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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.
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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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’…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Scarpa Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry UnfilteredNew Arrival of the Week: Scarpa Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Unfiltered

Today we’re highlighting a very special dry vermouth from Piedmont made using grapes from a top wine producer and bottled unfiltered to preserve flavour.  Alfredo Sconfienza from vermouth producer La…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktail of the Week: The New YolkCocktail of the Week: The New Yolk

This week we’re serving up a bourbon-based twist on the Brandy Alexander called the New Yolk. This dessert-style cocktail is straight off the menu at City Social, Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Six yummy rums you need to trySix yummy rums you need to try

Fancy a tipple with a tropical twist? These six rums are complex, mixable and tremendously tasty. Rum is in vogue right now. 2020 has been tipped as rum’s moment in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The search for perfect snack & spirit pairingsThe search for perfect snack & spirit pairings

If you’ve ever felt uncertain mixing spirits with snacks, you’re not alone. However, through rigorous and very scientific testing methods, we think we’ve uncovered some perfect pairings… Food and drink….

Sam SmithSam Smith