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Jack Daniel’s Distillery: beyond Old No.7You 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…
What is the best dark rum?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…
Gins to watch out for in 2024As 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…
The story behind Glenfiddich Solera on its 25th anniversaryThis 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…
Top 10 after dinner whiskies for ChristmasYou’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…
Top 10 chocolate liqueurs for ChristmasChocolate 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…
Top 10 rums to buy for ChristmasIs 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…
Top 10 smoky whiskies for ChristmasAs 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…
10 gift sets perfect for ChristmasLooking for alcohol gift sets this Christmas? Then you’re in the right place. Whether you want whisky, gin, rum, or vodka… we’ve got an entire gift set page full of…
We’ve done a fair few Christmas round-ups this month and last. We think we’ve covered most bases for lovers of whisky and other spirits. Now, however, it’s the big one:…
Top 10 whiskies to buy for Christmas 2023With Christmas and the New Year quickly approaching, it’s still not too late to get those last-minute gifts for that friend, loved one, special someone, or even just for yourself….
Bimber The Four Elements Collection – the final part is here – Master of Malt exclusiveAs long term fans of London’s whisky pioneers, Bimber Distillery, we are delighted to be teaming up with it for The Four Elements Collection for a series of exclusive single…
What are whisky stones?You may have seen someone dropping (well, not dropping, but carefully placing) two or three stones inside their whisky glass, and wondered: what the heck is happening? Are they using…
Top 10 after dinner drinks for ChristmasYou’ve polished off the turkey, nibbled the Stilton, and eaten more mince pies than you care to recall. Forget about a wafer thin mint, what you need is an after…
Top 10 gins perfect Christmas 2023We’ve picked some of our favourite new gins and some classics to enjoy over Christmas with tips on how to enjoy them. So, whether you’re a Martini lover or adore…
Upgrade your Old Fashioned cocktail this ChristmasIt’s just a blend of whiskey, bitters, sugar and ice, but the Old Fashioned is one of the all time great cocktails. What we love about it is that it’s…
