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Which Country Makes the Best Dark Rum?Spoiler alert, everyone’s answer to this question is going to be different. It’s down to personal preference and palate, and with the descriptor ‘dark rum’ covering such a vast array…
Shaken, Not Stirred: How to Drink like James BondOn second thoughts, don’t drink like James Bond because he drinks a lot. A study of drinking in the Ian Fleming novels calculated that in one book You Only Live…
Michter’s has been making its mark for a while and we thought it was about time to peer behind the curtain at a brand that has risen to considerable heights….
Who Invented Whisky?That’s an easy one, it was John Whisky from Auchtermuchty who came up with the brilliant idea when tinkering in his shed one warm afternoon in 1852. If only it…
What are the Best Under-The-Radar Tequilas?Hey, you there. Yes, you, the person who clicked on a blog about under-the-radar Tequila. I’m going to guess that you’re somewhat of a flavour explorer. Someone who loves to…
Glenfiddich: Pioneer of the Single MaltGlenfiddich is the giant of Scotch whisky. Its single malt Scotch whisky sold 16.8 million bottles in 2018 and is either the biggest or second-biggest single malt Scotch brand in…
What is the Best Budget GIn?With times so hard at the minute, it’s become essential to be adept in the art of bargain hunting. But you don’t need to go through the trouble of trying…
Five Mezcal Brands to ExploreYou could describe mezcal as a characterful cousin of Tequila. Hailing from Mexico, it’s an artisanal agave spirit that stands out for its complex, diverse characteristics and rich heritage. For…
Free Bottle in 3 for 2 Deals Now Optimised For Your BenefitTl;dr if you have a bunch of bottles which qualify for a 3 for 2 deal, the checkout now organises them into the groups which will save you the most…
Classic Whisky: Bunnahabhain 12 Year OldI don’t really have a ‘house whisky’ because, well, my house is mostly whisky. But if I were to have one ol’ reliable that would be my house pour, Bunnahabhain…
It’s World Dram Day 2024!World Dram Day is coming! Don’t be alarmed if you don’t already have this day marked in your calendar because it’s a new thing. 2024 is the first year of…
Best Weeknight whiskiesThere’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …
There are thousands of gins in our range, so when it comes to finding the right bottle to impress even the most discerning of gin drinkers, where to begin? Understanding…
Modern English whisky celebrated its 15th birthday in style this year when The English Single Malt picked up Best Single Malt at the World Whisky Awards in March making headlines…
Is Silver or Gold Tequila Better for Margaritas?We love a Margarita here at Master of Malt. There’s really nothing better, especially as the weather finally seems to be warming up around our secret HQ on a nondescript…
We’re celebrating brandy this week at Master of Malt so we were delighted to get some time with one of the biggest names in the industry, Thibaut Hontanx chief blender…
10 Cognacs for Single Malt LoversCognac. Cognac! Ah, Cognac, the very word if a byword for luxury and sophistication. Cognac, drunk by hip hop stars and oligarchs and comes in lavishly packaged crystal decanters. All…
Five Whiskies with Great NamesA good name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson became Max Power? Life changing. Also, the name of a real-life professional footballer. Would he have made…
