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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.
National Cocktail Day 2024 - Hanky PankyCocktail of the Week: The Hanky Panky

With International Women’s Day this week, we thought it as good a time as any to look at Ada Coleman, the pioneering bartender who ran the American Bar at the…

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X MuseCocktail of the Week: the Vodka Martini

Last week we tried a vodka that knocked our socks off, X Muse from Scotland, and what better way to celebrate its magnificence than in that simplest of cocktails, the Vodka…

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Norwest Europe expressNorwest Europe Express Whiskies are coming soon

All aboard for a journey into big flavours and idiosyncratic spirits, as we take a ride on the Norwest Europe Express with That Boutique-y Whisky Company. A whole load of…

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The Mirror MargaritaCocktail of the Week: The Mirror Margarita

It’s National Margarita Day(ish) and so we headed to London agaveria Hacha to taste a twist on a Margarita that’s served to look like a glass of water… Ok, so…

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Whisky flavoursA journey through whisky flavour

Last week we were looking at whisky through the prism of geography, whereas this week is all about flavour examining seven great whiskies by how they taste. So settle back…

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Douglas Laing Old ParticularNew Arrival of the Week: Douglas Laing Old Particular Master of Malt exclusives

We’re doing things a little differently this week because we’re highlighting four New Arrivals, independently-bottled rare whiskies from Caol Ila, Benrinnes, Bunnahabhain and Teaninich. So let’s give a big welcome…

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Aperitivo! TurinCocktail of the Week: Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks with a Twist

Today’s cocktail is inspired by one of the greatest films of the ‘90s, Groundhog Day. Ordered by Andie MacDowell, mocked by Bill Murray, it is, of course, a Sweet Vermouth on…

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Explore the whisky flavour mapExplore the whisky flavour map

We’re getting out our compasses, unfolding our maps, and donning belted safari suits à la Roger Moore, and exploring the whisky flavour map. This week we’ll be travelling to Ireland,…

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pink-lady-yoastCocktail of the Week: The Pink Lady

If you’re sick of wall-to-wall pink for Valentine’s Day, then look away now, because this week we’re shaking up the pinkest thing in the known universe. Pinker than the Pink…

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last minute gifts for Valentine's DayTen perfect last minute gifts for Valentine’s Day

With the day in question approaching faster than Cupid’s arrow, we’ve got some great options if you’re still searching for the perfect last minute gifts for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is…

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Jaffa Cake NegroniNew Arrival of the Week: Jaffa Cake Negroni

If you love a Negroni, you’ll love our New Arrival this week. Take the ingredients of a classic Negroni, add the orangey, chocolatey goodness of real Jaffa Cakes, bottle it…

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Opera cocktailThe Opera: a cocktail fit for the Queen

This is a cocktail inspired by Queen Elizabeth II, who is celebrating her platinum jubilee this year. That’s 70 years on the throne! You’d need a drink after that so…

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Johnnie Walker Valentines Day - Week 1 - Solo - Johnnie Walker 18 (1)The perfect whisky for Valentine’s Day

The day of enforced romance is here and we’re ready to play Cupid and help you touch the heart of your favourite whisky fan. Here’s our answer to the question…

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Valentine's Day 2022Seven seductive bottles for Valentine’s Day

From Champagne to cream liqueurs, each of these bottles is the Barry White of the drinks world: sure to get you in the mood for romance. Oh my! Here are…

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Jack Daniel's Single CaskNew Arrival of the Week: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel whiskeys (MoM exclusive)

If you love American whiskey, you might be interested in three special bottlings that have just landed at Master of Malt. It’s three casks of Jack Daniel Single Barrel whiskey….

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Ron AbueloMaster of Malt tastes… Ron Abuelo

Ron Abuelo in Panama makes delicious high-quality long-aged rums. We sat down with their brand ambassador Cristóbal Srokowski to learn more about a Latin American rum brand with a rich…

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