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New Arrival of the Week: Fielden Harvest 2019 Rye WhiskyOur 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?…
Fettercarin celebrates its 200th anniversaryThe 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…
The big interview: Michael d’Souza, Paul John whisky master distillerIndian 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Lindores ThironOur 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…
Affordable whiskies for the budget-conscious drinkerThis 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…
Amazing old and rare whisky to order nowOld 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…
Tropical rum drinks for sunny autumn daysTropical 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…
How you say the Scotch whisky distilleries you mispronounceMost 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…
Summer 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…
Whisky Mac Cocktail RecipeThe 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Compass Box NectarosityIndependent 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 &…
Top 10 summer mocktails to try in 2024This 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…
Best drinks for a barbecue this summerThere’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…
Beyoncé Launches SirDavis WhiskyThis 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…
10 Best Whisky Brands That Won’t Break the BankWhisky 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…
Volcan Blanco Tahona reviewWe 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,…
