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The Nightcap: 14 OctoberWhisky from Ardbeg, Johnnie Walker, Lagavulin, and Starward makes the headlines this week, as does Baz Luhrmann and a mystical snake man. It’s The Nightcap: 14 October edition! Why did…
Yet more incredible-value Master of Malt exclusive bottlingsFollowing on from the success of August’s release of Master of Malt exclusive whiskies, many of which sold out within hours, we’re back with a whole load more. There’s something for…
Matches made in heaven: The Singleton & macaronsWe’re back with a delicious whisky/food pairing for you, and this time it’s all about dessert as we’re sipping The Singleton and munching on macarons. It’s a tough job, but…
Cocktail of the Week: the Negroni SbagliatoThis week we’re making a cocktail that everyone is talking about, mainly due to an endorsement from ‘House of the Dragon’s’ Emma D’Arcy. It’s the Negroni Sbagliato! It’s a funny…
Islay distillers face peated malt shortagesThere’s no need to panic buy… yet … but there are Islay peated malt shortages on the horizon for the Scotch whisky distillers with Port Ellen maltings especially facing unprecedented demand….
Jameson Single Pot Still Is RevivedJameson Single Pot Still is back! Yes, for the first time since the 1960s, Jameson has released a single pot still whiskey. We went to Dublin to see what all…
We have a Green Spot 10 Year Old Irish whiskey exclusive to Master of Malt!We’re very excited to shine a light on one of our newest releases: a single cask Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 finished in a Vinsanto barrel. Both because it’s delicious,…
Get a taste of MoM’s home cookingWho said spirits are just for drinking? Get your aprons on because we’re cooking up a storm… with whisky, rum and all kinds of other spirits. Careful now. So whether…
New Arrival of the Week: The Lakes InfinityA limited edition release from The Lakes is always worth celebrating. This latest bottling is sherry-tastic, aged in a combination of Oloroso, Palo Cortado, Fino, and Manzanilla casks. It’s the…
The Nightcap: 7 OctoberGordon & MacPhail, GlenDronach, and Method and Madness launch rare and interesting whisky, while London Cocktail Weeks gears up again. It’s all in The Nightcap: 7 October edition! October is…
Glen Moray celebrates 125 years of great whiskyFollowing our recent visit to the sometimes overlooked Glen Moray distillery, we take a look at the latest developments, where it’s come from, and where it’s headed. And wish the…
How do you define English whisky?With recent disagreements among the English whisky industry about a proposed GI for the category, we take a closer look at some of the problems in trying to define English…
Cocktail of the Week: the Dirty MartiniAs it was National Vodka Day in America on the 3 October, that basically means it’s International Vodka Day so we’re using that as an excuse to whip up a…
Top 10 grain whiskiesWhile malts get all the attention, grain provides a huge amount of deliciousness for your pound. So from Ireland, England, Japan, and Scotland, we’ve rounded up our top ten grain…
New Arrival of the Week: Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & DaggerExclusive to Master of Malt comes two new additions to the Black Bottle Alchemy Series: Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger. We’re always very happy to…
Master of Malt tastes… Diageo Special Releases 2022Well, they’re here, the next batch of rare and unusual whiskies from the Diageo stable. Including over a quarter of a century of grain, a Jamaican rum-finish Cardhu, and a…
