Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 68
Master of Malt tastes… Glenturret new releasesGlenturret, ‘Scotland’s oldest working distillery’, has gone up market in recent years with fancy packaging and a Michelin-starred restaurant on site. But can the whisky match up to the glitzy…
Cocktail of the Week: the DaiquiriToday’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…
Beer-focused whiskies: going with the grainA 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…
Discover old and rare whisky with usWelcome 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…
Five sherry cocktails (and a Port one)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…
New Arrival of the Week: Teeling Wonders of Wood Virgin Chinkapin OakWe 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…
Master of Malt Exclusive whiskies are back!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….
The Nightcap: 12 AugustOn 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….
Takamaka Rum: bringing spirit to The SeychellesWe 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…
Work/life balance – impossible for a brand ambassador?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…
Customs ChargesSad 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…
Cocktail of the Week: Project #173 Rum specialRum 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!…
The sticky story of Southern ComfortWe’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…
Gattertop spirits: Herefordshire in a glassWe’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…
New Arrival of the Week: The Dalmore 21 Year OldThis 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…
Top ten pre-bottled cocktailsTake 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…
