Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 38

We don’t know about you but here at Master of Malt we are always down with the latest trends. And according to TikTok the big drink of 2024 is going…

January 9, 2024Henry Jeffreys

It would be fair to say that Craigellachie distillery is something of a favourite among the team here at Master of Malt. We love the classic Craigellachie 13 Year Old…

January 8, 2024Henry Jeffreys

Whisky is a spirit as rich in history as it is in flavour. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of time, with roots stretching back to the ancient Celtic…

January 8, 2024Michael Orson

If you’ve ever seen photos of a traditional dunnage warehouse, or even seen a whisky cask or barrel used as a bit of chic (read: hipster) decor, you may have…

January 5, 2024Michael Orson

God help us, Dry January is here again. The time of year when a certain section of the population give up alcohol for a month, or maybe a week, or…

January 4, 2024Master of Malt

Whether you’re doing Dry January, or Dryish January, there is now a delicious range of drinks that either contain no alcohol or significantly less than with standard spirits. Now we’ve…

January 2, 2024Master of Malt

We had a lot of change on the blog this year. We have been covering more products in round-ups which seems to go down well with customers. A recent post…

December 28, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Well, it looks like 2023 is finally coming to an end, thank God, so we’re doing a traditional look back at some of the things that we’ve enjoyed most on…

December 27, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Only four days to go until the big day, unless you’re reading this tomorrow in which case there’s only three days to go and it might be a good idea…

December 21, 2023Henry Jeffreys

While we love what’s in the bottle most, as whisky fans we do love a good bottle design too. Having a stand-out shelf presence, creating a shape that bartenders can…

December 21, 2023Adam O'Connell

You all know Jack Daniel’s. You’ve all, almost certainly, tasted its flagship product Old No.7. There’s something to be said for producing the world’s best-selling whiskey*. But there’s more to…

December 20, 2023Adam O'Connell

Rum – the sumptuous spirit of sunshine. We love it, especially dark rum, whether it’s in a beautiful Rum Old-Fashioned, a Dark and Stormy or Mai Tai, or neat and…

December 20, 2023Michael Orson

As the mercury falls and 2023 draws to a close, we’re reminiscing on the year that was and thinking of the very special releases we’ll be enjoying in 2024. We’ll…

December 19, 2023Michael Orson

This year marks the 25th anniversary since Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was changed forever by the introduction of a solera system at the distillery. The story…

December 19, 2023Adam O'Connell

You’ve got through the smoked salmon, the turkey, the ham, the pigs in blankets, the devils on horseback, the roast potatoes, gravy, sprouts, Christmas pud, Port and Stilton. Time for…

December 18, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Chocolate is a Christmas staple: advent calendars, hot chocolate, selection boxes… And of course, chocolate liqueurs. The indulgent treats are perfect for sipping after dinner, adding to coffee, or using…

December 18, 2023Adam O'Connell

Is 2024 going to be the year of rum? Your guess is as good as ours but what we do know is that rum offers an incredible amount of flavour…

December 14, 2023Henry Jeffreys

As the weather outside becomes a touch more frightful now seems like the perfect time to cosy up. One of our favourite ways to keep out the cold is with…

December 14, 2023Adam O'Connell