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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.
Our March indie bottling releasesOur March indie bottling releases

Another month, another batch of brilliance from yours truly. Here to tell you more about what to expect from our March indie bottling releases is Sir Sam of Simmons, head…

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Nikka Days HighballCocktail of the Week: The Highball

We’re celebrating all things boozy and Japanese on Master of Malt at the moment. This is why we’re making a cocktail that particularly suits a blended Japanese whisky like Nikka Days. It’s…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Japanese whiskyJapanese whiskies you need to try

Classics like Yamazaki and Nikka are joined by newcomers and cult favourites in our round-up of top Japanese whisky you need to try.  If you ask to get us excited about…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Profound RichnessNew Arrival of the Week: Profound Richness 10 Year Old

You may have noticed a bold and beautiful new whisky hit our shelves. It’s called Profound Richness 10 Year Old and here’s Ben Ellefsen to tell you more. Because sometimes…

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Mozart Gold Chocolate Cream LiqueurTreats for Easter for those with a sweet tooth

With Easter just around the corner, you’ll want to make the most of the long weekend. These drinks are perfect for the occasion. You know how every Easter we eat…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Stanley Tucci making a MartiniWhat we loved this week: Redbreast and Stanley Tucci

We tasted some fine alcohol beverages this week including some ravishing Cognac and a versatile Canadian whisky while converting people to the joys of Redbreast. Again. Oh and we met Stanley…

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Cocktail of the Week: the Green Park
Cocktail of the Week: the Green Park

Today, we’re shaking up a modern classic using Old Tom gin created by Erik Lorincz when he was head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy. It’s the Green…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Hokkaido Highball, Nikka DaysTop 10 bargain whiskies you need to try

Old grain, cask-finished Irish whiskey, age-statement Speyside Scotch whisky, value from Islay, and the bargain nature of bourbon. Whisky doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  “Hey, Master…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Intensity 10 Year OldIntensity: it does what it says on the (very sexy) bottle.

Ben Ellefsen is back to talk you through the delights of Intensity 10 Year Old. It looks as good as it tastes. I’ve been racking my brain for weeks as to…

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Japanese drinks to tryJapanese drinks to try

We’re shining a light on the wonderful world of Japanese drinks here at Master of Malt, and Alex has the rundown on some brilliant Japanese beverages to get you started….

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A bottle of Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014What we loved this week: Buffalo Trace, Port Charlotte, and rare Cognac!

Terroir-tastic Port Charlotte, the rarest of Cognac, a snippet of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, whisky cake… It’s a bumper edition of What we loved this week! Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!…

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The outside of the Auchentoshan Distillery with a minature pot stillWhisky of the Week: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old

Auchentoshan 18 Year Old is our Whisky of the Week, because you voted for it. Let’s have a taste! Our Whisky of the Week series continues. Each week you vote…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Tully XO DaiquiriCocktail of the Week: St. Patrick’s Day cocktails special

St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend. If you want an alternative to Guinness why not enjoy some delicious cocktails all made with an Irish twist? Here are our St. Patrick’s…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
J.J. Corry's Rackhouse in Country ClareIrish whiskeys to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon, 17 March, it’s as good an excuse as any to round up some of our favourite whiskeys from the Emerald Isle. So from…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Beautiful Fruit is a perfect drink for summerNew Arrival of the Week: Beautiful Fruit

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old is our new arrival, appropriately an Irish whiskey right in time for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s also very much in the ‘does what it says…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Five whiskies for Mother's DayFive whiskies for Mother’s Day

At Master of Malt we’re a little biased in thinking a bottle of something makes the best present. And a bottle of whisky? Even better. Our Mother’s Day gift guides…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu