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In Pictures: Look Inside The New Eden Mill DistilleryEden Mill has officially swung open the doors to its brand-new distillery and visitor centre. The sleek, sustainable showpiece that will create whisky and gin for the brand sits right…
Women in Whisky: Past and PresentThe history of women in whisky is as long as the history of whisky. Not that you would know that from the way the story is so often told. Even…
Budget vs Premium: Navigating Cost and Quality in WhiskyWhisky always sparks debate, not just about flavour. Value too. Is that £25 bottle good enough? Should you stretch to something three times the price? Today’s climate means rising prices,…
Best 10 Cask‑Strength Whiskies for Winter NightsThese are the best 10 cask‑strength whiskies for winter nights. The full-throttle, no-holds-barred, all rock, plenty o’ roll bottles that would put even more hair on Tom Selleck’s chest. Why…
Nutty and Spiced Whisky Cocktail RecipesWhisky contains a world of flavour within. Two of the most prominent elements are baking or winter spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) and nuttiness. You can bring both to the…
A Guide To UK Whisky and Rum FestivalsThis is the definitive guide to UK whisky and rum festivals for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. The drinks festival is where spirits come alive. From masterclasses and…
Best Halloween Drinks 2025Looking for the best Halloween drinks of 2025? You’ve landed just the right ghost. Whether you’re hosting a full horror night, a low-key spooky soirée, or just want an enchanting…
Best 10 Affordable Whiskies in 2025Looking for the best affordable whiskies in 2025? You don’t need a platinum card to drink well. From smoky Scotch and smooth bourbon to rich Indian malts and inventive blends,…
Win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky!Find out how you can win extraordinary Ardbeg whisky here! Islay whisky distillery Ardbeg creates some of the most beloved whiskies in the world. That’s why we know you’ll be excited…
The Best Whisky Advent Calendars 2025 Money Can BuyOur Whisky Advent Calendars for 2025 have officially landed, and this year’s line-up is looking better than ever. At Master of Malt, we’ve turned the humble Advent Calendar into something…
Retro Whisky Cocktails Are Back. Here’s How To Make Them RightRetro whisky cocktails are back. I’m sure for some of you, they never went away. Maybe you have a soft spot for disco-era drinks. Back in the 70s and 80s,…
7 Major Spirits Trends For 2025I know you’re all just dying to know the answer to this question: What have been the major spirits trends for 2025? Yes, we’ve almost reached the end of 2025,…
Exploring Unique Cask FinishesHere are 10 whiskies with unique cask finishes. Got any suggestions? Leave a comment below. A glorious wave of experimentation has turned cask finishing from a nerdy footnote into a…
Distillers One of One Smashes Records With £2.9 million Charity HaulThe third edition of The Distillers One of One whisky auction raised an astonishing £2.9 million. Soaring past its pre-sale estimate of £1.4 million, it set a new record for…
Win a bottle of Appleton Estate 25 Year Old 1998 – Hearts CollectionFind out how you can win Appleton Estate 25 Year Old 1998 here! Few rums are spoken about in the same reverent tones as the Appleton Estate Hearts Collection. It’s…
The Not-so Quiet Rebels: Nc’nean’s People-First WhiskyNc’nean is green. It’s the poster-child of whisky’s sustainable, organic, renewable, net-zero, B Corp-certified future. Led by Annabel Thomas from her family’s farm in Drimnin, over the last decade, it…
