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Inside the East London Liquor CompanyThe East London Liquor Company only began distilling back in July 2014, but it’s already made quite the impression. We headed to the creator’s home to find out how it…
Cocktail of the Week: The Spicy SnowballFor our first cocktail of December, we’re mixing up a modern take on ‘70s classic. It blends advocaat and Christmas pudding rum to make the Spicy Snowball! Is there a…
New Arrival of the Week: Ocho Tequila Blanco El Tigre 2021It’s always a big deal when we get a new single field, single harvest Tequila in from one of our favourite producers. Introducing Ocho Tequila Blanco El Tigre 2021! We…
The Nightcap: 3 DecemberA €13 million Midleton Distillery upgrade, $400K worth of spilled Jack Daniel’s whiskey, and Bruichladdich makes a sour beer. They’re all in The Nightcap: 3 December edition. It’s December and…
Our staff picks for Christmas!It can be tough to figure out what to get the booze lover in your life when there’s so much choice. So let the Master of Malt team give you…
MoM Loves: Rabbit Hole whiskeyKaveh Zamanian fell in love with a Kentucky native and then its bourbon. Then he went down the rabbit hole and came out the other side with an ambitious and…
New Arrival of the Week: Bathtub Grapefruit & Rosemary GinIt doesn’t happen very often, so it’s always a momentous moment when there’s a new addition to the Bathtub Gin range. We are delighted to welcome Bathtub Grapefruit & Rosemary…
The Nightcap: 26 NovemberThis week’s Nightcap is wall-to-wall amazing Scotch from the likes of Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker, Lagavulin and more. Plus a whiskey barrel Christmas tree and chilli bacon vodka… Do you know…
How to make packaging more sustainableLauren Eads joins us again to talk all about sustainability in spirits, how packaging can make a difference, and where compromises might need to be made. Right now, sustainability is…
Cocktail of the Week: The Oak and MistletoeThis week we’re stirring up a seasonal drink inspired by the ancient Druids from a new cocktail book. It’s called the Oak and Mistletoe and combines whisky, Calvados, and a…
Black Friday 2021 is here!Black Friday is coming soon but we have already got amazing deals on delicious boozes on the Master of Malt website. Here’s our guide to Black Friday 2021! Do you…
The golden ratio: inside Bowmore and Aston Martin’s latest collaborationAston Martin and Bowmore’s latest collaboration is a single malt inspired by the golden ratio. And a limited number of bottles have just arrived at Master of Malt. To tell…
Top ten Christmas drinksIn need of the perfect festive tipples? We thought you might be so from mulled wine to advocaat, we’ve rounded up our top ten Christmas drinks. Christmas is arguably the best time…
New Arrival of the Week: Delamain Pale and Dry XOOne of the world’s classic bottlings, Delamain Pale and Dry XO, has been reformulated. But there’s no need to panic, the Cognac house hasn’t lowered the ABV, quite the opposite…
The Nightcap: 19 NovemberBig news this week as Heineken buys Distell, Gordon’s Gin has a new look, and there’s been a Fok Hing mess for a Hong Kong gin brand whose brand name…
Master of Malt tastes… That Boutique-y Rum Co. Wine Cask seriesTomorrow we’ve got a whole bunch of brilliantly Boutique-y releases, both whisky and rum that are uniquely finished in a variety of wine casks. Today we’re going to preview the…
Bourbon innovationIf you think bourbon is a static category, then think again. From cask finishes to heirloom grains, this formerly conservative whiskey is now a hotbed of experimentation. Lauren Eads takes…
Cocktail of the Week: The Hot ToddyIt’s getting cold and you may well have a cold, so this week we’re mixing up a winter classic, the Hot Toddy, and it couldn’t be simpler as we’re using…
