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…
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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.
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…
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…
Instant Whisky Expert status could be yours. Join drink experts Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys as they explain how to go from novice to expert in all things whisky. They’ll…
The Glendronach makes sherried whisky. The kind that’s dark, rich, fruity and nutty. Drink it and think of Christmas. Sip it and you sing C(S)herry Bomb by The Runaways in…
Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try in 2025. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and images of…
Scotch whisky distillery names are not the easiest thing to pronounce. The Gaelic roots of these names often trick people into applying familiar English pronunciations. But with practice, it is…
Scotch whisky, or Scotch, is perhaps the most famous whisky of all. While its origins are debated, we know enough about the history of Scotch whisky to trace it back…
The five types of Scotch whisky are single malt, single grain, blended, blended malt, and blended grain whisky. What does it all mean? Navigating the world of Scotch can be…
We’ve helped you pronounce some of the most tricky Scotch whisky distillery names, not once, but twice now. But there’s a few more pronunciations that we understand are not easy…
Our New Arrival of the Week is Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24. This is exciting because a) new whisky; b) we love a bit of Holyrood; c) it’s the brand’s…
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number-one Scotch Whisky, has a new edition of Blue Label to get all excited about: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet whisky*. Created in collaboration with…
Is the Talisker Distillery we know and love set to be no more? Talisker Distillery to be rebuilt Diageo has submitted a planning application to redevelop Skye’s oldest distillery, which was…
Renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) after auctioning 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal 1998 cask of Arran single malt whisky…
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…
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…
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…
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…