Today’s cocktail has the ability to transport you back to the glamour of pre-revolutionary Cuba with just one sip. It is, of course, the Daiquiri and we’re making it with…
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A new philosophy is bubbling its way into whisky creation: ‘beer-first’ liquid. Move over maturation – drinkable wash, with a focus on grains and yeast, is moving to the fore…
Welcome to our virtual MoM museum, where we showcase some of the most rare, old, and spectacular whisky around. We were thinking the other day that if we had our…
Fortified wines are the secret ingredient in your drinks cabinet adding depth and complexity to classic cocktails as well as being superb on their own. Here are five sherry cocktails…
We love a bit of Teeling here at Master of Malt, so it was especially exciting to welcome not one, but three new expressions this week. Brothers Jack and Stephen…
We’ve got a new selection of our very own indie whiskies and so Ben Ellefsen, founder and managing director of Atom Labs, is here to run you through the range….
Take your taste buds on a tropical trip this summer by winning some of the best Cuban rum around with Ron Santiago de Cuba! UPDATE: We have a winner, congratulations to Rebecca…
On The Nightcap this week: Johnnie Walker gives away 270,000 drinks, Rosebank launches its last old release before the distillery reopens, and the cheapest pint in the UK is revealed….
We visited Seychelles to find out how two brothers created a rum unique to the island against all the odds. This is the remarkable story of Takamaka Rum. You know…
The life of a brand ambassador is an unusual one, peppered with late nights, flights, free booze, and endless entertaining. It’s certainly not for everyone, so how do those in…
Sad but true, national governments want their pound of flesh, and they take a cut of all commerce crossing your borders. There’s no way to legally avoid this, so it’s…
Rum flavours you’ve never experienced but always wanted to taste await in our selection of cocktails made with new bottlings like Salted Caramel and Smoked Chilli from Project #173 Rum!…
This is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, create one of the standout…
We’ve got a treat for you today, a look into the history of Southern Comfort. From its origins in a bar in Memphis, Tennessee to a global brand, taking in…
We’re shining the MoM spotlight on a little producer in Herefordshire making delicious botanical drinks from local ingredients. We talk to founder Gemma Standeven ato find out more about Gattertop…
This week we’re getting excited about the newest release from The Dalmore, the impressive 21 Year Old, fully finished in rare Matusalem sherry casks for up to three years. Released…
Take a load off and enjoy a drink somebody else whipped up for you. These are our top recommendations for pre-bottled cocktails. All you need to bring is ice and…
With World Elephant Day on the horizon (12 August) we’re raising some awareness and giving you chance to win some goodies from Elephant Gin! UPDATE: We have a winner: Helen…
What’s the world’s most valuable spirit brand? Where is the world’s best bar? Why is Budweiser giving away 150,000 beers? It’s all in The Nightcap. We always recommend you have…
The newest addition to its Stories Range, The Balvenie 27 Year Old – A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores celebrates rum finishes, remarkable distilleries, and the long-term friendships this industry…