The Best Sipping Rums to Drink in 2024
The Best Sipping Rums to Drink in 2024

When it comes to sipping spirits neat, the rum category truly stands out for its diversity and complexity. I’ve picked out a few of the best sipping rums, so grab…

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Masthouse whisky5 Introductory Whiskies to Try

Introducing someone to the world of whisky can be a delightful journey, offering a range of flavours and experiences. For beginners, it’s often best to start with whiskies that are…

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Heaven Hill distilleryWhat is the Largest Whisky Distillery in the World?

You’ve asked a big question and we’ve come back with an even bigger answer. One you can see from space, like Lard Lad from The Simpsons stretching out through the…

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House of Rum product shotsNew Arrival of the Week: House of Rum Single Cask Bottlings

As well as being Master of Malt we are also Masters of Molasses so we were very excited to learn about a new independent rum bottler with some very exciting…

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Dead Man's FingersWhat are the Different Flavours of Dead Man’s Fingers Rum?

One night in the Rum and Crab Shack, a charming rum bar and seafood restaurant in St. Ives, Cornwall, the owners Chris McGuire and Neythan Hayes were sipping the Venezuelan…

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Mothers-DayTop 10 Whiskies for Mother’s Day

Let me guess. You’re planning on going into Lush and picking up a bath bomb or you’ll grab a candle the day before. Because Mother’s Day isn’t that big a…

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Midleton Very Rare 2024 and Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition.Midleton Very Rare: 40 Years of Irish Whiskey at its Best

How does a prestigious whiskey brand celebrate a 40th anniversary? With great whiskey, obviously.  This year Irish Distillers gives us not only Midleton Very Rare 2024, but also the Midleton…

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Woodford ReserveAmerican Whiskey Heritage: Discovering the Distilling Tradition of Bourbon and Rye

Following on from our Short History of Scotch Whisky, today, we’re taking a look at another country with a rich whiskey heritage… America. The country’s most prominent styles, bourbon and…

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The Whiskey sour cocktail is a classic whisky pairingOur 5 Favourite Mother’s Day Cocktail Recipes

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate whoever you call mum, and spoil them with something special. Working at Master of Malt, our way of treating the women in…

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Torabhaig Allt GleannA Short History of Scotch Whisky: From Ancient Origins to the Present Day

Just what you ordered for a miserably cold/ unseasonably warm late-winter day. A brief history of our favourite thing in the whole world Frazzles… sorry… no, Scotch whisky.  The origins…

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glasswareTop 10 Gifts For People Who Take Whisky Seriously

Well, the obvious gift for a serious whisky lover is… more whisky! Seriously, all whisky lovers really want is whisky and what they don’t want are whisky stones. But there…

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bollinger-rose-champagne (1)Top 10 Wine and Fizz for Mother’s Day 2024

Forget flowers, treat your mum to some delicious wine or Champagne this Mother’s Day (which is Sunday 10 March just in case you need reminding). To aid you in your…

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Edradour distilleryThe Hidden Treasures of Whisky Collecting

We all know the big name Scotch whisky brands loved by collectors: Macallan, Dalmore, Highland Park, Ardbeg, Springbank, Glenfarclas, and more. Say those names and you’ll have whisky lovers furtively…

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Gifts for Mother’s Day 2024
Gifts for Mother’s Day 2024

Our Mother’s Day Gift Finder is about to land, and it’s heaving with delicious drinks based presents. So many, in fact, that you might get lost, fill your basket with…

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Scotch whisky regionsWhat Do You Want To Learn About The Scotch Whisky Regions?

To mark the return of our Scotch whisky regions campaign we asked you what burning questions you had and you didn’t disappoint. A host of responses have come in and…

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Hendrick's Flora Adora favourite gins of 202310 Gins to Buy for Mother’s Day 2024

Mother’s Day is coming! Mothering Sunday is imminent! It’ll be here on 10 March and nother can be done to stop it. Except perhaps an asteroid hitting the earth. But…

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What is the best Penderyn?What is the Best Penderyn whisky?

In the years following its inception in 2000, the Penderyn distillery has been turning out some truly impressive spirits, and with it, ending a century-long hiatus of whisky-making in Wales….

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5 Tips for Enhancing the Whisky Tasting Experience at Home5 Tips for Enhancing the Whisky Tasting Experience at Home

So you like whisky and you enjoy the odd dram at home. But you want to take things to the next level. We can absolutely help with that. We also…

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