Glendronach single malt sherried whiskyHow The Glendronach Is Winning Over Sherry Lovers

The Glendronach makes sherried whisky. The kind that’s dark, rich, fruity and nutty. Drink it and think of Christmas. Sip it and you sing C(S)herry Bomb by The Runaways in…

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Five regions of ScotlandTop 10 Best Islay Whiskies To Try

Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try in 2025. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and images of…

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A Few More Scotch Whisky Distilleries You Mispronounce
A Few More Scotch Whisky Distilleries You Mispronounce

Scotch whisky distillery names are not the easiest thing to pronounce. The Gaelic roots of these names often trick people into applying familiar English pronunciations. But with practice, it is…

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Our Tips for 2025: The Best Gin to Buy at any PriceOur Tips for 2025: The Best Gin to Buy at any Price

The best Gin to buy at any price awaits, from under £25 to over £80 of gin indulgence! Gin’s reign as the versatile, beloved spirit for all shows no signs…

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Wnat to go to the New Orleans Bourbon Festival?The Best Whisky Festivals 2025 Around The World You Can’t Miss

The whisky festival is a rite of passage these days. Are you even a true whisky drinker if you haven’t stood in a room full of people fighting for the…

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Happy New Year from all of us at Master of Malt!Happy New Year, and Thank You!

Well, that went fast… In the last few months we bought the company back, started shipping to the USA again after a 6-year break, and managed to pick up B2B…

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Top 10 whiskies you need to try in 2025: Burnt Oak 24 Year Old Blended WhiskeyTop 10 Whiskies You Need To Try in 2025

Why stick with the same whisky you had last year when there’s a new favourite waiting to be discovered? We’ve rounded up 10 whiskies you need to try in 2025,…

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Angel’s Envy: A Hidden Gem
Angel’s Envy: A Hidden Gem

This is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, created one of the standout…

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Top whisky distilleries to watch out for in 2025: The Dallas Dhu DistilleryTop Whisky Distilleries To Watch Out For In 2025

There are lots of whisky distilleries to watch out for in 2025. While new whisky distilleries are always exciting, we’ve selected a few here that have very much caught our…

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Top 10 Gins of the year 2024: Papa Salt Coastal GinTop 10 Gins of the Year 2024

Gin has had a good 2024. The great gin renaissance of the 21st century was predicted to fizzle out, a big bubble whose burst was inevitable. Instead, a lot of…

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The Black Tot Rum 2024 Master Blender's ReserveTop 10 Rums of the Year 2024

This is Master of Malt’s Top 10 Rums of the Year 2024. See anything missing? Send us your suggestions in the comments.  Rum always needs to have a defining year….

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Glögg is like mulled wine ramped up a notchHow to make traditional Swedish Glögg this Christmas

In Scandinavia, they really know how to handle the cold. One sure-fire method to warm the cockles is a great warming fesitvely-spiced drink. We all know how restorative a good…

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Westland is an American Single Malt WhiskeyWhat is American Single Malt Whiskey?

American single malt whiskey is about to become official. Here’s more on big news from the States.  Think single malt is just for Scotch? Think again. The category of single…

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This is an easy Christmas Cocktail for Festive Drinks Party InspirationEasy Christmas Cocktails for Festive Drinks Party Inspiration

Are you hosting a Christmas party? Do you need some ideas for what to serve your guests? Well, we’ve got a host of delicious and simple cocktails ready to make…

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Buy whisky for Christmas at Master of MaltReceiving Whisky As A Present: Do You Want Something New or an Old Favourite?

When people are buying you whisky as a present, do you want them to always stick to the old reliable bottle you love or are you open to discovering something…

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Buy rum for Christmas from Master of MaltTop 10 rums to buy for Christmas 2024

This is our top 10 rums to buy for Christmas 2024! Is 2025 going to be the year of rum? Your guess is as good as ours but what we…

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