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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: Salcombe Whitestrand RumNew Arrival of the Week: Salcombe Whitestrand Rum

It’s another rum-heavy week here on the Master of Malt blog. To kick things off we have a special botanical rum distilled in Devon from the people who brought you…

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dram club july 2020Dram Club – June 2020

It’s the first day of June, which means we’ve got yet another batch of brand new Tasting Sets for Dram Club members to get stuck into! If you’re surprised that…

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Ardbeg single malt whiskies are world famousDeals of the day return for the weekend

Weekends are already pretty good. But we know how to make them better. That’s right: the Deals of the Day have returned. Everybody loves a good comeback story. Istanbul. Robert…

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Cocktail of the Week: the Gulliver’s TravelsCocktail of the Week: the Gulliver’s Travels

This week’s cocktail is New York meets Ireland. It was created by Samuel Stepney at Underdog in Manhattan using Knappogue Castle 12 Year Irish Whiskey. It’s often overlooked in preference…

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Get a head start on Father's Day!Get a head start on Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is on the horizon and you know it always comes around too fast. Get ahead of the curve by sorting out a brilliantly boozy gift that can be…

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Dunderhead rum punchNew Arrival of the Week: Dunderhead Rum

There’s a bit of a rum theme this week at Master of Malt. No particular reason, we just love the stuff. We’re particularly excited about a bottle that has just…

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Cocktail of the Week: The PalomaCocktail of the Week: The Paloma

This Friday the 22 May is World Paloma Day, when todo el mundo celebrates Mexico’s favourite cocktail. Here’s how to make it the slightly fancy way. Say the words ‘Mexico’…

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Fèis Ìle on Instagram LiveJoin our Islay celebrations on Instagram Live!

Just because we won’t be heading to Islay this year, doesn’t mean we can’t keep the festival spirit alive! Thanks to the magic of Instagram Live we’ve organised a series of…

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Cocktail masterclass with Moët HennessyCocktail masterclass with Moët Hennessy

With the promise of warmer weekends ahead, now’s the time to pin down a selection of light, refreshing and unfussy al-fresco drinks. Here, American Bar at The Savoy’s bartender Jake…

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New Arrival of the Week: Tio Pepe Fino En RamaNew Arrival of the Week: Tio Pepe Fino En Rama

As we can’t visit Andalucia, we have the next best thing, a limited edition fino taken from Gonzalez Byass’s bodega in Jerez and bottled with no treatment whatsoever. In the…

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10 mindful drinking tips for spirits lovers10 mindful drinking tips for spirits lovers

With the world’s watering holes temporarily off-limits, our social lives are awash with virtual happy hours and pub quizzes, and for better or worse, we’re in charge of the jigger. Don’t let…

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Cocktail of the Week: The Brazil Basil SmashCocktail of the Week: The Brazil Basil Smash

This week we’re learning about Brazil’s native spirit from the founder of Avua Cachaça Nate Whitehouse and he’s showing us how to make a deliciously herbaceous concoction. What a nice…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Chapel Down flash sale!Chapel Down flash sale!

Just landed at Master of Malt, a shedload (this is an actual recognised measurement) of wine from England’s largest producer, Chapel Down. But that’s not all, we’ve got some of…

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New Arrival of the Week: Balvenie Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 year oldNew Arrival of the Week: Balvenie Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 year old

This week we’re shining our giant Master of Malt spotlight (think 20th Century Fox logo) on a new release from Balvenie made entirely from estate-grown barley and kilned using local…

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dram club july 2020Dram Club – May 2020

Maybe you’re ready for May, and maybe you’re excited to see what delicious treats may reside withing May’s Tasting Sets for Dram Club members. Maybe we are too. Time is…

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Sip on some superb Speysiders!Sip on some superb Speysiders!

Sad about the cancellation of the Spirit of Speyside Festival? We’ve got just the thing to lift your spirits: a whole bunch of delicious whiskies from that very region! We…

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