In Our Instant Whisky Expert Series, Alwynne Gwilt and Adam O’Connell share their expertise to demystify the world of whisky. Learn the basics, refine your palate, and become the person…
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The Herradura Watermelon Mint Margarita is the final recipe we have for our Margarita Month coverage. Usually just one day, 22 February, we’ve extended the Margarita celebrations because… well to…
The results are in! The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has named its top bourbons and American whiskeys, highlighting the best in class across a variety of categories. Whether you’re…
‘Craft whisky’ is flying right now. Searches on Master of Malt are up 16% in the last quarter alone. Retailers like Selfridges have reported a doubling in demand for limited-edition…
Why are fine-dining restaurants embracing whisky? Because it’s delicious. That’s the tl;dr version of this article. Whisky and food pairings Traditionally this space was all about wine. Still, no drink…
Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys simplifies everything whisky. Whether it’s decoding labels, understanding peat, or learning how to pronounce those challenging names, this series…
Here’s how to make a Cazcabel Avocado Margarita. Yes, that’s right, we said avocado. The famous Tequila-based cocktail is celebrated the world over on Saturday with its own special day,…
Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker are two of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky. The blends have long competed for the affection of whisky drinkers worldwide. There’s little to…
Win trips to each Scotch whisky region! Trips to Lagavulin, Glen Scotia, The Glenlivet, Tobermory, Glenkinchie, and The Dalmore Distillery Estate await. We’re taking you to Scotch whisky’s five regions…
Mortlach Distillery calls itself the “Beast of Dufftown”. This refers to the muscular whisky it makes, rich in sulphur, umami, and dark fruit notes. Its fearsome reputation, created through its…
How to Nose like a pro: Join Alwynne Gwilt in Our Instant Whisky Expert Series for a deep dive into the whisky world. You’ll learn to appreciate Scotch and American…
Patrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita anyone? With Margarita Day coming up (22 February) we’re shaking up a storm. This recipe shows how simple it can be to transform the classic recipe,…
The gastropub. For those unfamiliar with the concept, they’re bars that place equal emphasis on high-quality food and drinks. Somewhere between your traditional boozer and a restaurant. They’re not my…
Here’s 5 more famous whisky lovers. Got any suggestions? Comment below. You probably know lots of people who love whisky. We certainly do. Fine folks all of them. Some of…
The Drinks Retailing Awards presented Master of Malt the trophy for Online Drinks Retailer of the Year for the fourth time on Tuesday night! Huzzah! Well this is a nice…
Tanqueray makes a great gin. Its London dry gins are crisp, refreshing, and boast a rich juniper flavour. Ideal for a refreshing G&T, perfect for a Dry Martini. If you…
The Glenlivet 40 Year Old recently became not only the oldest permanent expression from the Speyside distillery to date but one of the most extravagant additions to any core range…
How to Taste like a pro: Take the first step toward whisky mastery with Our Instant Whisky Expert Series. Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys will guide you through tasting techniques,…
Make a Casamigos Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita with us for Margarita Month. Margarita Day? More like Margarita Month! Master of Malt is shaking things up with a range of top-tier…
Need Valentine’s Day Drinks? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or indulging in some self-love, you’ll want something to toast this Valentine’s Day with. Why not make that drink…