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10 new Master of Malt Single Cask Series whiskies!We’ve got a whole new batch of Master of Malt Single Cask Series whiskies, people! 10 of them, to be specific. Are you very excited? You should be. Whisky fans,…
What’s the buzz about CBD cocktails?At the moment you’re more likely to find CBD oil in your morning latte than a late-night tipple, but make no mistake, cannabidiol-laced cocktails are coming to a bar menu…
10 rules for running a successful barOn the blog today we have UK brand ambassador for Disaronno Rod Eslamieh, a man who has had a chequered career in the drinks industry. He gives us the benefit…
Despite everything, American whiskey is booming in BritainWith the Super Bowl taking place this weekend, we take a look at how American whiskey sales are growing in the UK, and pick some of our favourites for you…
How Australian whisky-makers harnessed the power of natureIn much the same way that Scotch whiskies are shaped by their location, so too is liquid down under – except Australia happens to be a gargantuan 98 times bigger…
The Nightcap: 1 FebruaryWe welcome February with stories of distillery reopening progress, new Glenmorangie deliciousness, and whisky coming to the big screen. Time for The Nightcap! Greetings to all from your favourite pals…
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…
