Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 46

The Master of Malt Whisky Championships are back for another year! Last year, Bruichladdich took the crown. But this year is a new year, and the odds are renewed, so…

July 31, 2023Jess Williamson

The GlenDronach Cask Strength annual release is one we always keep an eye out for. We included Batch 11 in our top ten whiskies of 2022. M’colleague Henry had this…

July 28, 2023Adam O'Connell

Independent bottlers snap up whiskies (and other spirits like rum, Cognac, gin…) from distilleries around the world. Some, like Gordon & MacPhail, buy new make and mature the spirits themselves….

July 27, 2023Adam O'Connell

One of the most confusing things about whisky, a subject that is not short of confusing things, is that there’s more than one way of spelling the word ‘whisky’. Some…

July 26, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Someone somewhere must have lost their mind, because right now if you buy any two bottles of Caol Ila, Casamigos, Lagavulin, Dalwhinnie, Talisker, Bulleit, Johnnie Walker, Mortlach, Roe & Co,…

July 24, 2023Master of Malt

This week we’re shining the New Arrival torch on a single cask Speyside whisky and you can only buy it from one online retailer. It’s Benrinnes 17 Year Old (Master…

July 24, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Modern-day spiced rums are proving that they’re so much more than a sickly sweet beginner rum to be dumped into supermarket cola. Seeing as July is Rum Month, we thought…

July 19, 2023Adam O'Connell

We had the privilege of attending a most remarkable evening recently: Appleton Distillery, Joy Spence, the original Mai Tai, a lost legend, and a new limited edition rum – it…

July 18, 2023Adam O'Connell

Here’s something a bit unusual. A high quality pot still grape brandy that’s not from Cognac, Armagnac, or Jerez. It’s from Walthamstow. Introducing Burnt Faith British Brandy Batch 001! The…

July 18, 2023Henry Jeffreys

This week we’ve got a fruity new gin from one of our favourite producers. And at the moment you can only buy it from Master of Malt. It’s Citadelle Rouge!…

July 17, 2023Henry Jeffreys

From on the rocks to Highballs and the classic cocktails like the Mint Julep and Whisky Sour, whisky makes a refreshing choice this summer. Here’s our guide to summer whisky…

July 17, 2023Henry Jeffreys

Something very exciting has just landed at Master of Malt, a single cask exclusive from Lochlea. Read on to discover more and to learn all about this exciting Lowland distillery…

July 13, 2023Adam O'Connell

Think whisky is a winter drink? Think again! Whether it’s a blend or single malt, smoky or sherried, an everyday dram or a special occasion sipper, we’ve got the perfect…

July 11, 2023Adam O'Connell

A special all-American peated single malt has just arrived at Master of Malt. It’s Westland Solum 1st Edition Outpost Range! Say the word ‘Seattle’ to people and they will probably…

July 10, 2023Henry Jeffreys

During the Spirit of Speyside festival, we were lucky enough to be treated to a tour and tasting of Benriach whisky at the distillery. Here’s what we learned.  Benriach is…

July 6, 2023Adam O'Connell

A new week means a new whisky, and it’s a particularly special one this week. Called Ardray, it’s the first ever blended Scotch whisky from the Beam Suntory stable. Best…

July 3, 2023Henry Jeffreys