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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.
Volcan De Mi Tierra TequilaWhat are the best under-the-radar Tequilas?

Hey, you there. Yes, you, the person who clicked on a blog about under-the-radar Tequila. I’m going to guess that you’re somewhat of a flavour explorer. Someone who loves to…

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New Arrival of the Week: Strathearn Single MaltNew Arrival of the Week: Strathearn Single Malt

The first (official) single malt Scotch whisky release from a new distillery is always an exciting moment. Especially as in this case when it’s the first foray into distilling from…

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Paul John Indian whiskyWhat are the best Paul John Indian whiskies?

The Indian subcontinent has a surprisingly rich whisky heritage, there’s even a distillery in Pakistan called Murree. Indian whisky brands like Officer’s Choice, Royal Stag, and Imperial Blue sell in…

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The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition New Arrival of the Week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition Whisky

The Dalmore has launched another one-of-a-kind expression this week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition Whisky. The second chapter of The Dalmore Luminary Series, curated…

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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask FinishNew Arrival of the Week: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish

“I would hate to make a whisky that is boring”. Stephanie Macleod, director of blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has a lot of briefs and responsibilities when it comes to…

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Mothers-DayTop 10 whiskies for Mother’s Day

Let me guess. You’re planning on going into Lush and picking up a bath bomb or you’ll grab a candle the day before. Because Mother’s Day isn’t that big a…

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The Whiskey sour cocktail is a classic whisky pairingOur 5 favourite Mother’s Day cocktail recipes

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate whoever you call mum, and spoil them with something special. Working at Master of Malt, our way of treating the women in…

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Balvenie 30 Year Old WhiskyTop luxury gifts for Valentine’s Day

If your Valentine has really brought the love then you might be inclined to spoil them with a luxury gift for Valentine’s Day. The following options are all beautiful in…

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Valentine's Day 20225 thoughtful Valentine’s Day drinks gifts

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care. While chocolates and flowers are always appreciated, why not…

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Perrier Jouet rose Valentine's DayWhat do people drink on Valentine’s Day?

Well, the big day is inexorably looming. You’ve seen the balloons in shops, you’ve seen the cards, and you’ve seen the wall-to-wall pink. There’s no getting away from it: Valentine’s…

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Lochlea 5 Year Old whiskyNew Arrival of the Week: Lochlea 5 Year Old

Lochlea Distillery is turning five this year, and the team has released a very special, very limited whisky for the occasion – on Burns Night, no less. I mean, how…

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Rise of Cask-aged ginThe rise of cask-aged gin

Last month we ran some data into our Cray Y-MP supercomputer to compile our regular trend report and an interesting stat spewed out of the dotmatrix printer: cask-aged gin sales…

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whisky Valentine's Day6 romantic Valentine’s Day drink recipes

Valentine’s Day, that’s the 14 February in case you need reminding, is the perfect time to show your loved one how much they mean to you. And what better way…

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9 celebrity drinks you have to try
9 celebrity drinks you have to try

From Rod Stewart to Kylie Minogue, not forgetting The Rock and George Clooney, it seems like you’re nobody in the celebrity world without your very own brand of booze.  From…

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Carajillo Licor 43How to make the perfect Carajillo

Once again at Master of Malt we are on-trend in our cocktail making. Last week was all about the French 75 but this week we’ve been mainly drinking the Carajillo,…

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Tobermory Distillery credit Visitors Guide to ScotlandNew Arrival of the Week: Tobermory distillery-only exclusives

Tobermory on the Isle of Mull is one of our favourite distilleries. That’s partly down to the people involved, like master blender Julieann Fernandez and distillery manager Andrew Brown, two…

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