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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.
New Arrival of the Week: Frapin Millésime 26 Year Old 1992New Arrival of the Week: Frapin Millésime 26 Year Old 1992

Today we talk to cellar master at Frapin, Patrice Piveteau, about what it takes for a Cognac to be singled out for the vintage treatment, and taste the very special…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Whisky is made from grainsMaster of Malt tastes… Waterford Single Farm Origin whiskies

These must be some of the most eagerly-anticipated whiskies ever, Waterford’s inaugural releases each made only from barley grown on a specific farm in Ireland. Mark Reynier, ex-Bruichladdich supremo, is…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktail of the Week: The BiciclettaCocktail of the Week: The Bicicletta

Spritzes are two-a-penny these days, if you really want to be ahead of the cocktail peloton, then get yourself a Bicicletta. The Bicicletta is the ultimate DIY cocktail. Fancy ingredients,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Six super-simple Scotch cocktails!Six super-simple Scotch cocktails!

Missing bars? Us too! While it’s not all that long to wait until some in England reopen, there’s still going to be ample in-garden drinking opportunities this summer. And we…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
New Arrival of the Week: Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994New Arrival of the Week: Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994

Today we’re celebrating a single cask release from John Crabbie & Co. Normally this independent bottler keeps the source of its whisky secret but in this case we are allowed…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Don’t miss these Deals of the Day!Don’t miss these Deals of the Day!

We’re doing more great deals on all kinds of delicious drinks, which is just what you want to hear if you’re shopping for a (very) late Father’s Day gift. Do…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Cocktail of the Week: The White Port and TonicCocktail of the Week: The White Port and Tonic

White Port and Tonic in hand, we take a stroll around the beautiful city of Porto which despite the cancellation of this year’s Festival of São João is welcoming visitors…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
New Arrival of the Week: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2003 Amontillado Cask FinishNew Arrival of the Week: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2003 Amontillado Cask Finish

This week’s New Arrival from Bunnahabhain was originally a distillery-only expression but we’ve snaffled the lot so it’s now available only from Master of Malt. But probably not for long….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
More Deals of the Day on World Gin Day!More Deals of the Day on World Gin Day!

Today is World Gin Day and Father’s Day is next weekend so here’s no better time to stock up on some delicious drinks, particularly when the deals are this good….

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Bartender 101: simple syrupsBartender 101: simple syrups

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling ‘how to make sugar syrup’ halfway through a cocktail recipe, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll find instructions for six home-made ingredients, from…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The CosmopolitanCocktail of the Week: The Cosmopolitan

A simple vodka sour with a hell of a reputation. This week we made The Cosmopolitan.  The story of The Cosmopolitan cocktail is similar to many classic drinks. Nobody is…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
What we’re buying for Father’s DayWhat we’re buying for Father’s Day

Today we ask a few people from around the office which bottle they are buying this Father’s Day for their dads. Some of the answers might surprise you… For many…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Bathtub Gin not to be confused with bathtub ginNew Arrival of the Week: Bathtub Gin 2020

The new arrival siren is sounding so that must mean we’ve got some new deliciousness to discuss. This week it’s a Master of Malt exclusive that we’ll donate £20.20 for every…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
deals of the day this weekendMore Deals of the Day this weekend!

Another weekend, another round of delightful deals. We’re back with even more bargains. Which is very handy with Father’s Day coming up… Last week we brought back our Deals of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Dark and Stormy made with Gosling Black Seal Rum,Cocktail of the Week: The Dark ‘n’ Stormy

It was 40 years ago this week that Gosling’s rum in Bermuda took the bold step of trademarking the island’s drink, the Dark ‘n’ Stormy. To celebrate this anniversary, we…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Master of Malt tastes… whiskies made with different peat varietiesMaster of Malt tastes… whiskies made with different peat varieties

Peat is frequently used as a catch-all term for ‘smoke’, but this essential whisky ingredient is far more nuanced than we give it credit for. Here David Miles, senior whisky…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes