Who said spirits are just for drinking? Get your aprons on because we’re cooking up a storm… with whisky, rum and all kinds of other spirits. Careful now. So whether…
A limited edition release from The Lakes is always worth celebrating. This latest bottling is sherry-tastic, aged in a combination of Oloroso, Palo Cortado, Fino, and Manzanilla casks. It’s the…
As it was National Vodka Day in America on the 3 October, that basically means it’s International Vodka Day so we’re using that as an excuse to whip up a…
While malts get all the attention, grain provides a huge amount of deliciousness for your pound. So from Ireland, England, Japan, and Scotland, we’ve rounded up our top ten grain…
Exclusive to Master of Malt comes two new additions to the Black Bottle Alchemy Series: Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger. We’re always very happy to…
Well, they’re here, the next batch of rare and unusual whiskies from the Diageo stable. Including over a quarter of a century of grain, a Jamaican rum-finish Cardhu, and a…
Today we’re using a fantastic new gin, Bathtub Rose & Cardamom Gin, to make a decidedly wet take on a classic cocktail. It’s the Rose & Cardamom Martini! There’s been…
Bewildered by all that choice when buying booze? Why not ask the experts? We’ve picked our top staff favourites, perfect for a home bar including Redbreast 12 Year Old, Cointreau, and many…
If you like the classic Black Label, then you’re going to love its latest iteration that takes the classic blend and adds extra sherry magic. It’s Johnnie Walker Black Label…
Who wants some flavour in their life? Here’s our pick of tasty drinks filled with fruit or chocolate… even peanut butter! It would be pretty impossible to try and guess…