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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…
8 Great Brandy and Cognac CocktailsHow many brandy and Cognac cocktails can you name? Better still, how many do you know how to make? Perhaps a few more once we’re done here… Brandy is the umbrella…
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 LoversWith the price of certain in-demand Scotch whisky bottles going up the whole time, it’s worth taking a look at these 10 Cognacs for single malt lovers. Cognac is the very…
Five Whiskies with Cool NamesHere are five whiskies with cool names. Do you have favourites? Suggest them in the comments below. A cool name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson…
New Arrival of the Week: Strathearn Single MaltThe first (official) single malt Scotch whisky release from a new distillery is always an exciting moment. Especially as in this case when it’s the first foray into distilling from…
A Guide to Brandy From Around The WorldBrandy is a distilled and aged spirit made all over the world from all kinds of fermented fruit juices. It’s not just France and not just grapes. Globally, brandy exhibits…
Amaretto: A Short GuideNext week is National Amaretto Day (19 April). Are you guys stoked? Regardless of whether you knew that, it’s a nice excuse to get some sweet amaretto in our glass…
Top 10 Fruity Gins For This SpringIt’s spring! The sun has come out… sort of. Colour has started to come back into the world. And our craving for fruity gin is perhaps at its peak. Until…
Do Many Scotch Whisky Brands Artificially Colour Their Whisky?Yes, many Scotch whisky brands use artificial colouring. It’s not possible to put an exact number on how many distilleries and brands do this, but it’s fair to say it’s…
