We can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…
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Category: Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky news, right here – find out all about the latest releases, reviews and industry news from top Scotch Whisky distilleries such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Macallan, Ardbeg, Glenfarclas and Glenfiddich.
The Johnnie Walker Vault was unveiled this week. The new global platform was designed to bring together bespoke blends of old and rare whisky, exclusive experiences, and more under one…
Glenmorangie is relaunching and enhancing The Lasanta as part of the brand’s core range. The single malt whisky is now aged 15 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Glenmorangie adapts…
Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone. Whisky lovers are exploring…
Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker are two of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky. The blends have long competed for the affection of whisky drinkers worldwide. There’s little to…
Win trips to each Scotch whisky region! Trips to Lagavulin, Glen Scotia, The Glenlivet, Tobermory, Glenkinchie, and The Dalmore Distillery Estate await. We’re taking you to Scotch whisky’s five regions…
Mortlach Distillery calls itself the “Beast of Dufftown”. This refers to the muscular whisky it makes, rich in sulphur, umami, and dark fruit notes. Its fearsome reputation, created through its…
The Glenlivet 40 Year Old recently became not only the oldest permanent expression from the Speyside distillery to date but one of the most extravagant additions to any core range…
Glengoyne 25 Year Old has secured top honours in The Whiskey Wash’s 2025 awards by winning the award for Best Scotch Whisky. The Highland distillery’s single malt is renowned for…
Understanding the label: Scotch whisky. Let Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt help you become the whisky expert you’ve always wanted to be. From the basics of Scotch…
Glenmorangie Whisky reveals its new global campaign today starring Harrison Ford. The cinematic legend takes the lead role in a series of episodic films called Once Upon a Time in…
Daftmill 15 Year Old is here! Daftmill Distillery has gained a near-mythical status among whisky enthusiasts. The Lowland distillery, nestled in a farm in the heart of Fife, Scotland, has…
Here’s a roundup of seven new whisky arrivals you need to try from us, Master of Malt! These selections cater to collectors, casual sippers, and everyone in between, providing something…
Robert Burns wrote some of the most famous words ever written about whisky. The Scottish poet had a fond appreciation for whisky often reflected in his poetry, as we’ve already…
Who’s ready to live their best smoky life? Ardbeg House has officially opened for bookings. This highly anticipated new accommodation on Islay is set to open in Autumn 2025, but…
Burns Night. Each year on 25 January, whisky drinkers join Scots, people who love the Scots (a group which actually contains very few Scots), and any up for a good…
You know the star of Outlander Sam Heughan. You know that he founded a Scotch whisky brand: The Sassenach. But did you know the actor and ambassador of all things…
Here’s our Top 10 best Burns Night whiskies for 2025. One of the biggest dates in the year for Scotch whisky fans approaches – Burns Night! Every January we give…
It’s time to sharpen your pencils/keyboards because the Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition is back by popular demand for 2025. We’ve run this competition since 2019 and last…
Here’s our 10 trend-setting whiskies to try in 2025. This is a selection of whiskies that are setting the standards, turning heads, and redefining the whisky scene for 2025. We’ve…