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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…
Gin is made with juniper. But after that, you can add whatever ingredients you want. Over the years, distillers have become creative, more daring, and sometimes borderline unhinged with their…
Glengoyne 25 Year Old has secured top honours in The Whiskey Wash’s 2025 awards by winning the award for Best Scotch Whisky. The Highland distillery’s single malt is renowned for…
The whisky industry is long rooted in tradition but it is stepping up to address modern challenges. None are as pressing as working to reduce its environmental impact. From Scotland…
Do you have any thoughts on the Glenglassaugh Distillery news? Let us know in the comments. It began with an Instagram post. Drip. On Monday afternoon, Glenglassaugh Distillery production operator…
Understanding the label: Scotch whisky. Let Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt help you become the whisky expert you’ve always wanted to be. From the basics of Scotch…