5 Very Famous Whisky Lovers5 Very Famous Whisky Lovers

Royals, rogues, and those with rugged charm. I’ve always said whisky is for the dangerously charismatic. These 5 fab and famous whisky lovers prove it.  Throughout this series, you’ve met…

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A barrel is required to make whiskyWhy Don’t We Care About Bourbon Casks?

We ask about oloroso versus PX and American versus European oak. We obsess over cask seasoning, first-fill, second-fill, solera systems, and the precise microclimate of a bodega in Jerez. But…

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For Burns Night 2025, we recommend Wormtub whiskyThe Best Whisky Quotes You’ve Never Heard

There’s something about whisky that invites words. The witty, the wise, and the occasionally wobbly.  Everyone from poets and playwrights to bartenders and balladeers has had a go at summing…

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The Best Scotch Whiskies to Buy Online in 2025The Best Scotch Whiskies to Buy Online in 2025

These are The Best Scotch Whiskies to Buy Online in 2025. Click on the links in the product names to see prices and to purchase. Looking for a knockout Scotch…

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The birthplace of England’s whisky renaissance: The English Whisky Co.The Birthplace of England’s Whisky Renaissance: The English Distillery

The English Distillery was founded in 2006 by James Nelstrop and his son, Andrew.  An English whisky distillery isn’t peculiar these days. There are over 60 of them. Open a whisky…

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The rise of regenerative farming in whisky: No chem, no compromiseRegenerative Farming in Whisky: No Chem, No Compromise

Whisky is agriculture. Behind every dram lies a field, a farmer. A battle with the elements older than any stills.  Whisky makers have long waxed lyrical about provenance and craft….

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Glen Scotia’s New Double Cask Finish is a top pick for a top Christmas whisky gift for 2025Glen Scotia Double Cask Red Wine Cask: Red Wine Cask Gone Right

You can buy Glen Scotia Double Cask Red Wine Cask Finish from Master of Malt now. We’ve got a new whisky, folks. And we’re the only ones to have it. …

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Hakushu whisky and the JSLMA certificationHakushu Whisky and the JSLMA Certification

The whisky world is no stranger to vague labels and slippery origins. Japanese whisky, likewise. As the global thirst for Japanese whisky shows no sign of slowing, the question isn’t…

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Japanese whiskyWin Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 tickets with Hakushu Whisky

UPDATE: WE HAVE OUR WINNER! Congratulations to: Daniel Powell! The art of balance. The power of precision. The occasional dramatic shove.  No, not whisky tasting, we’re talking sumo. This year,…

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West Midlands Distillery debuts first single malt whiskyWest Midlands Distillery Debuts First Single Malt Whisky

You can buy West Midlands Distillery whisky from Master of Malt now. West Midlands’ first single malt is here. It’s not from a remote glen, a foggy island, or a…

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An Edible Perfume Masterclass with Silent Pool: Scent with IntentAn Edible Perfume Masterclass with Silent Pool: Scent with Intent

What if you could spray your Martini with a memory? At Silent Pool’s edible perfume masterclass, cocktails are mixed, then misted. Held at Nobu Bar and led by Marion Zoelle,…

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Badly Drawn Dogs: good whisky, better art...?Badly Drawn Dogs: Good Whisky, Better Art…?

Badly Drawn Dogs is a ridiculous idea that got out of hand (and into bottles). It started with a joke. Now it’s a whisky series. Obviously. It began with a…

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SOLARES: Dhavall Gandhi’s game-changer for Indian whisky maturationSOLARES: Dhavall Gandhi’s Game-Changer for Indian Whisky Maturation

Whisky maturation in tropical climates has a new contender. Former Macallan and Lakes whiskymaker Dhavall Gandhi has introduced SOLARES, a cask created in collaboration with Spanish cooperage and winemakers José…

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Buy Caol Ila whisky for the Islay whisky festivalTop 7 Most Misunderstood Whisky Distillation Myths

Whisky distillation is where art meets science… and marketing mischief. Half-truths and misunderstood principles sneak into the conversation like unwanted fusel oils. So let’s clear the air (and the vapour…

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Harrison Ford unveils Glenmorangie as the official whisky of Formula 1Harrison Ford unveils Glenmorangie as the official whisky of Formula 1

Glenmorangie has been named the Official Whisky of Formula 1. The partnership was revealed in a short film starring none other than Harrison Ford, who delivers his verdict with dry…

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Tasting the Silver Seventeen at the Connaught BarAmerican Whiskey Cocktails for Summer

Find top recipes for American whiskey cocktails for summer here. Click the links on the product names to purchase.  London’s famous Connaught Bar at the historic Connaught Hotel is serving…

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