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Blended Whisky spans styles and countries, combining different whiskies to create balance and consistency. It offers accessible flavour without losing character and  is having something of a reputational revolution at the moment, all due to some great quality and innovative new releases. Check out the latest news and reviews of blended whisky producers including Johnnie Walker and Chivas Regal right here on the Master of Malt blog.
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey and an interview with Brand Ambassador Peter O’ConnorRoe & Co Irish Whiskey and an interview with Brand Ambassador Peter O’Connor

The launch of new Irish whiskey Roe & Co also sees Diageo return to Irish whiskey and the George Roe name return to bottles, plus there’s a new distillery in…

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That Boutique-y Whisky Company Adds Age Statements
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Adds Age Statements

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has announced that they’re introducing age statements to all future releases with immediate effect and, right on cue, they have a raft of new and exciting…

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World Whiskies Awards and World Drinks Awards Winners
World Whiskies Awards and World Drinks Awards Winners

Yesterday saw the World’s Best whiskies and spirits crowned at the World Drinks Awards, including the World Whiskies Awards. Before we get into the results though, some good news! Drinks…

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Exclusive Telegraph Whisky Experience Offer for Master of Malt Blog Readers
Exclusive Telegraph Whisky Experience Offer for Master of Malt Blog Readers

On the Monday 30th of November and Tuesday 1st of December, the Telegraph will once again be presenting their Telegraph Whisky Experience at One Whitehall Place in London, bringing together…

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Whisky in Space (2015: A Space Oddity)
Whisky in Space (2015: A Space Oddity)

Space. The final front ear. Home of paranoid robots named HAL, space stations that ain’t no moons, cats and David Bowie. Recently whisky has also been crowbarred into this list…

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Battle of the Blends – The Results!
Battle of the Blends – The Results!

It was truly a battle for the ages, and now – sooner than you may have expected – we can reveal the results! If you’re wondering what this Whisky Magazine…

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Become a Judge in the Battle of the Blends 2015!
Become a Judge in the Battle of the Blends 2015!

UPDATE: Following huge demand, all Judging places have now been filled! Whisky Magazine readers will know all about the Battle of the Blends already, but for those who haven’t had…

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The Day of the Dalmunach
The Day of the Dalmunach

If you’ve long been wondering about what Chivas Brothers will be doing with the site of the Imperial distillery, which was mothballed in 1998, you can wonder no longer. Today,…

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Master of Cocktails – The Bobby Burns
Master of Cocktails – The Bobby Burns

For #MasterofCocktails this week we made a twist on the Rob Roy (which I’ve decided on balance might be a rubbish drink). It’s called a ‘Bobby Burns’ – and uses…

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St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with Jameson!
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with Jameson!

It was 11am in Gatwick airport on Saturday 14th March. The plane taking a small drinks press contingent over to Ireland for Jameson’s extended #HelloDublin St. Patrick’s Day celebrations was…

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Winnings from the WWA, WDA & Icons of Whisky
Winnings from the WWA, WDA & Icons of Whisky

Yesterday saw the winners of the 2015 World Drinks Awards announced, as well as the winners of Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies Awards – a very busy…

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Master of Cocktails – The Naked Barista
Master of Cocktails – The Naked Barista

Greetings cocktail-lovers. Who’s up for a swift whisky cocktail then? The second #MasterofCocktails whisky cocktail in a row, no less. Is it you? If it is indeed you, that’s…

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Master of Cocktails – If The Umeshu Fits…
Master of Cocktails – If The Umeshu Fits…

Greetings all. Time for a cocktail? This week we’re going to be making a very Japanese-y cocktail, heavily inspired by the amazing work of Zoran Peric, a Brand Ambassador for…

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Tasmanian Whisky – Everything You Need to Know! (Part 5: Hellyers Road)
Tasmanian Whisky – Everything You Need to Know! (Part 5: Hellyers Road)

Born in Hampshire, England in 1790, Henry Hellyer trained as an architect and surveyor, and was one of the first officers to sign up for the Van Dieman’s Land Company…

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A new batch of Boutique-y Whiskies for a Tuesday Morning
A new batch of Boutique-y Whiskies for a Tuesday Morning

So – it’s about that time again – new batches, and replenished batches of some absolute crackers from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. First up – spoiler alert – we do…

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Dramboree 2014 – Another Whisky Weekend in Scotland!
Dramboree 2014 – Another Whisky Weekend in Scotland!

Ah, Dramboree. A truly fantastic event, and one that’s difficult to convey in all its glory within a blog post. (One of the many reasons it’s taken me a little…

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