Mini oak cask ageing part two – Tequila meets GuinnessMini oak cask ageing part two – Tequila meets Guinness

Our in-house innovator James Evans has once again taken to his mini cask to create an interesting and (hopefully) tasty concoction. This time he’s seeing how well Tequila takes to…

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Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Milton Distillery Detail 3_LR_AI0A4582Five minutes with David King, sales director at Gordon & MacPhail

As Gordon & MacPhail releases a £50,000 1949 Milton (aka Strathisla), its oldest ever single malt from the distillery, we talk to sales director David King on trying to get…

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Ardbeg-25New Arrival of the Week: Ardbeg 25 Year Old (2022 Release)

Back in 2021, Ardbeg announced that it was launching its oldest ever bottling to its core range: Ardbeg 25 Year Old. It sold out immediately. Luckily, there’s a new batch…

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The-Art-Of-ShakingThe Nightcap: 22 July

This week’s Nightcap stars Gino D’Acampo, a single ingredient Margarita, and a sherry bottled at the Duke of Wellington’s home. Hello, everyone. We’re Nightcapping after a heatwave so hot that…

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Aisling Bea JamesonFive minutes with Aisling Bea, Jameson brand ambassador

Today we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and now friend of Master of Malt, Aisling Bea to discuss her recent partnership with Jameson, why she loves hot whiskey, and more……

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VIVIRFive treats to try for World Tequila Day

If you’re a lover of all things Tequila, we’ve got bottles for every palate that represent seriously good bang for your buck that are perfect for celebrating World Tequila Day….

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National Cocktail Day 2024Cocktail of the Week: the Margarita Azul

It’s International Tequila Day on 24 July so we’re making the classic Tequila cocktail, but with a twist. It’s blue. Yes, our Cocktail of the Week is the fabulous Margarita…

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Best agave bars in EnglandFive of the best agave bars in England

It’s Tequila week here at Master of Malt so whether you want a great cocktail or fine sipping mezcal, we’re looking at some of the best agave bars in England…

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La Commune PunchThe sticky history of punch and its modern resurgence

Following on from our Rum Punch cocktail earlier this month, Lauren Eads takes a deep dive into the history of Punch, from 17th century India to its renaissance in 21st…

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Caol Ila Maltesers whiskyMatches made in heaven: Caol Ila + Maltesers

Salt and caramel. Fries and milkshake. Marmite and peanut butter (trust us) – also known as matches made in heaven, which is the name of our brand new series of…

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Booths ginNew Arrival of the Week: Booth’s Finest Old Dry Gin

The original gin is back. Today we’re celebrating the start of a new week with one of the oldest brands in existence, dating back to 1740. It’s Booth Finest Old…

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Bols RSHow to make pro cocktails at home with Lucas Bols

We sat down with Ivar de Lange from Lucas Bols to learn how you can make pro cocktails at home, which bottles you can’t do without and why everyone loves…

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Oriole BarThe Nightcap: 15 July

There’s whisky in Manchester, sparkling wine at Kent County cricket games, and free pints to be had at Greene King pubs. Want us to explain? It’s all in the Nightcap:…

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Chase Distillery ginChase Distillery revisited

Five years ago we told the story of Chase Distillery. Now we’re back to see what’s changed at one of England’s most popular white spirits distilleries.  Did you ever do…

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Sangria - cocktail of the weekCocktail of the Week: Sangria

This week we’re making a fancy take on a Spanish summer classic. A blend of red wine, lemonade, and all kinds of other things, it is, of course, Sangria! Normally…

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£16 million Ardbeg cask: a source of pride for everybody?£16 million Ardbeg cask: a source of pride for everybody?

Dr. Nick Morgan asks if the industry really should be shouting about the record-breaking £16 million Ardbeg cask from 1975 that sold this week, the sale price of which is more…

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