A Daiquiri being made at Trailer HappinessThe best white rums to buy right now

The term ‘white rum’ covers a lot of ground, but it is often used by producers, retailers and drinkers as a broad descriptor for rum with no, or very little…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
A bottle and glass of Red Bank WhiskyKiefer Sutherland launches Red Bank Whisky in the UK

This was a week of ‘Kief’ for me. Twice I found myself in the slightly surreal situation of seeing Canadian actor, musician, and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland. First watching him…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Nikka from the Barrel with glassWhich is better: Suntory or Nikka?

It’s a Japanese whisky showdown today as we look at the two giants of Japanese whisky Nikka and Suntory and try to decide which is best. We’ll be looking at…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Ardnahoe inaugural releaseNew Arrival of the Week: Ardnahoe Inaugural Release

Exciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…

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What’s the best gin for under £25?
What’s the best gin for under £25?

The great thing about gin is that you can get some extremely tasty bottles for not too much money. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourites from classic London…

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Why did rum become associated with sailors and pirates?Why did rum become associated with sailors and pirates?

Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! You surely…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Bathtub Gin - 8 rules for the perfect gin and tonicHow to make the perfect Gin & Tonic

Now that summer is here, or putting in an occasional appearance, the team at Master of Malt has been thinking about how to make the perfect Gin and Tonic. It…

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John MacDonald and David Rogerson at Balblair distilleryJohn MacDonald retires as Balblair distillery manager

With the news of Balblair’s longstanding distillery manager John MacDonald’s retirement, we thought we’d pay him a visit at the historic Highland Scotch whisky distillery and have taste of some…

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3 drinks you need to try in Cuba3 drinks you need to try in Cuba

I visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH SELECT-LIFESTYLE-BOTTLE+GLASSES.jpg RSTop 10 bourbons you need to try in 2024

Bourbon continues to evolve all the time. New distillers emerge and old giants continue to produce exceptional spirits, filling our world with more deliciousness.  Our cup runneth over. If you…

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SakeSake made simple

I’m not sure when my seemingly endless love affair with Japan first started, but I have managed to pinpoint it to three likely candidates; the Mitsubishi Starion from Cannonball Run…

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World Whisky Blend (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Top 10 whiskies for World Whisky Day

On Saturday 18 May it’s World Whisky Day. What does that mean? Who cares. Let’s drink whisky.  Here are ten top choices for you to enjoy, from the bargains to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Stauning HØST Danish WhiskyNew Arrival of the Week: Stauning Høst

We’ve long enjoyed the fine rye whiskies from Denmark’s Stauning so we were particularly excited about a bottle that has just landed at MoM HQ. Called Stauning Høst, it’s a…

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The CosmopolitanTen famous drinks from film and television

Today, we’re looking at the drinks most associated with ten of our favourite films and television programmes.  Whether it’s Bond with his Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred, or the Dude…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Sherry3 drinks you need to try in Spain

My love affair with Spain began on a language exchange to Madrid. From a boring suburban town near Watford, suddenly I was in the middle of one of the most…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Buffalo Trace Distillery London tastingBuffalo Trace opens whiskey experience site in London

Next week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…

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