We’ve got a competition that every whisky lover will be desperate to win – a trip to Fèis Ìle 2024 with Bunnahabhain. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Here’s how you can…
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Hey, look, That Boutique-y Dave is on the MoM blog to talk all about That Boutique-y Whisky’s new selection of American whiskeys. PLUS some bonus brandy. And a Dutch rye…
We’ve got a bumper New Arrival post for you this week with some single cask and small batch whisky releases from Glen Elgin, Glen Garioch, Benriach, and Ardmore, all bottled…
Our staff were tasked with telling us what spirits they have in their home bars. Here’s team MoM’s favourites. We have a brilliant team here at Master of Malt who…
At this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival, we attended a blend your own whisky masterclass hosted by Murray McDavid. Here’s what we learned. Last week I found myself staring at…
England’s largest whisky producer just got a whole lot bigger so we took a trip to the new Cotswolds Distillery with founder Daniel Szor to take a look around. “We…
Just landed at Master of Malt, a lightly-peated single malt whisky from Tomatin that has been finished in Andean oak casks from Colombia. It’s called Cù Bòcan Creation #5 and…
We’re all about agave spirits this week. If you’ve been tempted, but usually stick to whisky then read on, because we’ve picked out some terrific Tequila and mezcal matches based…
The market for high-end super premium Tequila has come out of nowhere to be one of the fastest growing categories. So we’re taking a look at the finest Tequila known…
We’re celebrating all things agave this week. Today we’re looking at some of the best cocktails you can make with agave spirits. These are seven of the best Tequila and…
There’s a big event coming up on Saturday 6 May – big at least in Britain – with the coronation of King Charles III. And we’ve got the perfect six…
As part of our Mexican week coverage marking Cinco de Mayo, we break down the country’s two most popular spirits and ask you which one is your favourite. It’s Tequila…
What do you get when Annandale distillery and legendary Scottish actor James Cosmo meet? Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky, and it’s a Master of Malt exclusive. Here’s the full story. Even…
Big news from the Irish whiskey world: Bushmills has opened its second site, the Causeway Distillery, and treated us to two new whiskeys to celebrate, the 25 Year Old and…
We aren’t going to Fèis Ìle this year but we did get to taste two whisky bottlings that transported us to from Islay. They are the Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle bottlings…
If you’re concerned about the cost of the whisky crisis then read on as we’ve got some alternatives from France that offer masses of wood-aged complexity but at a much…
It’s blowing our own trumpet time… again. Yes, Master of Malt has won two more massive awards in the last couple of months at the Icons of Whisky & Icons…
Our New Arrival this week is a rare Cognac that not only comes from a single vintage but a single vineyard too. It’s Hine Single Estate Bonneuil 2012! Traditionally, most…
Ever wondered what’s the difference between Armagnac and Cognac? Well here’s a little explainer looking at the history, geography and production methods of France’s greatest brandies. When reaching for a…
The Whisky of the Week is Old Pulteney 18 Year Old. What a treat you have in store for Adam! Whisky of the Week is a simple series. We ask…