The Nightcap: 8 JulyThe Nightcap: 8 July

Singleton whisky gets a new home, Diageo acquires an AI flavour platform, and Blue Moon gives away free beer in exchange for juicy confessions. It’s The Nightcap! So, it’s Friday….

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American whiskey tariffsToasts over tariffs: American whiskey’s cause for optimism

We spent an evening at the US Embassy with the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. to raise a glass to celebrate the long-awaited end of tariffs on American Whiskey…

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Whisky BaronsWhisky Heroes: The Whisky Barons

Ian Buxton returns to add The Whisky Barons to his Whisky Heroes series, and shed some light on how former Prime Minister David Lloyd George fits into the picture in…

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Rum punchCocktail of the Week: the Rum Punch

With National Rum Day coming up on the 9 July, we thought it would be appropriate to make the oldest rum-based cocktail of all. It’s the Rum Punch. Before the…

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Eight of London’s best whisky barsEight of London’s best whisky bars

We’ve updated our list of our favourite places in the capital to sip fine whiskies, enjoy cocktails, and take a break from the world. Here are eight of London’s best…

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All aboard the Master of Malt rum fest cruise!All aboard the Master of Malt rum fest cruise!

Rum is just going gangbusters at the moment, and you don’t want to be left behind. That’s why we’re taking you on something of a cruise to showcase how diverse…

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ArmagnacIf you love whisky, you should try Armagnac

Do you consider yourself a spirits enthusiast? An aficionado even? Then Armagnac should be on your radar. The region offers distinctive wonderful long-aged spirits at often ridiculously low prices. If…

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Inverness DistilleryThe Nightcap: 1 July

The stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia make a whiskey, and ingredients such as invasive crabs and hot dog water are being used in booze production. It’s all true,…

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Village SohoFive Soho bars to celebrate Pride

Pride is back in a big way this year. So for those venturing into London to party on 2 July, Sam Shirley has picked five Soho bars to celebrate Pride…

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Vermouth SpritzCocktail of the Week: the Vermouth Spritz

This week we’re celebrating the arrival of Routin Rouge at Master of Malt with a cocktail so simple that’s almost impossible to muck it up. It’s the Vermouth Spritz! Today’s…

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The Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, an ideal spot for whisky tourismTen American whiskeys to celebrate the 4 July

It’s time to chuck some tea in the river, mutter darkly about ‘redcoats’ and buy an enormous pick-up truck because American independence day is on the horizon. Yea haw! Or…

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LeSyndicat-Paris-France-02Le Syndicat: the Parisian bar making French spirits cool

Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados… French spirits don’t always get the nod of approval when it comes to the cool kids. But Le Syndicat bar in Paris is on a mission to…

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Ramsbury GinSummer is served!

How do we get into the festival spirit at Master of Malt? With a festival of freaking spirits, of course. Summer is served! The trilbies, the sunglasses, the vague sense…

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Flavoured spiritsFlavoured ‘Whisky’: The Next Generation

With Jameson, Haig and Grant’s all releasing flavoured ‘whisky’, sorry spirit drinks, in the last couple of years, Lauren Eads takes a closer look at this often maligned category. Back…

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Wire Works Whisky Small Batch.jpg RSNew Arrival of the Week: Wire Works Small Batch Whisky

The first main release of whisky from the White Peak Distillery in Derbyshire sold out in a matter of minutes. And now the second is here: it’s called Wire Works…

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tormoreThe Nightcap: 24 June

Tormore and Lough Gill Distillery are sold to ambitious new owners and the world’s first pub for plants opens. It’s all in the Nightcap: 24 June edition! It’s hot, isn’t…

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