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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.
Delamain Pale and Dry XONew Arrival of the Week: Delamain Pale and Dry XO

One of the world’s classic bottlings, Delamain Pale and Dry XO, has been reformulated. But there’s no need to panic, the Cognac house hasn’t lowered the ABV, quite the opposite…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
original_beeble-original-honey-whiskyCocktail of the Week: The Hot Toddy

It’s getting cold and you may well have a cold, so this week we’re mixing up a winter classic, the Hot Toddy, and it couldn’t be simpler as we’re using…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Waterford Biodynamic LunaNew Arrival of the Week: Waterford Biodynamic Luna

Irish whisky maverick Waterford has done it again. The team has launched what it claims to be “the world’s first biodynamic whisky.” It’s called Waterford Biodynamic Luna and it has…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mezcal Espresso Martini ODD Cafe flavoured spiritsCocktail of the Week: The Mezcal Espresso Martini

This week, we’re making a twist on a modern classic, and the perfect cocktail for the upcoming party season: it’s the Mezcal Espresso Martini made with Ojo de Dios Café….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) - The Causeway CollectionNew Arrival of the Week: Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) – The Causeway Collection

Irish whiskey of the finest quality is something of a theme on our blog today, and that trend continues as our new arrival is Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) – The…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
edradour-10-year-old-2011-cask-217-unchillfiltered-collection-signatory-whiskyNew Arrival of the Week: Edradour 10 Year Old 2011 (Signatory)

We’re looking at one of Scotland’s smallest and prettiest distilleries this week, sampling a special bottling by Signatory: Edradour 10 Year Old 2011. It’s a must for lovers of heavily…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The Silver BulletCocktail of the Week: The Silver Bullet

For those who have stockpiled kümmel after the panic earlier this month, here’s a great cocktail to make with everyone’s favourite caraway-scented liqueur. It’s the Silver Bullet. Did you keep…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
fireside drams Bonfire NightFantastic fireside drams perfect for Bonfire Night

Make 5 November go off with a bang with these brilliant boozes for Bonfire Night! Bonfire Night is on the horizon which means firework displays, autumnal food, and a night…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010New Arrival of the Week: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (James Eadie)

You won’t find our New Arrival of the Week anywhere else. It’s a Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 finished in a sherry cask and bottled exclusively for Master of Malt…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Gimlet CocktailCocktail of the Week: The Gimlet

This week’s cocktail began its life as a remedy for scurvy in the Royal Navy but found fame in America in the works of Ernest Hemingway and Raymond Chandler. A…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Sgroppino al Limone (Lemon Sorbet Cocktails)Cocktail of the Week: The Sgroppino

Venice is home to some pretty amazing cocktails like the Bellini and the Spritz, but have you tried the Sgroppino, a refreshing blend of lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco? The…

Lauren EadsLauren Eads
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013_Beauty shot verticalNew Arrival of the Week: Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013

Our New Arrival, Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013, shows how even at the biggest producer in Champagne, there’s room to do something a bit different. We talk to chef de…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
compass box orchard houseNew Arrival of the Week: Compass Box Orchard House

Our New Arrival this week is Orchard House, the newest core offering from Compass Box and the first to be made with whiskies entirely laid down by the bottler/blender. We…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Brooklyn-SazeracCocktail of the Week: The Brooklyn

Today we’re making a forgotten classic from the golden age of cocktails. It’s made with rye and it’s from New York, but it’s not a Manhattan. No, it’s the Brooklyn!…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Hermitage 1975Master of Malt Week exclusive: Hermitage Grand Champagne Cognac 1975

The Master of Malt Week train rolls on with another exclusive. Today, it’s a Grand Champagne Cognac 1975 bottled by Hermitage. We talk to the man behind, Mr Cognac himself,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Glen Goyne Old ParticularNew Arrival of the Week: Glengoyne 15 Year Old – Old Particular

It’s Master of Malt week here at Master of Malt. Which means many interesting exclusive spirits to be had. Such as our New Arrival: Glengoyne 15 Year Old – Old…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys