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New Arrival of the Week: La Dama del Abrigo Rojo 2018This week we’re cracking open a delicious bottle of Argentine red made with a grape variety from Piedmont in Northern Italy and named after a mysterious woman in red, La…
10 bars and drinks to celebrate the great reopeningToday’s the day when England’s bars, pubs and restaurants open up properly for the first time since last year’s lockdown. So we asked 10 drinks industry experts which bars they…
The Nightcap: 14 MayOn The Nightcap: 14 May edition we’re raising a can for our grans, taking a look at some shiny new Welsh whisky developments and looking at the curious case of…
Chill-filtration: what’s all the fuss about?Chill-filtration is such an emotive subject. So much so that we often condemn before we discuss. It’s as if the conversation is a bit cloudy. Let’s filter through it together…
How to make your distillery more sustainableWe wanted to find out how a distillery can become more sustainable without greenwashing or compromising the quality of its spirit. So we asked a few brands who do it…
Cocktail of the Week: The Suffering BastardThis week there’s been a whisky focus at Master of Malt what with World Whisky Day coming up, whereas next week it’s all about gin. So for our Cocktail of…
#BagThisBundle – make amazing cocktails with Zespri kiwis!Need some cocktail inspiration? In the mood to mix up a storm? A big fan of kiwis? Then you’ll want to enter our latest #BagThisBundle competition. When you break it…
MoM Loves: Talisker Xpedition Oak: The Atlantic ChallengeTalisker has always valued its maritime heritage. Now, it has released a whisky aged with staves that have travelled across the Atlantic. And at 43 years old Talisker Xpedition Oak:…
Awamori – Japan’s unknown spiritToday, we’re delighted to have a guest post on the blog from Richard Legg who runs the Master of Malt’s WSET training. As he puts it, “I’m essentially here to…
New Arrival of the Week: Pinkster Spritz Raspberry & HibiscusNow that the sun is out again finally we’re in the mood for a nice, refreshing Spritz. Good thing Pinkster Spritz Raspberry & Hibiscus has turned up on our doorstep…
The roof is on fire: the best bars with a viewFinding a roof with a view and a decent drink can sometimes be a challenge. You might get the view, but what’s in the glass ends up being a bit…
The Nightcap: 7 MayIt’s been a shorter week thanks to the Bank Holiday weekend but there still was plenty going in the world of drinks. It’s The Nightcap: 7 May edition! We hope…
Dennis Malcolm celebrates 60 years at Glen GrantLast month master distiller Dennis Malcolm celebrated a scarcely imaginable 60 years in the business. We sat down over a virtual dram to discuss his long and varied career in…
A history of celebrity drinksThis article was first published on 5 May 2021, then updated and significantly added to on 5 September 2024. From Sean Connery advertising Suntory in the ’90s to David Beckham…
Cocktail of the Week: The MatadorIn the second part of our Cinco de Mayo special, we’re celebrating the rich life of one of Tequila’s greats, Tomas Estes from Ocho Tequila, with a cocktail recipe provided…
Top ten: Mexican spirits for Cinco de MayoToday, Cinco de Mayo, is Mexico’s national day of celebration so, if you want to get involved, we’ve picked some bottles to help you get in the mood. And not…
