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New Arrival of the Week: Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994Today we’re celebrating a single cask release from John Crabbie & Co. Normally this independent bottler keeps the source of its whisky secret but in this case we are allowed…
Whisky making at the Lakes Distillery with Dhavall GandhiThe Lakes Distillery doesn’t do things by halves, as we found out when we spent a couple of days up in Cumbria with whisky maker Dhavall Gandhi. We were even…
Virtual pub quiz 19 JuneDo you know your Karuizawa from your Kurosawa? Then you should enter this week’s Master of Malt pub quiz. Everyone who enters will get a discount code and one winner…
The Nightcap: 19 JuneIt’s Friday and that means it’s time to pour yourself a dram, ignore any incoming emails and relax. Might we recommend some delightfully boozy news to accompany your drink? It’s…
Don’t miss these Deals of the Day!We’re doing more great deals on all kinds of delicious drinks, which is just what you want to hear if you’re shopping for a (very) late Father’s Day gift. Do…
Coping with Covid: Scotch whisky’s post-pandemic plansToday industry veteran Ian Buxton takes a look at how Scotland’s whisky business has coped with the global pandemic and what the mood is as the world begins to return…
Cocktail of the Week: The White Port and TonicWhite Port and Tonic in hand, we take a stroll around the beautiful city of Porto which despite the cancellation of this year’s Festival of São João is welcoming visitors…
Showcasing the value of vermouth with VermòWhat’s the best way to champion the vermouth category to a new audience? Make your own delicious vermouth, of course. Like Vermò. A once sidelined drink is having a moment….
Five minutes with… Simon Rucker, co-founder of Nine ElmsTannic and full-bodied like red wine, aromatised like vermouth, Nine Elms No.18 is the first in a range of alcohol-free drinks specifically designed to complement good food. Here, we speak…
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…
