American whiskey isn’t just one thing. It’s a sprawling, character-packed category filled with history, innovation, and, most importantly, flavour. There’s an American whiskey for every mood and moment. Here are…
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For many, peated whiskey is synonymous with Islay and Scotland. But Ireland has a deep-rooted history of peat-smoked spirits that stretches back centuries. Given that nearly 20% of Ireland is…
In 1825, the Murphy family established an Irish whiskey distillery: Midleton. Two centuries later, the name is one of the most famous in whiskey. It’s more than just one building….
Bushmills Distillery is the third biggest Irish whiskey producer, after Midleton and the quiet powerhouse of Great Northern Distillery*. It’s also the third best-selling Irish whiskey after Jameson and Tullamore…
We can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…
The Johnnie Walker Vault was unveiled this week. The new global platform was designed to bring together bespoke blends of old and rare whisky, exclusive experiences, and more under one…
In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…
Saint Patrick’s Day Irish cream liqueurs, poitín, rum, and gin might not be on your shopping list, but here’s why you’re wrong. Luxuriously smooth Irish cream liqueurs go beyond Baileys…
The English Whisky Guild (EWG) announced on 19 February 2025 that a Geographical Indication (GI) for English Whisky was edging ever closer. Four years after its submission, the GI has…
Glenmorangie is relaunching and enhancing The Lasanta as part of the brand’s core range. The single malt whisky is now aged 15 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Glenmorangie adapts…
Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’. Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ Only…
Need Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love and buy whiskey by clicking on the product links below. Saint…
Instagram wasn’t always the filter-laden, FOMO-inducing platform you know and love/hate/never-installed-anyway. First, it was a whisky app. No, really. Instagram’s whisky-soaked history Called Burbn, it was founded by whisky fan…
Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone. Whisky lovers are exploring…
Redbreast Whiskey has announced a new collaboration with actor Andrew Scott. Redbreast and Andrew Scott celebrate short film The world’s most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey is teaming up…
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…
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…