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Check out the all latest news relating to whisky - including Scotch Whisky, American Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky; whisky styles including single malt, blended malt, blended whisky and grain whisky; top whisky-producing regions like Islay, Speyside and The Highlands; and top distilleries and brands like Ardbeg, Balvenie, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Macallan.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish WhiskyMore Scotch whisky distilleries you mispronounce

Scotch whisky can be an intimidating drink. It feels like there’s a lot of rules on how to drink or not to drink it. We will always say it’s your…

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London Cocktail WeekNew Arrival of the Week: Kyrö Single Cask Smoked Rye

Presenting a new whisky exclusive to Master of Malt: Kyrö Single Cask Smoked Rye. Launched this week as part of our Cask Influence campaign, which celebrates the variety of casks…

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Monkey Shoulder whisky advertises that it was made for mixingWhat is Monkey Shoulder whisky and why is it so popular?

If you’ve been hanging around whisky circles or even the occasional cocktail bar, you’ve probably come across Monkey Shoulder whisky.  It’s one of those whiskies that shot to fame in…

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Ledaig 18 Year Old is one of the best whiskies in the world10 Best Whiskies Under £100

Looking for a fantastic whisky under £100? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just dipping your toes into the world of whisky, there’s something on this…

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Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is available from Master of Malt nowWIN signed Laphroaig Elements Scotch whisky!

OUR WINNER IS… Phil Ventre! Congratulations Phil. Hey, you there. Whisky lover. Come here. I have excellent news. Laphroaig has launched another edition of its Elements whisky. You remember Elements…

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Crown Royal whisky is the biggest selling Canadian whisky in the worldWhat is the best-selling whisky brand in the world?

The best-selling whisky brand in the world is Johnnie Walker.  Thanks for playing, everyone. Oh, ok. We’ll explain a little more. Because working out what the best-selling whisky brand in…

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The story of Stauning HøstThe story of Stauning Høst

We love a bit of rye whisky from Denmark’s Stauning Distillery. So it’s always exciting when more of it hits our virtual shelves. This week, we’ll mostly be drinking:  Stauning…

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The Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky labelNew Arrival of the Week: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky

Our new arrival this week is a whisky that is all about farming and not so much about Oxford: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky. What makes this English whisky interesting?…

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Fettercairn Distillery, now 200 years oldFettercarin celebrates its 200th anniversary

The year 1824 was really something. It’s the year when Beethoven’s 9th (Choral) Symphony, often regarded as his greatest work, premiered. It was the year that “the greatest crime in…

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The Paul John Indian Whisky Distillery, where Michael d'Souza is master blenderThe big interview: Michael d’Souza, Paul John whisky master distiller

Indian whisky is in a fascinating place right now. The country is the biggest consumer of Scotch whisky in the world by volume and value, but its domestic product is…

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A bottle of Lindores Thiron, the new release from the Scotch whisky distilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Lindores Thiron

Our new arrival this week comes from Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, which has created an annual series of limited releases. Each will celebrate the historic links with the abbey…

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Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersAffordable whiskies for the budget-conscious drinker

This is our round-up of affordable whiskies for the budget-conscious drinker. Whisky doesn’t have to be expensive. Great flavour can come with affordability. The bottles we’ve picked allow you to…

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The Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection, a cabinet of rare find whiskyAmazing old and rare whisky to order now

Old and rare whisky alert!  We know lots of you love getting your hands on the most incredible whisky you can find. Who among us doesn’t feel a tinge of…

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Old casks at Glen GariochHow you say the Scotch whisky distilleries you mispronounce

Most Scotch whisky distilleries are named after places. A fair few of them have the word ‘glen’ in them. You would think that would make them nice and easy to…

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A Whisky Mac Cocktail with a bottle of Stone's Original Green Ginger Wine and a bagWhisky Mac Cocktail Recipe

The Whisky Mac, short for Whisky Macdonald, is a cocktail that combines whisky and green ginger wine.  It’s a slightly obscure cocktail these days that doesn’t feature on many bar…

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Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese whisky icons comparedHibiki, resonance, and Japanese whisky

Hibiki – meaning ‘resonance’ in Japanese – does just that. It resonates. The name, the packaging, the whisky itself.  For anyone familiar with Japanese whisky, Hibiki is a blended brand…

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