It’s no secret that casks are the unsung heroes of Scotch whisky. But behind every great cask, there’s a cooper. And behind every great cooper, there’s… well, usually another cooper….
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The Loch Lomond Group has announced it’s snapped up Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) in a move that plants a flag in American whiskey territory and marks a significant…
Caol Ila – the Sound of Islay. Perched on Islay’s northeastern shores, the Scotch whisky distillery boasts magnificent views across the narrow sea channel that gives it its name, with…
There are whiskies, and then there are high-strength whiskies. Whiskies in bold. Whiskies. Like that. The kind that clock in at 50% ABV or more, pack your palate with flavour, and…
Want to win a trip to Islay with Bunnahabhain? Then you’re in the right place. The Westering Home Collection begins with a bold new Scotch whisky and a belter of…
The Dalmore Luminary Series has sadly ended with the launch of Edition No.3. The final chapter is a two-part release that includes The Dalmore 17 Year Old Luminary No. 3…
Remember when InchDairnie Distillery teased its follow-up to RyeLaw with two new single malts – KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw? Both have now arrived at Master of Malt, and…
In the world of Japanese whisky, Nikka sits comfortably on the shortlist of “legends.” Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the man who studied distillation in Scotland and then brought that know-how…
There’s bourbon, and then there’s Blanton’s. The first name in single barrel whiskey, this Kentucky-born legend set the template for what premium bourbon could be – and still sets the…
Yes, whisky. Even when the sun’s out. After a spring that actually remembered how to be sunny, the good times keep coming in the UK. In this heat, you need…
Few distilleries boast a family heritage quite like Glenfarclas. One of the last truly independent producers of Scotch whisky, it has been in the hands of the Grant family since…
When it comes to whisky, some people want mystery and intrigue. Others prefer to know where they stand. To drink whisky that does exactly what it says on the bottle. …
Glen Scotia has gone and done it – released the oldest whisky in its history. Introducing Elements of Campbeltown Release Number One: Air – a 50-year-old single malt, bottled in…
InchDairnie Distillery has released its first single malts: KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw. They mark a bold step for the Fife-based outfit, which until now has been known chiefly…
FINALLY! We have some good news for whisky. Slashed tariffs, a billion-pound boost, and a foot firmly in the world’s biggest whisky market. Things are looking up. India and UK…
Win a trip to Nashville with Jack Daniel’s – plus a shot at a rare 10 Year Old. Barbecue, blues, and barrels of Tennessee’s finest await… Ever fancied sipping Jack…
The Glen Scotia Festival Release 2025 has arrived – and with it, your chance to win a rather delicious duo. What’s the Festival Release All About? Every year, Glen Scotia marks…
Something is stirring south of the border, and no, it’s not just a mild sense of rivalry. English whisky is on the rise, with a new generation of distillers crafting…
Havana Club Tributo 2025 is Cuban rum meets Irish whiskey. Not for some saccharine tale of star-crossed spirits finding each other across a crowded bar. But because it makes sense….
Glen Grant is a whisky distillery in Rothes, Speyside. It was founded in 1840. It’s one of the world’s best-selling single malt Scotch whiskies. It was a brand before brands…