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The Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition 2026 has concluded, and it’s time to announce our winners! First, just a reminder of what our five champions have bagged: a bundle…

February 23, 2026Master of Malt

The Glenfiddich redesign is here. Come take a look. The Speyside distillery has given itself a refresh, drawing heavily on cues from its own archive. Helpfully, the press release includes…

February 18, 2026Adam O'Connell

Maraschino cherries are an essential cocktail ingredient. But they also have a bad reputation. Cocktail sabotage by these lurid, oversweet, radioactive-looking, vaguely cherry-flavoured impostors has occurred for decades. But the…

February 18, 2026Adam O'Connell

The Drinks Retailing Awards trophy for Specialist Online Drinks Retailer of the Year goes to Master of Malt for an extraordinary fifth time! Oops, we did it again! Master of…

February 17, 2026Jake Mountain

Here’s our Top 10 Gins for the ultimate Martini. Purchase by clicking on the links in the product’s name. Got any suggestions? Leave them in the comments below.  There’s an…

February 17, 2026Adam O'Connell

The 2026 edition of Hedonism from Compass Box is here, and actor Karen Gillan stars as this year’s Muse. Yes, that Karen Gillan. From Doctor Who to Guardians of the…

February 16, 2026Adam O'Connell

Dave Worthington is here to introduce you to five new releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Each single cask whisky from your favourite bottler is more interesting than the last. Ever…

February 16, 2026Dave Worthington

Win trips to each Scotch whisky region! Trips to Bunnahabhain, Glen Scotia, Benriach, Talisker, Bonnington (home of John Crabbie & Co.) and Aberfeldy await.  We’re taking you to Scotch whisky’s five…

February 16, 2026Master of Malt

Ever ask yourself: What should I pair with whisky? If you have, this is the guide for you. Whisky lovers know the right pairing can turn a good dram into…

February 13, 2026Adam O'Connell

Whisky and lemonade doesn’t roll off the tongue like whisky and Coke or whisky and soda. It’s not even really regarded as an official whisky drink, more of a last-minute…

February 12, 2026Adam O'Connell

These are 10 of the best Tequilas for a Margarita cocktail. Got any favourites you’d like to share? Leave a comment below. Margarita Day rolls around on 22 February every…

February 9, 2026Adam O'Connell

I get to drink the good stuff a lot. It’s an occupational hazard. But I’m as much a slave to the culture of deferment as the next person. Save that…

February 6, 2026Adam O'Connell

My introduction to Circumstance Distillery, based in Bristol, came as That Boutique-y Whisky Company began developing our ‘Home Nations Series’ in 2021. Our initial aspiration was arguably ‘The Full English’…

February 5, 2026Dave Worthington

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Cask Strength is being released this month.  The standard Ardbeg 10 Year Old is already one of the most revered peated whiskies on the planet. And whisky drinkers,…

February 4, 2026Adam O'Connell

Valentine’s Day drinking comes in many forms. There’s the thoughtful gift. The bottle you fully intend to open together. The cocktail session that starts civilised and ends with music far…

February 3, 2026Adam O'Connell

Win a Brothers Bond virtual tasting with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The co-founders and stars of The Vampire Diaries are offering you the chance to attend an exclusive virtual tasting,…

February 2, 2026Master of Malt

Keir Starmer and China have reached an agreement that tariffs on Scotch whisky imports into China will be reduced from 10% to 5%. Effective in early February, the deal will…

January 30, 2026Adam O'Connell

Reports this week reveal that Mark Reynier, former owner and founder of Waterford Whisky, is seeking to buy back €12 million worth of bulk whisky stock from the company’s receivers….

January 30, 2026Adam O'Connell