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New Arrival of the Week: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2003 Amontillado Cask FinishThis week’s New Arrival from Bunnahabhain was originally a distillery-only expression but we’ve snaffled the lot so it’s now available only from Master of Malt. But probably not for long….
More Deals of the Day on World Gin Day!Today is World Gin Day and Father’s Day is next weekend so here’s no better time to stock up on some delicious drinks, particularly when the deals are this good….
The Nightcap: 12 JuneOn The Nightcap this week we’ve got news of gin’s big 2019, why 2,000 weddings will be getting free Aperol Spritzes and Campari’s virtual reopening of three of the world’s…
Bartender 101: Simple SyrupsIf you’ve ever found yourself Googling ‘how to make sugar syrup’ halfway through a cocktail recipe, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll find instructions for six home-made ingredients, from…
Five Minutes With… Logan Plant from BeavertownBeavertown has to be one of the most recognisable breweries on the planet with its amazing SF-inspired cans, vibrant hoppiness and unforgettable beer names. We talk to the founder Logan…
Cocktail of the Week: The CosmopolitanA simple vodka sour with a hell of a reputation. This week we made The Cosmopolitan. The story of The Cosmopolitan cocktail is similar to many classic drinks. Nobody is…
Midleton Distillery announces new master distillerIrish Distillers has confirmed that Brian Nation will leave his role and that master of maturation Kevin O’Gorman will replace him as master distiller at Midleton Distillery. There’s BIG news…
Grander: Panamanian rum born from Kentucky rootsGrander Rum founder Dan DeHart may have been born in the bourbon capital, but that didn’t stop him creating an authentic new Panama rum with the help of a legendary…
What We’re Buying for Father’s DayToday we ask a few people from around the office which bottle they are buying this Father’s Day for their dads. Some of the answers might surprise you… For many…
New Arrival of the Week: Bathtub Gin 2020The new arrival siren is sounding so that must mean we’ve got some new deliciousness to discuss. This week it’s a Master of Malt exclusive that we’ll donate £20.20 for every…
3 Gins Made to Historic RecipesWhile never-before-seen bottlings are launched seemingly every week, sometimes you can’t beat a classic. And considering distilled spirits date back to the 13th century, there’s no shortage of recipes to…
More Deals of the Day this weekend!Another weekend, another round of delightful deals. We’re back with even more bargains. Which is very handy with Father’s Day coming up… Last week we brought back our Deals of…
Virtual pub quiz 5 JuneIt’s Friday which means it’s time to switch on your thinking brains, access your trivia database and take part in our pub quiz. Everyone who enters will get a discount…
The Nightcap: 5 JuneOn the Nightcap this week there are more virtual booze activities, a new fascinating dram from Glen Moray and the smashing of a world record… It’s Friday once again! Apparently,…
The Rum with No Name Needs YouAfter a record-breaking nine months circumnavigating the world on a tandem bicycle, George Agate created a spiced white rum inspired by flavours he came across on the historic Silk Road….
Cocktail of the Week: The Dark ‘n’ StormyIt was 40 years ago this week that Gosling’s rum in Bermuda took the bold step of trademarking the island’s drink, the Dark ‘n’ Stormy. To celebrate this anniversary, we…
Peat is frequently used as a catch-all term for ‘smoke’, but this essential whisky ingredient is far more nuanced than we give it credit for. Here David Miles, senior whisky…
Five Minutes With. . . Mark Harvey from Chapel DownEnglish wine is on a bit of a roll at the moment and the country’s largest producer, Chapel Down, is based right here in Kent. But that’s not all, it…
