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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.
Highland ParkWhat a week of whisky!

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,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Top 10 whiskies you need to try in 2025: Burnt Oak 24 Year Old Blended WhiskeyNew Arrival of the Week: Burnt Oak 24 Year Old Blended Whiskey

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
value bottlingsAnother week, another slew of amazing value bottlings

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…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Tiki Turner - Cocktail of the WeekCocktail of the Week: the Tiki Turner

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Dare you enter the Master of Malt haunted house?!?!Dare you enter the Master of Malt haunted house?!?!

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…

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Hbiki Harmony Blossom New Arrival of the WeekNew Arrival of the Week: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022

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…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
MoM-bottlingsYet more incredible-value Master of Malt exclusive bottlings

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…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Matches made in heaven: The Singleton & macaronsMatches made in heaven: The Singleton & macarons

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…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Negroni SbagliatoCocktail of the Week: the Negroni Sbagliato

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Green Spot Irish whiskeyWe have a Green Spot 10 Year Old Irish whiskey exclusive to Master of Malt!

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,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
cooking with whiskyGet a taste of MoM’s home cooking

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Lakes Infinity New Arrival of the WeekNew Arrival of the Week: The Lakes Infinity

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Dirty MartiniCocktail of the Week: the Dirty Martini

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
ten grain whiskiesTop 10 grain whiskies

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
New Arrival of the Week: Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & DaggerNew Arrival of the Week: Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Master of Malt tastes… Diageo Special Releases 2022Master of Malt tastes… Diageo Special Releases 2022

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys