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The Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky labelNew Arrival of the Week: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky

Our new arrival this week is a whisky that is all about farming and not so much about Oxford: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky. What makes this English whisky interesting?…

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Fettercairn Distillery, now 200 years oldFettercarin celebrates its 200th anniversary

The year 1824 was really something. It’s the year when Beethoven’s 9th (Choral) Symphony, often regarded as his greatest work, premiered. It was the year that “the greatest crime in…

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The Paul John Indian Whisky Distillery, where Michael d'Souza is master blenderThe big interview: Michael d’Souza, Paul John whisky master distiller

Indian whisky is in a fascinating place right now. The country is the biggest consumer of Scotch whisky in the world by volume and value, but its domestic product is…

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A bottle of Lindores Thiron, the new release from the Scotch whisky distilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Lindores Thiron

Our new arrival this week comes from Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, which has created an annual series of limited releases. Each will celebrate the historic links with the abbey…

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Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersAffordable whiskies for the budget-conscious drinker

This is our round-up of affordable whiskies for the budget-conscious drinker. Whisky doesn’t have to be expensive. Great flavour can come with affordability. The bottles we’ve picked allow you to…

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The Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection, a cabinet of rare find whiskyAmazing old and rare whisky to order now

Old and rare whisky alert!  We know lots of you love getting your hands on the most incredible whisky you can find. Who among us doesn’t feel a tinge of…

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A person is holding a glass of pink drink with a flower on topTropical rum drinks for sunny autumn days

Tropical rum drinks are perfect for bringing a touch of sunshine into crisp autumn days. Whether you’re enjoying the last warm rays of sun or bringing the tropics into your…

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Old casks at Glen GariochHow you say the Scotch whisky distilleries you mispronounce

Most Scotch whisky distilleries are named after places. A fair few of them have the word ‘glen’ in them. You would think that would make them nice and easy to…

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The Gin RickeySummer gin cocktails – our favourites!

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy refreshing gin cocktails. So it seems like the neighbourly thing to do on our part to recommend some of our favourite cocktail recipes…

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A Whisky Mac Cocktail with a bottle of Stone's Original Green Ginger Wine and a bagWhisky Mac Cocktail Recipe

The Whisky Mac, short for Whisky Macdonald, is a cocktail that combines whisky and green ginger wine.  It’s a slightly obscure cocktail these days that doesn’t feature on many bar…

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Archive & Myth's vertical tasting of all four core Compass Box expressions in tasting glasses with the full bottles behind them along with a miniature Melba Rob Roy cocktailNew Arrival of the Week: Compass Box Nectarosity

Independent Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has a new whisky that you can buy now. It’s called Nectarosity and we got to taste it last week at the Archive &…

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A glass of mocktail Spritz with a bottle of Pallini LimonzeroTop 10 summer mocktails to try in 2024

This is a list of recipes for people who want to enjoy all the benefits of cocktail culture this summer but don’t want any alcohol. Stop searching the internet for…

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A bottle of Maker's Mark with a Mint Julep cocktailBest drinks for a barbecue this summer

There’s still some summer left for you to whip out the barbecue and get your grill on. For your ideal summer barbecue (or BBQ for our American friends), we’ve got…

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SirDavis: Beyonce's foray into the whisky worldBeyoncé Launches SirDavis Whisky

This week we have arguably the biggest news we’ve ever covered on this blog.  Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has launched a whisky.  There have been celebrity spirit launches before, but none…

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FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH SELECT10 Best Whisky Brands That Won’t Break the Bank

Whisky can be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Some whisky brands create excellent spirits without charging the big bucks in the marketplace. Happily, we found we could make…

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Volcan Blanco Tahona bottleVolcan Blanco Tahona review

We have a shiny new Tequila to get all excited about here at Master of Malt: Volcan Blanco Tahona. Inspired by the silky white smoke that blankets a volcano post-eruption,…

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