Master of Malt 60 Year Old Whisky, and my contribution to the NAS debate
Master of Malt 60 Year Old Whisky, and my contribution to the NAS debate

Well. This is sort of a big deal, isn’t it? I can probably count on the fingers of one hand the number of whiskies ever released that are over 60…

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VIP Balblair Distillery Tour Winner Announced!
VIP Balblair Distillery Tour Winner Announced!

Twitter is all a-buzz like a bag of bees in a barber shop with lots of gossip about winners. They must have heard that we were announcing the winner of…

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Master of Cocktails – The Paloma
Master of Cocktails – The Paloma

It’s #MasterofCocktails time again folks! This week we’re putting together a supremely refreshing drink – one which you absolutely must try if you haven’t already. A long drink made with…

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Amazon Payments – Win Your Shopping!
Amazon Payments – Win Your Shopping!

Good news, interweb users! Your favourite online spirits retailer Master of Malt now accepts Amazon payments! Simply select “Pay with Amazon” at the checkout, enter your Amazon password when prompted,…

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The Whip – Bar Review
The Whip – Bar Review

The Whip at The Running Horse Pub 50 Davies Street, London, W1K 5JE Tel: 020 7493 1275 Nearest Tube: Bond Street Monday to Saturday, 12-11pm Hunter S Thompson’s famous Kentucky…

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Master of Cocktails – The Penicillin
Master of Cocktails – The Penicillin

Another week’s been and gone, which means it must be time for another #MasterofCocktails! This week we’re making a Penicillin cocktail, created at Milk and Honey NYC by Sam Ross….

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Breaking News: A New Distillery to be Built on Skye!
Breaking News: A New Distillery to be Built on Skye!

Townspeople – I bear exciting and groundbreaking whisky news. It’s not often we see the launch of a new malt whisky distillery, what with the tremendous setup and operational costs,…

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Master of Cocktails – The Aviation
Master of Cocktails – The Aviation

Right then chaps – we’re going to be making something that’s very much en-vogue at the moment for this week’s #MasterofCocktails: an Aviation. Essentially, this cocktail is just a gin-sour…

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Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 3)
Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 3)

Blimey, it’s Friday already! A Valentine’s Day Friday, no less! Well, today we only have eyes for delicious Irish Whiskey as we move onto the third and final instalment of…

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Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 2)
Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 2)

Yesterday, I began my serialised guide to Irish Whiskey with a rundown of its turbulent history through some difficult times, becoming the most popular spirit in the world before nearly…

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Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 1)
Irish Whiskey – Everything You Need To Know! (Part 1)

Last week Teeling Whiskey Company (who have the tagline ‘The Spirit of Dublin’) officially announced that they’re set to bring whiskey distillation back to Dublin, something that’s been in the…

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Master of Cocktails – Espresso Martini
Master of Cocktails – Espresso Martini

For this week’s #MasterofCocktails we’re having a go at a modern classic. An Espresso Martini. Now before we begin, we’re going to start by getting a few silly preconceptions out…

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Highland Park FreyaHighland Park Freya

The sun is starting to peek through the clouds once more and there’s that glorious feeling of love in the air. Is that because Valentine’s Day is creeping closer and…

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Master of Cocktails – Singapore Sling
Master of Cocktails – Singapore Sling

Another classic long drink for this week’s #MasterofCocktails – this time around we’re making a Singapore Sling to tie in with Chinese New Year. Definitely not a massive coincidence levered…

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Dramboree 2014 – Tickets on Sale Tomorrow!
Dramboree 2014 – Tickets on Sale Tomorrow!

Dramboree 2014: “July 4, 5, 6 – Scotland. Whisky. Fun.” What more could you possibly need to know?! Well, Dramboree is a fun and informal annual whisky weekend of the…

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Wizards of Whisky 2014 Winners!
Wizards of Whisky 2014 Winners!

For the longest time, I’ve had a suspicion about That Boutique-y Whisky Company being full of powerful wizards, what with the lightning-bolt shaped scars on their heads, their ability to…

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Glenmorangie Companta
Glenmorangie Companta

Glenmorangie’s Private Edition range really took the spotlight this year when Jim Murray named the 19 year old, Ealanta, World Whisky of the Year 2014. Jim claimed Ealanta stole the…

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Master of Cocktails – The Highball
Master of Cocktails – The Highball

For this week’s #MasterofCocktails, we’re making a Highball. Incredibly refreshing, and probably in my all-time top three aperitifs. Well, top 5 anyway… (Martini, Negroni, Campari-Soda…) Yep. Top 5. Now, whilst…

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