Gordon & MacPhail unveils the World’s Oldest Single MaltGordon & MacPhail Releases the World’s Oldest Single Malt

Gordon & MacPhail has announced a landmark moment in whisky history. The release of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky: Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old from Glenlivet Distillery….

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Win the Diageo Special Releases 2025Win the Diageo Special Releases 2025

Every year, a set of whiskies drops that get collectors and connoisseurs equally twitchy with excitement: The Diageo Special Releases 2025. This year’s line-up, Horizons Unbound, is no different, and…

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Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 – Its Oldest Bourbon YetMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 – Its Oldest Bourbon Yet

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 has arrived at Master of Malt. It’s the most mature whisky ever the Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand has ever blended. The third expression in the…

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Chivas Regal CrystalgoldChivas Regal Crystalgold: The Clear “Whisky”

Today, Chivas Regal unveils its first clear spirit drink: Chivas Regal Crystalgold.    Let’s be nice and clear. This is not whisky. It’s a clear spirit. That tastes a lot like…

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Introducing Isle of Raasay’s first Marsala cask single malt We Taste Isle of Raasay’s First Marsala Cask Single Malt

The Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Single Malt whisky is here. Rejoice. Yes, the distillery’s shiny new toy has arrived on the good ship Master of Malt. We had a…

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Profound RichnessThe Top 10 Best Scotch Whiskies You’ve Never Tried

These are the Top 10 best Scotch Whiskies you’ve never tried. Any pitches? Let us know in the comments below.  There are the household names in whisky that everyone knows….

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The Fettercairn Vanguard Series: a sense of synaesthesiaThe Fettercairn Vanguard Series: A Sense of Synaesthesia

The Fettercairn Vanguard Series is an ambitious project from a distillery that has been flexing its creative muscles in recent years. We’ve spoken before about the revival of the brand’s…

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Whisky stones are not what whisky lovers want for ChristmasWhat to do with Whisky Stones

Whisky stones. I hate whisky stones. Supposedly, they keep your dram cold without diluting it. In reality, they don’t chill anything properly, they don’t improve flavour, and they deprive you…

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What To Do If You Don’t Like PeatWhat To Do If You Don’t Like Peat

For some whisky drinkers, peat is the pinnacle. The holy grail. The ultimate test of your taste buds. We’re doing a whole campaign to celebrate the stuff right now.  Those…

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Whisky can make bright, fruity cocktailsWhy You Can – And Should – Mix Islay Whisky

I’m Adam, and I like to mix Islay whisky. To some people, this would be a shocking confession. A revelation that betrayed a lack of taste and respect for a…

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Crown Royal whisky is the biggest selling Canadian whisky in the worldCanadian Whisky in 2025: The Comeback Of A Quiet Giant

Canadian whisky used to be the quiet giant of world whisky. It was smooth, dependable, and often overlooked, sitting politely on the back bar while Scotch and bourbon hogged the…

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The Nightcap: 3 SeptemberWhisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st Century

This is Whisky 101: A Beginner’s Guide for the 21st Century. Feel free to share away, but remember to always drink responsibly and spread the good word in the same…

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Buy GlenAllachie whisky from Master of MaltThe GlenAllachie Whisky Advent Calendar 2025

Advent calendars are usually about tiny chocolates and questionable novelty crap. Not this one. This is The GlenAllachie Whisky Advent Calendar 2025, and it’s about as far from “novelty” as…

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Size Matters: A Guide to Cask Size in WhiskySize Matters: A Guide to Cask Size in Whisky

When it comes to whisky, size does matter… at least where casks are concerned. Yep, we’re talking cask size, folks.  The barrel a whisky matures in determines how quickly it…

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Why Islay Whisky Continues to Dominate in 2025
Why Islay Whisky Continues to Dominate in 2025

Some things never go out of style. Like my black leather jacket. I’m not too old for it. Right? Well, one thing that I’m sure we’ll all agree endures is…

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Peated malt shortageA Guide to Different Kinds of Peats

Here’s a guide to different kinds of peats. First, the basics. What is peat? Compacted layers of decayed vegetation found in bogs, moors, and wetlands. Rich in moss, heather, and…

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