This Old Fashioned Month, we’re giving you the chance to own something truly extraordinary: a bottle of Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition. Crafted with premium bourbon finished in rare XO Cognac…
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Who wants to win a trip to Denmark to see Stauning Distillery? All of you? Great! Because that’s what you can win with our latest competition. This has two prizes,…
Diluting whisky with water is common practice. But how do you know how much water to add? And what kind of water? And what type of whisky needs water? We…
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…
UPDATE: Congratulations to @MarkBilly on Twitter (X?!), #WhiskySanta granted their wish so we’re sending them the now-discontinued-in-Europe Camus Extra Elegance [RRP £700]! It’s time for #WhiskySanta to reveal the first…
Master of Malt’s #WhiskySanta has returned to give away free orders, £100 vouchers, tens of thousands of pressies inside packages, and to grant Christmas wishes too! Ho-Ho-Ho!!! Yes, it is…
We’re giving you the chance to WIN an exclusive bundle of Planteray Rum! The artist formerly known as Plantation Rum has teamed up with us here at Master of Malt…
We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Highland distillery Aberfeldy to give you a golden ticket to see where the Golden Dram is made and experience the whisky trip…
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…
You want to create a whiskey company. How do you go about it? I mean beyond the spirit itself. What’s the story? What’s the brand? There’s a few different directions…
Whisky labels can be revealing, beguiling, familiar. You might look behind a bar or scroll through pages online and see an image that speaks to you. It takes you back….
The classic whisky cocktail, there’s nothing quite like an Old Fashioned. Most recipes call for bourbon as the base ingredient. But how do you know what whiskey is the best…
If you’re looking for the best whisky Christmas gifts, we’ve got you covered. This might be a “Top 10”, but we simply have too many Whisky Advent Calendars, so we’ve…
UPDATE: We have our winners! Congratulations to each of the following: Paul Dunbar Paula Mcleod Becky Blythe Ian Flaxman Justin WIN a Ledaig fire pit! We’re giving you the chance…
Whisky lovers know that finding the perfect pairing can elevate the experience. Single malts, blends, and more offer endless possibilities for exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting…
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 has crowned a Mexican speakeasy as the best bar in the world. Handshake Speakeasy, described as “the shining star of Mexico’s thriving constellation of…
When Max Vaughan came home one evening after meeting someone making whisky in England and suggested to his wife, Claire, that they should start doing it themselves, the idea was…
Whisky is made from grain, water, yeast, and wood/time. A simple, short list of essentials. Yet, the production process of this beloved distilled alcoholic beverage is complex and reveals generations…
How many calories are in whisky? This is a question I can honestly say I’ve never asked myself. Frankly, I think it’s a joyless proposition. Why appreciate the exhibition of…