Grace O’Reilly - Waterford Distillery 1The Nightcap: 23 November

Oh hi there! You’ve made it to Friday. Well done. Pull up a comfy chair, pour a dram, and give yourself a pat on the back. But before you go…

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London RyeEast London Liquor Company’s first whisky is here: meet London Rye!

To welcome the comeback of whisky distillation in East London, we travelled to East London Liquor Company and were among the first to taste London Rye! Last night MoM was…

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Blending Rye with New York Distilling Company’s Allen KatzBlending Rye with New York Distilling Company’s Allen Katz

As Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company approaches its seven-year anniversary, distillery co-owner and industry legend Allen Katz delves into rye heritage, historic mashbills, and creating “a new American whiskey that…

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Whisky auctions: The great, the good, and the delicious!Whisky auctions: The great, the good, and the delicious!

Here’s why we think whisky auctions are great – and why you’re about to see loads more of them on Master of Malt! For the love of great drinks. That’s…

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Master of Malt’s Black Friday Deals!Master of Malt’s Black Friday Deals!

The ultimate shopping holiday is here, and – bucking the trend somewhat – we’re offering you exclusive deals right the way through to Friday 30 November! Black Friday 2018 is…

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Copper Stills ‘Reawakened’ At BroraCopper Stills ‘Reawakened’ At Brora

The legendary Brora Distillery moves a step closer to reopening as the original copper pot stills have just been removed for refurbishment. Whisky lovers know that the shape of the…

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The Nightcap: 16 NovemberThe Nightcap: 16 November

It wouldn’t be Friday without our weekly round-up of all the booze news – you’ve tuned in to another edition of The Nightcap! For many people, the work week is…

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Courvoisier HQ in JarnacPass The Courvoisier

With its lively history, Courvoisier has more than earned its place among the big four Cognac houses. We hit up its Jarnac HQ to get geeky about production, unlock its…

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Fabulous Festive NecessitiesFabulous Festive Necessities

The season to be jolly is rapidly approaching, and we’ve got baubles and crackers aplenty so you can spread the spirit of Christmas MoM-style! Christmas is almost upon us. The…

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Master of Malt team winning an award in 2018MoM scoops TWO trophies at UK Social Media Comms Awards 2018

We’re delighted to announce that we did the double at the UK Social Media Communications Awards 2018 – #WhiskySanta claimed Best Social Media Campaign, while this very blog was named…

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Red Spot Whiskey Relaunch: The Top Spot in DublinRed Spot Whiskey Relaunch: The Top Spot in Dublin

To celebrate the rebirth of Red Spot whiskey, we descended into Mitchell & Son’s cellars deep beneath the streets of Dublin for a trip back into Irish distilling history (and…

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Fantastic French BrandiesFantastic French Brandies

Indulge yourselves in the final days of autumn in style with this fantastic selection of French brandies… Autumn means the days are shorter, colder and darker. But this is nothing…

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Like live music? Love whisky? Meet the Rhythm & Booze Project!Like live music? Love whisky? Meet the Rhythm & Booze Project!

Whisky and music go hand in hand. But what would a truly immersive, fun-centric experience look like, sound like and taste like, so that both are equally celebrated? We chat…

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The Nightcap: 9 NovemberThe Nightcap: 9 November

We’ve got another edition of The Nightcap ready – time for your brain to hungrily digest these delicious morsels of drinks news! It’s Friday, fair folks that read the MoM…

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Johnnie Walker opens proper posh flagship store in MadridJohnnie Walker opens proper posh flagship store in Madrid

If you love blended whisky and happen to be in Madrid, listen up. There’s a new Johnnie Walker flagship where you can take a tasting class, mix cocktails, test your…

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Salcombe Distillery: A Devon Gin Producer with Big IdeasSalcombe Distillery: A Devon Gin Producer with Big Ideas

Angus Lugsdin, co-founder of Salcombe Distillery, tells us about collaborations with top chefs and prestigious wineries, why he doesn’t want to just make a regional gin, and explains how to…

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Hands toasting with whiskey in front of fireplaceRaise a glass to delicious discounts on some of our favourite drinks!

Fancy treating yourself to something tasty? Getting a head start on gathering those Christmas provisions? We have news. We’ve lopped a chunk off the price of some of our very…

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Once More With Teeling: Whiskey Returns to Dublin!Once More With Teeling: Whiskey Returns to Dublin!

Last week, Teeling Whiskey Company made history by releasing the first Dublin-distilled whiskey in almost 50 years: Teeling Single Pot Still. We caught up with co-founder Stephen Teeling to talk…

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