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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The Master of Malt indie range is back and better than everThe Master of Malt Indie Range is Back and Better Than Ever

Still Independent. Still obsessed with great whisky. Hello everyone, it’s us. Master of Malt. We’re not just the retailer to top all other retailers. We’ve also been bottling the world’s…

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Lagavulin vs. Laphroaig: The ultimate peaty whisky battleLagavulin vs. Laphroaig: The Ultimate Peaty Whisky Battle

Lagavulin vs. Laphroaig. Two titans of Islay. A land where the air smells like barbecued seagull, hospital corridors, and fine whisky.  Two distilleries, founded a year apart, separated by a…

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Ad Gefrin launches Tácnbora Cognac Finish WhiskyAd Gefrin Launches Tácnbora Cognac Finish Whisky

Ad Gefrin returns with another Anglo-Scottish blend – Tácnbora Cognac Finish Whisky – and it’s landed at MoM Towers.  The arrival of a new whisky offers the perfect excuse to…

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Whisky you might have missed: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single CaskWhisky You Might Have Missed: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask

Buy Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask from Master of Malt now. There comes a point in every whisky drinker’s life when exhaustion sets in. “Matured in an ex-mezcal-tinctured…

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Eddie Russell has been with Wild Turkey for 43 yearsAnother 5 Famous Whisky Lovers

American icons, Hollywood rebels, and the Queen of the Oscars. Here’s another 5 famous whisky lovers. Yes, we’re back again with another line-up. From bourbon-sipping poets to Texan charmers in…

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