Bourbon

Bourbon whiskey is incredibly popular both as a spirit in its own right, and as a cocktail ingredient - check out the latest news, reviews and cocktail ideas right here.
Brother's Bond founders Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley in a field with whiskeyWin a Brothers Bond Virtual Tasting with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley

Win a Brothers Bond virtual tasting with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The co-founders and stars of The Vampire Diaries are offering you the chance to attend an exclusive virtual tasting,…

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Win Steph Curry's jersey with Gentleman's Cut Bourbon!Win Steph Curry’s Jersey with Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon!

Did you know that Master of Malt is the only place you should buy Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon Whiskey? It is. Promise. We have a very good reason. Because we’re offering…

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Jack Daniel's beat out the competitionWorld Whiskies Awards USA 2025: The World’s Best Bourbons & American Whiskeys

The results are in! The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has named its top bourbons and American whiskeys, highlighting the best in class across a variety of categories.  Whether you’re…

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Angel’s Envy: A Hidden Gem
Angel’s Envy: A Hidden Gem

This is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, created one of the standout…

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Jimmy Russell celebrates 70 years at Wild TurkeyJimmy Russell celebrates 70 years at Wild Turkey

“In my eyes, I’ve never worked a day in my life. The day I do, I’ll retire”. Wild Turkey master distiller James C. “Jimmy” Russell first started working at the…

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WRBE-Bottle-HERO-on-Baccarat-Bar-WEBTop 10 rare bourbon whiskies to try for National Bourbon Day

These rare bourbons provide a variety of complex and rich flavours, making them perfect for any bourbon connoisseur looking to add something special to their collection.  Please appreciate that we…

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FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH SELECT-LIFESTYLE-BOTTLE+GLASSES.jpg RSTop 10 bourbons you need to try in 2024

Bourbon continues to evolve all the time. New distillers emerge and old giants continue to produce exceptional spirits, filling our world with more deliciousness.  Our cup runneth over. If you…

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Buffalo Trace Distillery London tastingBuffalo Trace opens whiskey experience site in London

Next week Buffalo Trace will open the doors of a new American whiskey tasting and retail space in Covent Garden. Called Buffalo Trace Distillery London, it’s the distillery’s first official…

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Why you need to try Michter’s Whiskey…
Why you need to try Michter’s Whiskey…

Michter’s has been making its mark for a while and we thought it was about time to peer behind the curtain at a brand that has risen to considerable heights….

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Weekday whiskiesBest weeknight whiskies

There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to buying a decent bottle of whisky, if you search wisely, there are all sorts of affordable gems to discover. …

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Bourbon BourbonFive whiskies with great names

A good name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson became Max Power? Life changing. Also, the name of a real-life professional footballer. Would he have made…

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Tasting Heaven Hills whiskeysWhat is bourbon made from

Bourbon is the classic American whiskey, distinguished by its specific production requirements and geographic origins.  To be legally labeled as bourbon, the spirit must adhere to several criteria, namely that…

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Woodford ReserveAmerican whiskey heritage: discovering the distilling tradition of bourbon and rye

Following on from our Short History of Scotch Whisky, today, we’re taking a look at another country with a rich whiskey heritage… America. The country’s most prominent styles, bourbon and…

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is Jack Daniels bourbon?Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon?

It has to be the biggest question in American whiskey: is Jack Daniel’s a type of bourbon? The two are often confused. The short answer is, no, Jack Daniel’s is…

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Bertie's Whisky BarHow to start a whisky collection

When I first got into whisky, I would buy a bottle, finish it, and then buy another. But there comes a point in every whisky lover’s voyage of discovery when…

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Balcones Distillery - Nightcap: 4 NovemberThe Nightcap: 4 November

Campari takes a big chunk of Wilderness Trail with more to follow, Diageo snaps up Balcones, and a new cask-strength Glendronach is on its way. It’s all in the Nightcap:…

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