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The best rum to buy at any priceRum is a unique spirit which has captured the hearts of connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. Originating in the 17th-century Caribbean, rum has a rich and often tragic history. It’s…
The best gin to buy at any priceGin is a spirit as diverse as it is unique, tracing its roots back to the Dutch jenevers of the 17th century. Since that time, numerous styles and types of…
Our top 10 whiskies of the year | 2023There was so much whisky launched in 2023 that it can be hard to keep track of all the big releases. Luckily we’ve been keeping a beady eye on the…
How to make the perfect French 75We don’t know about you but here at Master of Malt we are always down with the latest trends. And according to TikTok the big drink of 2024 is going…
New Arrival of the Week: Craigellachie 17 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)It would be fair to say that Craigellachie distillery is something of a favourite among the team here at Master of Malt. We love the classic Craigellachie 13 Year Old…
What is the best dark rum?Rum – the sumptuous spirit of sunshine. We love it, especially dark rum, whether it’s in a beautiful Rum Old-Fashioned, a Dark and Stormy or Mai Tai, or neat and…
Top 10 after dinner whiskies for ChristmasYou’ve got through the smoked salmon, the turkey, the ham, the pigs in blankets, the devils on horseback, the roast potatoes, gravy, sprouts, Christmas pud, Port and Stilton. Time for…
We’ve done a fair few Christmas round-ups this month and last. We think we’ve covered most bases for lovers of whisky and other spirits. Now, however, it’s the big one:…
Top 10 after dinner drinks for ChristmasYou’ve polished off the turkey, nibbled the Stilton, and eaten more mince pies than you care to recall. Forget about a wafer thin mint, what you need is an after…
Upgrade your Old Fashioned cocktail this ChristmasIt’s just a blend of whiskey, bitters, sugar and ice, but the Old Fashioned is one of the all time great cocktails. What we love about it is that it’s…
Tasting Nomad blended whiskyWhen is a whisky distilled in Scotland not a Scotch whisky? When it’s been aged and bottled outside Scotland. No, I’m not referring to some Japanese blends, I’m talking about…
Top 10 Champagne and sparkling wines for ChristmasFrom high end Champagnes to delicious good value Prosecco, not forgetting some quality English fizz, these are our top ten Champagne and sparkling wines for Christmas. Ah the pop of…
New Arrival of the Week: Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #4There are many drinks that claim to be Christmas in a glass but we think that a new release from the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery might well take the biscuit,…
We’ve launched our first ever Black Friday whisky!Our first ever Black Friday bottling is here: Caol Ila 14 Year Old – Black Friday! Click on the link to get your bottle now. Caol Ila 14 Year Old…
New Arrival of the Week: Arran 17 Year OldWe’re starting the week with a very special limited edition single malt from one of our favourite independent distilleries. It’s Arran 17 Year Old! The Isle of Arran Distillery has…
Guide to cheap whiskyFrom Canadian blends in incredible value single malts, here’s a guide to affordable whisky. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a great bottle. When I…
