A man sprinkles a garnish on The Sweet & Nutty Affogato, a whisky cocktail from Johnnie WalkerNutty and Spiced Whisky Cocktail Recipes

Whisky contains a world of flavour within. Two of the most prominent elements are baking or winter spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) and nuttiness. You can bring both to the…

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Reverly at the Fèis Ìle Islay festival, one of the key dates in the whisky calendarA Guide To UK Whisky and Rum Festivals

This is the definitive guide to UK whisky and rum festivals for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. The drinks festival is where spirits come alive. From masterclasses and…

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Several Halloween drinks from Master of MaltBest Halloween Drinks 2025

Looking for the best Halloween drinks of 2025? You’ve landed just the right ghost.  Whether you’re hosting a full horror night, a low-key spooky soirée, or just want an enchanting…

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Toki Highballs are a perfect summer drinkBest 10 Affordable Whiskies in 2025

Looking for the best affordable whiskies in 2025?  You don’t need a platinum card to drink well. From smoky Scotch and smooth bourbon to rich Indian malts and inventive blends,…

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Master of MaltBeware fake Master of Malt website!

We’ve discovered a fraudulent website posing as Master of Malt, designed to trick people into thinking they’re shopping with us. It looks convincing at first glance, but look further and…

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The Batanga Cocktail with Los Siete Misterios Doba-YejTop 5 Halloween Cocktail Recipes

These are our picks for the top 5 Halloween cocktail recipes in 2025. Serve that raise spirits, literally. If there’s ever a time to get a little theatrical with your…

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Win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky!Win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky!

Find out how you can win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky here! Islay whisky distillery Ardbeg creates some of the most beloved whiskies in the world. That’s why we know you’ll be excited…

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Several Master of Malt Whisky Advent Calendars (2025 Edition) in a festive sceneThe Best Whisky Advent Calendars 2025 Money Can Buy

Our Whisky Advent Calendars for 2025 have officially landed, and this year’s line-up is looking better than ever. At Master of Malt, we’ve turned the humble Advent Calendar into something…

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Retro whisky cocktails are back. Here’s how to make them rightRetro Whisky Cocktails Are Back. Here’s How To Make Them Right

Retro whisky cocktails are back. I’m sure for some of you, they never went away. Maybe you have a soft spot for disco-era drinks. Back in the 70s and 80s,…

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7 Major Spirits & Cocktail Trends For 20257 Major Spirits Trends For 2025

I know you’re all just dying to know the answer to this question: What have been the major spirits trends for 2025?  Yes, we’ve almost reached the end of 2025,…

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Exploring unique cask finishesExploring Unique Cask Finishes

Here are 10 whiskies with unique cask finishes. Got any suggestions? Leave a comment below. A glorious wave of experimentation has turned cask finishing from a nerdy footnote into a…

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Distillers One of One smashes records with £2.9 million charity haulDistillers One of One Smashes Records With £2.9 million Charity Haul

The third edition of The Distillers One of One whisky auction raised an astonishing £2.9 million. Soaring past its pre-sale estimate of £1.4 million, it set a new record for…

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Win a bottle of Appleton Estate 25 Year Old 1998 - Hearts CollectionWin a bottle of Appleton Estate 25 Year Old 1998 – Hearts Collection

Find out how you can win Appleton Estate 25 Year Old 1998 here! Few rums are spoken about in the same reverent tones as the Appleton Estate Hearts Collection. It’s…

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The Not-so Quiet Rebels: Nc’Nean’s People-First WhiskyThe Not-so Quiet Rebels: Nc’nean’s People-First Whisky

Nc’nean is green. It’s the poster-child of whisky’s sustainable, organic, renewable, net-zero, B Corp-certified future. Led by Annabel Thomas from her family’s farm in Drimnin, over the last decade, it…

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Cut Your Wolf Loose: The joy of finding a great new whisky barCut Your Wolf Loose: The Joy of Finding a Great New Whisky Bar

Brighton isn’t short of characterful bars, but there’s one spot that whisky fans have been hyping for years: Cut Your Wolf Loose (CYWL). After far too many recommendations and missed…

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Our Charlotte moves on to pastures newOur Charlotte Moves On To Pastures New

After seven years, it’s time for us to say goodbye to social media tycoon Charlotte Gorzelak.  Perhaps some of you have seen our social medias. The Instagrams. The Facebooks. The…

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