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Cocktail of the Week: The BrambleThis week we show you how to make this modern classic inspired by a childhood spent foraging for blackberries. The origins of most great cocktails are lost in the mists…
From Dream to Dram: Kingsbarns’ First WhiskyLast week, we met with Isabella and William Wemyss, the brother and sister team behind Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife, for the launch of Dream to Dram, the duo’s first commercial…
Master of Malt Dram Club – February 2019Uh oh, look who it is – our favourite month that begins with the letter F – it’s February! Shall we have a peek at what Master of Malt Dram…
Education central: Why training is crucial for barsWe meet Gavin Wrigley, head of education at the European Bartender School, to chat through drinks trends, distillery visits, and explore why training is crucial if we all want delicious…
Valentine’s Day gifts for drinks loversMark the occasion of all things love and romance with these Valentine’s Day-themed tipples! The 14th of February approaches. Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year when you need to…
Join us as we check out Glenglassaugh Distillery!Part of the trio of Scotch whisky distilleries sold to Brown-Forman in 2016, Glenglassaugh is a treasure trove of sweet-yet-seaweedy drams matured by the sea. We stopped by to have…
Protein Drinks with a Difference from London Cocktail ClubKeen on continuing your New Year’s health kick? Sounds like you’re in need of some delicious non-alcoholic and low alcohol cocktails. Bartender and entrepreneur JJ Goodman – the man behind…
The Rise and Rise of Japanese GinUntil recently, few modern-day distillers have been interested in exploring Japan’s unique natural larder. Now, gins bearing the country’s native botanicals adorn back bars the world over. We take a…
The Nightcap: 25 JanuaryThe time has come once again for your favourite pals at Master of Malt to dive in to the news stories of the week from the world of booze –…
The Burns Night poetry comp – we have a winner!The judges have conferred, discussed, mused and argued. Now after much debate, we have chosen a winner in our Robert Burns Single Malt competition. Here are all the details: It’s…
The Art in Whisky, picturedThe inherent beauty of the whisky wrapped up in one seriously lovely tome? Yes please. We talk to Jon Purcell, author of The Art in Whisky, about how he went…
Challenging how we drink Scotch with AuchentoshanWe take a look at how Scotch whisky is embracing cocktails, competition and change with Auchentoshan and the New Malt Order. You know it as the producer of triple distilled…
The Martini: The Ultimate Cocktail?The Martini. There’s no cocktail like it for bringing out the purist in certain people. You know the sort of thing they say: “Show the gin a bottle of vermouth, throw…
Coffee and tea drinks – no kettle necessary!They dominate the hot drinks category. For many, their consumption has become ritual. They help us make it through groggy mornings, or soothe us after a long day. Love is…
Talking Casks with Whiskey Bonder Conor HydeCork-based bonders Hyde has been wowing drinkers with its rare bottlings since 2015. We talk to founder Conor Hyde about the art of cask ageing, the history Irish whiskey bonding,…
Five Minutes With… The Three DrinkersThe drinks industry has a tendency to take itself a little too seriously at times. Thankfully, Adrian Smith, Colin Hampden-White and Helena Nicklin – aka, The Three Drinkers – are…
The Nightcap: 18 JanuaryThe sun has gone down, the working week is ending, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of something delicious, and catch up with all the news that’s fit to…
Handy tips to nose and taste, with Denver & Liely glasswareWe all know spirits are fundamentally there to be enjoyed, right? But what if your enjoyment takes the form of detailed nosing and tasting? How can you get the best…
