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New Arrival of the Week: Frapin Millésime 26 Year Old 1992Today 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…
Master of Malt tastes… Waterford Single Farm Origin whiskiesThese 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…
Cocktail of the Week: The BiciclettaSpritzes 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,…
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…
New Arrival of the Week: Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994Today 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…
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…
Cocktail of the Week: The White Port and TonicWhite 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2003 Amontillado Cask FinishThis 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….
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….
Bartender 101: simple syrupsIf 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…
Cocktail of the Week: The CosmopolitanA 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…
What we’re buying for Father’s DayToday 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Bathtub Gin 2020The 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…
More 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…
Cocktail of the Week: The Dark ‘n’ StormyIt 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…
Master of Malt tastes… whiskies made with different peat varietiesPeat 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…
