Cointreau MargaritaCocktail of the Week: the Margarita

Have you all got 22 February marked off in your diaries? No? Well, it’s National Margarita Day so we’re getting you in the mood with Patrón Tequila. Yes, we know…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Master of Malt’s latest drinks industry trendsMaster of Malt’s latest drinks industry trends

See what our experts have identified as industry trends so you can stay ahead of the game and enjoy the best from the world of drinks. I don’t really buy…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Laguvulin Diageo Distillers EditionNew Arrival of the Week: Diageo Distillers Editions 2022

More multiple excitement as this week’s New Arrival consists of seven single malt whiskies which make up Diageo Distillers Editions 2022. Following on from last week’s dive into French whisky,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
What is Scotch whiskyIndia Becomes Scotch Whisky’s Largest Market

India now buys more Scotch whisky than any other country, according to the Scotch Whisky Association, toppling France to become the biggest buyer by volume. You might assume that when it…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
pot aleThe Nightcap: 10 February

The whisky by-product that’s good for your skin, the ultimate destination for Valentine’s Day, and Sassenach Tequila gives Heughligans a reason to celebrate. It’s The Nightcap! The slow decline of…

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WhiskyA Love Letter to Whisky

You love whisky. We love whisky. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re in a romantic mood. Here’s our love letter to whisky. I want you to picture yourself standing…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Gold SpotWhisky of the Week: Gold Spot 9 Year Old

Our Whisky of the Week is Gold Spot 9 Year Old and Adam was only too happy to taste this delightful Irish single pot still whiskey. The Whisky of the…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Gibson: the edgy Martini alternativeThe Gibson: the edgy Martini alternative

Combining gin, dry vermouth and a pickled pearl onion garnish, the Gibson is an umami-rich, edgy alternative to the traditional Martini. This week, we’re dialling the umami-factor up a notch…

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Five whiskies for someone (really) specialFive whiskies for someone (really) special

If you’re thinking of pushing the boat out this Valentine’s Day then this is the post for you. Here’s five whiskies for someone (really) special. Ah, Valentine’s Day, when the…

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Master of Malt wins big at Icons of Whisky AND Drinks Retailing AwardsMaster of Malt wins big at Icons of Whisky AND Drinks Retailing Awards

We’ve picked up Online Retailer of the Year and Independent Bottler of the Year awards from the Icons of Whisky, as well as Specialist Online Drinks Retailer of the Year at…

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LOve GinA Love Letter to Gin

Romance is in the air, what with Valentine’s Day coming up. But at Master of Malt, we’re doing things a little differently by celebrating the drinks we adore, rather than…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Boby mill is backThe Boby mill is back

For over 40 years, if you wanted a high-quality malt mill for your new whisky distillery then the best thing to do was buy a refurbished old one made by…

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preparation-distillerie-mr-balthazar2 French whiskyNew Arrival of the Week: French whisky

This week a whole load of French whisky just landed at the docks by Master of Malt towers. So rather than shine the New Arrival spotlight on one product we’re…

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Seaweed & Aeons & Maple Syrup & Toasted OatsMore peaty &Whisky mashups

Ben Ellefsen returns to talk you through the latest creations in the &Whisky range while also breaking down some technical mumbo-jumbo on surface-area/volume ratios in casks. As alluded to in…

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The-GlenAllachie-2012-Cuvee-Hero-please-credit-Ian-Robinson-@PoshScotchThe Nightcap: 3 February

In the news this week Powers releases 100% rye Irish whiskey, GlenAllachie creates Cuvée cask whisky, whatever that is, and sad news from London as Simo parts ways with Milroy’s…

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Tamdhu 15 Year Old pictured in a warehouse with a Glencairn glass. It's an example of a premium whiskyWhisky of the Week: Tamdhu 15 Year Old

You lot have great taste! For this Whisky of the Week, Jess got to sip on a sherried classic – ready to discover Tamdhu 15 Year Old? Our Whisky of…

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