Bushmills Irish Whiskey master blender, Alex Thomas with Bushmills 46 Year Old: The oldest Irish single maltBushmills 46 Year Old: The Oldest Irish Single Malt

Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’. Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ Only…

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Instagram’s Unlikely Whisky HistoryInstagram’s Unlikely Whisky History

Instagram wasn’t always the filter-laden, FOMO-inducing platform you know and love/hate/never-installed-anyway.  First, it was a whisky app. No, really.  Instagram’s whisky-soaked history  Called Burbn, it was founded by whisky fan…

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What the Growing Interest in Blended Malts Means for Distilleries in 2025What the Growing Interest in Blended Malts Means for Distilleries in 2025

Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone.  Whisky lovers are exploring…

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Andrew Scott in a cinema filming the Redbreast Unhidden campaignAndrew Scott Teams Up with Redbreast Whiskey

Redbreast Whiskey has announced a new collaboration with actor Andrew Scott. Redbreast and Andrew Scott celebrate short film  The world’s most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey is teaming up…

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Pronounce Whiskies like a ProPronounce Whiskies like a Pro

In Our Instant Whisky Expert Series, Alwynne Gwilt and Adam O’Connell share their expertise to demystify the world of whisky. Learn the basics, refine your palate, and become the person…

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The Watermelon Mint Margarita from HerraduraHerradura Watermelon Mint Margarita recipe

The Herradura Watermelon Mint Margarita is the final recipe we have for our Margarita Month coverage. Usually just one day, 22 February, we’ve extended the Margarita celebrations because… well to…

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Jack Daniel's beat out the competitionWorld Whiskies Awards USA 2025: The World’s Best Bourbons & American Whiskeys

The results are in! The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has named its top bourbons and American whiskeys, highlighting the best in class across a variety of categories.  Whether you’re…

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The Nightcap: 12 NovemberThe Rise of Craft Whisky Distilleries: What to Expect in 2025

‘Craft whisky’ is flying right now.  Searches on Master of Malt are up 16% in the last quarter alone. Retailers like Selfridges have reported a doubling in demand for limited-edition…

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Why fine dining restaurants are embracing whisky: The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has has earned two Michelin stars.Why Fine Dining Restaurants Are Embracing Whisky

Why are fine-dining restaurants embracing whisky? Because it’s delicious. That’s the tl;dr version of this article. Whisky and food pairings Traditionally this space was all about wine. Still, no drink…

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peaty whiskyPeat: What is this Smoky Beast?

Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys simplifies everything whisky. Whether it’s decoding labels, understanding peat, or learning how to pronounce those challenging names, this series…

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Want to make the Cazcabel Avocado Margarita? Check out our recipe hereCazcabel Avocado Margarita Recipe

Here’s how to make a Cazcabel Avocado Margarita. Yes, that’s right, we said avocado. The famous Tequila-based cocktail is celebrated the world over on Saturday with its own special day,…

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Which is better, Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker?Which is Better, Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker?

Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker are two of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky. The blends have long competed for the affection of whisky drinkers worldwide. There’s little to…

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Mortlach 12 year oldWhy Mortlach is Called The “Beast of Dufftown”

Mortlach Distillery calls itself the “Beast of Dufftown”.  This refers to the muscular whisky it makes, rich in sulphur, umami, and dark fruit notes. Its fearsome reputation, created through its…

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Master of Malt teaches you How to Nose like a proHow to Nose like a Pro

How to Nose like a pro: Join Alwynne Gwilt in Our Instant Whisky Expert Series for a deep dive into the whisky world. You’ll learn to appreciate Scotch and American…

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Make the Patrón Perfect Pineapple MargaritaPatrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita recipe

Patrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita anyone? With Margarita Day coming up (22 February) we’re shaking up a storm. This recipe shows how simple it can be to transform the classic recipe,…

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The best gastropub in the UK 2025: The Unruly PigWhat is the Best Gastropub?

The gastropub. For those unfamiliar with the concept, they’re bars that place equal emphasis on high-quality food and drinks. Somewhere between your traditional boozer and a restaurant.  They’re not my…

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